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Jusup Wilkosz

Full Name: Jusup Wilkosz

Nickname: The German Hercules

Date of Birth: November 8, 1948

Nationality: German

Profession: Professional Bodybuilder

Height: 6' (183cm)

Weight: 245 - 255lbs (111.1 - 115.7kg)

Chest Size: 58''

Waist Size: 32.5''

Era: 1970, 1980

Major Achievements: 3rd place at the 1984 Mr. Olympia

Training Philosophy: Trained 3-6 days per week, focusing on multiple muscle groups.

Favorite Exercises: Running for cardio, strength training.

Nutrition Philosophy: Calorie-dense diet for mass; high protein intake for contest prep.

Influences: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Jusup Wilkosz

Quote: "Life is full of ups and downs, and no matter how challenging things may get, a positive mindset will help you rise above any adversity."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1978World Amateur Championships - IFBBHeavyWeight2nd
1979German ChampionshipsOverall Winner
1979German ChampionshipsTall1st
1979World Amateur Championships - IFBBHeavyWeight1st
1980Universe - Pro - IFBBWinner
1980World Pro Championships - IFBBWinner
1981Canada Pro Cup - IFBB5th
1981Grand Prix Belgium - IFBB3rd
1981Grand Prix Wales - IFBB2nd
1981Olympia - IFBB6th
1981World Grand Prix - IFBB5th
1982Grand Prix Belgium - IFBB3rd
1982Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB6th
1982Olympia - IFBB10th
1983Grand Prix England - IFBB3rd
1983Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB3rd
1983Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB4th
1983Olympia - IFBB6th
1984Canada Pro Cup - IFBB4th
1984Olympia - IFBB3rd
1984World Grand Prix - IFBB4th
1986Olympia - IFBB12th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1983OctoberVol 1, Num 7Flex
1984MayVol 45, Num 5Muscle and Fitness
1985JanuaryNum 48Muscle Mag International
1985MayVol 44, Num 4IronMan

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