UFC 94: “St. Pierre vs. Penn 2" Results

UFC 94: “St. Pierre vs. Penn 2"
January 31, 2009
MGM Grand Garden Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada

Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre defeats Lightweight Champion BJ Penn via Technical Knockout (Doctor Stoppage) at the end of Round 4

Lyoto Machida defeats Thiago Silva via knockout (punch) at 4:59 of Round 1

Jon Jones defeats Stephan Bonnar via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Clay Guida defeats Nate Diaz via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Karo Parisyan defeats Dong Hyun “Stun Gun” Kim via Split Decision (29-28, 29-8, 28-29)

Jon Fitch defeats Akihiro Gono via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)

Thiago Tavares defeats Manny Gamburyan via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

John Howard defeats Chris Wilson via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Jake O’Brien defeats Christian Wellisch via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Daniel Cramer defeats Matt “No Regard” Arroyo via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Schedule

The following is a tentative schedule of events for the 2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Championships. Exact times will be provided in confirmation materials you will receive once your registration has been accepted and all entries are finalized.

Each competitor will be provided with a wrist band at the competitor check in, good for admission into the Arnold Fitness Expo from March 5 - March 8, 2009. Be sure to have this wrist band if you are in the finals on Saturday morning March 7, 2009. Expo officials will not permit you into the Expo area without your wrist band.

For those of you with tanning or makeup needs, contact Jan Tana at www.jantana.com to book an appointment. We'll have competitor staff back stage to assist you with all your competition needs. No spray tanning will be done at the venue, so be sure to book your appointments accordingly.

NO TRAINERS will be permitted in the back stage area. Non compliance with this rule will result in your disqualification and possible suspension.

We hope your preparations for this years event are going well and look forward to seeing you here in Columbus.

NO LATE CHECK-IN! In the event that you miss the required check-in time, without prior notification to the event promoters, you will forfeit your right to compete.

Thursday, March 5, 2009FITNESS & FIGURE COMPETITIONS
2 - 6pm
Competitor Check-In - Wayne Brehm Room (Veterans Memorial)

FITNESs, FIGURE & BIKINI COMPETITORS are required to check in with competition officials Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Veterans Memorial, Wayne Brehm Room, from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm. U.S. competitors (N.P.C.) will need to provide their confirmation for registration and their NPC card at that time. NPC officials will be on hand in the event that competitors are in need of purchasing their NPC Membership. International Amateur Athletes must provide confirmation for registration with an official letter of approval from their National Federation with proof of membership. All Fitness & Figure competitors will be provided with numbers and schedule of events. Fitness competitors required to submit music at this time on CD only.


7:00 pm
Prejudging for all women's fitness, figure and bikini competitors in the Auditorium

Fitness Routine Round - Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)
Short -Up to and including 5'-4"
Medium - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-6"
Tall - Over 5'-6"
Bikini Comparison Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)

Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. Each competitor will then take the stage for their individual presentation. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons. NOTE: BIKINI COMPETITORS ONLY HAVE A FRONT AND BACK POSE.

Short - Up to and including 5'-4"
Tall - Over 5'-4"
Figure Two Piece Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)

Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. Each competitor will then take the stage for their individual presentation. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons.

A - Up to and including 5'-1"
B - Over 5'-1" and up to and including 5'-2 1/2"
C - Over 5'-2 1/2" and up to and including 5'-4"
D - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-5 1/2"
E - Over 5'-5 1/2" and up to and including 5'-7"
F - Over 5'-7"

Fitness Two Piece Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)

Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. Each competitor will then take the stage for their individual presentation. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons.

Short -Up to and including 5'-4"
Medium - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-6"
Tall - Over 5'-6"

Announcement of the top ten competitors in each class at the conclusion of prejudging in the main auditorium at Veterans Memorial..

BIKINI AWARDS: (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)Awards for both divisions will be presented following the announcement of the fitness and figure class finalist Awards given to top 10 placing in each division

Friday, March 6, 2009
MEN'S & WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING

7 - 8am
Competitor Check-In - Wayne Brehm Room (Veterans Memorial)

MEN'S & WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING FINAL CHECK-IN AND WEIGH-IN
Early check-in and weigh-ins are available to all male and female bodybuilders starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Veterans Memorial Hall, Wayne Brehm Room. FINAL WEIGH-INS will be held Friday, March 6, 2009 in the same location from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. with the competitors meeting to follow.

