“I’m excited that I found someone that believed in me,” he said last September. “I truly feel that I can get into the top 10.”

Although he did not fare as well as he liked at the O (15th), Alves was still on the map and a threat against a line-up that didn’t include the Jay Cutlers and Phil Heaths of the world. He proved that he still has what it takes by winning July’s Europa Show of Champions and tasted victory again this past weekend at the Phoenix Pro.

Alves, 43, was able to hold off a top-heavy line-up that included Hidetada Yamagishi (second), Ed Nunn (third) and Marcus Haley (fourth) and celebrate a key win in his home town.

After turning pro in 2002, Alves has competed in multiple shows each year. In 2003, he donned the posing trunks on 10 separate occasions and although he hasn’t kept that pace up, Alves is a regular at all of the top IFBB contests. In his rookie campaign, he finished in the top 10 at both the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia.

Now the real test comes for Alves to see if he can maintain the proper conditioning to have an impact in Las Vegas in two weeks. He has proven that he can rise to the top in that second tier-level contest, but he’ll need something extra to do that at The Orleans Arena.

TROY ALVES CONTEST HISTORY

Last September, Greene had a bloated midsection and fell out of the top six. He then decided to not defend his Arnold title and use the New York Pro as a warm up for the Olympia. When asked by emcee Bob Cicherillo if he can in fact unseat Jay Cutler in Las Vegas, Greene was coy and joked with an ambiguous answer. “I’d like to thank my entire team,” he said with a laugh and a smile. But come September, this will be anything but funny.

Cutler has won four of the last five Olympias and will be a tough out. Phil Heath was a close second to Greene at the 2010 Arnold and gave his buddy Cutler a run for his money six months later. ‘The Gift’ is not going anywhere and has had a full year – like Cutler – to prepare for the O. Branch Warren won the Arnold and has finished in the top three two years in a row in Vegas.

What all of that means is that Greene will need to be in his best shape just to break into the top three. Sure, he can accomplish that but may need to wait until Cutler hangs up the posing trunks before adding a Sandow to his trophy case.

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‘The Predator’ fell from fourth place in his inaugural Olympia the year before to a disappointing seventh and the two-time Arnold Classic champion took a beating from the critics. In their defense, the Brooklyn, New York native did come in out of shape and had a distended midsection that was noticeable by everyone, including the judges.

Greene sat out this year’s Arnold – a strange decision but one that makes sense in some ways – to concentrate on the O. He seemed to peak earlier in the year since 2009 at the Arnold but now has changed his strategy to get it together six months later. If he knows that he has one shot every 12 months to do some damage, then it would seem wise to move up and go after the big prize.

having already dominated in Columbus, Greene’s career will be completed with at least one Olympia win. But that seemed as unlikely as Barry Bonds eventually being inducted into the Hall of Fame last September. Perhaps the best thing that could have happened to Greene was the shock of a bad showing on bodybuilding’s biggest stage.

There is a lot of pressure on him as far as quieting the critics and putting himself back on the map. Greene’s name has hardly been mentioned and no one is expecting him to be a factor at the Orleans Arena. But he can pull off a stunner and break into the top three by putting together a presentation like the one in Ohio the night he won his first Arnold.

The line-up for the O is stacked with Cutler, Phil Heath, Dennis Wolf, Branch Warren, Ronny Rockel and so many others, so Greene has his work cut out for him. His work ethic has come into question but that would seem ridiculous when you see Greene at his best. He has arguably the best back in the sport and brings a flair that is unmatched to the stage. Greene needs at least a top six placing to get back into the pack but anyone who counts him out of the top three this early has obviously forgotten how much of a difference he made not too long ago.

KAI GREENE’S CONTEST HISTORY

2005 New York Pro – 14th

2006 Iron Man Pro – NP

2006 a Ray Colorado Pro – 14th

2007 New York Pro – 6th

2007 Keystone Pro – 3rd

2007 Colorado Pro – 1st

2008 Arnold Classic – 3rd

2008 New York Pro – 1st

2009 Arnold Classic – 1st

2009 Australian Pro Grand Prix – 1st

2009 Mr. Olympia – 4th

2010 Arnold Classic – 1st

2010 Australian Pro Grand Prix – 1st

2010 Mr. Olympia – 7th

Kyle looked unbeatable from the rear, as usual. And her new hairstyle looks great. (Don’t want to sound like a sissy, but it does count for something with the women.) She did come in what was described as “a little under the weather” by MD’s Shawn Ray and it showed when she was on the side during the second call-outs. Kyle was being attended to by the show personnel and appeared to be dehydrating. Just goes to show you what a great champion she is.

