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There are many professional bodybuilders in the bodybuilding industry. Each of them with their own level of bodybuilding accomplishments. Some of them, like Chris Cormier have won several major bodybuilding competitions multiple times while some have competed in several major competitions and not placed first.
Bodybuilding isn't about the position or the award, it's about the effort, consistency and hard work.
Among bodybuilders who have shown up consistently even when the tide is against them, we have Chris Cormier. He is considered one of the best professional bodybuilders to have ever lived.
Chris, also known as the "The Real Deal", is a professional bodybuilder from Palm Springs, California. He has always been athletic and involved in sports right from his childhood. He joined his school weight lifting club and he entered different competitions with other schools – he placed 4th in his first contest.
Over time, he began to develop more interest in weight lifting, he began to understand his diet and nutrition and his body started to improve tremendously. He earned his Pro card in 1993 and he competed in over 70 professional competitions.
Now, bodybuilding has eaten deep in Chris's fabric that even after his retirement, he can't seem to let go of his passion. Now, he dedicates his time to helping others achieve their fitness goals and he still takes out time to keep himself in shape too.
How much do you know about Chris Cormier? In this article, you'll find more information about Chris Cormier, his biography, his accomplishments and his net worth. Read on.
From his childhood, he had always had a different kind of love for the sport. He performed excellently in sports, but he used to be a shy person especially when he was not competing.
He joined his school weight lifting club and was introduced to weight lifting competitions. He would participate in these contests and perform excellently. In his first weight lifting competition, he placed first.
As his passion for weight lifting began to increase, Chris got a hang of how his nutrition and diet should go. He improved on his diet and nutrition and his physique began to make significant progress.
By 1993, Chris had earned his Pro Card. During his professional career as a bodybuilder, Chris participated in 70 professional bodybuilding competitions. Out of the 70 competitions, he won the overall title a total of 11 times and he placed within the top 5, a total of 52 times. That's an excellent performance and it shows that Chris always wanted to be the best.
Now, all Chris wants is to be the best and help others achieve their full potential while at it. Chris says that many people wouldn't understand the battle he had with his shyness. He was so shy that he had to miss out on his first bodybuilding competition when he was 15 because he was too frightened to pose on stage.
Chris admitted that he had to keep fighting that battle because even till he became a pro, every competition looked scary to him. But because he has gained enough experience over the years, he's able to conceal his fear from prying eyes. In 1993, Chris participated again in that competition and he was able to place better than in his first contest. He won the first place trophy this time as against his 4th position in his first contest.
This win paved the way for him to earn his Pro Card which will give him the privilege to participate in IFBB competitions both nationally and internationally.
Cormier participated in his first Mr Olympia in 1994, and in that competition, he placed 6th. In that same year, he joined his Arnold Classic and iron man pro competition. He placed 4th in the Arnold Classic and 2nd in the Iron man Pro Invitational.
In 1995, he participated in his first Night of Champions tournament(which is now known as the New York Pro), and he finished in the 6th position.
Cormier has appeared several times in different bodybuilding magazines among which is Muscular Development magazine.
However, Cormier's bodybuilding career was put on hold for a while after he was hospitalized with an infected spine. The doctors say the injury is related to bodybuilding. This event happened when it was almost time for him to train with the legendary and multiple times Mr Olympia winner, Dorian Yates. For him to recover, he had to go through extensive physiotherapy.
Cormier couldn't get past that injury as he sustained another one too which involved his triceps. At that point, Chris had no choice but to retire from bodybuilding.
Nonetheless, Chris's passion for bodybuilding was still very much alive and he continued to impact the bodybuilding industry even though he wasn't competing on stage.
Since then, Chris has chosen to dedicate his time and effort to helping upcoming athletes achieve their fitness goals.
He uses the experience that has gathered from years of competing in over 70 IFBB competitions to impact young ones. Although he wasn't able to win any Arnold classic title, he was a 6 time first runner-up.
Chris didn't win any Mr Olympia competition, and nor does he own a supplement company. This means all his wealth comes from his bodybuilding career. Chris Cormier is estimated to be worth $1.5 million making him one of the most wealthy bodybuilders in the world.