9:00 am
Women's Bodybuilding Prejudging - Main Stage (Veterans Memorial)

No competitor will do 60 free posing round. Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the symmetry round then move right to the comparison round.

Lightweight: up to and including 125 lbs
Middleweight: over 125 and up to 140 lbs
Heavyweight: over 140 lbs

Men's Bodybuilding Prejudging - Main Stage (Veterans Memorial)

Bantamweight: up to and including 143 1/4 lbs
Lightweight: over 143 1/4 lbs. and up to 154 1/4 lbs.
Welterweight: over 154 1/4 lbs. and up to 165 1/4 lbs.
Middleweight: over 165 1/4 lbs. and up to 176 1/4 lbs.
Light-Heavyweight: over 176 1/4 lbs. and up to 198 1/4 lbs.
Heavyweight: over 198 1/4 lbs. and up to 225 1/4 lbs.
Super Heavyweight: over 225 1/4 lbs.

Announcement of the top five competitors in each class at the conclusion of the women and mens prejudging in the main auditorium at Veterans Memorial.

The finals and awards for Male and Female bodybuilding fitness and figure competitions will take place on the main Expo stage in the Columbus Convention Center on Saturday, March 7, 2009. The top 5 athletes in each class will need to be present with routine music by 8:30 a.m in attendance rooms D143, D144, & D145 inside the Columbus Convention Center

Saturday, March 7, 2009
FINALS FOR ALL MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING, FITNESS & FIGURE CLASSES

8:00 am
The top five in each men's and women's bodybuilding classes and the top ten in each fitness and figure class must be in attendance rooms D143, D144, & D145 inside the Columbus Convention Center. Women and men bodybuilders must bring their music.

10:00 am
Greater Columbus Convention Center- (EXPO Stage)

Schedule of Events
Introduction of Fitness top ten in two-piece swimsuit, all classes
Introduction of Figure top ten in two-piece swimsuit, all classes
Women's bodybuilding top five routines for each class
Men's bodybuilding top five routines for each class
Introduction of Fitness top five in two-piece swimsuit
Introduction of Figure top five in two-piece swimsuit
Awards For All Fitness, Figure, and Body Building Classes
Women's overall pose down followed by awards
Fitness overall pose down followed by awards
Figure overall pose down followed by awards
Men's overall pose down followed by awards

* All athletes will be given a wrist band for entrance into the Columbus Convention Center Main Expo Hall for the duration of the weekend. This wrist band will need to be displayed for you to gain access to the event hall for the finals on Saturday morning

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2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Figure Competitors List

2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Figure
March 5-7, 2009
Columbus, Ohio

Competitors List

A Class
Debbie Bell New York, New York
Lindsey Bundy Westerville, Ohio
Lorraine Chan Ontario, Canada
Nicole Coleman New Orleans, Louisiana
Kelli Ann Correa Plymouth, Massachusetts
Tina Francis Corinth, Texas
Juana Guadalupe Esparza Guerra Mexico
Tina Horne Houston, Texas
Gloria Keplinger Springfield, Ohio
Shawna Kondo Mountain View, California
Christina Rieder Milford, Ohio
Sara Schumann Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Joni Starkey Las Vegas, Nevada

B Class
Julie Castellese-Kelsey Monroe, Michigan
Lorna Cavin Lawndale, California
Rachel Delmotte Lake Orion, Michigan
Sue Ellen Dent Enfield, Connecticut
Sabrina Dodson Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Jayme Galloway Manitoba, Canada
Tracy Grogg West Jefferson, Ohio
Dannie Allison Hogan Flint, Michigan
Jennifer Kaye Ontario, Canada
Christine Lanois Ontario, Canada
Stephanie Martini Walled Lake, Michigan
Heather Misra Indianapolis, Indiana
Shelley Oplotnik Kansas City, Missouri
Agata Radziwoniuk Poland
Giada Simari Italy
Claudia Sofronia Miami, Florida
Sara Swanson Ravenna, Michigan
Jill Vadala Fredericksburg, Virginia
Jennifer Wilson Laurenceburg, Kentucky

