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Mike Quinn

Full Name: Mike Quinn

Nickname: promightymikequinn, bad boy

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder

Height: 5'8" (172.5cm)

Weight: 255 - 265lbs (115.7 - 120.2kg)

Era: 1980s, 1990s

Major Achievements: NABBA Universe 1st place, Teenage Mr. America 1st place, NPC USA Championships 1st place

Training Philosophy: Power-bodybuilding style with a focus on heavy lifts and strict form.

Favorite Exercises: Barbell squats, bench press, overhead press.

Nutrition Philosophy: 1g of protein per pound of body weight is sufficient; carbs are essential for energy.

Supplement Stack: Honesty about steroid use; started at age 18 for muscle preservation.

Influences: His father, who introduced him to weight training.

Quote: "By interspersing two training days with a rest day I prevent my body from slipping into a catabolic state."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1981Mr America - AAUHeavyWeight10th
1981Teen Mr America - AAUOverall Winner
1981Teen Mr America - AAUHeavyWeight1st
1982Junior Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight2nd
1982Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight7th
1983USA Championships - NPCHeavyWeight4th
1984Mr America - AAUMedium3rd
1984Mr Universe - NABBAMedium1st
1984World Championships - NABBAMedium2nd
1986Nationals - NPCHeavyWeight4th
1987Detroit Pro Championships - IFBB4th
1987USA Championships - NPCOverall Winner
1987USA Championships - NPCHeavyWeight1st
1988Grand Prix England - IFBB5th
1988Grand Prix France - IFBB5th
1988Grand Prix Germany - IFBB4th
1988Grand Prix Greece - IFBB4th
1988Grand Prix Italy - IFBB7th
1988Grand Prix Spain (2) - IFBB5th
1988Grand Prix Spain - IFBB4th
1988Grand Prix US Pro - IFBB5th
1988Olympia - IFBB6th
1988World Pro Championships - IFBB4th
1989Grand Prix England - IFBB7th
1989Grand Prix Finland - IFBB8th
1989Grand Prix Holland - IFBB7th
1989Olympia - IFBB7th
1990Grand Prix Holland - IFBB12th
1990Olympia - IFBB11th
1991WBF Grand Prix - WBF12th
1993Night of Champions - IFBBDid not place
1994Night of Champions - IFBB5th
1994Olympia - IFBBDid not place
1994San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB11th
1999Night of Champions - IFBBDid not place
1999World Pro Championships - IFBB17th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1982AprilVol 4, Num 16Muscle Up
1987NovemberVol 47, Num 1IronMan
1987NovemberVol 24, Num 11Muscular Development
1988JanuaryVol 5, Num 10Flex
1988November Health and Strength
1988DecemberVol 6, Num 10Flex
1989MayVol 7, Num 3Flex
1989MayVol 48, Num 5IronMan
1989AugustVol 50, Num 8Muscle and Fitness
1990JanuaryNum 92Muscle Mag International
1990JanuaryVol 3, Num 6NPC News
1990FebruaryVol 51, Num 2Muscle and Fitness
1990MarchVol 49, Num 3IronMan
1990AprilVol 27, Num 4Muscular Development
1990OctoberVol 111, Num 4Health and Strength
1990NovemberVol 8, Num 9Flex
1991JanuaryNum 104Muscle Mag International
1991MarchVol 50, Num 3IronMan
1991NovemberVol 1, Num 10Bodybuilding Lifestyles (WBF)
1992JuneVol 2, Num 6Bodybuilding Lifestyles (WBF)
1993NovemberVol 52, Num 11IronMan
1994OctoberVol 53, Num 10IronMan
1994DecemberNum 150Muscle Mag International

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