The other three women in the first call-out were Debi Laszewski, Alina Popa and Betty Viana-Adkins. Laszewski looks as if she will either take third or even have a shot at the runner-up position if the judges agree that Oriquen-Garcia is off. Popa may be the surprise of the night and brings a much more streamlined look to the stage that is much needed in the sport. Viana-Adkins took a year off and that appears to have been the right move.

The finals will be here soon, so stay tuned with MSM, our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates and analysis.

If the judges feel that Cutler has come into the show as good or better than he looked last September, then he will in all likelihood win his fourth Sandow trophy in five years. But Greene brings something extra to the table in showmanship and has become a fan favorite almost overnight. Prior to the 2009 Arnold, his name didn’t immediately conjure up thoughts of big wins, but the Brooklyn, New York native blew everyone away with a physique and posing routine that will go down in history as one of the most unique of all time.

At the 2009 Olympia, Greene did not look as sharp and took fourth in his first attempt at the Sandow. He obviously peaked earlier in the year and will try to use that to his advantage this time around. He knows what didn’t work then and will do his best to change that 12 months later.

Bodybuilding fans know that Greene will be be a force on stage. It depends on if the judges feel the same way.

Even in his most successful campaign (2008), he entered and won five contests – the Arnold, Australian, New Zealand and Russian Grand Prix, as well as the Mr. Olympia. “You just have to know how to pace yourself,” Jackson said two days out of the ’08 O about competing in three shows before the most important one. “It’s not going to affect me in any way. I’ll still be 110 percent on that stage.” All of that dieting may have taken a lot out of him and ‘The Blade’ decided to compete in only one show the following year.

Jackson finished a disappointing third last September in Las Vegas and his reaction upon hearing his name called with two more competitors standing beside him left no mystery as to what he thought of the judge’s decision. Although many defending champions get the benefit of the doubt to at least finish as the runner-up, it’s hard to argue with Branch Warren taking second and Jay Cutler winning the Sandow.

There have been many names thrown around as possible winners of the Arnold. Of course, Kai Greene is the favorite as the reigning title holder and should be. He is a special bodybuilder who finished fourth at his maiden Olympia. He had peaked in March and it was too much for him to come in six months later in top condition again. Then there is Warren, who won the Most Muscular Award at the last Arnold.

Others to keep an eye on are Phil Heath, Hidetada Yamagishi and Toney Freeman.

Jackson is looking to get his fourth Arnold Classic victory (2205, 2006, 2008) and has a good chance to come in to do just that. He still has many folks in his corner and can rebound easily from having the Olympia title taken from him after just one year. If he can win in Columbus, people will be once again putting him in the category of the all-time greats. But if he finishes out of the top three, the chatter that he has seen his best days will become commonplace.

Photo by Francesco Pillari

As bodybuilding fans all know by now, Badell took home the winner’s purse of $18,000 at the AC and now has set himself up for another run at the Olympia, where he finished in the top 10 last year. “The Freakin’ Rican” was not a surprise and anyone who feels that he was did not do their homework.

Badell has 11 years experience on the pro circuit and has won two shows (2005 Iron Man Pro, 2006 San Francisco Pro). In 2008, he finished second at the Iron Man, sixth at the Arnold Classic and 10th at the Olympia. He came into this year’s Arnold a little off and placed 11th but had plenty of time to prepare for this contest and obviously used it well.

In case you need further convincing, this is a guy who placed third at two consecutive Olympias only five short years ago.

At 5’8″ and 240 pounds, Badell had the size to get more than noticed. He came in condition and took the top spot against some quality competition in Hidetada Yamagishi, Troy Alves, Melvin Anthony and Leo Ingram.