C Class
Ivonne Acosta Miami, Florida
Nikki Christides Cleveland, Ohio
Lauren Arnold Manitoba, Canada
Orah Bigio Ontario, Canada
Nina Cash Beavercreek, Ohio
Elsa Patricia Giraldo Castro Mexico
Wendy Greene Cheyenne, Wyoming
Eleonora Gusevski Key Largo, Florida
Aleisha Hart Ontario, Canada
Kristin Kristjansdottir Iceland
Anita Kus-Roberts Ontario, Canada
Shonda Lewis Columbus, Ohio
Olivia McGuire Ontario, Canada
Essie Numminen Las Vegas, Nevada
Claudia Olvera San Antonio, Texas
Rachel Omolewu Xenia, Ohio
Ester Parisi Italy
Laura Richards Erie, Colorado
Jennifer Robinson Bartlett, Tennessee
Mirian Sanchez Spain
Jessica Sheppard Sanford, North Carolina
Terri Sileno Poughkeepsie, New York
Diane Lee Swanson Bend, Oregon
Nancy Tremblay Deland, Florida
Rachel Vienneau-Leblanc New Brunswick, Canada
Stacey Walker Australia
Michelle Yatsuk Mason, Ohio

D Class
Laura Bailey Bakersfield, California
Tamara Beckers Ontario, Canada
Amy Boeckmann Sabina, Ohio
Celeste Bonin Houston, Texas
Teresa Brant Powell, Ohio
Dolores Burlingame Jacksonville, Florida
Erin Coleman Fostoria, Ohio
Debbie Cox Midlothian, Virginia
Melissa Crowe Cincinnati, Ohio
Kristina Dybdahl Denmark
Tina Ellison Marquette, Michigan
Lauri Faraschuk Mead, Washington
Heather Grace Denver, Colorado
Lee Anne Graham Frankfort, Kentucky
Elizabeth Karlin Denver, Colorado
Kathleen Lamberson Wellsville, New York
Kathy Marcos Stony Point, New York
Gloria Mohninger Alberta, Canada
Alma Angelica De La Madrid Olvera Mexico
Laura Lee Pine Las Vegas, Nevada
Melissa Price Magnolia, Texas
Amanda Schenk-Darce Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Debbie Schmitmeyer Houston, Ohio
Alice Simmons Great Mills, Maryland
Katerina Tarbox Warwick, Rhode Island
Monica Varrasso Lewis Center, Ohio
Stacey Widger Canton, Illinois
Shelly Yakimchuk Saskatchewan, Canada

E Class
Wendy Bogard Grants Pass, Oregon
Marie-Christine Deblock France
Ginette Delhaes Qebec, Canada
Laurie Eldredge Pomfret Center, Connecticut
Lea-Ann Ellison Durango, Colorado
Kelli Johnson Australia
Kimberly Lairet Helotes, Texas
Jocelyn Langton Navarri, Florida
Allison Moyer Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Angela Myers Lewis Center, Ohio
Marie-Pierre Ripert France
Tibisay Robles Miami, Florida
Olga Stepanyuk Russia
Katy Unrush Manitoba, Canada
Gina Wilson Marjuette, Michigan
Yulia Zabelina Russia

F Class
Stephanie Billings Columbus, Ohio
Amanda Breznau Flushing, Michigan
Sheri Fisher Ontario, Canada
Jamie Justin Wayne, Michigan
Jennifer Ludington Boise, Idaho
Andrea Lyons Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Amanda Moran Columbus, Georgia
Lori Mork British Columbia, Canada
Jennifer Peckham Chandler, Arizona
Alli Rooks Charlotte, North Carolina
Christine Steines Columbus, Ohio
Andrea Ternes Elyria, Ohio
Tiffany Vik British Columbia, Canada
Viveca Williams Elizabeth, New Jersey

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The Vince Gironda Exercises

The following is a list of what Vince Gironda considered the best
exercise for each muscle group and that all other exercises were
only substitutes or variations.

Shoulders

Lateral Raise. Most bodybuilders have over developed front delts
from doing the bench press, and overhead press, but it's the side
or lateral part of the delt that really creates shoulder width.
The lateral raise builds the side delt and sculpts wide shoulders.

