Joining
us today is MP Competitor Emmanuel Banks. Congrats on a great showing! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?
It's a good look. I did well as a bodybuilder, though naturally I'm a small guy. So competing as a middle weight was only going to go so far.
Can you tell us a little about the show in which you just competed?
The IFBB North American Championships. It was my first time competing in a pro qualifier as a men's physique competitor. It was very well organized. Lots of great physiques from bodybuilding to bikini.
How did you feel after pre-judging?
I felt great after the pre-judging. There were 6 competitors in the first call-out, I was 1 of the 2 guys in dead center. I thought I'd go home with a trophy, and crossed my fingers for 1st place. I figured I had 4-7 hours to kill, so I headed to a friend’s house nearby. On the way back we ran into bad weather and even worse traffic. I was relaxed, thinking I'd only be 15-20 minutes late.
How did you feel about the final results of the show?
I arrived at 5:28, to find Dave Pulumbo interviewing the Physique Overall champ. I couldn't believe it. I had just missed my division. All my work. What next? I was directed to the guys that had the placing info. I was told I had placed 2nd to the overall champ. And that I could find the official score cards online. http://npcnewsonline.com/2012-ifbb-north-americans-mens-physique-official-score-sheets/28139/class-b-4/ The results of the show were great. The judging panel scored me in second place.
What are your thoughts on the Men's Physique Division and what it may be able to do for your career?
Men's Physique is great for the main stream every day person. More people comment about my physique, saying I have a balanced attainable physique. Not too big, not too small; it's just right... It's already helped my personal training business; now I'm looking into modeling.
Age: 33
Hometown: Camden, NJ
Current city: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Years training: 16
Education:
WFA/ACE Cert. Trainer
ATI Cert. HVAC/Building Maint. Tech
ATI Cert. Auto Body Tech
EYDC Cert. Baker
Cert. CMV Operator
Occupation:
Photographer
Trainer
Model
Favorite type of training:
I love to train with heavy weights and low reps.
Favorite body part to train:
I don't have a favorite body part to train.
Favorite exercise:
Barbell hack squat. And that's subject to change.
Rep range: 4-7
Number of sets: 3 per exercise
Typical workout duration: 45 mins
Training split: 3 days on 1 day off
Typical daily eating plan:
1. Oatmeal + eggs
2. Protein + an apple
3. Chicken + broccoli + potato
4. Post workout shake
5. Chicken + broccoli
6. Cashews
Favorite supplement: BCAA's
What peaked your interest in training?
My older brother was a wrestler in high school, and had the physique to match. Just wanted to be like him, he was the coolest.
Who influences/influenced your training?
The many unnamed athletes who come from and/ or work through adversity to achieve what they believe is possible is who has always motivated me.
Sports:
Wrestling
Boxing
Special interests:
Literally too many to list.
In a nutshell: All forms of art. And fixing things.
Physique, fitness, bodybuilding competition history:
2010 NPC FL Gold Cup Classic: Middleweight BB, Novice, and Overall Champion
2010 NPC South FL District Championships: 1st place Middleweight
2011 NPC Team Universe: 5th place Middleweight
2011 NPC Southeastern USA: 3rd place Men's Physique
2011 NPC Dayana Cadeau Classic: 2nd place Class B Men's Physique
2011 NPC South FL District Championships: 1st place, Class B and Overall Men's Physique
2012 IFBB ARNOLD AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL: 8th place Class B Classic Bodybuilding
2012 NPC Southern States Championships: 1st Place Class B Men's Physique
2012 IFBB NORTH AMERICAN BB, FIGURE, BIKINI, MEN’S & WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS: DQ (Scored 2nd place)Class B Men's Physique
Awards and/or accomplishments:
Guest poser at: 2011 NPC Sunshine Classic
2011 Anna Level/ West Palm Beach Classic
2011 NPC Ruby Championships
Next planned competition: 2012 NPC Nationals in GA
What keeps you on track towards reaching your goals?
Keeping in mind the footprints I'm leaving for one's that follow (my son, nieces, nephews, and all else who sees).
Interesting fact or something you would like our readers to know about you:
I'm a people person. And I love learning new things. I'm a bit of a nerd, always studying.
Website and facebook:
www.ebanksimaging.com
www.facebook.com/ebanksimage
www.twitter.com/EmmanuelBanks20
Contact Information:
[email protected]
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