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Nasser El Sonbaty

Full Name: Nasser El Sonbaty

Nickname: The Professor

Date of Birth: October 15, 1965

Nationality: German Serbian and Egyptian

Profession: IFBB Professional Bodybuilder

Height: 5'11" (180cm)

Weight: 295 - 310lbs (133.8kg - 140.6kg)

Era: 1990, 2000

Major Achievements: Won the 1999 Arnold Classic; placed in Mr. Olympia top 5 six times.

Training Philosophy: Focused on heavy lifts and relentless routines; favored free weights and high rep ranges.

Favorite Exercises: No specific favorite; emphasized free weights for optimal results.

Nutrition Philosophy: Strict diet with high protein intake; emphasized the importance of genetics and dedication.

Supplement Stack: Open about steroid use; believed it was widespread but needed genetics and dedication to succeed.

Influences: Did not have specific idols; believed his physique was superior to some legends.

Nasser El Sonbaty

Quote: "Work harder than anyone you know, and be lucky enough to be blessed with the genetics it takes."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1990Grand Prix Finland - IFBB8th
1990Grand Prix France - IFBB7th
1990Grand Prix Holland - IFBB8th
1991Night of Champions - IFBBDid not place
1992Chicago Pro Championships - IFBB19th
1992Night of Champions - IFBBDid not place
1993Grand Prix France - IFBB3rd
1993Grand Prix Germany - IFBB3rd
1994Grand Prix France - IFBB4th
1994Grand Prix Germany (2) - IFBB4th
1994Night of Champions - IFBB2nd
1994Olympia - IFBB7th
1995Grand Prix England - IFBB4th
1995Grand Prix France - IFBB3rd
1995Grand Prix Germany - IFBB3rd
1995Grand Prix Russia - IFBB3rd
1995Grand Prix Spain - IFBB3rd
1995Grand Prix Ukraine - IFBB2nd
1995Houston Pro Championships - IFBBWinner
1995Night of Champions - IFBBWinner
1995Olympia - IFBB3rd
1996Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBBWinner
1996Grand Prix England - IFBB2nd
1996Grand Prix Germany - IFBB2nd
1996Grand Prix Russia - IFBBWinner
1996Grand Prix Spain - IFBB3rd
1996Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBBWinner
1996Olympia - IFBBDisqualified
1997Arnold Classic - IFBB2nd
1997Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB3rd
1997Grand Prix England - IFBB3rd
1997Grand Prix Finland - IFBB4th
1997Grand Prix Germany - IFBB2nd
1997Grand Prix Hungary - IFBB2nd
1997Grand Prix Russia - IFBB3rd
1997Grand Prix Spain - IFBB2nd
1997Olympia - IFBB2nd
1997San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB2nd
1998Arnold Classic - IFBB2nd
1998Grand Prix Finland - IFBB3rd
1998Grand Prix Germany - IFBB3rd
1998Olympia - IFBB3rd
1999Arnold Classic - IFBBWinner
1999Grand Prix England - IFBB6th
1999Olympia - IFBB6th
1999World Pro Championships - IFBB6th
2000Olympia - IFBB5th
2001Olympia - IFBB9th
2002Arnold Classic - IFBB10th
2002Olympia - IFBB15th
2004Night of Champions - IFBB15th
2004Show of Strength Pro Championships - IFBB14th
2005Europa Supershow - IFBB14th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1995DecemberVol 13, Num 11Flex
1996MarchVol 14, Num 1Flex
1997MarchVol 15, Num 1Flex
1997AprilVol 15, Num 2Flex
1997JuneNum 1Peak Training Journal
1998JuneVol 16, Num 4Flex
1998DecemberVol 16, Num 10Flex
1999SeptemberVol 17, Num 7Flex
2001FebruaryVol 18, Num 12Flex
2001DecemberVol 19, Num 10Flex

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