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"To be recognized as a major THREAT at EVERY competition that I enter!"
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Dennis Hopson
Sex:
Male
Age:
37
Location:
New Jersey, United States
Occupation:
Police Sergeant
Personal Website:
Gym:
Gym Location:
VIP North Brunswick, NJ
When I Started:
1983
How I Started:
In 1983, an older cousin introduced me to weight-training. I was hooked like Michael Jackson at a Boy Scout convention!
Why I Love It:
It sets people aside from the rest of society. It's funny when you look into someone's eyes who's looking at you and you see the instant respect! That alone makes each rep worth it.
How I Stay Motivated:
I have an inner belief that I can improve every year. The older I get, the better I get.
BB Accomplishments:
Check out Muscle and Fitness, the Dec. '07 issue, pgs. 98-108. Accomplishments are not about how many trophies you can get. It's about consistency and self-improvement. If you look at my pictures, you can see that I've maintained 'contest shape' from the first picture to the last. To me, that's an accomplishment. Live the Life!!!
Forum Signature:
BigDennis
Last Updated: Jun 23, 2008 1:12pm
Progress Pictures
Aug 7, 2007
Nov 3, 2007
I was the lightest Heavyweight, but ALL heads rolled at the end of the night!!! Long live Frank Zane and classic bodybuilding!!!
To be recognized as a major THREAT at EVERY competition that I enter!
Goal (Long):
2006 was good for me. I was on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine. The article featured Homeland Defenders. I, along with 2 guys from the United States Military were featured. That was incredible for me. I got my first bodybuilding magazine (Muscle and Fitness) in 1983. Twenty-three years later, I was on the cover of it. Later this year (2007), look for me in the December issue of Muscle and Fitness. I will be doing a leg workout in their Target Training section. Ultimately, I want to turn this muscle into money. In order to do that, I have to continue busting my ass in the gym. I believe that there is a million dollars out there for everyone...GET YOURS! ...'cause I'm going to get mine!!!
Squats on Mondays. You must squat on Monday when you are mentally, physically, and emotionally fresh. I also recommend doing back on Thursdays with triceps. Your back needs a good rest after leg day. I do chest on Tuesday, and rest on Wednesday (Wednesday is for calves and abs--contest time)....
Yes, I did both shows. East coast--how poorly ran was that? right? I have only been to the LA fitness in cherry hill and I train at the mount laurel location. What's next for you?
Great workout videos(125 reps on a leg press is crazy, i dont think i could 125 reps of any weight)... u getting good money! Ur an inspiration man, keep it up.
No problem man. I loved the vid and thought it was nicely done. I also thought it was done in such a way as to be a motivator; it helps me strive to achieve better results in the gym and reach my goals. Keep up the hard ass work and best of luck!
Almost didn't recognise you from your new pics. Looking phenomenal. can see that you are putting in lots of work and dedication. More power to you.
TeamHopsonguest
Nov 5, 2007 10:35am
Dennis,
Your commitment to excellence remains second-to-none. You are an inspiration and a role-model both in competition and as a person. Continued success as you reach your goals in '08 and beyond.
I know it the real deal, AWESOME, Congrats. We rare get magazine here in Iraq and when we do they sell quickly. Most care package come with magazine . . . sailboating, gardening, scrapbooking, etc. LOL!!! I'll see if the wife can pick me up an issue.
