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Bob Paris

Full Name: Robert Clark Paris

Nickname: Bob Paris

Date of Birth: 1959-12-14

Nationality: American-Canadian

Profession: Writer, Actor, Public Speaker, Civil Rights Activist, Former Professional Bodybuilder

Height: 5'10" (177.5cm)

Weight: 215 - 225lbs (93.0 - 102.1kg)

Era: 1980s, 1990s

Major Achievements: 1983 NPC Nationals Overall Winner, 1983 IFBB World Amateur Championships Overall Winner, 1981 Mr. Los Angeles 1st

Training Philosophy: Training with weights is much more than just swinging weights around; form is crucial.

Nutrition Philosophy: Consistency in meal preparation and incorporating plenty of vegetables is essential for success.

Bob Paris

Quote: "It was a combination of hard work, intelligent training, and good genes."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1981Los Angeles Championships - NPCOverall Winner
1981Los Angeles Championships - NPCLight-HeavyWeight1st
1982California Championships - NPCLight-HeavyWeight2nd
1982Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight4th
1982USA Championships - NPCHeavyWeight3rd
1983Nationals - NPCOverall Winner
1983Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight1st
1983World Amateur Championships - IFBBHeavyWeight1st
1984Olympia - IFBB7th
1985Olympia - IFBB9th
1986Los Angeles Pro Championships - IFBB7th
1986World Pro Championships - IFBB6th
1988Chicago Pro Championships - IFBB5th
1988Grand Prix England - IFBB6th
1988Grand Prix France - IFBB4th
1988Grand Prix Germany - IFBB6th
1988Grand Prix Greece - IFBB6th
1988Grand Prix Italy - IFBB3rd
1988Grand Prix Spain (2) - IFBB4th
1988Grand Prix Spain - IFBB5th
1988Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB3rd
1988Night of Champions - IFBB3rd
1988Olympia - IFBB10th
1989Arnold Classic - IFBB5th
1989Grand Prix France - IFBB3rd
1989Grand Prix Germany - IFBB6th
1989Grand Prix Melbourne - IFBB3rd
1989Grand Prix Spain (2) - IFBB3rd
1989Grand Prix Spain - IFBB3rd
1989Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB4th
1989Night of Champions - IFBB4th
1989Olympia - IFBB14th
1989World Pro Championships - IFBB3rd
1990Night of Champions - IFBB14th
1991Arnold Classic - IFBB16th
1991Grand Prix Italy - IFBB5th
1991Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB10th
1991Musclefest Grand Prix - IFBB3rd
1991Olympia - IFBB12th
1992Chicago Pro Championships - IFBB10th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1983AugustVol 44, Num 8Muscle and Fitness
1984AprilVol 2, Num 1Flex
1984AprilVol 8, Num 2Muscle Digest
1984AprilVol 45, Num 4Muscle and Fitness
1984JuneVol 6, Num 29Muscle Up
1984SeptemberHealth and Strength
1985AugustVol 46, Num 8Muscle and Fitness
1985NovemberVol 45, Num 1IronMan
1986AprilNum 57Muscle Mag International
1988FebruaryNum 71Muscle Mag International
1988SeptemberVol 6, Num 7Flex
1988NovemberNum 79Muscle Mag International
1989JulyVol 48, Num 7IronMan
1989DecemberNum 91Muscle Mag International
1990JanuaryVol 51, Num 1Muscle and Fitness
1990SeptemberVol 49, Num 9IronMan
1990OctoberVol 51, Num 10Muscle and Fitness
1990DecemberVol 51, Num 12Muscle and Fitness
1991DecemberNum 114Muscle Mag International

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