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Mohamed Makkawy

Full Name: Mohamed El Makkawy

Nickname: Mohamed Makkawy

Date of Birth: 1953

Nationality: Egyptian

Profession: Professional Bodybuilder

Height: 5'3" (160cm)

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

Major Achievements: 1983 IFBB Grand Prix England - 1st, 1984 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 2nd, 1985 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 4th

Training Philosophy: Intense training, lifting to 5 sets, 8-25 reps, 6 days per week focusing on one muscle group each session.

Nutrition Philosophy: Extreme diets before competitions, no carbs, focusing on meat and amino acids.

Influences: Vince Gironda, Bob Kennedy

Mohamed Makkawy

Quote: "Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to be the best."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1972Mediterranean Amateur Championships - IFBBOverall Winner
1972Mediterranean Amateur Championships - IFBBShort1st
1972Universe - IFBBShort3rd
1974Universe - IFBBShort2nd
1975Mr International - IFBBOverall Winner
1975Mr International - IFBBShort1st
1976Universe - IFBBLightWeight1st
1977Mr International - IFBBOverall Winner
1977Mr International - IFBBLightWeight1st
1977Universe - IFBBLightWeight2nd
1978Olympia - IFBBLightWeight6th
1978Professional World Cup - IFBB7th
1978USA vs the World - IFBBLightWeight4th
1979Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB8th
1979Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBBDid not place
1979Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBBDid not place
1980Canada Pro Cup - IFBB9th
1980Night of Champions - IFBB8th
1980Universe - Pro - IFBB6th
1980World Pro Championships - IFBB5th
1981Canada Pro Cup - IFBB10th
1981Grand Prix Belgium - IFBB10th
1981Grand Prix Wales - IFBB8th
1982Grand Prix Belgium - IFBBWinner
1982Grand Prix Sweden - IFBBWinner
1982Night of Champions - IFBB4th
1982Olympia - IFBB7th
1982World Pro Championships - IFBB4th
1983Grand Prix England - IFBBWinner
1983Grand Prix Las Vegas - IFBB8th
1983Grand Prix Sweden - IFBBWinner
1983Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBBWinner
1983Olympia - IFBB2nd
1983World Pro Championships - IFBBWinner
1984Olympia - IFBB2nd
1985Olympia - IFBB4th
1997Canada Pro Cup - IFBBDid not place
1997Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBBDid not place
1997Night of Champions - IFBBDid not place
1998Arnold Classic - IFBBMasters7th
1998Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB17th
1999Night of Champions - IFBBDid not place

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1978NovemberNum 71Muscle Training Illustrated
1983MayVol 1, Num 2Flex
1983AugustVol 1, Num 5Flex
1983AugustNum 37Muscle Mag International
1984JanuaryVol 52, Num 1Strength and Health
1984FebruaryVol 1, Num 11Flex
1985JanuaryNum 119Muscle Training Illustrated
1985MarchVol 44, Num 3IronMan
1985JulyVol 3, Num 4Flex
1986AprilVol 4, Num 1Flex

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