Meet Jeremy Buendia: A Glimpse Into His Successful Career and Net Worth

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Jeremy Buendia is making his name again in the bodybuilding industry as he announced his comeback for the 2023 Mr. Olympia Men's Physique. The American bodybuilder's career peaked in 2014 when he won his first title and continued for the next consecutive years. Despite his last appearance in 2018, he is returning to show off his hard-earned physique this year.

The bodybuilder and social media personality uses social media platforms to keep his fans and bodybuilding enthusiasts updated on his life. He announced his return on Instagram and has welcomed people to see his progress on YouTube.

In this article, we'll learn more about Jeremy Buendia, how he started his career and made a name, his training routine, and his net worth.

Early Life and Path to Fitness​

The 32-year-old American bodybuilder became interested in the fitness industry as he watched his father lift weights as part of his daily routine. Though his father is a non-competitive bodybuilder, he and his brother developed a love for the sport.

They looked up to their father, who set an example to follow during their early childhood. He grew up being competitive, which was one of the reasons why he made a name in the industry.

Buendia developed his love for athletics when he entered high school. He was into football but had an unfortunate injury during a match. Because of this, he had to lift weights to recover. It was a blessing in disguise since this incident welcomed him into bodybuilding. He enjoyed his time in the gym and did not return to football.

Rise in The World of Bodybuilding​

Jeremy Buendia's experience in bodybuilding started in childhood, but he was determined to compete. He continued to train for his injury and eventually prepared for a bodybuilding competition. Buendia earned 6th in his first competition at the 2008 INBF Capital City Natural Bodybuilding & Figure Championships.

Bouncing Back in Bodybuilding​

Since he had a competitive nature, he was not used to losing. Buendia trained harder to climb up the ladder of the industry. After two years of extensive training, he became better and amazed bodybuilding enthusiasts with his bigger physique. Buendia won his first show at 17 in the 2010 Contra Costa Championship.

He spent another year training and won more good results in the industry. Buendia became a runner-up in the 2012 NPC California Governors Cup Championships and got the NPC Excalibur title. After months of dieting and training hard, he also took home the 2013 NPC Junior USA Championship title.

Earning The Pro Card​

Jeremy Buendia earned his pro card in 2013 and qualified to join more significant bodybuilding competitions. He wasn't wrong when he believed he would be one of the bodybuilders with the best physiques in the world and Mr. Olympia.

Before setting on the stage for Mr. Olympia and winning 2nd place, he earned a title in IFBB Greater Gulf States Pro and IFBB Sacramento Pro. But winning 2nd place isn't enough for him. With his competitiveness, he proved his determination and won Mr. Olympia twice consecutively.

By 2014, he was the best Men's Physique Mr. Olympia until 2017 and a 4th placer in 2018.

Fitness Coaching and Entrepreneurship​

With his success in bodybuilding, he gained enough knowledge to share with those with the same passion for fitness. His competitive experience gained recognition and credibility as he transitioned into coaching. Buendia used his success to build a strong brand of fitness coaching and entrepreneurial ventures.

He shared his workout techniques, motivational content, and nutrition secrets through his social media accounts. His social media accounts expand their reach, opening him many opportunities to reach a broader audience and remotely providing personalized training and nutrition programs for his clients.

Jeremy Buendia offers to coach individuals for up to 48 weeks. He customizes training and nutrition programs based on the progress of the individual, with weekly phone calls and check-ins to adjust the client's nutritional needs.

Influential Social Media Presence​

The bodybuilder made a solid social media presence, especially on Instagram and YouTube. These platforms made a massive change in connecting with his audience and sharing fitness-related content. Both accounts have a lot of followers and subscribers. No wonder he had the spotlight on social media.

Jeremy regularly posts photos and content related to fitness, nutrition, and personal life on his Instagram account. With these photos, people can get a glimpse of his daily life. Aside from the images, he also shares fitness tips and motivational messages with individuals who want a fitness lifestyle or want to enter the bodybuilding industry.

On YouTube, he shares fitness, training, and lifestyle videos. There are also informative vlogs, interviews, and workout videos. He uses his channel to provide in-depth training tips and answer questions that fitness enthusiasts leave on his social media accounts.