• 1991 Junior Caribbean Championships, overall winner
• 1997 Caribbean Championships, overall winner (received pro card)
• 1997 World Amateur Championships Heavyweight, 10th
• 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 9th
• 1999 Grand Prix England, 17th
• 1999 Night of Champions, Did Not Place
• 1999 [[World Pro Championships, 14th
• 2000 Ironman Pro Invitational, 18th
• 2000 Night of Champions, Did Not Place
• 2000 Toronto Pro Invitational, Did Not Place

• 2000 World Pro Championships, 11th
• 2001 Grand Prix England, Did Not Place
• 2001 Ironman Pro Invitational, 16th
• 2001 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 11th
• 2002 Ironman Pro Invitational, 13th
• 2002 Night of Champions, 10th
• 2002 Mr. Olympia, 24th
• 2002 Southwest Pro Cup, 6th
• 2002 Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 2004 Arnold Classic, 7th
• 2004 Ironman Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 2004 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 4th

• 2004 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 3rd
• 2004 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
• 2005 Arnold Classic, 3rd
• 2005 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st
• 2005 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
• 2006 Arnold Classic, 4th
• 2006 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st
• 2006 Mr. Olympia, 6th
• 2007 Arnold Classic, 4th
• 2007 Mr. Olympia 8th
• 2008 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
• 2008 Arnold Classic, 6th
• 2008 Mr Olympia, 10th
• 2009 Arnold Classic, 11th
• 2009 Atlantic City Pro, 1st

The visit and time spent with Robby had a massive influence on many areas of my life, we have since become great friends that communicate regularly. Robby instilled in me a better balance of all things in my life. I work too much and spread myself too thin- Robby noted this and constantly prompted, “Look after Ian.” I have since been calmer and more in control of business and my health.

I picked up so much from the man that I feel I look better in general, not just in a bodybuilding sense but in brightness about myself. I have always been a ‘health nut’ — I eat well and all that goes with it- but my work life was out of balance. I feel in balance now- in many areas of my life. Therefore my body shows an improvement as I am not right on the wire of overtraining/overwork.

So guys take note—life has to be in balance. Enjoy this new program and look after YOU.

After two old school programmes with growth weeks between them my plan – as of time of writing this – it is six weeks till my guest pose. With that in mind I have set a planned workout program for the duration. The workouts are based on Robby’s heavy week, light week programme that he follows now. With there being a heavy-light balance here, I feel this close to the show that I can run out six weeks, as the light weeks will afford a little recovery from the heavy work.

I also want to work this programme as I have been using many of the techniques that I absorbed from Robby. Mainly style of exercise and concentration- also body positioning for the most stimulus to the target muscles and they have worked wonders. How much further can I go?

Robby is over visiting in 5 weeks time and our programmes will just fall right together when we spend a week training together prior to the Yorkshire guest spot, so I want to work the work the program even more prior to his visit. Being part of and being an ongoing part of Robby’s master plan– is a learning experience you could use for life.

I have 28 years experience in this game, Robby some 45 or more. The wealth of knowledge he has is unreal- I felt like I was starting all over again– now I am on another level. This is fantastic for me, my clients and my business- not to mention my lifestyle. For more info on Robby’s master plan or being a part of Robby’s online advice go to www.RobbyRobinson.net

Inspiration

As you can gather I have a great deal of respect and admiration for Robby. At 63 he just blows my mind, he has everything right. My goal is to be as good as I can be as I age. I am 43 now and my immediate goal is to be better than I have ever been at the guest spot- then set a new target on a healthy body and mind as the years tick by. I have no intention of slowing down any time soon. It’s funny, as you age you will look at someone older and better for a lofty level to attain. It’s hard when you are young to comprehend just how awesome it is to hold back and even regress somewhat the ageing process.

In the Rocky Balboa movie Mason Dixon comes over to Rocky after the fight and says “You are one crazy old man.” Rocky replies “You’ll get there.”  It comes to us all if you are lucky enough. So look after yourself now.

The Programme

This programme is based on the exercises I worked on with Robby, the movements he uses now and some that he did in the past. One thing here- you must get the new Master Class DVD. The DVD will be the most informative you will ever buy, trust me. You will love it, it’s available in May. It covers every little nuance, technique and angle in great detail.

I have structured this programme for me– based on techniques, inspiration and knowledge I have soaked up from Robby. To tailor a routine to your needs study everything Robby produces, or join his Natural Anabolic Pack Programme on his site. Here he will help you structure a programme and eating plan for your goals.

