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As a seasoned veteran in the pro ranks, Darrem Charles is an ever-growing force to be reckoned with. Otherwise known as Mr. Consistency, Darrem hasn't only locked himself in as one of the best of the sport, but his status continues to grow as he adds more professional victories to his resume each year. Darrem's 5'9 inch aesthetically pleasing physique is crafted with 238 pounds of rock-solid muscle - muscle that captivates even the toughest of audiences with his show stopping routines every time he steps foot on stage. With his relentless work ethic and unwavering commitment to bodybuilding there's no question Darrem will continue the push to solidify his legacy - not only as one of the best of today, but as one of the most prolific greats of all-time.

Competitions

Year

Competition Name

Place

2009

  • Mr. Olympia DNP
  • Orlando Show of Champions 3rd Place
  • New York Pro 7th Place

2008

  • Mr. Olympia 11th Place
  • Atlantic City Pro - Masters 1st Place
  • Atlantic City Pro 3rd Place
  • Europa Supershow 6th Place
  • Tampa Bay Pro 4th Place
  • Houston Pro 6th Place

2007

  • Mr. Olympia 12th Place
  • Atlantic City Pro 2nd Place
  • Montreal Pro Championships 1st Place
  • Colorado Pro Championships 2nd Place
  • Keystone Pro Classic 6th Place

2006

  • Mr. Olympia 14th Place
  • Arnold Classic 8th Place
  • Atlantic City Pro 1st Place
  • Grand Prix Montreal 2nd Place
  • Europa Super Show 4th Place
  • New York Pro 2nd Place
  • Colorado Pro/Am Classic 2nd Place

2005

  • Mr. Olympia 9th Place
  • Toronto Pro Classic 1st Place
  • New York Pro 1st Place
  • Arnold Classic 6th Place

2004

  • Xtreme Pro Challenge 1st Place
  • Night of Champions 2nd Place
  • Hungarian Pro 2st Place
  • Toronto Pro Classic 1st Place
  • GNC Show of Strength 2nd Place
  • Mr. Olympia 10th Place

2003

  • Ironman Pro Invitational 5th Place
  • Arnold Classic 6th Place
  • IFBB Maximus Pro 1st Place
  • Mr. Olympia 7th Place
  • GNC Show of Strength 6th Place

2002

  • Southwest Pro Cup 1st Place
  • Mr. Olympia 16th Place
  • Night of Champions XIV 4th Place
  • Toronto Pro Classic 4th Place

2001

  • Mr. Olympia 18th Place
  • Toronto Pro Classic 3rd Place
  • Arnold Classic 8th Place

2000

  • Ironman Pro Invitational 5th Place
  • Arnold Classic 7th Place

1999

  • Night of Champions 8th Place
  • Ironman Pro Invitational 4th Place
  • Arnold Classic 8th Place

1998

  • San Francisco Pro3rd Place
  • Night of Champions 7th Place
  • Ironman Pro Invitational 2nd Place
  • Arnold Classic 6th Place

1996

  • Ironman Pro Invitational 5th Place
  • Florida Pro Invitational 9th Place
  • Arnold Classic 10th Place

1995

  • South Beach Pro Invitational 3rd Place
  • San Jose Pro Invitational 5th Place
  • Mr. Olympia 15th Place
  • Night of Champions 9th Place
  • Niagara Falls Pro Invitational 5th Place
  • Ironman Pro Invitational 5th Place
  • Houston Pro Invitational 7th Place
  • Florida Pro Invitational 3rd Place
  • Arnold Classic 8th Place

1992

  • Night of Champions 11th Place
  • Chicago Pro Invitational 12th Place

1991

  • World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight 2nd Place

1990

  • World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight 2nd Place

1989

  • World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight 5th Place
Training

All movements are performed for 3 sets with a rep range of 10-8-6

Muscle Group

Workout

Day

Quads

  • 45 Degree leg press Day 1
  • Free-weight squat Day 1
  • Extensions Day 1
  • One-legged presses Day 1

Chest & Hamstrings

  • Flat dumbell presses Day 2
  • Incline Barbell Presses Day 2
  • Incline flyes Day 2
  • Dumbell pull-overs Day 2
  • Stiff-legged deadlifts Day 2
  • Lying leg curls Day 2

Back & Calves

  • Pull-downs to the front Day 3
  • Seated rows (machine) Day 3
  • Bent-over barbell rows Day 3
  • Deadlifts Day 3
  • Standing calf raises Day 3
  • Seated calf raises Day 3

Shoulders

  • Seated barbell press (front) Day 4
  • Dumbell side raises Day 4
  • Side laterals Day 4
  • Bent-over raises (rear delt movement) Day 4
  • Shrugs (using straight bar behind the body) Day 4

Triceps, Biceps & Calves

  • Press-down bar Day 5
  • Skullcrushers Day 5
  • Dumbell kickbacks Day 5
  • Alternating dumbell curls Day 5
  • Straight bar curls Day 5
  • Preacher curls Day 5
  • Calf Raises using leg-press machine Day 5
  • Donkey calf raises Day 5

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Nutrition
  • Off-Season Meal Plan
  • Pre-Contest Meal Plan

Meal 1

  • 100-150g of potato or sweet potato
  • 6 oz. chicken breast

Meal 2

  • 100-150 grams rice
  • 6 oz. chicken breast or 8 oz. steak

Meal 3

  • 100-150g of potato or sweet potato
  • 6 oz. chicken breast

Pre-workout Supplements

Post-workout Supplements

Meal 4

  • 100-150g of rice
  • 6 oz. chicken breast or 8 oz. steak

Meal 1

Meal 2

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • Vegetables

Meal 3

Meal 4

  • 12 oz. of steak

Pre-workout Supplements

Post-workout Supplements

Meal 5

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