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I was 165 lbs. in high school and played on the soccer team and swam. When I got to college, I met a friend who was on a football scholarship and we became good friends and he got me started. As I started to make gains/progress, I wanted to become more than just a weightlifter.
Why I Love It:
I love going to the gym and entering "another world." One where everything else doesn't matter and for that time, you're completely focused and dominating the weights. I love seeing my progress and reaching my goals. It also makes me appreciate being healthy enough to do what I love, being an up and coming bodybuilder. I love having a bond with my friends in the gym and seeing/helping them reach their goals as well.
How I Stay Motivated:
I keep setting goals for myself, whether they are competition or strength goals, and work as hard as I can to reach them. I have a great group of friends and who keep me in check and make sure I'm pushing through. But at the end of the day, it's up to one's self when it comes to dedication, work, diet, etc...
BB Accomplishments:
***SEE CONTEST HISTORY***
Nominee for 2007 "OCB Rookie Of The Year"
Highlighted in Episode 16 of "Inside The Life Of a Natural Pro" on Bodybuilding.com
February 7-14-2009 Bodybuilding.com "Amateur of the Week" #431:
http://www.bodybuilders.com/michael_scuillo.htm
Featured in Ironman Magazine online blog "Digitally Speaking" with head photographer Roland Balik, March 2009
http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs/roland/
Natural Bodybuilding Competitor Profile:
http://www.naturalbodybuildingcompetitionforum.com/Featured%20Amateur%20Mens%20Bodybuilders/mike%20scuillo%20amateur%20mens%20bodybuilder.htm
***Companies I have been sponsored by/worked with***
Crossfit Pittsburgh (www.crossfitpittsburgh.com)
Muscle Rx, Pittsburgh PA
Vitamin World
(www.vitaminworld.com)
NST Sports Nutrition
Celucor
(www.celucor.com)
Forum Signature:
"The competitor to be feared the most is the one who never worries about others but goes on making himself better all the time." -Blake Griffin
("mscuillo" on animalpak.com)
This was taken at my last show in November, 2007. Needed better condition and a bit better color. But for my first year competeing, I did better than expected, learned alot and had great experinces!
Finished the competition year with a strong showing at the Kumite Classic...Middleweight/novice 1st Places/2nd Overall!! I was happy with the improvements I made during the 8 weeks between now and the Universe show in Miami!! Now my goal is to put lean mass on and be bigger on stage...tired of being ...
Have a good off-season, improve my physique, get on stage, and dominate!!
Goal (Long):
I competed in 3 shows last year (2 were pro qualifiers). I just missed out on being a natural pro bodybuilder twice! This year I want to bring up a couple of weaknesses and bring a better package to the stage and win my pro card status!!
Nate is a great friend!! He's always there to keep push me in the gym to be better; and he's also there when I need him as a friend!! He has made great progress over the last few years and keeps getting better!! He's not into "fads" or the "latest and greatest thing"...he's into gettin' in the gym and gettin' it done...I respect him for that!! I'm glad to call him my friend and aways enjoy a great lift with him when I can!!!
The dude is an "Animal" in the gym and lives the lifestyle! His videos are awesome to watch and he is always great to ask questions to because he always answers and gives good, solid advice...I respect that!
Other than the obvious benefits (appearance, health, etc.), how has bodybuilding and fitness improved your overall life?
I've met alot of good people/friends through bodybuilding/fitness/nutrition. I have applyed different training/nutrition styles I've learned throughpout the years, which has helped me determine what works for me and what doesn't. I've trained with some great partners and friends (Mike/Rob/Nate/Matt just to name a few) and have had some great experiences (The Arnold Classic trips) as a result of bodybuilding/fitness!I've met alot of good people/friends through bodybuilding/fitness/nutrition. I have applyed different training/nutrition styles I've learned throughpout the years, which has helped me determine what ...more
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Which pro bodybuilder/fitness/figure competitor has the ideal physique? Why?
I'm not sure who has the ideal physique, but 2 I admire are Lee Priest's and Frank McGrath's. Lee because he is 5'2" and packs on a ton of muscle for his frame. He can go big, or down to the 202 Class (Which I think is better for hime)
Frank is a freak...or Animal rather!! He is tall, and holds a ton of muscle on his frame! He is not a big, overblown monstrosity like the other pregnant bodybuilders on stage.
But both are very cool guys and have always psoed for a picture or signed an autograph when I asked them to! They both train hard and don't fuck around in the gym!!I'm not sure who has the ideal physique, but 2 I admire are Lee Priest's and Frank McGrath's. Lee because he is 5'2" and packs on a ton of muscle for his frame. He can go big, or down to the 202 Cla...more
Description: Me doing deep hack squats with 5 plates/side wearing a belt and wraps on 2.10.09! I think Rommy only got 9 on the video, but trust me, I did 10!!
500 lb Deadlift
Played: 526
Description: Deadlifting 500 lbs (with a belt and chalk) at Ballys in Miami, FL. I weigh about 213 lbs in this video. Sorry the quality sucks. In the beginning, I say "I'm gonna lift 500 lbs right here off the floor!". Then after the lift, my buddy J says, "And he held It!" It lost quality uploading from my Blackberry to YouTube.
Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro - Episode 16
Played: 87
Description: Highlighted in Episode 16 of Layne's training series. Tommy was the better man that day, but my day will come!
Why I like this video: Video of Mark Dugdale! He's about my heighth and carries alot of muscle well on his frame! He's got a great physique and is a level-headed, down to Earth guy and good family man! I respect people who can be bodybuilders, but have lives outside of the gym!
Lee Priest and BodyBuildersReality.com DVD 10 (Oct
Played: 135
Why I like this video: Cool Video of Lee Priest from his Reality series! Reminds us of how great of a pro he is! Hope to see him competeing again soon!!
Rambo 4 trailer
Played: 80
Why I like this video: Great trailer for one of my favorite movies of all time...Rambo 4!! I watched this trailer all the time before I would go to the gym! It's pretty intense and the movie was awesome!
The Fast and the Furious : "Deep Enough" : Live Played: 147
Steelers' 2005 Super Bowl Season Played: 67
Flex Lewis 1 week out British Nationals 2007 Played: 61
Bro, CONGRATS on your win!! Kai and I are not with FAME any longer...they didn't have the follow-through they promised or contracted. We created our own org. www.REALWorldTour.com and www.TheREALSpot.org LOVE to see you there!
Same thinging GROW GROW GROW.. really trying to hit 270 this offseason.. Had a couple of photographers want me to lean out for pics, there coming down for Nationals but I am not sure I want to swtich it up right now really making good progress. We'll see!
no i did it in 07. im on the poster for this year and last year.lol ill be up front. ill cheer u on. what class u going to be in? its should be a big show this year.
