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Meet IFBB MP Pro Guy Marquardt

 

 

MENS PHYSIQUE: 1124239997 V6sFY-MJoining us today is one of the newest IFBB MP Pro's Guy Marquardt. Congrats on a great showing earning your card at the Jr. USA's!  What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?

GUY MARQUARDT: In 2010 I competed in the GNC Natural Colorado open, after winning a gimmie trophy for 2nd place (there was only the two of us in my class) I spoke with the judges to see what I needed to bring up to have a better placing, all of the judges other than one said with my height they wanted to see 20+lbs on my frame. That’s when I knew bodybuilding was not going to be for me. I was ready to quit competing for the near future and then I heard that there was going to be a Men’s Physique division, I knew instantly this was going to be my division.



MP: Can you tell us a little about the Competition in which you just competed?

GUY: Competing in the Junior USA’s was an unbelievable experience, being on stage with all of the other national level competitors was a huge adrenalin rush. I’m not going to lie, I would be disappointed with anything less than first place.  I train to WIN, not to take second or third or so on.  I knew the odds would not be in my favor with such a large turn out, so I was just hoping for a top five finish.


MP: How did you feel after pre-judging?

GUY:After pre-judging I was very pleased, I made first call out and was moved from my spot on the line to the center of the five of us.  Being around shows for the past few years, I knew there was a good chance I was in either first or second place.


MP: How did you feel about the final results of the show?

GUY: I was in such disbelief winning the overall I was taken back. I was on cloud nine for the rest of the evening. I could hardly speak with people when they were congratulating me.


MP: What are your thoughts on the Men's Physique Division and what it may be able to do for your career?

GUY: I think the Men’s Physique division is an awesome addition to the NPC and IFBB, it gives the guys that are aesthetically built but aren’t too massive a chance to compete and showcase all of their hard work against guys on the same level.



Age:DSC 0007 copy 30 on the day of the show


Hometown: Sheboygan, Wisconsin


Current city: Denver


Years training: 7


Education: Currently in college working on my masters in Museum studies


Occupation: Electrician


Favorite type of training:  I started in powerlifting and then moved onto sports specific/strength training


Favorite body part to train: Back


Favorite exercise: Clean and Press


Rep range: Normally 5-8


Number of sets: 3-5


Typical workout duration: Hour to hour and a half


Training split: Normally Mon-Fri giving each body part their own day


Typical daily eating plan:  I am extremely carb tolerant so I eat lots of carbs from pasta rice and fruits, and lots of protein from eggs and chicken.


Favorite supplement:DSC 0104 copy ON Serious Mass, and Max Muscle 2Tx


MP: What peaked your interest in training?
GUY: I had a serious addiction to both alcohol and coke until just over 8 years ago, about a year into sobriety I found working out a great release for me when I would get anxious or feel like I need to do something that was counter productive to my sobriety.


MP: Who influences/influenced your training?
GUY: A training partner Seth Lee was a HUGE influence on me in my earlier years of training and more recently it has been Rick Sosias


Sports: Football, Skateboarding and basketball (even though I suck at it lol)


Special interests: I have a huge obsession with Dinosaurs, and after that anything outdoors in the mountains, especially fishing.


Physique, fitness, bodybuilding competition history:
2010 GNC Natural Colorado Open (bodybuilding), 2011 Tokyo Joe’s Colorado Bodybuilding Championships, 2011 Warrior Classic, 2012 Junior USA’s


Awards and/or accomplishments: 2nd, 3rd, 2nd and overall in respective order


Next planned competition: I haven’t made that decision yet.


MP: What keeps you on track towards reaching your goals? 

GUY: Remembering where I was 8-10 years ago, how far I’ve come and how great things are in life now.


MP: Interesting fact or something you would like our readers to know about you:

GUY: Like I said above “Certified Dinosaur geek”


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