From playing soccer in high school to becoming a professional bodybuilder, Shawn Rhoden "Flexatron" (born April 2, 1975) has become an icon in the industry. The IFBB Pro has numerous competitions under his belt, as well as being an inspiration to many athletes. He is the current reigning Mr. Olympia champion and winner of the 2018 Mr. Olympia after defeating seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath. However, Shawn’s journey has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions – he suffered a terrible back injury in 1993 and lost his father in 2002. He went through a period of alcohol addiction following his father Lloyd's demise in 2002 but overcame it with help from his friend Lenore Carroll.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Shawn was very athletic growing up, playing soccer and cricket whenever he had the chance. However, he was small for his age and started to become unhappy with his physique. Shawn and his family moved to the US in 1990. Thrown into the unknown without any friends, Shawn needed to find something to hold on to – he found his passion in bodybuilding. Two years later, at the age of 17, the future IFBB Pro’s interest in bodybuilding had blossomed and he entered the gym to gain size and strength. It was at this point, in 1992, that Shawn’s fitness journey began.
 
Shawn believes in cardiovascular fitness and will do 20 minutes of cardio before he starts his workout to warm up. He uses a well-controlled 2-1-2 tempo for all his reps. When competing, Shawn keeps himself on a strict diet to maintain his physique and deliver a complete package. But, he also believes in having an off-season to bulk, where he won’t keep track of his calorie, instead, guessing his intake. He plans his 6 meals per day around lean proteins, healthy fats and complex carbs. “When it comes to bulking up, I think you have to take away the notion that you need to have a six pack. I think a lot of guys get lost with that because they’re so used to looking competition ready”

Diet Plan
Shawn’s diet plan would look something like this:
Meal 1 – A cup and a half of oatmeal, 15 egg whites, and three whole eggs.
Meal 2 – Chicken, rice, vegetables
Meal 3 – Steak, potatoes, carrots
Meal 4  – Lean ground beef, rice, vegetables
Meal 5 – Chicken and vegetables
Meal 6 – Protein shake with peanut butter, cinnamon, oatmeal and ice

Competition history
Professional
2018 Mr. Olympia - 1st
2017 Mr. Olympia - 5th
2016 Mr. Olympia – 2nd
2015 EVL’s Prague Pro – 3rd
2015 Mr. Olympia – 3rd
2014 IFBB San Marino Pro – 1st
2014 EVL’s Prague Pro – 3rd
2014 Dubai Pro – 2nd
2014 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 2nd
2014 Mr. Olympia – 3rd
2014 IFBB Australian Pro – 1st
2014 IFBB Arnold Classic – 2nd
2013 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 4th
2013 Mr. Olympia – 4th
2012 IFBB EVL’s Prague Pro – 2nd
2012 IFBB British Grand Prix – 1st
2012 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 1st
2012 Mr. Olympia – 3rd
2012 IFBB Dallas Europa Supershow – 1st
2012 IFBB PBW Tampa Pro – 1st
2012 NPC Dexter Jackson Classic – NP
2012 IFBB Arnold Classic – 8th
2012 IFBB FLEX Pro – 4th
2011 Mr. Olympia – 11th
2011 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show – 3rd
2010 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show – 16th

Amateur
2009 IFBB North American Championships – 1st
2009 NPC Delaware Open Bodybuilding – 1st
2001 NPC Team Universe Championships – 2nd
2000 NPC Team Universe Championships – 4th
1999 NPC Team Universe Championships – 3rd
1996 National Eastern Classic, New Jersey, 1st
1997 Mid-Atlantic National Bodybuilding Championship, Posers Award and 2nd Overall

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