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Ray Mentzer

Full Name: Ray Mentzer

Date of Birth: August 1953

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder

Height: Not specified

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

Chest Size: Not specified

Waist Size: Not specified

Era: 1970, 1980

Major Achievements: Array

Training Philosophy: Heavy Duty Training, focusing on high intensity and short workouts.

Favorite Exercises: Squats

Nutrition Philosophy: Well-balanced diet with over 60% calories from carbohydrates.

Supplement Stack: Not specified

Influences: Bill Pearl

Ray Mentzer

Quote: "Never take life for granted, make every day count, and donu2019t spend time doing something you donu2019t love."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1971Teen Mr America - AAU10th
1976Mr America - IFBBTall2nd
1976Mr Eastern America - IFBBTall3rd
1976Mr Eastern USA - IFBBOverall Winner
1976Mr Eastern USA - IFBBTall1st
1976Junior Mr America - IFBBTall1st
1977Mr America - IFBBHeavyWeight2nd
1977North American Championships - IFBBHeavyWeight3rd
1977Mr USA - IFBBHeavyWeight2nd
1978Mr America - AAUMedium6th
1978Mr International - IFBBHeavyWeight3rd
1978Mr USA - IFBBOverall Winner
1978Mr USA - IFBBTall1st
1978USA vs the World - IFBBHeavyWeight2nd
1979Mr America - AAUOverall Winner
1979Mr America - AAUMedium1st
1979World Amateur Championships - IFBBHeavyWeight2nd
1980Canada Pro Cup - IFBB9th
1981Grand Prix California - IFBBDid not place
1981Grand Prix New England - IFBB11th
1981Night of Champions - IFBB9th
1982Night of Champions - IFBB10th
1982World Pro Championships - IFBB7th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1980JanuaryVol 39, Num 2IronMan
1980JanuaryVol 40, Num 12Muscle Builder
1980JanuaryMuscle Training Illustrated special
1981SeptemberVol 42, Num 9Muscle and Fitness
1984JuneHealth and Strength

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