niche

When I was 14 I got a bench and set of free weights for my birthday and from there I was amazed at the progress I was making.

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Background

Just 30 seconds to explain a bit about myself. I always wanted to be big since I was 10 years old but I did not start until I was about twelve when I started doing push ups, pull-ups and other basic exercises using my own body weight. When I was 14 I got a bench and set of free weights for my birthday and from there I was amazed at the progress I was making. I then got serious about 1 year ago and started trying out different training programs and learning the important nutrition side of bodybuilding. He can be contacted at johnlemare@hotmail.com.

Vital Stats

Vital Stats Name: John Lemare Years Bodybuilding: 1 years Favorite Bodyparts: Legs Favorite Exercise: Leg Presses Favorite Supplements: Creatine and Glutamine Hobbies: Bodybuilding, Tennis Favorite Bodybuilders: Lee Priest

As of 25/6/01 Age: 18 Height: 5'7" Weight: 170 lbs Chest: 40" Calves: 15.5" Legs: 23" Arms: 15" Waist: 30.5"

Jonathan stehlink

I'm tired of all the fat Americans that won't just get off their butts and cut the fat, so so many hot girls would come from that if those fat girls that actually would look beautiful would workout.

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Background

I wanted to build my body in order to feel better about myself, and also to look like I've always wanted to. I was just tired of looking in the mirror and thinking about how I could look, instead of taking control and transforming myself into what I should look like. Its never too late to start that change. He can be contacted at rstehlik1@home.com.

Vital Stats

Name: Jonathan Stehlik
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Age: 18
Height: 5'11.5"
Years Bodybuilding: 3 years
Favorite Bodypart: Abs
Favorite Exercise: Ab work and Shrugs
Hobbies: Kenpo, Business, and learning whatever I become interested in.
Favorite Supplements: Xenadrine NRG, Energel

John Giljum

John is an avid bodybuilder who won't let anything get in the way of his goals. '...I really got into it and decided that one day I would be huge.'

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Background

Ever since I saw Conan and The Incredible Hulk- I wanted to be big. I have been working out since about 12, but nothing serious (mainly for sports). Then when I was about 14 I gradually started to gain interest and started reading a lot about it. Then about January of 2000 I really got into it and decided that one day I would be huge. In the first 2 months, my bench rose 15 lbs. then in the next 3 weeks, it rose 35 lbs. then...I caught a cold and shortly after that school started. my progress came to a crashing halt as I only pumped about 2 times per week (our school has an 8 hour day and plenty of homework), but I still could have tried harder. months passed, and I regret not doing everything I could to get back in the zone. But now...it's time. I am motivated more than ever and I am not going to let anything get in my way.
He can be contacted at JohnnySkill@aol.com.

Vital Stats

Name: John Giljum Born: 01/05/84 Favorite Bodyparts: Chest and Tris Favorite Exercise: Behind-the-back-dips Favorite Supplements: Fav. Supps: Milk, N-large 2, Creatine Hobbies: Pumpin', reading, writing, playing/watching football Favorite Bodybuilders: The one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shawn Ray is also awesome.

As of 10/31/00 Age: 16 Height: 5'9" Weight: 162 lbs. Chest: 42.5" Calves: 15" Legs: 22.25" Arms: 14.5" Waist: Relaxed and Flexed 30"

As of 6/14/01 Age: 17 Height: 5'8 1/2" Weight: 170 Chest: 47 (flared) Arms: 15 1/4 Quads: 23 Waist: 31 3/4 Calves: 15 1/8 Forearms: 12 3/4 Neck: 15 3/4

Joel Titgi

I don't consider myself a bodybuilder; I just like to be strong enough to lift myself and someone dangling from my feet up over the ledge of a roof!

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Background

As far as I know, I started lifting in the seventh grade but I didn’t hold out very long. The problem, I’m sure, was that I was getting up early in the morning and lifting before school started. Add to that the fact that I had no concept of reps or sets and my post workout nutrition was a bottle of SOBE “Power”.
I drank “Power” because it had creatine and according to my friend it was like steroids and soon to be made illegal or something to that extent. I would store up big hordes of the stuff in my dresser drawer while keeping an eye out for the feds.
The real fitness experience didn’t happen until the summer before ninth grade when I purchased my first issue of Men’s Health magazine; that and I think I was tired of being fat. I had a simple lifting program and went running everyday. I ate rice cakes and fat free tortillas. Alas, I was still hording SOBE “Power”.
I could go on for a long time detailing all the strange things I have done in the name of fitness and if it wasn’t for two things, I would no doubt still be making sandwiches with that awful fat free mayonnaise. So, what were the two oh-so-potent guiding forces? Well, that first issue of Men’s Health with their dripping wet cover model and the day I was told about Bodybuilding.com.
I also should give some credit to Angela (teen bodybuilder #32) for reminding me to eat slower, for always being a source of competition to keep me working hard, and that damned good protein pizza she made me. These things—hard work, consistency, protein, slower eating, et cetera—are important for progress as well as keeping oneself from choking.
Eventually I learned about protein powders and vitamins and the proper way to lift weights. The day came when my rice cakes and SOBE were replaced with boxes of mac-n-cheese, cans of tuna and chili, and jars of medium salsa. Now I eat steak and eggs with homegrown veggies and mix my whey with cream and olive oil.
The first thing I ever ordered from Bodybuilding.com was 2lbs of Vanilla Praline Designer Whey, 1 container of Pro Paks, and of course I couldn’t resist buying some methoxy product made by EAS. I admit, they may not have been the smartest choices but they made me feel tough, dangerous, hard-hitting.
Because the methoxy product said “HP” on it I thought I was the big shit in my gym. I have finally realized that I am not the big shit I thought I was; consequently, I now workout at home.
I don’t actually consider myself a bodybuilder; I simply like to be strong enough to lift myself and someone dangling from my feet up over the ledge of a rooftop. I prefer to keep in optimum condition so I can focus properly when it comes time to create a mind wrenching poem, script, or story. It’s also nice to have some muscles while jamming on your Les Paul in a tank top.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have.
He can be contacted at angelblood187@hotmail.com.

