Everyone here can be a pro bodybuilder.

[Bouncer]

If this guy can make it then so can anyone! http://www.superiormuscle.com/vbulle...threadid=16901

[Timma]

I'm going pro tomorrow. :rofl:

[redneck99]

woah!!!

[Scrumhalf]

For the uninformed, can someone describe what is meant by "going pro?" What are the criteria that have to be met and who decides? And does being pro have any connotations on deriving an income through bodybuilding?

[Bouncer]

Originally posted by Scrumhalf
For the uninformed, can someone describe what is meant by "going pro?" What are the criteria that have to be met and who decides? And does being pro have any connotations on deriving an income through bodybuilding?

To turn pro in the USA you have to win or place top 3 in the USA's or the Nationals. These are the ype of guys you have to beat to even turn pro. http://www.getbig.com/pics/usa/2002/mens/hlasadam.htm

http://www.getbig.com/pics/usa/2002/mens/dragnamike.htm

http://www.getbig.com/pics/usa/2002/...rlainbrian.htm

Those guys havent been able to get there pro card as of yet. Thats why it is so shocking that the guy originally posted is able to compete on a pro stage. As for income, most of it as a pro comes from sponsers and guest aperances to gyms and the like. If your a good pro you can make money in the contest. Mr. O Ronnie Coleman makes a few million a year but he is the best of the best. Compared to other sports there is hardly any money in it.

[Stonecold54]

Originally posted by Scrumhalf
For the uninformed, can someone describe what is meant by "going pro?" What are the criteria that have to be met and who decides? And does being pro have any connotations on deriving an income through bodybuilding?

yeah it means you get paid for winning shows. I think you have to win a high ranking amateur show to get your procard.

[Scrumhalf]

Thanks, Bouncer! So presumably, turning pro in each country is governed by the national bodybuilding federation, and not according to some uniformly applied standard by the IFBB.

If having your pro card allows you to qualify for certain events, it seems really flaky that someone from a country that doesn't have a strong bodybuilding talent base can get their pro card despite the fact that they can't hold a candle to several non card holders in countries with strong bodybuilding talent base like the US.

And one more question, is the pro card granted for life or does one have to periodically demonstrate that they are still at the top of the game to retain a card? Sounds like the guy in the other thread maybe was a topnotch guy 30 years ago, but it seems a travesty if he is still hanging his hat on those laurels. This can't be like a driver's license......

[pudgy]

that is terrible for the sport, like we need more bad press.

[Bouncer]

Originally posted by Scrumhalf
Thanks, Bouncer! So presumably, turning pro in each country is governed by the national bodybuilding federation, and not according to some uniformly applied standard by the IFBB.

If having your pro card allows you to qualify for certain events, it seems really flaky that someone from a country that doesn't have a strong bodybuilding talent base can get their pro card despite the fact that they can't hold a candle to several non card holders in countries with strong bodybuilding talent base like the US.

And one more question, is the pro card granted for life or does one have to periodically demonstrate that they are still at the top of the game to retain a card? Sounds like the guy in the other thread maybe was a topnotch guy 30 years ago, but it seems a travesty if he is still hanging his hat on those laurels. This can't be like a driver's license......

Yes, thats why you see guys turn pro from other countrys and then you never see them again. They come to the US and realize that they are a small fish in a huge ocean. The same goes for amatures in the USA. Different states have more bodybuilders then other states. Take for example, California, New Jersey/NY, and florida have many more bidybuilders then say Iowa. I have been to amature shows where there is a guy that look like he never trained before was competeing against someone who is great. Thats because they quilfied for the show in a state like Iowa or some place with no competition. Then they come to a state like Jersey and realize they have no chance. As for a pro card, you have to keep registering for it every few years I believe. I have no idea how this guy has been able to keep it. lol

[lxorl]

looks like ET when he turns all white and floats down the creek.

[decadan]

So, there IS hope. ;)

[Scrumhalf]

If you put in "Jocelyn Pelletier" under Google Groups you will see a lot of discussion of this guy in the misc.fitness.weights newsgroup.

It looks like this guy has always been a joke and the only things he brings to the stage is comic relief, kinda like that Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards guy from Britain who used to compete in the ski jump and do about half the distance as anyone else.

[drgoodbody]

That is correct - pelleteir has been a running joke in BB for a very, very, long time. Don't look at him as an example of anything. BTW, mike dragna is a pro now.

FYI - there are probably 1500 bb's in the US today who think they have a shot of being a pro - reality is maybe 1% (i.e. 15) will get there. And for those that do, only the top pro's make enough to live on it, and even then, only for a relatively short career in most cases.

Bodybuild because you love it, not for some fucking trophy or card.

DrG

[Lmg2701]

Originally posted by THE BOUNCER
To turn pro in the USA you have to win or place top 3 in the USA's or the Nationals.

Have rules changed? Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought you had to win your weight class in Nationals OR win overall or runner-up at the USA's.

[Bouncer]

Joke or no joke, this guy should not be a pro. He should not be allowed to waste peoples time. And yes your right, Dragna got the second pro card handed out at the USA's in 03.