HomeBodybuildersGolden EraShawn Ray

Shawn Ray

Full Name: Shawn Ray

Nickname: Giant Killer

Date of Birth: 1965-09-09

Nationality: American

Profession: Professional Bodybuilder, Author

Height: 5'5" (165cm)

Weight: 215 - 225lbs (93.0 - 102.1kg)

Era: 1980, 1990, 2000

Major Achievements: Multiple top 5 finishes at Mr. Olympia, inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame

Training Philosophy: Use a variety of training methods, change exercises and order frequently, utilize drop sets and forced reps, switch routines every 4-6 weeks.

Favorite Exercises: Basic chest training: three exercises, four sets, eight reps.

Nutrition Philosophy: Eat clean, increase calorie intake in offseason, occasional cheat meal.

Influences: Chris Dickerson, Bob Paris, Franu00e7ois Benfatto

Shawn Ray

Quote: "Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1984Mr Los Angeles - AAUTeen1st
1985Teen Nationals - NPCOverall Winner
1986Junior Nationals - NPCLight-HeavyWeight2nd
1987California Championships - NPCOverall Winner
1987California Championships - NPCLight-HeavyWeight1st
1987Nationals - NPCOverall Winner
1987Nationals - NPCLight-HeavyWeight1st
1988Night of Champions - IFBB4th
1988Olympia - IFBB13th
1990Arnold Classic - IFBBDisqualified
1990Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBBWinner
1990Olympia - IFBB3rd
1991Arnold Classic - IFBBWinner
1991Olympia - IFBB5th
1992Olympia - IFBB4th
1993Olympia - IFBB3rd
1994Olympia - IFBB2nd
1995Olympia - IFBB4th
1996Arnold Classic - IFBB5th
1996Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB3rd
1996Olympia - IFBB2nd
1997Olympia - IFBB3rd
1998Olympia - IFBB5th
1999Olympia - IFBB5th
2000Olympia - IFBB4th
2001Olympia - IFBB4th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1986JuneVol 4, Num 3Flex
1987DecemberVol 1, Num 2NPC News
1988FebruaryNum 140Muscle Training Illustrated
1988MarchVol 6, Num 1Flex
1988MayVol 47, Num 5IronMan
1989AprilVol 48, Num 4IronMan
1989MayNum 84Muscle Mag International
1990JuneVol 49, Num 6IronMan
1990JuneNum 97Muscle Mag International
1990JuneNum 160Muscle Training Illustrated
1990JuneVol 27, Num 6Muscular Development
1991MarchVol 52, Num 3Muscle and Fitness
1991MayVol 9, Num 3Flex
1991MayVol 50, Num 5IronMan
1991JuneVol 28, Num 6Muscular Development
1991JulyVol 5, Num 3NPC News
1992FebruaryVol 51, Num 2IronMan
1993JanuaryVol 54, Num 1Muscle and Fitness
1993MarchVol 52, Num 3IronMan
1993AprilNum 31Muscle Media 2000
1994MarchVol 12, Num 1Flex
1994MayVol 12, Num 3Flex
1995FebruaryVol 13, Num 1Flex
1995MarchVol 56, Num 3Muscle and Fitness
1995SeptemberVol 13, Num 8Flex
1996MayVol 14, Num 3Flex
1996SeptemberVol 14, Num 7Flex
1998MarchVol 16, Num 1Flex
1999MayVol 17, Num 3Flex
2000FebruaryVol 17, Num 12Flex
2000AprilVol 18, Num 2Flex
2001MayVol 19, Num 3Flex
2002JanuaryVol 63, Num 1Muscle and Fitness
2002AugustVol 20, Num 6Flex

Leave a Comment

About Us

The Bodybuilding Archive

The Bodybuilding Archive
A look back at the legends of bodybuilding!

Latest Articles