Comparisons & Callouts from the IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix XIV 2014

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Take a look at the Callouts & Comparisons at the Australia Pro.

Australia Pro Scorecards

Aussie Pro Men's Bodybuilding Competitor List

Australia Pro Figure Competitor List

Australia bikini Competitor list

Aussie Pro Wrap up

The Aussie Pro is the mini Arnold. Dexter wins his 4th Aussie Pro win. So far he's won the most Aussie Pros. So far he's won the last 3 shows. In 2nd Place, Toney Freeman had a better balance than Ben Pakulski, who placed 3rd. They switched places from the Arnold. Ben has some wow factor but his lats need to come up & he'd better a monster in any lineup. In 4th Place, Ed Nunn is the most overlooked bodybuilder. He looked great but I wanna see him so crazy looking that the judges have to reward him. I heard that he flew 20 hours on Friday because he almost got stuck in a snowstorm in Indiana. In 5th Place, Ivan Sadek, this is my 1st time hearing this guy compete but he looked very tight & vascular. Glutes was tight & made Ben's look like they weren't in shape. Most conditioned guy in this show. 

In Figure, Candice Keene won again. Erin Stern placed 2nd & it was a top 1-2 battle. Candice won from the back while Erin won the front. 

In Bikini, India Paulino won again. While Nicole Nagrani placed 2nd & Nathalia Melo placed 3rd. 

Aussie Pro has been getting some top athletes.

Bikini Pics from the Aussie Pro

Amy Wright

India Paulino

 Jessica Pendergrast

Nathalia Melo

 

 

 

Nicole Nagrani

 

  

 

Nina Silic

 

  

 

Polianna Moss

 

   

 

Rhiannon Harris

Individual Bikini Pics:
http://pics.musculardevelopment.com/...eventcode=1641

Comparisons:
http://pics.musculardevelopment.com/...omparisons=yes

 Photos courtesy by MD

2013 Aussie Pro & FitX EXPO Info Saturday, March 9th-10th in Melbourne

Contest Promoter: Tony Doherty

Pro Tickets Ph: 03 93880866

Visit:www.dohertysgym.com

Expo tickets:www.fitx.com.au

Ronnie Coleman Signature Series
2013 Australian Bodybuilding Pro Grand Prix XIII

Mens Pro

Dexter Jackson
Toney Freeman
Ed Nunn
Johnnie Jackson
Michael Kefalianos
Ben Pakulski
Ivan Sadek
Luke Timms
Jeff Long
An Nguyen
Joe Ulberg

Womens Figure
Erin Stern
Mallory Haldeman
Candice Lewis
Candice Keane
Amanda Doherty
Laura Keddie
Darlene Escano
Summer Bernard
Yoko Washington NZ
Nuria Novoa NZ
Kristy Thompson NZ

Womens Pro Bikini
Nathalia Melo
Nicole Nagrani
India Paulino
Rhiannon Harris
Amy Wright
Jess Pendergrast NZ

Strongman
Derek Poundstone
Nick Best
Jack McIntosh
Lars Rorbakken
Frankie Scheun
Gerhard Van Staden
Tristen Obrien
Jordan Steffens
Marc Wells
Warrick Brant
Eben Le Roux
Robert Killpatric

Guests
Ronnie Coleman
Shawn Rhoden
Flex Lewis
Bill Willmore
Shawn Ray
Hany Rambod
Steve Kuklo
George Farrah
Bev Francis
Svend Karlsen
John Wayne Parr
Soa The Hulk
Ahmed Saad
Anthony Koutoufides
Arianny Celeste (UFC)FBB

Amateur Divisions

WOMEN
WOMEN BIKINI
Bikini Novice Short
Bikini Novice Tall
Bikini Open Short
Bikini Open Tall
Bikini Pro Qualifier

WOMEN FIGURE
Figure Masters
Figure Novice Short
Figure Novice Tall
Figure Open Short
Figure Open Tall
Figure Pro Qualifier