Vital Stats

Age: 19
Height: 5'10
Weight: 170lbs
Hobbies: Writing, film, and music

James sadek

Don't try and lift too heavy. Keep good form and feel the muscle working. Don't try to look big lifting heavy weights, look big by having big muscles from doing proper form!

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Background

I was a competitive swimmer,I started to train when I got a job in the local gym cleaning the squash courts. When I moved swimming got boring, looking at the bottom of the pools black line didnt do it for me any more. I quit swimming, joined my local gym and 9 months later I was competing in my first show, placing 3rd at 16. i did 2 more shows the following year placing second in both and then the following year (2002) I competed in and won the Teenage Mr Australia. He can be contacted at jamessadek@optusnet.com.au.

Vital Stats

Name: James Sadek
Years Bodybuilding: 3 years
Favorite Bodyparts: Back, Chest and Arms
Favorite Exercise: Deadlifts
Favorite Supplements: Protein Powder
Hobbies: Beach, Gym, Hanging out with mates

Off Season Arms: 17 inches Chest: 46 inches Waist: 35 inches Legs: 24 inchs Weight: 92 kg

Competition Stats Arms: 16 inches Chest: 43 inches Waist: 30 inches Legs: 22 inches Weight: 75 kg

Jay

One of the biggest myths about weight lifting is that it stunts your growth. No studies have ever been shown that lifting weights stunts or inhibits growth.

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Background

Hi. My name is Jay Horowitz. I am a 15 year old world-record holding powerlifter, currently residing in New York. I have been lifting weights since the age of 8. My favorite bodyparts are my forearms and my shoulders, and my favorite exercise is the deadlift. Some of my hobbies aside from weight lifting are basketball and travel. My favorite bodybuilders are Ronnie Coleman and Lee Preist. I am 6' 2", and weigh 220 at 7% bf. I was exploring a hotel at the age of 8, and I came across the weight room. In it stood the biggest guy I had ever seen. I asked him how I could be like him, and he showed me 2 exercises. Everything just stemmed from there.
He can be contacted at Ggntor@aol.com.

Vital Stats

Name: Jay Horowitz Age: 15 Years Weight Lifting: 7 years Favorite Bodyparts: my forearms and my shoulders Favorite Exercise: the deadlift Body Fat: 7%

As of 01/25/01 Height: 6'2" Weight: 220lbs Chest: 50" Calves: 17" Arms: 18" Forearms: 15" Waist: 33"

joe hagy

For motivation before a set, I hit my head and slap my face and get angry! DAMN IT FEELS GOOD, and I hit those weights harder than I have ever hit them before.

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Background

Joe Hagy has been bodybuilding for 2 years. Lifting weights is fun and enjoyable. It is also a way of life. And although tennis is something that I do on a regular basis the bodybuilding keeps my strenght up. Some of my other hobbies are basketball, fishing, paintball, Young Life, Ultimate Frisbee, EATING, pool, swimming, etc... He can be contacted at joehagy@hotmail.com.

Vital Stats

Name: Joe Hagy Years Bodybuilding: 2 years Favorite Bodyparts: Legs and Biceps Favorite Exercise: Triceps Pushdowns Favorite Supplements: Bulking: N-large2, Cutting: Hydroxycut and Overall: ZMA Hobbies: Tennis, basketball, fishing, paintball, Young Life, Ultimate Frisbee, EATING, pool, swimming.... basically all sports. Favorite Bodybuilders: Shawn Ray, Kevin Levrone, King Kamali

As of 04/10/01 (end of my bulking phase) Age: 17 Height: 6'3" Weight: 243 lbs Chest: 53 5/8" Calves: 17.5" Legs: 27" Arms: 17.5" Waist: 36" Neck: 16.5" Body Fat: 15%

Best Lifts

• Max Bench: 345 lbs
• Max Squat: 510 lbs (on smith machine)
• Max Military press: 210 lbs.
• Max Leg Press: 1310 lbs.