In his own words, Chris said: "I’m not just a person who heads out to the clubs every chance he gets. It’s the opposite for me. When I can spend time with my family, I do".
Chris has served his time as a professional bodybuilder but he didn't stop there. He has taken it upon himself to help the younger generation of bodybuilders achieve their maximum potential. He's using both his experience as a bodybuilder and the passion he has for the sport to help others and this has consequently built him a large loyal client base.
Bodybuilding isn't about the position or the award, it's about the effort, consistency and hard work.
Among bodybuilders who have shown up consistently even when the tide is against them, we have Chris Cormier. He is considered one of the best professional bodybuilders to have ever lived.
Chris, also known as the "The Real Deal", is a professional bodybuilder from Palm Springs, California. He has always been athletic and involved in sports right from his childhood. He joined his school weight lifting club and he entered different competitions with other schools – he placed 4th in his first contest.
Over time, he began to develop more interest in weight lifting, he began to understand his diet and nutrition and his body started to improve tremendously. He earned his Pro card in 1993 and he competed in over 70 professional competitions.
Now, bodybuilding has eaten deep in Chris's fabric that even after his retirement, he can't seem to let go of his passion. Now, he dedicates his time to helping others achieve their fitness goals and he still takes out time to keep himself in shape too.
How much do you know about Chris Cormier? In this article, you'll find more information about Chris Cormier, his biography, his accomplishments and his net worth. Read on.
Chris Cormier Biography
Chris Cormier also known as the "The Real Deal" was born in Palm Springs, California in 1967. He is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and he's considered one of the best bodybuilders to have ever graced a bodybuilding stage.From his childhood, he had always had a different kind of love for the sport. He performed excellently in sports, but he used to be a shy person especially when he was not competing.
He joined his school weight lifting club and was introduced to weight lifting competitions. He would participate in these contests and perform excellently. In his first weight lifting competition, he placed first.
As his passion for weight lifting began to increase, Chris got a hang of how his nutrition and diet should go. He improved on his diet and nutrition and his physique began to make significant progress.
By 1993, Chris had earned his Pro Card. During his professional career as a bodybuilder, Chris participated in 70 professional bodybuilding competitions. Out of the 70 competitions, he won the overall title a total of 11 times and he placed within the top 5, a total of 52 times. That's an excellent performance and it shows that Chris always wanted to be the best.
Now, all Chris wants is to be the best and help others achieve their full potential while at it. Chris says that many people wouldn't understand the battle he had with his shyness. He was so shy that he had to miss out on his first bodybuilding competition when he was 15 because he was too frightened to pose on stage.
Chris admitted that he had to keep fighting that battle because even till he became a pro, every competition looked scary to him. But because he has gained enough experience over the years, he's able to conceal his fear from prying eyes. In 1993, Chris participated again in that competition and he was able to place better than in his first contest. He won the first place trophy this time as against his 4th position in his first contest.
This win paved the way for him to earn his Pro Card which will give him the privilege to participate in IFBB competitions both nationally and internationally.
Cormier participated in his first Mr Olympia in 1994, and in that competition, he placed 6th. In that same year, he joined his Arnold Classic and iron man pro competition. He placed 4th in the Arnold Classic and 2nd in the Iron man Pro Invitational.
In 1995, he participated in his first Night of Champions tournament(which is now known as the New York Pro), and he finished in the 6th position.
Cormier has appeared several times in different bodybuilding magazines among which is Muscular Development magazine.
However, Cormier's bodybuilding career was put on hold for a while after he was hospitalized with an infected spine. The doctors say the injury is related to bodybuilding. This event happened when it was almost time for him to train with the legendary and multiple times Mr Olympia winner, Dorian Yates. For him to recover, he had to go through extensive physiotherapy.
Cormier couldn't get past that injury as he sustained another one too which involved his triceps. At that point, Chris had no choice but to retire from bodybuilding.
Nonetheless, Chris's passion for bodybuilding was still very much alive and he continued to impact the bodybuilding industry even though he wasn't competing on stage.