Now, let’s get down to work.

Day One

Chest & Back

Started this morning, Week one of 6- Heavy week.

Incline Barbell Press

3 sets- after warm ups.

Set one 12 reps- Set two 8-10 reps- Set three 6-8 reps- adding weight each set, 10lbs or so.

Each rep is controlled with a slight pause at the top and bottom. Hold the stretch, tense and squeeze the contraction.

Robby calls these pause reps

Flat Dumbbell Press

Again 3 sets here and paused reps. I made a concentrated effort to tense the pecs as hard as I could on each rep and not drop out of the contraction

12 reps- 8-10 reps- 6-8 reps- adding weight each set.

Flat Flyes

These again- for 3 sets, a deep stretch and a nice arc up, but stopping just off the top to keep tension on the pecs.

I squeezed here also 12- 8-10- 6-8- Again adding the weight up.

Chins

Are the first back exercise.

Again paused reps. I have been using weight over the last few weeks but back to no weight again.

I paused in the stretch and really felt the lats open up and paused in the contraction at the top, as in doing a back bicep pose.

3 sets, I got 15- 12- 10. I will aim at the reps going up over the coming weeks.

T Bar Rows

A Robby favourite, an awesome movement for width and thickness.

I did a warm up set then worked on the now base of 3 adding weight sets. 2 plate-for 12, 3 plate-for 8, 3.5 plate-for 6. To give you a pointer on this, I kept a tight arch in my back and did not pause on this- but I did do them slow and controlled and tensed the lat’s hard at the contraction.

Low Pulley Rows

This exercise is coved in great detail in the Master Class DVD- This was a completely new technique to me and a real killer for the whole back. I have done low rows this way since last September. I have to say I have always had a good back but this year it has improved even more.

My style of training, like I said earlier, is much more focused on the muscle and I have a much better quality to the muscle now.

3 sets here 12- 8-10 and 6-8 adding the weight up.

I finish this day’s training with some ab work.

Day Two

Shoulders & Arms

Seated Dumbbell Press

After warm ups this is the first movement of the day.

I will use a bench set at around 85 degrees —I will keep a perfect posture on this and work throughout a good range of motion.

Again here I will use the pause rep system.

A pause in the stretched position- keeping tight and a pause in the contracted position, squeezing the delts like hell.

Adding weight each set- 12 – 8-10 and 6-8 slow controlled reps.

Seated Lat Raise

Sitting on the end of an exercise bench with a tight arch in my back I will lean slightly forward a few degrees.

Chest high, shoulders in perfect alignment.

This is the position set up that Robby was a stickler about.

Correct body positioning first and foremost.

From this set up I will raise the dumbbells from my hamstrings and raise out directly to the sides. As I raise I will tip the thumbs down slightly at the top position and hold for a second.

These are done super strict, absolutely no body swing at all. All delts and concentrating hard for 3 sets, 12- 10- 8 adding the weight up each set.

Bent Over Lat Raise

These are performed standing and bending over at the waist.

Body position set correct.

Again they are a super strict movement with arms slightly bent with a slow, controlled raise the dumbbells in line with the shoulders- as if you are doing a flat bench flye.

3 sets here of 12- 10 and 8 reps adding weight each time.

Barbell Curls

These I will do so many reps in a normal smooth style and pause rep them as the set goes on. Setting my body structure right again before pushing the reps on.

The speed is smooth with a definite contraction. To make myself think of the pause and contraction I count the reps to myself. This is what Robby does to alter the timing of a contraction so he doesn’t rush the reps. He count’s out under his breath.

“That’s one of them”. “That’s two of them” and so on—this keeps the speed smooth and steady.

3 sets adding 10lbs or so on each set—12—10—8.

Concentration Curls

I have not done these since I filmed my old school DVD but I do like them and am looking forward to working them hard.

This again is an exercise that has to be done just right.

Working one arm at a time with a moderate dumbbell.

Think of the angles always when you are doing the movement.

I will tense the muscle as hard as I can at the top and let the contraction release slowly back to stretch position.

Back to back sets- one arm 12 reps- other arm 12.

More weight- 8-10 reps each arm

Weight up again- 6-8 each arm.

