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Bert Harrop
WNBF Open & Master Professional Bodybuilder

Name: Bert Harrop
Birth date: 11-08-1965
Birthplace: NJ
Current Residence: East Brunswick NJ
Height: 6’0”
Contest Weight: 190
Offseason Weight: 205  
First Bodybuilding Contest: INBF (Northern New England Natural)  

Best Contest Placing(s):
2005 INBF (Northern New England Natural) Novice 1st Place
2006 INBF (Long Island Experience) Open Middle 1st Place
2006 INBF (Amateur World Championships) Masters 4th Place
2007 INBF (Amateur Universe) Master 1st Place 2007 INBF (Amateur Universe) Men’s Open Light-Heavy and Overall 1st Place

Role Models in Bodybuilding/Fitness:

Don’t really have one but admire and respect WNBF’s Kurt Weidner. He was instrumental in bring me pro.   Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors who physiques you most admire

Highlight(s) of Career:

In two short years obtaining both my masters and open WNBF pro card. www.exercisegroup.com/article.html?id=42

Biggest Disappointment(s) of Career:

Placing 4th and coming in smooth at the 06 worlds. I vowed never again will this happen…

Best Body Part:

Don’t really have any standouts

Worst Body Part:

Calves  

Favorite Exercise:

Squat  

Least Favorite Exercise:

Pullups  

Traits you admire most in others: A Never say Never attitude  

Traits you admire most in yourself:

Persistence

Favorite Movies:

300, Monty Python and The Holy Grail, Vacation…..

Favorite Actor:

None

Favorite Band or Performer:

Led Zeppelin which kind of ages me

Favorite Food:

Sweet Potatoes and Barley

Favorite Cheat Day Treats:

Ice Cream and Cookies

Favorite Automobile:

350Z

Idea of a Perfect Vacation:

Beach Front resort doing nothing  

Favorite TV Program(s):

Anything on HGTV.

What would you be doing if you weren't a Bodybuilder?

Bodybuilding is a hobby, although it is one I take seriously, I probably would be a tournament fisherman which is another of my interests.

Long Term Bodybuilding Ambitions:

Start once again at the bottom of the WNBF and work my way up.

What you like most about Bodybuilding?

The extreme changes the human body goes thru with contest prep.

What you dislike most about Bodybuilding?

The antisocial behaviors associated with the lifestyle.

What advice would you give other bodybuilders?

Bodybuilding is a lifestyle not a short term commitment and anything less than that will result in compromised results.

A little more about me...

I am 43 years old raising 3 small children who married my high school sweetheart. We have been together 30 years and love the support she gives me. I am a staff researcher for Princeton University’s Physics department.

Email: bharropwnbfpro@gmail.com

Website: Don’t have one.