MENS PHYSIQUE: 
Joining 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:
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:
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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