Arm Wrestling Showdown Between IFBB Classic Physique Pros Keone Pearson and Joseph Russo
After a tough workout, IFBB Classic Physique Pros Keone Pearson and Joseph Russo battle to see who has the strongest…
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Matthew Petersen was a bit of a loner in his teenage years. At 15 years old, he started working out in the gym and realized that the other lifters were people he could rely on. One of his friends convinced him to compete in a bodybuilding show, after some persistence, and Matthew took up the challenge when he was 18 years old.
After that first show at 18, he fell in love with the sport. In 2015, Matthew started to compete at the national level. As he started competing more, he built a team around him to help with coaching, since he felt that one coach alone didn’t always have the answers he needed.
Matthew is hoping to bring home an IFBB Pro Card this year.
Height | 5'8" |
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Weight (Competition) | 215 lbs |
Weight (Off-Season) | 235 lbs |
Chest | 52" |
Waist | 32" |
Biceps | 21" |
Forearms | 16" |
Quads | 32" |
Calves | 17" |
Handedness | Right |
Bench Press (Max) | 495 lbs |
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Bench Press (Reps) | 405 lbs x 6 |
Squat (Max) | 555 lbs |
Deadlift (Max) | 645 lbs |
Deadlift (Reps) | 595 lbs x 5 |
DB Press (Reps) | 150 lbs x 20 |
Military Press (Reps) | 315 lbs x 8 |
Barbell Curl (Reps) | 135 lbs x 12 |
Alt DB Curls (Reps) | 50 lbs x 15 |
Hammer Curl (Reps) | 60 lbs x 15 |
DB Shoulder Press (Reps) | 140 lbs x 8 |
Leg Press (Reps) | 900 lbs x 15 |
Year | Competition | Division | Class | Placing |
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2018 | NPC National Championships | Men's Bodybuilding | Heavyweight | 6th Place |
2018 | NPC Nebraska Muscle Classic | Open Bodybuilding | Heavyweight | 1st Place Overall Champion |
2017 | NPC Rocky Mountain Championships | Open Bodybuilding | Super Heavyweight | 2nd Place |
2015 | NPC USA Championships | Men's Bodybuilding | Heavyweight | 15th Place |
2014 | NPC Colorado State Championships | Open Bodybuilding | Heavyweight | 1st Place Overall Champion |
2013 | NPC Rocky Mountain Championships | Open Bodybuilding | Heavyweight | 1st Place Overall Champion |
2010 | NPC Rocky Mountain Championships | Open Bodybuilding | Light Heavyweight | 13th Place |
2010 | NPC Rocky Mountain Championships | Teen Bodybuilding | 2nd Place | |
2010 | NPC Northern Colorado Championships | Novice Bodybuilding | Middleweight | 4th Place |
2010 | NPC Northern Colorado Championships | Teen Bodybuilding | 1st Place |
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