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Jack Delinger

Full Name: Jack Delinger

Date of Birth: June 22, 1926

Nationality: American

Profession: Competitive Bodybuilder, Gym Owner

Height: 5'6" (167.5cm)

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

Chest Size: 47.5"

Waist Size: 32"

Era: 1940s, 1950s

Major Achievements: Mr. Northern California 1946, AAU Mr. America 1949, Mr. Universe 1956

Training Philosophy: Whole Body Compound Training with emphasis on multiple muscle groups and higher reps.

Favorite Exercises: Bench Press, Barbell Cheat Curls, Bent Over Rows, Squats, Upright Rows

Nutrition Philosophy: Eat big and hearty meals, focus on high protein intake.

Influences: John Grimek, Steve Reeves, Ed Yarick

Jack Delinger

Quote: "A nourishing diet is the only way to add weight to your frame."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1945Mr America - AAUDid not place
1946Mr California - AAUMedium2nd
1948Mr America - AAU2nd
1948Mr Pacific Coast - AAU3rd
1948Mr Pacific Coast - AAUMost Muscular3rd
1948Mr Western America - AAUWinner
1949Mr America - AAUWinner
1952Mr World - AAUMedium2nd
1952Mr World - AAUOverall3rd
1956Universe - Pro - NABBAOverall Winner
1956Universe - Pro - NABBAShort1st

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1948JulyVol 9, Num 4Your Physique
1948AugustVol 8, Num 3IronMan
1948SeptemberStrength and Health
1948NovemberVol 77, Num 24Health and Strength
1949MayVol 7, Num 6Muscle Power
1949JuneStrength and Health
1949JulyVol 4, Num 7Chicago Bodybuilder
1949DecemberStrength and Health
1953AugustVol 1, Num 1Muscle Builder
1953OctoberVol 16, Num 3Muscle Power
1954AprilVol 2, Num 3Muscle Builder
1954JulyReg Park Journal
1954NovemberVol 17, Num 9Muscle Power
1955AugustVol 18, Num 7Muscle Power
1956MayVol 85, Num 11Health and Strength
1956MayVol 6, Num 4Muscle Builder
1956AugustVol 85, Num 16Health and Strength
1956AugustReg Park Journal
1956SeptemberReg Park Journal
1957FebruaryVol 20, Num 1Muscle Power
1957JulyVol 20, Num 5Muscle Power
1958JanuaryVol 17, Num 4IronMan
1958JanuaryVol 1, Num 1Mr America
1960JulyVol 3, Num 4Muscle Sculpture
1960SeptemberVol 89, Num 19Health and Strength
1960OctoberVol 10, Num 9Muscle Builder
1961OctoberVol 4, Num 5Mr America
1963AprilVol 92, Num 7Health and Strength
1963MayVol 13, Num 7Muscle Builder
1964AugustVol 93, Num 16Health and Strength
1966AprilVol 8, Num 3Mr America
1997JanuaryVol 8, Num 4Hardgainer
2002OctoberVol 128, Num 4Health and Strength

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