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Ken Waller

Full Name: Kenny Waller

Nickname: Ken

Date of Birth: March 20, 1942

Nationality: American

Profession: Professional Bodybuilder, Actor

Height: 6' (183cm)

Weight: 225 - 235lbs (102.1 - 106.6kg)

Era: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s

Major Achievements: 1975 IFBB Universe, 1969 AAU Mr. USA, 1976 Mr. Olympia Over 200lbs

Training Philosophy: Focus on compound exercises and heavy lifting

Favorite Exercises: Bench press, squats, t-bar rows, side lateral raises, bicep curls

Nutrition Philosophy: Increase protein intake through whole foods, reduce carbohydrates, and use fats as an energy source

Ken Waller

Quote: "I would go to contests and get booed, after that!"

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1968Mr America - AAU4th
1968Mr USA - AAU4th
1969Mr America - AAU3rd
1969Junior Mr USA - AAUWinner
1969Junior Mr USA - AAUMost Muscular1st
1969Mr USA - AAUWinner
1969Mr USA - AAUMost Muscular1st
1970Mr America - AAU2nd
1970Mr America - AAUMost Muscular2nd
1970Junior Mr America - AAU2nd
1970Junior Mr America - AAUMost Muscular2nd
1970Mr World - AAUOverall Winner
1970Mr World - AAUTall1st
1971Mr America - IFBBOverall Winner
1971Mr America - IFBBTall1st
1971Mr International - IFBBTall1st
1971Mr Universe - NABBAOverall Winner
1971Mr Universe - NABBATall1st
1971Pro Mr World - WBBG2nd
1972Mr International - IFBBOverall Winner
1972Mr International - IFBBTall1st
1972Mr World - IFBBTall2nd
1973Universe - IFBBTall2nd
1973Mr World - IFBBOverall Winner
1973Mr World - IFBBTall1st
1973World Championships - NABBAOverall Winner
1974Universe - IFBBTall2nd
1975Universe - IFBBOverall Winner
1975Universe - IFBBTall1st
1976Olympia - IFBBHeavyWeight1st
1977Olympia - IFBB5th
1977Olympia - IFBBHeavyWeight2nd
1979Night of Champions - IFBB6th
1980Grand Prix California - IFBB7th
1980Olympia - IFBB16th
1980Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBBDid not place
1981Olympia - IFBB16th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1970JanuaryVol 29, Num 2IronMan
1970FebruaryVol 7, Num 2Muscular Development
1970June Strength and Health
1970NovemberVol 30, Num 1IronMan
1971JuneVol 8, Num 6Muscular Development
1971OctoberVol 100, Num 10Health and Strength
1971DecemberVol 100, Num 12Health and Strength
1972AprilVol 13, Num 3Muscle Builder
1975MayVol 16, Num 2Muscle Builder
1976FebruaryVol 17, Num 2Muscle Builder
1977AugustVol 18, Num 7Muscle Builder

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