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Clarence Ross

Full Name: Clarence Ross

Nickname: The King Of The Bodybuilders

Date of Birth: October 26, 1926

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder, Gym Owner, Writer, Model

Height: 5'10" (177.5cm)

Weight: 205 - 215lbs (88.5 - 93.0kg)

Chest Size: Not Provided

Waist Size: 29"

Era: 1940, 1950

Major Achievements: 1st at 1945 AAU Mr. America, 1st at 1945 Mr. USA, 1st in tall class at 1955 Mr. Universe

Training Philosophy: Focused on power and strength over size, incorporating various training techniques.

Favorite Exercises: Dumb-bell bench press, lateral raises, squats, overhead press, deadlift.

Nutrition Philosophy: Trained 100% natural, emphasized whole-food nutrition.

Supplement Stack: Not Provided

Influences: Cpl Leo Stern, Joe Weider

Clarence Ross

Quote: "Life is so much more worth living when a person is strong and healthy. Building good health and developing a muscular body is the worldu2019s most fascinating hobby."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1945Mr America - AAUWinner
1945Mr America - AAUMost Muscular1st
1946Pro Mr AmericaWinner
1948Mr USAWinner
1949North American Championships - IFBBWinner
1949Mr USA2nd
1955Universe - Pro - NABBATall1st
1956Mr USA2nd

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1945AugustStrength and Health
1945OctoberVol 5, Num 4Your Physique
1946DecemberVol 2, Num 2Muscle Power
1947JulyStrength and Health
1947OctoberVol 8, Num 1Your Physique
1947DecemberVol 2, Num 12Chicago Bodybuilder
1948FebruaryVol 4, Num 5Muscle Power
1948JuneVol 9, Num 3Your Physique
1948JulyVol 8, Num 2IronMan
1948JulyVol 6, Num 2Muscle Power
1948DecemberVol 7, Num 1Muscle Power
1949JuneVol 8, Num 1Muscle Power
1949JuneVol 11, Num 3Your Physique
1950JanuaryVol 10, Num 1IronMan
1950JanuaryVol 9, Num 2Muscle Power
1950AprilVol 13, Num 1Your Physique
1950OctoberVol 10, Num 5Muscle Power
1950OctoberVol 14, Num 1Your Physique
1951JuneVol 12, Num 1Muscle Power
1951AugustVol 15, Num 5Your Physique
1951DecemberVol 16, Num 3Your Physique
1952Vol 1, Num 3Mr Universe
1952FebruaryVol 81, Num 4Health and Strength
1952JulyVol 17, Num 4Your Physique
1952OctoberVol 14, Num 5Muscle Power
1953Vol 1, Num 8Mr Universe
1953MarchVol 15, Num 4Muscle Power
1953AprilVol 12, Num 5IronMan
1953OctoberVol 1, Num 3Muscle Builder
1953DecemberVol 1, Num 4Muscle Builder
1954JanuaryVol 16, Num 5Muscle Power
1954MarchReg Park Journal
1954JuneVol 17, Num 5Muscle Power
1954DecemberVol 3, Num 5Muscle Builder
1955AprilVol 4, Num 3Muscle Builder
1955JuneVol 18, Num 5Muscle Power
1955SeptemberVol 9, Num 9The Bodybuilder
1956MarchVol 19, Num 2Muscle Power
1956NovemberVol 85, Num 24Health and Strength
1957NovemberVol 20, Num 8Muscle Power
1958MarchVol 87, Num 7Health and Strength
1958OctoberVol 1, Num 6Muscle Builder
1959JuneVol 2, Num 4Muscle Sculpture
1963MarchVol 13, Num 5Muscle Builder
1995JanuaryVol 6, Num 4Hardgainer
1996AprilVol 122, Num 2Health and Strength

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