Overhead Triceps Extension

I can remember seeing an article years ago in Muscle Builder. The forerunner to Muscle and Fitness, the article was covering a shoulder and arm workout performed by Robby and Denny Cable.

The movement of choice for these two awesome athletes for the mass for the triceps was the overhead extension.

The pictures and text jumped from the page—fantastic black and white shots in the old Gold’s gym—I have never forgot it.

Sitting upright with their backs against a preacher bench.

They had an EZ bar and performed them stretching low in control behind the neck, just bending from the elbow joint. They then pressed up using only the triceps with the upper arms staying close to the head.

The movement was squeezed up and contracted hard.

Robby was, even then a stickler for style of a movement and constantly prompted his training buddy to keep the movement strict.

He also explained that this movement works the hanging belly of the triceps, giving size to the arm in a double bicep pose.

Pushdowns

Good old pushdowns, I have not done in a while so I am looking forward to being sore with these two triceps exercises.

I used to really power them, now I do them slow and controlled, full range and squeeze like hell.

Here again 3 sets adding weight for 12- 8-10 and 6-8 reps.

On this day’s training I will wrap up with some hanging leg raises and crunches for 3 supersets.

Day Three

When I trained with Robby I was amazed not only at the strictness of style that he had and has– but also how strong he is.

I remember doing legs with him and we were on a light week and doing 10 plates a side on the leg press!!

He was doing this very easy- working it but very much in control.

The rep speed was flawless and the depth of the rep-perfect- he also squeezes hard at the top of the movement.

On a heavy week he works with 1200lbs, this is at 63 and not little half reps but full and deep ones.

With this in mind I am going to start my leg programme with this movement

3 sets here for 20- 15 and 10-12 reps.

As it’s a heavy week I will then move to Squats- the whole leg musculature will now be pre fatigued.

After one warm up set I will add weight to the bar for 12 reps- add up for a set of 10 and add up for a set of 6.

I will perform these deep and controlled with my body in perfect alignment.

Next up are Leg Extensions- these I pause rep contracting hard at the top and pausing on the stretch without letting the weight stack touch.

These I will combo with Leg Curls, again same rep style and quality.

To finish leg day I will do 3 sets of Seated Calve Raises.

These I do for 10 reps. Robby really got some range out of me when I did them with him. 3 sets of 10 reps.

This workout finishes Week One- heavy week.

Light Week

Robby’s goal in this week is to give the muscle you are working something different- a new feel- to pump as much blood into there as possible.

There is no set structure as such to the exercises in this week.

He does know what he is going to do before he enters the gym but there are so many variations he uses in this week of workouts.

One such structure is on the DVD and in the Robby article on this site.

Another may be that he super sets or giant sets everything.

Again the goal is to attack the muscle and flush the hell out of it.

One chest workout he did recently consisted of Incline Dumbell Press and Incline Cable Flyes supersetted for 3 sets.

A leg workout may consist of Lunges, Sissy Squats, Leg Extensions and Leg Curls. In a nutshell he works hard and fast and no workout covers more than 45mins– heavy and light weeks.

Arm and Shoulder work will incorporate more cable work- overhead rope extensions, one arm cable curls, rear delt cable work- you get the idea.

The light weeks give the muscle a different stimulus and work other aspects of the muscles- that are also responsible for size, condition and shape.

Living Clean

It’s no big news that I am a bit of a health nut. I eat clean all the time, stay in shape all year. I thought I was way up there on the scale of things. When I met Robby- I found another level to aspire to. His eating habits and supplementation programme are just awesome. The strategies I picked up from him have worked wonders for me this last year.

I’ve had better recovery- more fullness to the muscles- skin improvement (remember I am 43) in tightness and tone around the muscles. I am looking forward to standing on stage with my improved physique. I am sure others will also notice an improvement and I will be bombarded with emails, saying tell me what you have been doing!!

At the start of this article I mentioned age and taking care of yourself. If you are young with not a care in the world, I would still recommend that you seek the knowledge that can be sourced from the man or myself. The years tick by so fast- you only get one body, one chance to be your best, one chance to live the life of a bodybuilder, and a great one at that, so invest the time now.

Remember, look after YOU.

