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Andreas Cahling

Full Name: Andreas Cahling

Date of Birth: 1953

Nationality: Swedish

Profession: Bodybuilder, former wrestler and Judo Champion

Height: 5'7" (170cm)

Weight: 185 - 195lbs (83.9 - 88.5kg)

Era: 1970, 1980, 2000

Major Achievements: Mr. Venice Beach 1st (1976), IFBB Mr. International 1st (1980), multiple top placements in international competitions.

Training Philosophy: Focus on variety in workouts and listen to the body.

Favorite Exercises: Weight lifting, high reps with lighter weights.

Nutrition Philosophy: Emphasis on whole unprocessed foods, with a focus on increasing testosterone levels.

Supplement Stack: Whey protein, vitamins C, E, B, D3, organic supplements like chlorophyll, chlorella, turmeric, wheat-grass juice, glutamine, lysine, bee pollen.

Influences: His father, wrestling coach Mr. Oshidate, and a Judo teacher who was a Japanese riot police officer.

Andreas Cahling

Quote: "Learn to listen to your body. Learn about nutrition. Focus on natural organic foods."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1976Gold's Classic - AAUShort1st
1976Mr Venice BeachWinner
1977Mr America - AAUShort4th
1977Mr World - IFBBMiddleWeight2nd
1978Mr International - IFBBMiddleWeight6th
1978World Amateur Championships - IFBBMiddleWeight5th
1979European Amateur Championships - IFBBLight-HeavyWeight3rd
1979Mr International - IFBBMiddleWeight2nd
1980Mr International - IFBBOverall Winner
1980Mr International - IFBBLight-HeavyWeight1st
1981Canada Pro Cup - IFBB6th
1981World Grand Prix - IFBB6th
1984World Pro Championships - IFBB6th
1990Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB4th
1993Chicago Pro Championships - IFBB20th
1993Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB18th
1993Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBBDid not place
2011Masters Pro World - IFBB13th
2012Olympia - Masters - IFBBDid not place
2016USA Nationals - NABBAMasters 60+1st

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1979JulyMuscle Training Illustrated special
1979DecemberNum 16Muscle Mag International
1979DecemberVol 16, Num 6Muscular Development
1980OctoberVol 41, Num 10Muscle and Fitness
1981JanuaryNum 89Muscle Training Illustrated
1981MayVol 3, Num 10Muscle and Bodybuilder
1981JulyVol 40, Num 5IronMan
1981SeptemberNum 94Muscle Training Illustrated
1982JanuaryMuscle Training Illustrated special
1982AugustNum 100Muscle Training Illustrated
1983FebruaryVol 5, Num 21Muscle Up
1983SeptemberVol 5, Num 18Muscle and Bodybuilder
1984JuneVol 2, Num 3Flex
1984SeptemberVol 45, Num 9Muscle and Fitness
1987MayNum 134Muscle Training Illustrated

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