Chest

Dips on a parallel bar that is 33" wide, if it is not you will not
receive the intended benefit from this movement. Anything wider
or narrower will not work the pecs as desired. The most important
execution of the movement is in the elbows: They must be wide and
straight out from the shoulders. The head has to be in a down
position with the chin resting on the upper chest and the back
should be rounded forward.

Back

Lat Pulls. In order for this movement to produce the intended
results you must use a pulley that is 6' off the ground. Most
lat machines and triceps machines are too high to get the
desired results. If you do not have access to a machine or
facility with a pulley 6' off the ground you can use a regular
lat machine but it will not be the same

Triceps

Triceps rope pulldown. Reach back over your head and grab the
ends of a knotted rope attached to the pulley and cable. With
the elbows and head resting on the bench, pull to arms length
and lockout. When you let the rope back to the starting
position make certain your hands touch the upper back.

Biceps

Vince Gironda Barbell curl. Start by resting your elbows on
your pelvis or hip bones and your body inclined with head and
shoulders in back of the hips. As the barbell is curled the
first 10 or 12 inches start moving the body, head and
shoulders, forward until your body is in erect position.
Then as you continue to curl the barbell incline your body,
head and shoulders, forward and complete the movement with a
forceful contraction of the biceps. Now reverse the sequence
as you lower the barbell to the starting position. It should
take you about 6 seconds to perform one curl.

Thighs

Thigh squat. "But I thought Vince was opposed to squats?" He
was, at least the way one would normally perform the movement.
Start the movement as you would a front squat, with the bar
high on the chest resting on the front of the delts. Place
your heels about 12 inches wide and on a 2 x 4. From this
position begin your descent but keep your hips forward and
under your shoulders at all times. As you rise up, the hips
move forward until they are well out in front of the body.
In the top position your knees should remain bent and your
hips out in front of your shoulders and your shoulders over
your heels.

Calves

Calf raise. For this movement, it will be assumed you have
access to a standing calf machine. If you do not you can use
a belt and chain and hang a dumbbell between your knees.
Place the ball of your feet and toes on a block 3" tall.
Feet are to be placed parallel, 4 inches apart. Keep your
knees slightly bent throughout the movement. As you rise up
on your toes, bring your heels together and place the full
load on your big toe and the toe next to it. Contract
forcefully and lower all the way down for a full stretch.

Abdominals

Frog sit ups. Lie flat on your back and draw your heels up
under your hips wide and out to the sides like a frog.
Place your hands with a barbell plate behind your head.
Curl the head down with the chin to the chest as the
shoulders round forward curling the upper body until
only the small of the back remains in contact with the
floor.

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2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Fitness Competitors List

2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Fitness
March 5-7, 2009
Columbus, Ohio

Competitors List

Short Class
Allison Ethier Quebec, Canada
Skye Fisher Lowell, Michigan
Wendy Gardner Hermitage, Tennessee
Delphine Lhotte Quebec, Canada
Malena Marquez Littleton, Colorado
Diana Paula Monteiro Brazil
Venus Nguyen Mission Viejo, California
Abby Rhoades Grand Blanc, Michigan
Jennifer Rish Sherman Oaks, California
Sylvia Tremblay Quebec, Canada
Vanessa Wick Medina, Ohio
Michelle Yeager Louisville, Kentucky

Medium Class
Laurianne Andree France
Glauce Ferreira Brazil
Stacie House Houston, Texas
Patricia Sordoni Lecomte Belguim
Meredith Miller Charlotte, North Carolina
Lauren Niehaus Greenwood Village, Colorado
Lee Randell Yukon, Canada
Morgan Spoon Graham, North Carolina
Tatiana Tishchenko Russia

Tall Class
Autumn Edwards Somerset, Kentucky
Tamee Marie Omaha, Nebraska
Kayde Puckett Raleigh, North Carolina

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2009 British Natural Bodybuilding Federation (BNBF) Contest Schedule

2009 BNBF Schedule

June 7th,2009:
Powerhouse Scottish Championships

June 20th, 2009:
RAF Mildenhall Military Championships

June 21st, 2009:
Reflex Southern Championships

July 12th, 2009:
Garnell Welsh Championships

July 26th, 2009
L LA Muscle Central Championships

August 2nd, 2009:
CNP Professional Northern Championships

October 4th, 2009:
BNBF's 10th British Championships

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Dora Trikoupis is a National Figure Competitor, a Fitness Model and she does online training and nutrition.
She has competed in:

