Kai Greene murders a 490lbs squat rack, as he’s prepping for Olympia 2015 and to knock Phil Heath of the crown!!
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NPC Jr. Nationals 2015 – Featured Bodybuilding Contest
The 2015 NPC Jr. Nationals take place this Friday and Saturday in Rosemont, IL at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel. Competitors will compete in 4 weight classes for the Women’s Bodybuilding, 7 weight classes for Men’s Bodybuilding, 3 height classes for Fitness competitors, 6 height classes for Figure and Bikini competitors, 4 height classes for Women’s Physique and 6 Height classes for Men’s Physique. IFBB Pro Cards will be awarded to all height class winners in Fitness, Figure, Bikini, and Physique.
Pre-Judging begins on Friday with the Fabulous Female Friday in all the ladies divisions. Men’s Physique and Bodybuilding Pre-Judging takes place on Saturday morning, and the grand finale in all competitions is Saturday at 6pm. Some competitors to watch and posting actively on instagram about the competition include: Samantha Hastings (Bikini), Arlene Marie (Bikini), Heather Rickard (Bikini), Muhammed Morris (Physique), Meleia Titus (Figure), Phil Rezepka (Physique – and 2014 NPC Illinois Overall Physique Winner, and many many more.
BRITTANY TAYLOR (2014 NPC Jr. Nationals Overall Bikini & IFBB Pro Card Winner)
Phil Heath interview on Sways Universe
Four time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath stops by Sways Universe for an interview with Sway and Kelly Kinkaid.
Phil Heath response to Arnold Schwarzenegger
Controversy regarding judging in the IFBB Bodybuilding world. 4 time Mr. Olympia speaks on behalf of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s comments in regards to the judging criteria.
Abraham Fitness Championships Results
Congrats to all the competitors of the NGA Abraham Fitness Championships this past weekend. Below are some results from the show. These are all drug free/all natural athletes. The next NGA Show will be NGA Jimmy Coby Pro Figure Championships on June 13 in Longview, TX. Check out nationalgym.com for more info and upcoming competitions.
Open men’s bodybuilding
1st Dion Bui
2nd Desi Brown
3rd Rey Nunez
4th Javier Milian
5th Hewart Bennett Jr
Pro men’s bodybuilding
1st Romero Antorcha
2nd Victor Garcia
3rd Kwami Shorter
4th Kevin Wakefield
Women’s Physique
1st Rosemarie Brickman
2nd Annmaries Haerry
Open Women’s Figure
1st Shikira Turner
2nd Tanya Magrino
3rd Caroline Cerbone
4th Bertude Cesar
5th Christina Romanello
Pro Figure:
1st- Bethany Agostinelli
2nd- Michelle Byrom
3rd- Kelsea Koenreich
4th- Marilyn Garcia
5th- Caroline Sauve
Pro Bikini
1st- Myesha Rodgers
2nd- Neslande Joseph
3rd- Michelle Johnson
4th- Brittany Zukow
5th- Rebecca Fairorth
Pro men’s physique
1st Antony Richburg
2nd Catt Campbell
3rd Kevin Boue
4th Bobbi Piña
Pro Master Figure
1st Michelle Byrom
2nd Marilyn Garcia
3rd Rosemarie Brickman
Pro Master Bikini
1st Susan Keth
2nd Michelle Johnson
3rd Maureen Themis-Fernandez
4th Rebecca Fairorth
More results at https://www.facebook.com/AbrahamFitness
Shawn Lindo Interview by Frank Sepe
Shawn Lindo ready to bring it at tomorrows NPC Jr. USA Championships and take the top spot. Going to be a great competition tomorrow.
Elisa Reynoso one week out from NPC Bikini Competition
Elisa Reynoso from Orlando, FL modeling some new outfits one week out from competing in the Bikini division at the upcoming NPC Jr USA Championships.
Tour through Boston with Jay Cutler
MuscleInsider takes a tour through Boston with 4 time Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler, as he meets with fans for a signing and nutrition discussion, and a late night whole foods run.
2015 NPC Junior USA Championship
On Saturday May 30 the NPC Junior USA Championship takes place in Charleston, SC at the Charleston Performing Arts Center. This NPC event is a PRO qualifier. IFBB Pro Cards are awarded to Fitness Winners, Top 3 overall Figure, Bikini, and Men’s Physique, and all class winners in Women’s Physique. Prejudging begins at 8:30PM and the main event begins at 6:00PM. Tickets to this event can be purchased on Ticketmaster and range from $60-$80.
In 2014, 6 athletes earned their IFBB Pro Card, Lacy Smith and Andreana Cornelissen in Figure, Queenie Pe Benito and Whitney Wiser in Bikini, and Daniel Garcia and Tonnell Rodriguez in Men’s Physique.
COMPETITION WEIGHT DIVISIONS
MEN
Bantamweight: 143-1/4 lbs. & under
Lightweight: over 143-1/4 lbs. to & including 154-1/4 lbs.
Middleweight: over 154-1/4 lbs. up to & including 176-1/4 lbs.
Light-Heavyweight: over 176-1/4 lbs. up to & including 198-1/4 lbs.
Heavyweight: over 198-1/4 lbs. up to & including 225-1/4 lbs.
Super-Heavyweight: over 225-1/4 lbs.
WOMEN
Lightweight: 125 lbs & under.
Heavyweight: over 125 lbs.
FITNESS
A: up to and including 5’3″
B: over 5’3”
FIGURE
• Up to 5’1″
• Over 5’1″ and up to and including 5’2-1/2″
• Over 5’2-1/2″ and up to and including 5’4″
• Over 5’4″ and up to and including 5’5-1/2″
• Over 5’5-1/2″ and up to and including 5’7″
• Over 5’7″
BIKINI
• Up to 5’1″
• Over 5’1″ and up to and including 5’2-1/2″
• Over 5’2-1/2″ and up to and including 5’4″
• Over 5’4″ and up to and including 5’5-1/2″
• Over 5’5-1/2″ and up to and including 5’7″
• Over 5’7″
NGA Abraham Fitness Pro/Am Championships 2015
Abraham Oluwole hosts the NGA Abraham Fitness Pro/Am Championships 2015 in Coral Springs, FL on Saturday May 30, 2015. This event will feature all natural professional and amateur athletes in Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding, Men’s & Women’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, and Women’s Fitness. Professional Bodybuilding winners can earn in cash prizes of up to $2,000. Pre-Judging begins at 11AM with the big showdown being held that night at 5PM (Doors open at 4PM). This event is sanctioned by the National Gym Association (NGA), which ensures that all athletes are drug tested and are drug free for 7 years.
Tickets for the event are $25 for prejudging, $30 for the Evening Show, and $45 for a combo ticket. Reserved tickets are also available at $40. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.abrahamfitnesschampionships.com/#!tickets/c11u4
Fun Fact: Pro Wrestler John Cena was an all natural Bodybuilder prior to joining the WWE.