Ian Duckett- www.bodyindesign.co.uk

www.RobbyRobinson.net

Ian Duckett is the UK’s most formidable and sort after personal trainer and was training clients before Personal Training was in Vogue. He is a natural for life athlete and has been at the forefront of natural bodybuilding for 20 years, winning such titles as ‘Mr Natural Britain’ twice and the European title. He has also placed 4th in the World Championships on two occasions and recently won the World title, also the Pro Am – He is a reputed Powerlifter, winning 6 titles and placing 2nd in the British finals.

His passion for his work is immeasurable, this shows in the client base he has. He has been helping clients achieve the goals that they only dreamed of and has been tirelessly doing this for more than 20 years. Title winners and corporate professionals, as well as clients wanting to be the best they can be, fill Ian’s day. Ian has trained with the best and studies his standard of work constantly. ‘You should never stop learning’ is one of Ian’s mottos.

He often travels to the USA to improve and refine his art. Working recently with the great Robby Robinson–this again moved Ian forward. He is also a great believer in the power of the mind, knowing that this area is the key to unlocking potential from a client. He knows what buttons to press and how to bring out the best in the client. Ian is and has over the years been a leader in training principles and nutrition ideas, he is copied many times but never duplicated.

He is a sort after Guest Poser and seminar speaker, conducting seminars in gyms up and down the country and also in supplement outlets. Ian owned and ran one of the most successful gyms in the UK. Future Bodies Gym was a 10,000 sq ft home to many champions and successful clients alike. Future Bodies was sold in 2002, since then Ian has concentrated on his BodyInDesign Personal Training business, phone consultations business and maintaining his website and product sales. Ian is very goal orientated and has achieved each of the goals he set out to do, such as – Writing 4 books – Producing training DVD’s – Producing a subscription only magazine – A supplement company – Designing and producing training t-shirts – Producing motivational art work.

It is safe to say that Ian gets the most out of each day and he has that rare combination these days of knowledge and experience. Professional Background . Director of bodyindesign Ltd . Personal Trainer . Author . Illustrator . Contributing writer to other websites and magazines Significant Accomplishments . 1989 – Mr Natural Britain . 1995 – Mr Natural Britain . 1999 – Mr Natural Europe . 2005 – 2nd in the Natural Pro Am . 2005 – 4th in the Natural World Championships . 2006 – 2nd in the BAWLA Powerlifting British Championships. 2007 Pro Am winner–Guest Star at the NPA British–2007 World Championships winner. . Winner of more than 25 other regional bodybuilding titles Ian has had more Area and British title winners as clients than anybody else and has been doing this for at least 20 years.

Ian’s area of experience is in the training of figure girls, he has had winners and top placings in this class, both in British and International competitions, for many years. Ian has been a featured writer in Hardgainer magazine and has been featured in many books and publications over the years. Ian has published four books that were sold in major book stores and supplement companies in the UK. They still sell now on the internet through his website to all corners of the globe.

Ian has also produced two training video DVD’s that have achieved the same results as the books. TV Appearances . Calendar . Sky TV . Look North . Radio Leeds . BBC tv inside eye. Featured Articles . Hardgainer magazine . Featured model in Stuart McRobert’s ‘Build muscle, lose fat’ book in 2006 . Health and Strength magazine . Musclemag International- feature writer for 4 years . Bodypower . Bodybuilding Monthly . The Beef magazine . Yorkshire Post . Cyberpump.com . MrUniverse.com . Allsports . Maximuscle . Numerous other health and fitness publications over the last 20-25 years. Individual Athletes . Jenny Garside – 4 time Britain winner and 2nd in the World Championship ladies figure class 2005–Winner BNBF British 2007 –NPA British 2007 –Worlds 2007. . Claire Cotter – British Finals winner and 3rd in the World Championships 2006–2nd–NPA British 2007. . Karen Wriggles – Mike Williams Classic winner . Michelle Clift – UK winner and 3rd twice at the British Finals. . Debbie Scholefield – Yorkshire winner–3rd NPA British 2007. . Julie Ainsworth – Multi title winner . Lynn Beman – Title winner . Annie Davis – Yorkshire winner and British finalist . Frances Walton – Title winner . Andrew Barber – British Under 21 winner . Rob Gorry – Title winner . Ian Cooper – Multi title winner . Helen Everson – Title winner . Gayle Bellamy – British Under 52kg winner . Local TV stars . Phil Guy – Multi title winner .

