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Tim Martin
2008 NPC Team Universe Overall Champion
IFBB Natural Professional Bodybuilder

Name: Tim Martin
Birth date: December 2, 1967
Birthplace: Englewood, NJ
Current Residence: Flanders, NJ
Height: 5'9"
Contest Weight: 210
Offseason Weight: 230
First Bodybuilding Contest: 1995 ANBC Supernatural

Best Contest Placing(s):

2008 NPC Team Universe - 1st Heavyweight and Overall National Champion
2008 NPC Masters Nationals - 15th Heavyweight
2008 NPC Garden State - 4th Heavyweight
2007 NPC Team Universe - 4th Heavyweight
2007 NPC New Jersey - 1st Heavyweight
2007 NPC New Jersey Expo - Masters Overall
2007 NPC Bev Francis Atlantic States - Open Overall
2007 NPC Bev Francis Atlantic States - Masters Overall
2007 NPC Mid Atlantic Natural Classic - Overall
2007 WNBF Pro American - 1st Heavyweight
2006 NPC New Jersey - 1st Light Heavyweight
2006 NPC Suburban - 2nd Light Heavyweight
2006 INBF Hercules - 1st Heavyweight
2006 INBF Northeast Classic - 1st Heavyweight
2006 INBF Northeast America - 1st Heavyweight
2004 NPC Team Universe - 7th Light Heavyweight
2002 NPC Team Universe - 2nd Light Heavyweight
2001 Musclemania World - 2nd Light Heavyweight
2001 ANBC United States - 2nd Medium Height
2001 NPC Gold’s Classic - 1st Light Heavyweight
2001 NPC New York - Overall
2001 WNBF Pro International - 2nd Heavyweight
2000 WNBF Pro World - 5th Heavyweight
1999 WNBF Pro International - 1st Middleweight
1998 WNBF Pro World - did not place
1998 WNBF Pro Mr. Universe - 1st Middleweight
1998 NGA United States - Overall
1997 Musclemania World - did not place
1997 ANBC United States - 5th Medium Height
1996 ANBC United States - 5th Medium Height
1996 ANBC New Jersey - 1st Medium Height
1995 ANBC Supernatural - 2nd Medium Height

Role Models in Bodybuilding/Fitness

Jose Raymond, Skip LaCour, Chris Faildo

Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors who physiques you most admire

Kai Greene

Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors whose personalities you most admire

Anyone who has the strength to stay natural despite all of the pressures of competitive bodybuilding.

Highlight(s) of Career

Winning my IFBB Pro card at the NPC Team Universe, winning overall at the NPC Atlantic States - a huge regional non-tested event.

Biggest Disappointment(s) of Career

There have been a number of shows where I felt I should have won at least my class but placed lower, most notably the 2007 NPC Team Universe, 2007 WNBF Pro American, and 1997 & 2001 ANBC United States.

Best Bodypart

Back

Worst Bodypart

Calves

Favorite Exercise

Anything heavy and compound, like deadlifts, walking lunges, squats...

Least Favorite Exercise

Bicep curls

Traits you admire most in others

Integrity, humility, being real with yourself and others.

Traits you admire most in yourself

The same as above.

Favorite Movies

Gladiator

Favorite Actor

Depends on the role, but I thought Mickey Rourke was excellent in The Wrestler

Favorite Band or Performer

Bruce Springsteen

Favorite Food

Sushi

Favorite Cheat Day Treats

During my last diet I scheduled a cheat meal every Saturday night all the way up to the contest. For some reason I craved the same meal every week: One entire "works" pan pizza from Pizza Hut, followed my a mint chocolate chip ice cream cone.

Favorite Automobile

I have a Mini Cooper S right now which is a blast to drive, but sometimes I hear I look funny because it is so small.

Idea of a Perfect Vacation

I've never been to the south pacific, but that looks fun.

Favorite TV Program(s)

 I watch HGTV, Discovery Channel, and the Colbert Report.

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

I'd compete in some other individual challenge like running, mountain biking, or golf.

Long Term Bodybuilding Ambitions

I've reached my bodybuilding goals, but would still like to step on an IFBB pro stage as a lifetime natural athlete.

What you like most about Bodybuilding?

The journey leading up to a contest.

What you dislike most about Bodybuilding?

The egos and the drugs. I've never felt that I fit in at most bodybuilding shows, but am still drawn to the sport.

What advice would you give other bodybuilders?

If you haven't competed yet, do it! If you're a seasoned competitor, choose shows that may be above your head.

A little more about you...

I'm a nerd!

Email: ProTim@mac.com
Website: www.ProTimMartin.com