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Natural Bodybuilder Bert Harrop
How did you get started in bodybuilding?
Back in 1983 while in high school I started to hit the weights with a couple of my friends in a makeshift garage gym. I remember the rush that the weights gave me and I never put them down. My brother-in-law was a state title bodybuilder many years ago and when I saw his competition photos I knew that one day I was going to walk that path.
What is your Training Philosophy:
I am currently using a 7 day high intensity rotation hitting each of my bodyparts once per week. I always incorporate some form of giant sets, supersets, drop sets, strip sets, and/or pre exhaustion sets using large compound movements (Squats, Dips, Pull-ups, Rows). I use these tools with every workout varying just the total volume. Some days lower reps 6-8 and other up to 12-15 depending how I feel. Every workout is at 100% intensity. I do not believe that the average person can over-train if their diet, supplementation, training, and rest is adequate.
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What is your diet like?
I had always followed a low fat, moderate protein, and high carb diet. That changed quite a bit in the last 3 years when I started competing. I upped my protein to ~ 300 grams and only take in between 250 – 300 grams of low glycemic carbs (rye flakes, oats, sweet potato, and pearled barley) and increased my fats to ~20% (olive oil, walnuts, fish, flax, and peanut butter). The only simple sugar I consume is post workout when I take 50 grams of dextrose or waxy maize.
Who are your Role Models?
Don’t really have a role model but I admire and respect the training philosophy of the WNBF’s Kurt Weidner. He was instrumental in turning me pro.
What advice would you give to new athletes?
Bodybuilding is a lifestyle not a short term commitment and anything less than that will result in compromised results.
“Enjoy the training for it is the ultimate pinnacle of this journey.”
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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 1st Place and Overall
Name: Bert Harrop
Status: WNBF Masters and Open Natural Pro
Age: 43
Birthplace: NJ
Height: 6’0”
Contest Weight: 190
Offseason Weight: 210
Email:
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