Height: 5’6″ / 1.68m Contest Weight: 230~ pounds Off-Season Weight: 245~ pounds Chest: 45-46″ Arms: 21.5″ Waist: 27.5″ Bench Press: 435 lbs x 4-6 reps Barbell Curl: 205 lbs x 4-6 reps Squat: 550 lbs x 6-8 reps

Dexter Jackson is an IFBB professional bodybuilder that currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida. Known as “The Blade”, Dexter is always seen in shape and is known for his deep cuts and muscle separation that is shown on stage. Like many other successful bodybuilders, Dexter was said to never accomplish anything great, as said by many critics.  Dexter has won a few Arnold Classic titles and in 2008, de-throned Jay Cutler, winning his first title as Mr. Olympia, the highest achievement in the sport of bodybuilding.

As a child, Dexter was a 4th-degree black belt, a break dancer, and involved in gymnastics. He is known to have a massive collection of DVD’s, which consists of more than 400 movies, and believes he is unbeatable at Madden on Playstation.

Dexter’s Diet:

According to his official website, getting “shredded” requires a lot of mass and very low bodyfat. Dexter consumes 1.5 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass. For him, that usually equals out to roughly 350-400 grams of protein per day. To get the best results, he preaches to get proper rest, train smart, and listen to your body.

Dexter’s Workout Routine:

Monday (Quads)
Leg Extensions – 4 sets, 20-30 reps
Squats – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Hack Squats – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Leg Extensions – 3 sets, 10 reps

Tuesday (Chest and Calves)
Barbell Bench Press – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Incline Dumbbell Press – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Flyes – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Standing Calf Raises – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Seated Calf Raises – 4 sets, 10-15 reps

Wednesday (Back)
Lat Pulldowns – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
T-Bar Rows – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Barbell Deadlifts – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Seated Cable Rows – 3 sets, 8-10 reps

Thursday (Shoulders and Hams)
Dumbbell Press – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Incline Lying Side Laterals – 3 sets, 8-10 reps
Rear Delt Raises – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Seated Leg Curls – 5 sets, 10 reps
Superset – Lying Leg Curls – 4 sets, 10 reps
Stiff-Legged Deadlift – 4 sets, 10 reps

Friday (Biceps and Triceps)
EZ-Bar Curls – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Hammer Curls – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Preacher Curls – 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Tri-Set with:

-Tricep Pushdowns – 3 sets, 8-10 reps
-Dips – 3 sets, 8-10 reps
-Rope Pushdowns – 3 sets, 8-10 reps

Contest History:

• 1992 NPC Southern States, Lightweight, 3rd
• 1995 NPC USA Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 1st
• 1996 NPC Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 6th
• 1998 North American Championships, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall
• 1999 Arnold Classic, 7th
• 1999 Grand Prix England, 4th
• 1999 Night of Champions, 3rd
• 1999 Mr. Olympia, 9th
• 1999 World Pro Championships, 4th
• 2000 Arnold Classic, 5th
• 2000 Grand Prix Hungary, 2nd
• 2000 Ironman Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 2000 Night of Champions, 8th
• 2000 Mr. Olympia, 9th
• 2000 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd
• 2001 Arnold Classic, 5th
• 2001 Grand Prix Australia, 3rd
• 2001 Grand Prix England, 4th
• 2001 Grand Prix Hungary, 3rd
• 2001 Night of Champions, 2nd
• 2001 Mr. Olympia, 8th
• 2001 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd
• 2002 Arnold Classic, 3rd
• 2002 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd
• 2002 Grand Prix Austria, 2nd
• 2002 Grand Prix England, 1st
• 2002 Grand Prix Holland, 3rd
• 2002 Mr. Olympia, 4th
• 2002 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 2002 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 6th
• 2003 Arnold Classic, 4th
• 2003 Maximum Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 2003 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
• 2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 1st
• 2004 Arnold Classic, 3rd
• 2004 Grand Prix Australia, 1st
• 2004 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st
• 2004 Mr. Olympia, 4th
• 2004 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st
• 2005 Arnold Classic, 1st
• 2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd
• 2006 Arnold Classic, 1st
• 2006 Mr. Olympia, 4th
• 2007 Arnold Classic, 2nd
• 2007 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
• 2008 Arnold Classic, 1st
• 2008 IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix VIII, 1st
• 2008 IFBB New Zealand Grand Prix, 1st
• 2008 IFBB Russian Grand Prix, 1st
• 2008 Mr. Olympia, 1st
• 2009 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
• 2010 Arnold Classic, 4th
• 2010 IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix, 2nd
• 2010 Mr. Olympia, 4th
• 2011 Flex Pro, 2nd

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