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Peering over the abyss into the most dangerous and impressionable periods in life at 13 years old, Melvin Anthony's once darkened destiny was changed forever. Reborn to the cold, hard iron, cultivated by heavy dumbells and barbells, Melvin "The Marvelous One" Anthony entered into the world of bodybuilding. On a mission to craft the biggest, baddest physique - his journeys led him to the competitive bodybuilding stages and in 1999 he captured the super heavyweight title, earning him pro status. Since then he has been storming pro stages with one of the most rugged landscapes of brick-thick, rock-hard muscle ever seen and his one of a kind break dancing and pop rocking performances. It's no wonder his performances have caused near-chaos among audiences. With every muscle flawlessly shaped and layed down, Melvin has managed to construct one of the most formidable packages ever to hit the stages of pro bodybuilding.

Favorites

Favorite

Answer

Body part(s):

  • Back

Body part to train:

  • Arms and Back

Exercise(s):

  • Bent-over barbell rows

Cheat food(s):

  • Ice cream and chocolate cake

Movie(s):

  • American Gangster and The Passion of the Christ

TV show(s):

  • Tyler Perry's Major Payne and Law and Order

Actor(s):

  • Denzel Washington and Brad Pitt

Sport(s):

  • Football

Music to train to:

  • Anything with a hardcore beat to it

Hobbies:

  • Video games and going to the movies
Competitions

Year

Competition Name

Place

2008

  • Grand Prix New Zealand2nd Place
  • Grand Prix Australia2nd Place
  • Arnold Classic8th Place

2007

  • Mr. Olympia 6th Place
  • Atlantic City Pro4th Place

2006

  • Mr. Olympia 5th Place
  • San Francisco Pro3rd Place
  • Arnold Classic 5th Place

2005

  • Mr. Olympia 7th Place
  • San Francisco Pro3rd Place
  • Ironman Pro Invitational 4th Place
  • Arnold Classic 5th Place

2004

  • Night of Champions 1st Place
  • Hungarian Pro Invitational 4th Place

2003

  • Mr. Olympia 9th Place
  • Ironman Pro Invitational2nd Place
  • San Francisco Pro4th Place
  • Show of Strength Pro Championship 8th Place

2002

  • Southwest Pro Cup 10th Place
  • Night of Champions 8th Place

2001

  • Mr. Olympia 11th Place
  • San Francisco Pro3rd Place
  • Ironman Pro Invitational 2nd Place
  • Grand Prix Hungary 8th Place
  • Grand Prix England 6th Place
  • Grand Prix Australia 7th Place
  • Arnold Classic 7th Place

2000

  • Night of Champions 7th Place

1999

  • NPC USA Championships, Super-Heavyweight 1st Place and Overall

1998

  • NPC USA Championships, Super-Heavyweight 2nd Place

1993

  • Musclemania 3rd Place
Training

Day

Bodypart

Monday

  • Chest
  • Shoulders
  • Arms

Tuesday

  • Back

Wednesday

  • Legs

Thursday

  • Chest
  • Shoulders
  • Arms

Friday

  • Back

Saturday

  • Legs

Sunday

  • Off

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

Meal 1

Meal 2

Pre-workout supplements

Post-workout supplements

Meal 3

  • 10 oz. steak
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • Big salad

Meal 4

Meal 5

  • Free meal of my choice. Eg. burger and fries, pizza, etc. every other day. In-between my meal of choice day, I substitute for 10 oz. of turkey or chicken and a 7 oz. salad.

Supplement

Meal 1

Meal 2

Pre-workout supplements

Post-workout supplements

Meal 3

  • 12 oz. of fish
  • 7 oz. of vegetables

Meal 4

Meal 5

  • 12 oz. of fish
  • Salad

Supplement

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