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Reg Park

Full Name: Reg Park

Nickname: Reg the Leg

Date of Birth: June 7, 1928

Nationality: Leeds, England

Profession: Professional Bodybuilder, Actor, Entrepreneur

Height: 6'1" (185.5cm)

Weight: 225 - 235lbs (102.1 - 106.6kg)

Era: 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970

Major Achievements: Mr. Britain 1949, Mr. Universe 1951, 1958, 1965

Training Philosophy: Trained 6 days a week, experimenting with routines.

Favorite Exercises: Squats, Bench Press, Barbell Curls.

Nutrition Philosophy: High protein intake, large meals including steak and milk.

Influences: Dave Cohen, John Grimek, Steve Reeves

Reg Park

Quote: "Always chase your dreams."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1946Mr Britain - HSL4th
1949Mr Britain - HSLWinner
1950Best Developed Athlete in America - IFBBOverall Winner
1950Best Developed Athlete in America - IFBBTall1st
1950Mr EuropeOverall Winner
1950Mr Universe - NABBATall2nd
1951Mr Universe - NABBAOverall Winner
1951Mr Universe - NABBATall1st
1958Universe - Pro - NABBAOverall Winner
1958Universe - Pro - NABBATall1st
1965Universe - Pro - NABBAOverall Winner
1965Universe - Pro - NABBATall1st
1970Universe - Pro - NABBATall2nd
1971Universe - Pro - NABBATall3rd
1973Universe - Pro - NABBATall2nd

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1949MayVol 78, Num 10Health and Strength
1949NovemberVol 78, Num 23Health and Strength
1950JuneVol 79, Num 12Health and Strength
1950JulyVol 79, Num 15Health and Strength
1950JulyVol 13, Num 4Your Physique
1950AugustVol 10, Num 4IronMan
1950SeptemberVol 10, Num 4Muscle Power
1950OctoberVol 79, Num 21Health and Strength
1951JanuaryVol 14, Num 4Your Physique
1951JulyVol 12, Num 2Muscle Power
1951OctoberVol 80, Num 20Health and Strength
1951OctoberVol 16, Num 1Your Physique
1952MarchVol 1, Num 1Mr Universe
1952JuneVol 14, Num 1Muscle Power
1952JuneVol 6, Num 6The Bodybuilder
1952JulyVol 17, Num 4Your Physique
1953Vol 1, Num 6Mr Universe
1953MayVol 15, Num 5Muscle Power
1953SeptemberVol 1, Num 2Muscle Builder
1954JanuaryVol 1, Num 6Muscle Builder
1954JanuaryReg Park Journal
1954JuneReg Park Journal
1954AugustVol 17, Num 7Muscle Power
1954SeptemberReg Park Journal
1955JuneVol 84, Num 13Health and Strength
1955NovemberReg Park Journal
1956OctoberVol 19, Num 9Muscle Power
1957FebruaryReg Park Journal
1957MarchVol 86, Num 7Health and Strength
1958MarchVol 17, Num 5IronMan
1958MayReg Park Journal
1958JuneReg Park Journal
1958NovemberVol 87, Num 23Health and Strength
1958DecemberReg Park Journal
1959FebruaryVol 88, Num 4Health and Strength
1961JuneVol 90, Num 12Health and Strength
1964JanuaryVol 93, Num 1Health and Strength
1965OctoberVol 94, Num 22Health and Strength
1965NovemberVol 94, Num 23Health and Strength
1965NovemberNum 1Muscle Training Illustrated
1965DecemberVol 7, Num 12Muscle Builder
1966MarchVol 95, Num 6Health and Strength
1970DecemberVol 99, Num 12Health and Strength
1972AugustVol 9, Num 8Muscular Development
1973JanuaryNum 36Muscle Training Illustrated
1973MayVol 10, Num 5Muscular Development
1992JulyVol 4, Num 1Hardgainer
1996JanuaryVol 122, Num 1Health and Strength
1996SeptemberVol 8, Num 2Hardgainer
2002JanuaryVol 128, Num 1Health and Strength
2003JanuaryVol 129, Num 1Health and Strength
2008FebruaryVol 25, Num 12Flex
2008MarchVol 67, Num 3IronMan

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