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Matt Mendenhall

Full Name: Matt Mendenhall

Nickname: Mr. Genetics

Date of Birth: 1960

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer

Height: 5'11" (180cm)

Weight: 235 - 245lbs (106.6 - 111.1kg)

Era: 1970, 1980, 1990

Major Achievements: 1985 NPC USA Championships, 1st

Training Philosophy: Training to failure and completing forced reps except legs.

Favorite Exercises: Incline dumbbell press, T-bar rows, squats.

Nutrition Philosophy: Focused on lean proteins, complex carbs, cut out junk food.

Supplement Stack: Whey Protein, Multivitamins, Minerals, Lecithin, Choline, Inositol, Vitamin B, Vitamin C

Influences: Family, especially siblings who were bodybuilders.

Matt Mendenhall

Quote: "Never give up on your dreams."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1982Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight2nd
1983Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight5th
1984Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight2nd
1985USA Championships - NPCHeavyWeight1st
1985World GamesHeavyWeight2nd
1986Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight2nd
1987Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight11th
1988Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight10th
1991Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight5th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1983AprilVol 5, Num 22Muscle Up
1984JulyVol 2, Num 4Flex
1984JulyVol 45, Num 7Muscle and Fitness
1984NovemberVol 45, Num 11Muscle and Fitness
1992JulyVol 53, Num 7Muscle and Fitness

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