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Freddy Ortiz

Full Name: Freddy Ortiz

Date of Birth: January 1, 1941

Nationality: Puerto Rican

Profession: Professional Bodybuilder

Height: 5'6" (167.5cm)

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

Chest Size: 50"

Waist Size: 27"

Era: 1960s

Major Achievements: 1st in IFBB Mr. Universe 1962, 1st in IFBB Mr. America 1963 and 1964, 1st in IFBB Mr. Eastern America 1966

Training Philosophy: Emphasis on mind-muscle connection; multiple training sessions for arms.

Favorite Exercises: Seated Press From Behind Neck, Parallel Bar Dips, Standing Triceps Extension with Close Grip

Nutrition Philosophy: Food is fuel; emphasizes clean eating with no junk food.

Supplement Stack: Multi-Vitamins

Influences: Reg Park, Harold Poole, Chuck Snipes, Larry Scott

Freddy Ortiz

Quote: "Always chase your dreams."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1960Mr New York City - AAUShort2nd
1962Universe - IFBBShort1st
1963Mr America - IFBBShort1st
1964Mr America - IFBBShort1st
1966Mr Eastern America - IFBBShort1st
1968Pro Mr America - WBBG2nd
1968Universe - Pro - NABBAShort2nd
1969Pro Mr America - WBBG3rd

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1963FebruaryVol 5, Num 8Mr America
1963AugustVol 13, Num 9Muscle Builder
1963DecemberVol 6, Num 4Mr America
1964OctoberVol 6, Num 12Mr America
1965JanuaryVol 14, Num 11Muscle Builder
1965JuneVol 7, Num 6Mr America
1965NovemberVol 7, Num 11Mr America
1966MayNum 4Muscle Training Illustrated
1966JuneVol 8, Num 4Mr America
1967JanuaryVol 4, Num 1Muscular Development
1967MarchVol 9, Num 1Muscle Builder
1968OctoberNum 16Muscle Training Illustrated
1969FebruaryVol 10, Num 5Muscle Builder

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