Since then, Chris has chosen to dedicate his time and effort to helping upcoming athletes achieve their fitness goals.
He uses the experience that has gathered from years of competing in over 70 IFBB competitions to impact young ones. Although he wasn't able to win any Arnold classic title, he was a 6 time first runner-up.
Chris Cormier Accomplishments
Check out a detailed list of Chris Cormier's accomplishments from the start of his bodybuilding career.- 1987 NPC California Championships, Teenage division, 1st
- 1987 NPC Teen Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st
- 1991 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 4th
- 1993 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
- 1994 Arnold Classic, 4th
- 1994 Grand Prix France, 7th
- 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 6th
- 1994 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
- 1994 Mr Olympia, 6th
- 1995 Grand Prix England, 5th
- 1995 Grand Prix France, 5th
- 1995 Grand Prix Germany, 4th
- 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 5th
- 1995 Grand Prix Spain, 4th
- 1995 Grand Prix Ukraine, 4th
- 1995 Night of Champions, 4th
- 1995 Mr Olympia, 6th
- 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 8th
- 1996 Grand Prix England, 8th
- 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 7th
- 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 8th
- 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 8th
- 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 8th
- 1996 Mr Olympia, 7th
- 1997 Canada Pro Cup, 3rd
- 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 2nd
- 1997 Grand Prix England, 2nd
- 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd
- 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 6th
- 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 8th
- 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 4th
- 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 6th
- 1997 Night of Champions, 1st
- 1997 Mr Olympia, 8th
- 1997 Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd
- 1998 Arnold Classic, 5th
- 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 4th
- 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 4th
- 1998 Mr Olympia, 6th
- 1999 Arnold Classic, 3rd
- 1999 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st
- 1999 Mr Olympia, 3rd
- 2000 Arnold Classic, 2nd
- 2000 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st
- 2001 Arnold Classic, 2nd
- 2001 Grand Prix Australia, 1st
- 2001 Grand Prix England, 2nd
- 2001 Grand Prix Hungary, 2nd
- 2001 Grand Prix New Zealand, 2nd
- 2001 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st
- 2001 Mr Olympia, 5th
- 2001 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st
- 2002 Arnold Classic, 2nd
- 2002 Grand Prix Australia, 1st
- 2002 Grand Prix Austria, 1st
- 2002 Grand Prix England, 3rd
- 2002 Grand Prix Holland, 2nd
- 2002 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st
- 2002 Mr Olympia, 3rd
- 2002 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd
- 2002 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 3rd
- 2003 Arnold Classic, 2nd
- 2003 Grand Prix Australia, 1st
- 2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd
- 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 7th
- 2004 Arnold Classic, 2nd
- 2004 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd
- 2004 Grand Prix England, 2nd
- 2004 Grand Prix Holland, 2nd
- 2004 Mr Olympia, 7th
- 2005 Arnold Classic, 2nd
- 2005 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd
- 2005 Mr Olympia, 13th
- 2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st
- 2007 IFBB Montreal Pro Classic, 4th
Chris Cormier Networth
Most bodybuilders can get their wealth from winning bodybuilding competitions like the Mr Olympia price money which is $400,000. Besides this, some go a step further in owning supplement companies that provide supplements for other companies.Chris didn't win any Mr Olympia competition, and nor does he own a supplement company. This means all his wealth comes from his bodybuilding career. Chris Cormier is estimated to be worth $1.5 million making him one of the most wealthy bodybuilders in the world.
On a final note;
Without an iota of doubt, it can be said that Chris has impacted the bodybuilding industry in one way or the other. He's also a source of motivation to other bodybuilders because despite his busy schedule he always made time for his family.In his own words, Chris said: "I’m not just a person who heads out to the clubs every chance he gets. It’s the opposite for me. When I can spend time with my family, I do".
Chris has served his time as a professional bodybuilder but he didn't stop there. He has taken it upon himself to help the younger generation of bodybuilders achieve their maximum potential. He's using both his experience as a bodybuilder and the passion he has for the sport to help others and this has consequently built him a large loyal client base.
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