Johnnie O. Jackson
Encyclopedia
Johnnie Otis Jackson is an IFBB
professional bodybuilder
. Jackson is sometimes referred to as the World's Strongest Bodybuilder.
) in 2001, where he won the NPC USA. His first IFBB competition was the GNC Show of Strength (now defunct) of 2002, where he placed 10th. His first IFBB Night of Champions
was in 2003, where he placed 5th. Later that same year he competed in the Ironman Pro Invitational
, where he placed 9th.
In 2003 he competed in his first Mr. Olympia
, where he placed 11th. His first Arnold Classic
was in 2006, where he placed 13th. Jackson regularly competes in powerlifting
events and often incorporates this type of training into his workouts.
He currently lives in Fort Worth, Texas
.
International Federation of BodyBuilders
The International Federation of BodyBuilders is a competitive bodybuilding organization founded in 1946 by brothers Ben and Joe Weider and is the highest level of competitive bodybuilding in the world. Currently, the IFBB consists of seven different sub-divisions for different competitors ,...
professional bodybuilder
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their...
. Jackson is sometimes referred to as the World's Strongest Bodybuilder.
Biography
Jackson first competed in an NPC (National Physique CommitteeNational Physique Committee
The National Physique Committee is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States. Amateur bodybuilders compete in various competitions from local to national competitions sanctioned by the NPC...
) in 2001, where he won the NPC USA. His first IFBB competition was the GNC Show of Strength (now defunct) of 2002, where he placed 10th. His first IFBB Night of Champions
Night of Champions
Night of Champions is a bodybuilding contest held every year in New York City, USA. It began in 1978 and is considered one of the top professional bodybuilding events, with the top five finalists qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest....
was in 2003, where he placed 5th. Later that same year he competed in the Ironman Pro Invitational
Ironman Pro Invitational
The Ironman Pro Invitational is a IFBB bodybuilding contest held every year. It began in 1990 and is considered one of the top professional bodybuilding events, with the top five finalists qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest....
, where he placed 9th.
In 2003 he competed in his first Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness . Joe Weider created the contest to enable the...
, where he placed 11th. His first Arnold Classic
Arnold Classic
The Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in late February or early March in Columbus, Ohio, United States.-History:...
was in 2006, where he placed 13th. Jackson regularly competes in powerlifting
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
events and often incorporates this type of training into his workouts.
He currently lives in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and...
.
Stats
- Full Name: Johnnie Otis Jackson
- Place of Birth: Hammonton, NJ
- Date of Birth: January 30, 1971
- Current Residence: Hurst, TX
- Occupation: IFBB professional bodybuilder, personal trainer
- Height: 5'8"
- Contest Weight: 255 lb
- Off-Season Weight: 275 lb
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Chest 51"
- Arms: 21"
- Waist: 32"
- Bench Press (1 rep max.): 600 lb
- Deadlift ( 1 rep max.): 804 lb
- Barbell Curl (8 rep max.): 225 lb
- Squat (1 rep max.): 825 lb
Contest history
- 1998 NPCNational Physique CommitteeThe National Physique Committee is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States. Amateur bodybuilders compete in various competitions from local to national competitions sanctioned by the NPC...
Texas State Championships, Middleweight, 2nd - 1999 NPC Junior Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st
- 1999 NPC Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 11th
- 2000 NPC USA Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 2nd
- 2001 NPC Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
- 2001 NPC USA Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 1st
- 2002 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 10th
- 2003 Grand Prix England, 5th
- 2003 Grand Prix Holland, 5th
- 2003 Ironman Pro Invitational, 9th
- 2003 Night of ChampionsNight of ChampionsNight of Champions is a bodybuilding contest held every year in New York City, USA. It began in 1978 and is considered one of the top professional bodybuilding events, with the top five finalists qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest....
, 5th - 2003 Mr. OlympiaMr. OlympiaMr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness . Joe Weider created the contest to enable the...
, 11th - 2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 9th
- 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 10th
- 2004 Grand Prix Australia, 8th
- 2004 Hungarian Pro Invitational, 5th
- 2004 Ironman Pro InvitationalIronman Pro InvitationalThe Ironman Pro Invitational is a IFBB bodybuilding contest held every year. It began in 1990 and is considered one of the top professional bodybuilding events, with the top five finalists qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest....
, 7th - 2004 Mr. Olympia, 14th
- 2004 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 9th
- 2004 Show of Strength Pro ChampionshipShow of Strength Pro ChampionshipThe Show of Strength Pro Championship is a professional bodybuilding contest, as well as separate fitness and figure competitions traditionally sponsored by nutrition store chain GNC.As of 2005, the Show of Strength was cancelled.-Winners:...
, 7th - 2004 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd
- 2005 Europa Supershow, 2nd
- 2005 Mr. Olympia, 11th
- 2005 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd
- 2006 Arnold ClassicArnold ClassicThe Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in late February or early March in Columbus, Ohio, United States.-History:...
, 13th - 2006 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 7th
- 2006 Europa Super Show, 3rd
- 2006 Montreal Pro, 1st
- 2006 Atlantic City Pro, 2nd
- 2006 Mr. Olympia, 13th
- 2007 Atlantic City Pro, 1st
- 2007 Mr. Olympia, 9th
- 2008 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
- 2008 Arnold Classic, 9th
- 2009 Ironman Pro - IFBB, 10th
- 2009 Tampa Pro - IFBB, 8th
- 2009 Europa Pro - IFBB, 12th
- 2010 Phoenix Pro - IFBB
- 2010 Arnold Classic- IFBB, 12th
- 2010 New York Pro- IFBB, 8th
- 2010 Tampa Pro - IFBB, 3rd
- 2010 Europa Pro - IFBB, 6th