WOMEN OTHER
Fitness Open
Physique Open

MENS
Physique (NEW DIVISION)
Junior Under 23
Masters Over 40
Classic
Novice Short
Novice Tall
Open Under 80KG
Open Under 90KG
Open Over 90KG
* Pro Qualifier

 No Johnnie Jackson in this show (passport issues)

Steve Kuclo's Aussie Tour

March 7th- Vitamin King Merrlands 4pm-6pm.
March 8th- Aussie Supps Fyshwick 11am-1pm
Aussie Supplements Gungahlin 4pm-6pm.

March 9th-10th FixX Pro Show

March 11th- Second to None Nutrition Kirwan 12-2pm.

Some Pics from the Aussie Pro

 

Plenty of pics coming!!!

Photos courtesy by MD

2013 Australian Pro Competitor List is Out

The official list is out! Look for a whole new battle this year as the top Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini Pros battle it out for the Australian Title.

In addition, this is the first year the Australian Grand Prix hosts IFBB pro Bikini.

The fans here in Australia always make this competition one of the best to attend. So mark your calendars, pick your champion and let's get this thing going!

2013 Australian Grand Prix Competitor List

Mens Pro
Dexter Jackson
      Toney Freeman      
       Ed Nunn         
     Johnnie Jackson     
       Michael Kefalianos

 Ben Pakulski 

Ivan Sadek  
     Luke Timms     
        Jeff Long           
  An Nguyen  
   Joe Ulberg      

Womens Figure
        Erin Stern           
   Mallory Haldeman 

      Candice Lewis        

Candice Keane
     Amanda Doherty     
      Laura Keddie        
Darlene Escano  
Summer Bernard 

Yoko Washington NZ  
     Nuria Novoa NZ     
Kristy Thompson NZ   

Womens Bikini
       Nathalia Melo        
      Nicole Nagrani        
     India Paulino        
    Rhiannon Harris     
     Amy Wright        
  Jess Pendergrast NZ   

Strongman
Derek Poundstone
Nick Best
Jack McIntosh
Lars Rorbakken
Frankie Scheun
Gerhard Van Staden
Tristen Obrien
Jordan Steffens
Marc Wells
Warrick Brant
Eben Le Roux
Robert Killpatric

Dexter Jackson, Erin Stern, Nathalia Melo & Derek Poundstone will win the Aussie Pro!!!

Jeff Long Preparing for Australian Pro

In this preview picture, IFBB Pro Jeff Long is 4.5 weeks out and sitting at 242lbs. You can tell Jeff's put a lot of effort into his growth considering he turned pro at 25 years old at 220lbs a little over two years ago.

In 2012 Jeff placed 9th at the New York Pro and 7th at the Europa Battle of Champions. This year Jeff is looking to strike it hard and fast in the second pro show of the season.

Here's an example of some of his workouts in preparation for the Australian Pro and preview picture 4 Weeks Out:
Leg Day:

• 5 sets leg extensions
• 8 sets of squats
• 4 sets leg press
• 3 sets of step ups
• 3 sets single leg extensions
• 4 sets of 21's for lying hamstring curls
• 3 sets seated leg curls
• 4 sets glute blaster
• 4 sets seated calve raises
• 3 sets standing
• 3 sets front toe raises
• All reps were 15-25 on everything

Back Day:

• 4 sets front pulldowns
• 4 sets reverse grip BB rows super set with close grip pull ups
• 4 sets hammer strength rows plus 2 giant sets
• 4 sets Rack pulls super set with reverse grip pulldowns
• 4 sets hypers super set with pull overs. 4 sets behind the back shrugs
• 3 sets DB shrugs
• 8 sets standing calves raises

Shoulders and Traps:

• 5 sets side laterals last set drop set
• 4 sets front bb raises
• 4 sets hammer strength press last set was triple drop set
• 4 sets DB upright rows last set drop set
• 4 sets rear cable pulls
• 3 sets behind the back shrug
• 3 sets DB shrugs

Workouts, cardio and food - this is what a professional bodybuilder does to continuously improve and perform well on stage.