2006-Eastern USA Championships-Figure: Class A (4th place)
2007-Bev Francis Atlantic States Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Championships-Figure: Class A (10th place)
2008-NPC Mike Francois Classic Bodybuilding and Figure Championships (8th place)
2008-NPC Lehigh Valley Bodybuilding and Figure Contest (3rd place)
2008-NPC Junior National Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Championships (13th place)
2008-NPC USA Bodybuilding and Figure Championships (10th place)

2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Bikini Competitors List

2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Bikini
March 5-7, 2009
Columbus, Ohio

Competitors List:

Short Class
Kimberly Castle Evansville, Indiana
Nadine Koakoush Scottsdale, Arizona
Gina Grayce Narlock Royal Oak, Michigan
Elizabeth Neff Columbus, Ohio

Tall Class
Sonya LaGore Flushing, Michigan
Ali Sonoma San Diego, California
Leyla Yurchick Worthington, Ohio

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2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Women's Bodybuilding Competitors List

2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Women's Bodybuilding
March 5-7, 2009
Columbus, Ohio

Competitors List:

Lightweight
Xinli Cao Flushing, New York
Millie Cleveland Bermuda
Johanna Dejager Ontario, Canada
Denise Dinger Las Vegas, Nevada
Lisa Janusz Lewis Center, Ohio
Matilde Pacheco Juarez Mexico
Dee Lazard Houston, Texas
Alisha Morrow Peoria, Illinois
Stacey Pillari Wilmington, North Carolina
Penny Ruff Dallas, Georgia
Julie Sleight Poughkeepsie, New York
Violetta A.G. Brandslien Sprus Norway
Barbara Stannard Alberta, Canada

Middleweight
Roxanne Edwards Brooklyn, New York
Alevtina Goroshinskaya Russia
Deanna Hoffman Cleveland, Tennessee
Michelle Kennedy Ontario, Canada
Heather Manuel St. John's, Canada
Krista Schaus Ontario, Canada
Elena Shportun Russia
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Heavyweight
Debra Baker Plano, Texas
Dawn Elsea Hilliard, Ohio
Salla Kauranen Finland
Jill Lundy Dublin, Ohio
Yamile Marrero Hollywood, Florida
llze Meyer College Corner, Ohio
Geraldine Morgan Chili
Evy Rustad Oslo, Norway

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Victor Martinez’s passion for muscles started at an early age when he read comic books and spent a lot of time drawing super heroes with large muscles. The Incredible Hulk and wrestling’s Hulk Hogan were among his favorites to sketch.

As a teenager Martinez was always competing in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, and tennis. Weight training was an easy transition for him to make, and bodybuilding was the natural next step. By the age of 24 Martinez won his first amateur bodybuilding contest, six years later he won his first professional contest. He’s competed at the Arnold Classic four times, bettering his placing each time and in 2007 he won first place. Now he’s considered by many as the favorite to win the 2009 Arnold Classic.

Martinez took 2008 off from competition due to an injury to his knee he received while training. “It’s difficult to make a comeback after an injury. I had to change my training habits and restructure my workouts. I’m not afraid to try new creative things. I stay positive and know I’ll overcome the challenge,” Martinez said.

When asked what other sports going on at the Arnold Sports Festival interested him Martinez quickly admits he enjoys martial arts. “Successful bodybuilders and martial artists need the same high level of discipline,” he says. “I like watching (mixed martial arts fighters) Wanderlei Silva and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson because of the energy they have in the ring,” he added.