And more than 60 other title winners and finalists over the last 20 years. Corporate Clients . Walkers Transport . Nick Marr . Dave Symon. Nutrition Companies who have supported Ian . Allsports International . Maximuscle . Udo’s Oil . Natural Nutrition Products . Organic Foods Currently Ian is supported by ‘AST Sports Science’ supplements, his clients are also. . Many more camps at Bodyindesign. . New vidoes on youtube. . 2-New books in 2009 .

Continue to help clients achieve their goals Ian has created a name for himself in the world of figure, bodybuilding and natural health. His passion and innovation have kept him at the top for years. He is truly a trainers’ trainer – in fact his nickname is The Guru. Need we say more? Areas for more info: Short and sharp book—True Grit book—bodyindesign web site—look for articles on this site and others featuring Ian.

Who I’d like to meet:
I have met most of my hero’s Robby– Arnold–Stallone–Labrada. I never got to meet the now passed away Arthur Jones. He was an awesome man that changed the industry I am in today.

Be sure to visit Ian’s website, www.bodyindesign.co.uk.

Greene, while being bigger than Jackson, has the appearance of a smaller bodybuilder due to his narrow waist and small joints. He took home the Arnold Classic championship over the larger Victor Martinez and Branch Warren.

This year in Las Vegas, the best of the best will be on the stage at The Orleans Arena and amongst the much larger competition, Jackson will find it difficult to repeat. Not only will The Blade be facing the aforementioned Cutler, Martinez and Warren, but Markus Ruhl has recently announced that he will be bringing his monster build to the Olympia. Let’s not forget Phil Heath, who finished in third plce a year ago at his rookie O.

The 5’11″, nearly 300-pound German finished in third place at the New York Pro in May and originally intended on retiring from the sport. But as reported by Muscular Development, Ruhl has changed his mind and will be furthering his career. The 36-year-old will make his legions of fans extremely happy with this decision and brings great presence and character to the stage.

With an offseason weight that can get up to an amazing 340 pounds, Ruhl has a few ‘rules’ that he lives by. It was by no accident that he became the “Freakazoid,” and after hearing some of his training methods it will be no surprise.

Ruhl believes in straight sets using heavy free weights and not resting on his laurels. He believes that getting stronger and going heavier will build more size. As far as reps and sets go, he will go as heavy as he can for as low as four to six reps. Using this method, Ruhl can blow out 25 to 30 sets per body part without feeling that he is overtraining. He also trains to failure, something that he feels makes or breaks the growth spurt.

By hitting each muscle so hard, Ruhl only trains one body part per day. By doing so he can assure that each one will get the maximum effort.

Proper nutrition is just as important as training to Ruhl and he consumes approximately 7,000 calories per day, which includes 400 to 500 grams of protein. Even with all of these calories, Ruhl makes sure to keep his diet clean and it consists of chicken, beef, fish, rice and potatoes.

This may be his last hurrah so expect Ruhl to come in looking more massive than ever before. He will leave a lasting impression with size never seen before even more so than a top six placing.

That was Badell’s best year since 2005 when he won the Ironman and placed third at both the Arnold and Olympia. He also finished in the Top 3 at the 2004 O.

He may have missed his best chance during those two years. Even if he did, Badell came in to Las Vegas last September looking huge, but would have helped himself if his mid-section was a bit narrower and better defined.

“All I know is I did my job,” he said before the Olympia. “I tried to come in my best condition ever.”

Badell had good upper body definition and a wide back, but lost points with his obliques. He did not have that ‘V’ look to his body and with the right diet and timing can hone that to his advantage. At 5’8″ and a contest weight of 245 pounds, Badell would be better off slimming down and not being so concerned about coming in bigger than the next guy.

With Badell skipping this year’s Ironman, it appears that he has concentrated on placing high at the Arnold. Silvio Samuel took the title a month ago in Los Angeles and finished three spots higher than Badell at the Olympia. From the outside it would appear that Badell had a better shot against the Ironman field. He must have had a reason for skipping a show that he has had past success at. With that in mind, figure on Badell coming in to Ohio ripped and ready to do some damage.

Maybe even enough for an upset win.