In the picture to the right, Jeff Long's Breakfast: egg whites broccoli and walden farms calorie free ketchup -->

We wish Jeff Long the best of luck in Australia!

Photos courtesy by Flexonline

Jeff looks good. I wanna see how he does with this stacked lineup.

2013 Australian Pro Contest Info

Men's Pro Bodybuilding, Women's Pro Figure and Women's Pro Bikini

Saturday March 9, 2013 at the Plenary (MCEC)

4pm Prejudging

7pm Finals

The FitXEvent details

March 8th, 9th and 10th 2013 Friday5.30pm – Late (TBC)Saturday and Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm

Venue

Melbourne Exhibition Centre Concourse Door 4

The 1st ever ‘FitX Sport & Fitness Expo’ in March 2011 was a HUGE success.

If you exhibited in 2011, a BIG Thank you and we look forward to working with you in 2012! If you didn’t, well, jump on board and join us all on this amazing journey.

If you’ve ever been to an Expo then you will know that it is an exciting place to be, providing instant access to new companies, new people, new technologies, new ideas, new trends and services, on top of that, the FitX Sport & Fitness Expo is continually exceeding all expectations, leaving the; venue, exhibitors, contractors, and us at FitX, in awe.

If you have a business that is in anyway aimed at the health and fitness industry, then this show is one marketing opportunity that you can’t afford to miss!

For Health and Fitness related; direct sales, brand awareness, new product launches, market research and direct customer contact, the FitX Sport & Fitness Expo is the industries’ annual event that you should have in your businesses calendar.

Branch Warren Wins Australian Pro Grand Prix 2012! Erin Stern Wins Figure ... Results!

Australian Pro Grand Prix Results and Report

 

Branch Warren and Erin Stern Interview with Shawn Ray after Victory in Australia!

Branch & Erin are happy to win. Branch & George wanted to make no mistake & making Branch better than what he did at the England Grand Prix last year. Erin says she's gonna compete before the Olympia. Both of them thanked their support group.

Branch Warren Wins Australian Pro Grand Prix 2012! Results!


1. Branch Warren - $10,000
2. Michael Kefalianos $ 5,500 (qualifies for 2012 Olympia)
3. Omar Deckard $ 4,000
4. Darryn Onekawa
5. Luke Timms - Luke Wood Memorial Award- $2,000 (Australia's Highest Placing Pro)
6. Lionel Brown
7. Abe Elzaibek
8. Varinder Singh
9. Beat Meschberger


IFBB Pro Figure
1. Erin Stern
2. Nicole Wilkins
3. Larissa Reis
4. Alicia Harris
5. Jennifer Hernandez
6. Laura Keddie
7. Daniela OMara
8. Summer Bernard
9. Lisbeth Halikka
10. Kristy Thomson
11. Kelli Johnson

Check out the Australian Pro Grand Prix Photos

Photo courtesy by MD

Branch Warren vs Michael Kefalianos - Comparisons Video from the Australian Pro!

Branch Warren vs Michael Kefalianos

Branch had Mike but Mike was holding his own. Great video.

Photo courtesy by MD

2012 Australian Pro Contest Information

The Australian Pro is always about redemption from the Arnold Classic. In years past one or more Arnold Athletes like Kai Greene or Dexter Jackson have gone there to take the crown.

This year Branch Warren is headed to Australia. Can he take it? Can he hold his winning conditioning from the 2012 Arnold Classic?

