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Rich Piana

Full Name: Rich Piana

Nickname: One Day You May

Date of Birth: September 26, 1971

Nationality: American

Profession: Actor, Bodybuilder, Social Media Star, Entrepreneur

Height: 6'1" (185.5cm)

Weight: 275 - 285lbs (124.7kg - 129.3kg)

Era: 1990, 2000, 2010

Major Achievements: NPC Mr. California Champion, 2009 NPC Sacramento Pro u2013 1st, 2009 Border States Classic XXX Bodybuilding Championships u2013 1st

Training Philosophy: Train by feel, create new routines every week, high reps usually lead to better results.

Favorite Exercises: Cables and machines; favoring them over free weights.

Nutrition Philosophy: Mindful approach to food; prefers enjoyable, healthy meals rather than strict dieting.

Supplement Stack: Own food-based shake, BCAA supplement for recovery.

Influences: His mother, Bill Cambra, and the bodybuilders at Gold's Gym.

Quote: "If you have the choice to stay natural or do steroids, stay natural. Thereu2019s no reason to do steroids, youu2019re only hurting your body."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1999USA Championships - NPCSuper-HeavyWeight7th
2003Los Angeles Championships - NPCSuper-HeavyWeight1st
2003Nationals - NPCSuper-HeavyWeightDid not place
2003USA Championships - NPCSuper-HeavyWeight11th
2004Nationals - NPCSuper-HeavyWeight6th
2009Border States Classic - NPCOverall Winner
2009Border States Classic - NPCSuper-HeavyWeight1st
2009Sacramento Championships - NPCSuper-HeavyWeight1st
2010Nationals - NPCSuper-HeavyWeightDid not place

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1998NovemberVol 57, Num 11IronMan
2015JulyNum 15Muscle Sport Magazine

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