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IFBB Pro figure competitor, fitness model and certified personal trainer, Catherine Holland was born on March 21, 1980 in Portland, Oregon.
This lovely young lady holds BS and MS degrees in Exercise and Sport Science from Oregon State University.
In addition to Figure Competitions, she is a business owner and instructor of Celebration Boot Camps.
She has competed in the:

2004 NPC Northwest Natural Figure Championships: Overall
2005 Oregon Ironman Figure: 1st place over 5’6”
2005 Emerald Cup Figure: 7th place 5’6-5’8”
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2006 NPC Jr. National Figure Championship: 9th Place Class D
2007 NPC Jr. National Figure Championship: 12th Place Class F
2007 NPC Figure Team Universe: 16th place Class F
2007 NPC Figure USA’s: 16th place Class E
2008 Emerald Cup Figure: 2nd place Class F
2008 NPC JR USA Figure Championship: 1st place class E
2008 NPC JR NATIONALS Figure Championships: 1st place, Class E, and new IFBB FIGURE PRO

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2009 IFBB Ironman Pro Results and Photos

2009 IFBB Ironman Pro

January 24th, 2009

Los Angeles, California

1. Silvio Samuel* (4th 2008)

2. Moe Elmoussawi* (3rd 2008)

3. Ronny Rockel*

4. Hidetada Yamagishi*

5. Ahmad Haider*

6. Eddie Abbew

7. Mohamad Bannout

8. Mark Dugdale

9. Marcus Haley

10. Johnnie Jackson (5th 2008)

11. Troy Alves (9th 2008)

12. Oliver Adzievski

13. Martin Kjellstrom

14. Thomas Benagli

15. Con Demetriou

16. Rusty Jeffers

16. Tamer El Shahat

16. Don Long

16. Fedel Clarke

16. Cesar Mendible

16. Adorthus Cherry

16. Oleg Emelyanov

16. Aiman Faour

16. DeShaun Grimez

16. Marc Lavoie

16. Daron Lytle

16. Evgeny Mishin

16. Omar Deckard

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2009 Arnold Amateur Men's Bodybuilding Competitors List

2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Men's Bodybuilding
March 5-7, 2009
Columbus, Ohio

Competitor List

Bantamweight
Bernabe Ramirez Balbuena Mexico
Leo D'Adderio France
Anwar Ahmed Mohamed El Amawy Egypt
Denis Pedneault Quebec, Canada
Lowell Starr Dawsonville, Georgia
Jason Ste. Marie Alberta, Canada
Chantha Yun Columbus, Ohio

Lightweight
Mohamed Osman Abd El Rahman Osman Egypt
Mauricio Garza Garza Mexico
Jose Javier Reynoso Mexico
Darren Taylor Gambrills, Maryland
Kob Kan Farmington Hills, Michigan

Welterweight
Hugo Alejandro Ortiz Alfaro Mexico
Andrew Awak Atlanta, Georgia
Mahmoud El Desouke El Fadaly El Sayed Neamatalla Egypt
John Givens Suffern, New York
Enrique Laguna Salazar Mexico
Luiz Carlos Sarmento Brazil
Josh Sizemore Beavercreek, Ohio
Alessandro Zuccaro Italy

Middleweight
Brandon Abidin Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Danny Cacchirillo Ontario, Canada
Victor Javier Senovilla Cuellar Spain
Tony D'Arceneaux Holland, Illinois
John Durante Wellington, Florida
Lucky Jones Egberime Nigeria
Peter Lagermand Copenhagen, Denmark
El Shahat Mohamed Saad Mabrouk Egypt
Raul Martinez Miami Beach, Florida
Moji Oluwa Los Angeles, California
Rob-Roy Pyfer Scottsdale, Arizona
Jose Raul Sanzhez Reyes Mexico
Kamal Abdull Salam Qatar
Angel Manuel Rangel Vargas Mexico
Grechukhov Vitaliy Ukraine
Beano Wallace Gallatan, Tennessee

Light Heavyweight
Moustafa Abdelaziza Nasim Alaasr Egypt
Bill Ayoubi Cincinnati, Ohio
Chuck Biggio Kenner, Louisiana
Jonathan Bradley Baldwinsville, New York
David Cutler Australia
Carlos Deleon Jersey City, New Jersey
Mohamad Elzaghir Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Daniele Furiosi Italy
Omar Garcia Miami Beach, Florida
Anagapele Inemotimi Nigeria
Pawel Jablonski Poland
Dmitry Klimov Russia
Marc Lobliner Burlington, North Carolina
Antonio Francisco Diaz Lopez Mexico
Casimir McNair Louisville, Kentucky
Josep Merino Spain
Luc Molines France
Brian Strock Toledo, Ohio
Shaun Joseph Taverner United Kingdom

