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Jim Arrington

Full Name: Jim Arrington

Nickname: Skinny Bones

Date of Birth: September 1, 1932

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder, Salesman

Height: 5'8" (172.5cm)

Weight: 155 - 165lbs (70.3 - 74.8kg)

Era: 2010, 2000, 1990, 1980, 1970

Major Achievements: Oldest male bodybuilder, numerous Masters National Championships wins

Training Philosophy: Regular training with constant adaptation to prevent plateaus

Favorite Exercises: Hanging Leg Raises, Seated Lat Pulls, Cable Crossovers

Nutrition Philosophy: High protein, healthy fats, moderate carbohydrates; adjusts carbs pre-competition

Supplement Stack: High-quality whey protein

Influences: Bodybuilders from magazines that sparked his initial interest

Quote: "Everyone always says thereu2019s something they have to work a little more on, and they say they arenu2019t ready yet; you just have to do it."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1978Iron Man Muscle Classic - AAUMasters3rd
1979Iron Man Muscle Classic - AAUMasters1st
1979Mr Los Angeles - AAUMasters2nd
2006Excalibur (Los Angeles) - NPCMasters 60+2nd
2006Junior California - NPCMasters 50+4th
2007California Championships - NPCMasters 60+3rd
2007Excalibur (Los Angeles) - NPCMasters 60+3rd
2007Junior California - NPCMasters 60+1st
2007Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 70+3rd
2008California Championships - NPCMasters 60+5th
2008Junior California - NPCMasters 60+2nd
2009Junior California - NPCMasters 60+1st
2009Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 70+3rd
2010Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 70+3rd
2011Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 70+6th
2012California Championships - NPCMasters 60+4th
2012Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 70+2nd
2013Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 70+3rd
2013Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 80+1st
2014Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 70+3rd
2014Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 80+1st
2015Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 70+4th
2015Masters Nationals - NPCMasters 80+1st
2016Pittsburgh Pro - IFBBMasters 70+1st

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