Profiles and Interviews → Rob Reinaldo
| Stats | |
|---|---|
| Height: | 5ft 11in |
| Competition Weight: | 245 lbs |
| Off Season Weight: | 265 lbs |
| Chest: | 51 inches |
| Arms: | 21 inches |
| Waist: | 32 inches |
| Legs: | 30 inches |
| Calves: | 18 inches |
| Best Lifts |
|---|
| Bench Press 495lbs x 4 reps, Dead Lift 700lbs x 4 reps, squats 500lbs x 12reps, Shoulder Press 140lbs x 10 reps. |
Which gym do you currently train at? My own gym, Ultra Bodies in Peterborough.
What got you started in bodybuilding? I used to row four hours a day, on stormy days I couldn’t go out in the sea so I used the small gym at the rowing club.
Past or present bodybuilding idol and why? Past, Lee Haney, present Victor Martinez. Lee Haney, he’s the greatest Mr Olympia ever, Victor Martinez, for his persistency and awesome physique.
Where did you place in your very first competition? I won the first timer class and the overall title.
Best bodybuilding achievement? Winning NABBA Mr Britain class 1, and winning 3 British titles in 3 different federations in one year. EPF, NAC, UKBFF.
Best achievement outside of bodybuilding? Performing on stage, acting and singing.
What is your motivation to train and/or compete? God.
| Place the following in order of importance: | |
|---|---|
| Training: | 35% |
| Nutrition: | 40% |
| Rest: | 25% |
| What is your training philosophy? |
|---|
| Training hard brings food to the table! |
| Favourites! | |
|---|---|
| Favourite body part? | Legs |
| Favourite exercise? | Squats |
| Favourite on season food? | Sea food omelette |
| Favourite off season food? | Cheeseburger |
| Favourite film? | Gladiator |
| Favourite book? | Bible |
| Favourite type of music? | R 'n' B, Rock |
| Favourite activity away from bodybuilding? | Watching films at the cinema |
| Favourite item of clothing? | T-shirt |
| Favourite POW! training essential? | Platinum Contour Training Belt, Vanquish PRO wrist straps |
What other sport would you have pursued if you didn’t do bodybuilding? Football, MMA
Where can you see yourself in 5 years time inside or outside bodybuilding? Mr Olympia top 5.
What is the one piece of advice you would give to someone entering bodybuilding competitively or non-competitively? If you believe you will achieve whatever is your goal in any sport.
Any closing comments? Watch out for me I’m coming… Rob ‘The Machine’ Reinaldo!
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