Heavyweight
Lui Maciel Perth, Australia
Benjamin Asmann Brandon, Florida
Mohammed Bellhacene France
Joshua Bergeron Baton Rouge, Louisana
Lionel Beyeke France
Erubey Espinoza Castillo Mexico
Fernando Noronha De Almeida Brazil
Mohamed Zakaria Mohamed Ibrahim Egypt
Michael Kefalianos Australia
Pavel Kirilenko Russia
Klaus Ladegaard Frederiksberg, Denmark
Juan Manuel North Hollywood, California
Benjamin Rivera Martinez Mexico
Joel Pascua Oslo, Norway
Humberto Pena Rodriquez Mexico
Glayson Souto Brazil
Randy Stamper Bellbrook, Ohio
Saiid Tejan-Kamara Wilmington, Delaware
Pablo Eliodoro Ayala Zayas Paraguay

Super Heavyweight
Luis Manuel Lomeli Alonso Mexico
Julio Cesar Balestrim Brazil
Brandon Beckrich Schererville, Indiana
Kravchenko Bogdan Ukraine
Constantino Galeazzo Italy
Ahmed Hamedy Mansour Hamouda Egypt
Josh Lewis Indianapolis, Indiana
Alexandre Nataf France
Marek Olenjniczak Poland
Alvin Small United Kingdom
Dmitry Sushko Russia
Anthony Umeh Nigeria

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Dallas born Mariza Prince is all over the net.
She was Ms.Bikini Universe 2007 and the current spokes model for Gaspari Nutrition.
Plus she is a Cooper Certified Personal Trainer, a Physical Fitness Specialist, a Pre/Postnatal Fitness Instructor, trained in the Biomechanics of Resistance Training, a Fitness Specialist for Older Adults (65 and up), she has her Nutrition Certification and is she is CPR Certified.
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Jason Dhir’s 6th Annual Arnold Charity After-Bash Mega-Party

Where Kings and Legends reside…

Jason Dhir Presents, the 6th Annual Charity After-Bash MEGA-PARTY.

Just when you thought you have seen all the extreme nightlife Columbus Ohio has to offer, emerging from its slumber is Jason Dhir’s 6th Annual Charity After-Bash Mega-Party. BOMA (Bar of Modern Art) has been selected to be the official location for his March 7, 2009 Mega-Party, and all who have entered any of the extravagant rooms of BOMA’s four levels, will agree that Dhir has made the perfect choice. BOMA’s ambiance coupled with Dhir’s indescribable talent for producing some of the most unforgettable entertainment the sporting, or any other industry has ever witnessed, is just one reason to attend this year’s After-Bash. Dhir has not only promised party goers a Live 1am show in BOMA’s Main room but to keep you guessing has entitled it “HYSTERIA and the HYPER-DOME!” Although, little is known of the HyperDome, Jason swears that it’s never been executed to this capacity, and his Mega-Party, held Saturday after the Arnold Classic will be an industry first for all in attendance.

Dhir, also well known for his incredible use of mind blowing laser and light techniques, plans to fill BOMA with intense visual stimulation and dance all night, musical accompaniment. Also featured is a live Chainsaw Ice Fountain Carving, an enormous outdoor projection screen, a celebrity “Make a Wish” charity check presentation, and Dhir’s very own “Candy Land” creation. Included on Jason’s coveted guest list are many Pro-Athletes from all walks of the sporting industry as well as some featured celebrities, and other famous faces from the Sports Nutrition Industry. Which makes it no surprise that the most powerful Sports Nutrition and supplement companies, media, and distributors such as, Europa Sports and Weider Publications will be sponsoring the event.

Some of the past year’s After-Bash celebrity guests have included, Wesley Snipes, WWE superstar Triple H, NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, “Sunset Tan” reality vixens “The Olly Girls,” and eight -time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. Dhir has boasted that his upcoming Mega-Party will include a yet undisclosed celebrity host, which is guaranteed to properly kick off the night’s festivities.

Jason Dhir believes that this event will forever change the standard of any post Arnold Classic after parties and has stated “I created the Mega-Party for our entire industry to partake, I have given everything I have to building this event, and I will take this year’s Mega-Party to a new standard in after hours gatherings beyond anything I have ever done and untouchable to my competitors…there is only one Mega-Party in Columbus on March 7, 2009 and it has my name on it.”

