Arm wrestling may not be part of their training regimen, but rest assured that Musclemania® Pros Hyung Seon Park (L) and Chul Soon are into competition mode. Hyung, who won the ’13 MM Physique America Championships, will make his MM Pro debut at MM Universe in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale. And, Chul is aiming to knock off Ulisses in the MM Pro Tall Class as loosing to him at MM World in Las Vegas. Both Hyung and Chul will lead Team Korea with over 12 competitors.
Donte Franklin stepped on to the contest stage last season for the first time and won the Musclemania Mid America HW Championships. But even with victory trophy on his mantel, the 6′, 210 lbs., 22 year old car salesman knew he had to work to do. “I never thought about competing, but everyone at the gym kept tell me to try it,” Donte explains. “I knew my physique was different, but after the show I realized just how incomplete it was. So, for the past 8 months, I have been working on the hams, calves and lats.” Despite his massive size, Donte swore he would not compete until his symmetry was show ready. And, has that decision been made yet? “I’ll make my mind up soon,” he says.
Cousins Lawrence & Drew De Coud (L & R) with Musclemania Pro Larry Camacho backstage at MM Orange County yesterday. At just 20 years old, Drew won the show while Lawrence also looked impressive and took 3rd Place. Larry made a guest posing appearance and looked just a few weeks out of competition shape.
Adnan Ali continues to improve his physique and is fast becoming one of SE Asia’s best natural stars! The 6′, 218 lbs., 24 year old trainer has taken on classic symmetry, thick and lean mass and says he follows a lean bulk, year round diet like a lot of Musclemania natural athletes. “I will start at MM Asia in September,” Adnan says of his competition plans this season. “Then, God willing, I will be able to compete on the World stage in Las Vegas, too.” Regardless of where or when he competes, Adnan is certain to be game changer.
Musclemania Pro Simeon Panda is one of the most intense trainers in the sport of bodybuilding. The 6’1″, 225 lbs., 27 year old superstar has been training for over 12 years and says, “I have missed just 4 days since I dedicated myself to bodybuilding when I just a kid. This is my life, my journey.”
The Musclemania India Seminars are a wrap and a smashing success! Hundreds of fans came out to meet MM Pros Ulisses and Simeon Panda along with Ms. Bikini America Jessica Vasquez – Athlete who fielded questions for nearly 4 hours during each of the two-day event. Then, a near frenzy occurred when the three superstars took photos with everyone and signed autographs for 2 hours each day. “It was a blast,” said Simeon. “The crowd was so receptive and shot off so many inquisitive questions about everything to do with natural bodybuilding.” Musclemania India will be in three month and if expected to host thousands of fans and competitors.
Florida natural bodybuilder Gerardo Gabriel has been slamming the weights preparing for Musclemania® Physique Universe in Miami / Ft. Lauderdale next month. The 5’6″, 175 lbs., 24 year old college student has insane symmetry and truly classic upper body shape. Gerardo is a former US Marine and appears this week on the popularity Spanish television game show, 100 Latinos Dijeros where he and other MM stars compete for over $25,000 in cash prizes! Watch Team Musclemania Latinos throughout the week on Mundo Fox network.
