Dorian Yates Bodybuilder used hypnosis Dorian Yates was born April 19, 1962 in Sutton Coldfield, England), is an English professional bodybuilder, winning the Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition title 6 consecutive times beginning in 1992. His reign ended with his retirement, prompted in large part by injuries: Yates had suffered both a torn bicep and tricep, the latter just three weeks prior to his final contest, his successful defence of the Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition title in 1997. His professional record on retirement consisted of 15 wins and two second-place finishes. Yates is considered to have revolutionized training in bodybuilding. He is a noted proponent of Mike Mentzer's style of training, known as "High Intensity Training" HIT advocates several different exercises and very few sets for a bodypart allowing it to be hit from every angls for optimum development. He believed that muscle stimulation could be caused in a shorter period of time with the proper intensity rather than working out for extended periods of time.
Height: 5' 11" (1.78m), Competitive weight: 257lbs, Off-season weight: 280lbs, chest 59", arms 22", waist 34" thigh 32"calf 21". |