BOMA is located on 583 E. Broad St. in Columbus Ohio and doors open at 10pm. Dress code is firmly enforced and all VIP attendees must be wearing the wristband of the Sponsor Company that has provided the VIP area they wish to enter.

Tickets for Jason Dhir’s 6th Annual Charity After-Bash Mega-Party can be purchased on GrooveTickets and additional information can be found on JasonDhir.com.

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Ray Mentzer Workout How To Increase Muscle Density

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Ray Mentzer (brother of Mike Mentzer) was Jr. Mr. America 1976,
Mr. USA 1978 and Mr. America 1979.

High Intensity Training For Muscle Growth

Ray, like his brother, trained using Heavy Duty High Tntensity
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train as hard as ever and eventually surpassed Mike in size and
muscle density, reaching 270 lbs which was unheard of in the
ea

rly 80's.

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This was his 2 to 3 day a week full body routine.

Leg Press

Leg Extension

Leg Curl

Calf Raise

Upright Row

Pullover

Behind Neck Lat Pulldown

Pec Deck or Dumbell Fly

Bench Press

Lateral Raise

Tricep Pushdowns

Barbell Curl

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IFBB Figure Pro Jenny Lynn Is Climbing Mountains

Some years are just better than others. As the last volley of fireworks split the skies over Jenny Lynn's New Year celebrations this year she wasn't necessarily ringing in a new year filled with promises of hope and prosperity. She wasn't even thinking of 2009 yet. For her 2008 was so surreal, so absolutely devastating at times that when she donned her paper hat and raised a noise maker to her trembling lips at midnight it was in near disbelief that she got out of 2008 at all.

When you are standing on the very top of a mountain there are two inexorable truths you come to know; the first is that you have just become the easiest and most visible target for virtually everyone, the second is that you have no place to go but down. Being the absolute best in the planet at anything is the ultimate achievement for an athlete, but it can be a cold and unforgiving place.

When Jenny Lynn strode on stage at the 2008 Figure Olympia, admittedly off the mark, but still very much an Olympian and still very much one of the best in the world, the immediate reaction by the media, the fans, and even many of those close to her was a unanimous “What the hell happened?”

That was the most loaded question in 2008 Pro Figure history but the question never got answered, because no one cared to ask the questions, and Jenny didn’t care to put it out there to have her life be kicked around like a soccer ball.

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Fitness Model and Competitor, Laura Coleman

Laura Coleman is an up and coming fitness model and competitor.
She's 5'7" and weighs 127.
I was only able to find two competitions Laura has been in, she placed 4th at the 2005 Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships, Class F and she came in 1st in Figure F at the 2007 Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships.
Laura has appeared in Oxygen, Ironman, Muscle Mag and Muscular Development.
And as far as I can tell, she is in a relationship with retired IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Eryk Bui.

How Strict Should Your Exercise Form Be?

When it comes to weight training there are generally 2 schools of thought when it comes to exercise form.

First you have the typical personal trainer "fitness experts" who say you should perform all lifts with light to moderate weights and use very slow and controlled movements.

Then you have the power and strength athletes who like to use more explosive movements, looser training form, and lift heavier weights.

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Amber Elizabeth Fournier

Oxygen covergirl and rising fitness model Amber Elizabeth.
To stay in this condition, she does Pilates, kickboxing, weight training and CrossFit.
I would say it appears to be working for her.
Besides Oxygen, she has appeared in Muscle & Fitness, HERS and Mens Fitness among others.

Home Workout Routines - Exercises You Can Do At Home

I'm often asked how can you get a good muscle building workout at home?

Well in this video clip I'm going to show you some of the basic exercise stuff that I have in my basement and some good basic home workouts that you can do in place of, or in addition to, your regular gym workouts.

Bikini Clad Female Bodybuilder vs. A Rubik's Cube

Apparently this is some kind of viral video for Ray-Ban featuring a bikini clad female bodybuilder solving a Rubik’s cube.

Only, if you look at it really close, the video is running backwards and she didn’t really solve the Rubik’s cube, it just made to look like she did.

It’s kinda weird, but worth checking out.



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