2012 IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix XII

IFBB AUSTRALIAN PRO GRAND PRIX XII
SATURDAY 17TH MARCH 2012

Plenary Hall, Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Ticket Prices:
Prejudging @ 3pm - $40 (buy here)
Finals @ 7pm - $100 (buy here)
All Day Pass $135 (buy here)
VIP $299 (buy here)

All prepaid Finals and All day tickets include one day free entry into FitX Sports and Fitness Expo.

VIP Package Includes:

• Reserve front & centre Prejudging and Finals seating
• Free workouts at all Doherty's Gyms for the contest weekend (15-18th)
• Official contest t-shirt
• Contest DVD
• Free 2 day entry to FitX Sport and Fitness Expo
• VIP seminar with the IFBB stars
• Exclusive photo onstage with the winner

Ticket Sales:
How to purchase tickets:
Online - www.dohertysgym.com
Phone - 03 9388 0866
Tickets will be distributed in the same orders as orders taken.
First in = best seats.

INFORMATION FOR FITX SPORT & FITNESS EXPO 2012

17TH - 18TH MARCH 2012
MELBOURNE CONVENTION CENTRE. (BAYS 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Daily entry $22.50, 2nd day half price, family & concession available.
Tickets available now:

www.foxtix.com.au

Day one includes, Amateur bodybuilding & IFBB Pro Figure
Day two includes, Pro guest posing, strongman challenge.

Both days include meet and great with world class athlete including, UFC, AFL, IFBB and Olympic Games Superstars.

 Tony puts on a great show for the fans. The pros how come down to do this show get lots of work done for the fans to see them .

Lionel Beyeke to compete in Australian Pro

Lionel Beyeke has just signed for the 2012 Australian Pro. He is one the most talked about up and comers on the scene. This year is expected to be the breakout year for this rising star. He is a favorite for the Flex Pro in LA, and expected to do some serious damage at the Arnold Classic before heading to Melbourne. This comes days after Branch Warren accepted his invite to the 12th Australian Pro.

 

 I hope he made the improvements to give the IFBB hell!!! He looked great when I saw him at the 2011 NY Pro. I wanna see what he does at the Flex Pro & against the big boys at the Arnold.

"Failure is NOT an Option!" Branch Warren Speaks Out on Arnold Prep and Australian Pro!

Branch Warren Gives Us and Update on Arnold Prep and Entering the 2012 Australian Pro Grand Prix!

When the 2012 Arnold Invite list came out, no one was surprised to see Branch Warren’s name on the list, but many were wondering if he was really planning on actually doing the show after suffering a leg injury last summer.

Branch further surprised the doubters today when it was announced that not only will he compete at the Arnold, he will also compete the following week at the Australian Pro.

Branch says, “My leg is completely healed and my prep is going very well. In fact, I'm ahead of schedule. I'm not just going to be good, I'm going to be better than last time. Failure is not an option. I’m looking I'm looking forward to the show.”

The Australian Pro show is one week out from the Arnold.

“You know, I’ve got a lot of friends in Australia. When Tony Doherty very graciously extended the invitation, I was glad to accept,” Warren said.

Of course, Warren is not one to give less than his all. He won’t be there to just do the show and leave. “I’ll be staying the week in Australia. I’ll have a seminar on Sunday as well as some other appearances while I’m there. When we get it all nailed down, I’ll announce it on MD.”

The "Texas Rattlesnake" has no intentions of letting someone take the Arnold title from him. He’s been hard at work for weeks now and anxious to show his fans and doubters that he is not a one hit wonder adding, “I’d just like to say thanks for all the E-mails and messages of support while I was down. I will not disappoint you.”

I hope Branch dominates both show. If he looks good, the judges will reward him. He's gonna have some stiff competition at both shows. 

Photo courtesy by MD

Australian Pro Finals Comparisons

What do you think? Did the judges get the right callouts? I'd like to hear from you.

Johnnie Jackson Australian Pro routine 2011

Johnnie wowed the crowd with his posing. Johnnie brought a package that qualified for the Olympia & he placed 2nd at this show.