Training Routine, Motivation, and Discipline​

When you look at Buendia's body, you can notice that he has an amazing upper body, thanks to his bench press routines. But aside from upped body exercise routine, he also includes leg exercises tailored to short but intense training. The combination of compound and isolation exercises helped him succeed the most.

Aside from training, he also instills discipline in the food he eats. Buendia eats many smaller meals but has a lot of protein, healthy fats, and carbs. He also includes supplements in his diet to aid in fat burning, muscle recovery, and reduce muscle soreness.

The food and training routine is part of how he built his physique. Keeping motivated also helped him to prepare mentally for the intensity of the exercises and the preparation for competitions. His competitive thinking keeps him motivated, pushing him for more and growing.

Sponsorships, Endorsements, and Business Ventures​

Now that he is one of the bodybuilders with the best physique in the industry, his success opened up for sponsorship and endorsements. His sponsorship from brands like Evogreen Nutrition, Hany Rombod, and Live Fit made him earn even when on a break from bodybuilding.

Aside from sponsorships and endorsements, he also appeared in several magazines and co-starred in a docu-drama film about the lives of IFBB Professional bodybuilders and fitness cover models.

He opened a business venture called Jeremy Buendia Fitness. He offers coaching and downloadable ebooks about bulking, building different muscle groups, and what to do during the rebound period.

Net Worth​

He has collected around $2 million net worth from many bodybuilding titles and business ventures. According to reports, his annual salary as an American bodybuilder is around $300,000.

He does not only earn from competitions and business but also when he trains beginners. Jeremy Buendia also earns from his social media platforms, with a million followers on Instagram and almost 300,000 subscribers on YouTube. It is what made him one of the most successful bodybuilders in the industry today.

Achievements and Legacy​

Jeremy Buendia's four consecutive wins in Men's Physique Mr. Olympia prove he is one of the most competitive athletes on the field. He made the top spot in the following bodybuilding competitions:

• 2012 NPC Excalibur Championships
• 2013 NPC Amateur Grand Prix Los Angeles
• 2013 NPC Junior USA Championships
• 2013 IFBB Greater Gulf Series Pro
• 2013 IFBB Sacramento Pro
• 2014 IFBB San Jose Pro

From 2008, he also earned some of the top places in:

• INBF Capital City Natural Bodybuilding & Figure Championships
• NPC California State Bodybuilding Championships
• NPC California Governors Cup Championships
• NPC Los Angeles Grand Prix Championship
• NPC San Francisco Championship
• IFBB Olympia Weekend

He has been a role model and inspiration to young bodybuilders, keeping them motivated and dedicated to training. His social media influence has been instrumental in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Personal Life and Controversies​

Before Jeremy Buendia got married, photos of his ex-girlfriend, who Buendia allegedly abused, circulated the internet and made headlines in the industry. Kenny KO, a YouTuber, interviewed Hilda Laura Amaral, who posted injury photos.

According to Amaral, she can't take the verbal and physical abuse at a resort where they had a vacation in 2018. She also stated that the employees, doctors, security, and the manager witnessed what happened to her.

People also shared other stories about the bodybuilder, such as causing a mass brawl in a car park and sending threats to other athletes. Some say that companies may have dropped their sponsorship of Buendia because of the controversies he was facing.

Today, Jeremy Buendia is married to Anastasia Stitch, a bodybuilder fitness model. The couple tied the knot in 2020 and had their first child in May 2021.

Conclusion​

Jeremy Buendia became one of the industry's best and most successful bodybuilders because of his motivation and discipline. Because he hated losing, he trained more and became a four-time Mr. Olympia in consecutive years. Despite controversies, many bodybuilding fans and enthusiasts still look up to him because of his contribution to fitness education and how he inspires young bodybuilders.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Does Jeremy Buendia provide online coaching programs?​

Yes. Buendia offers up to 48 weeks of fitness coaching to help people choose between a lifestyle or contest preparation training program. Individuals enrolled in his premium coaching can work one-on-one with Buendia via Whatsapp.

Is Jeremy Buendia a successful bodybuilder?​

Yes. Aside from winning four consecutive years in Men's Physique, Mr. Olympia, he also earned a place in different bodybuilding competitions since 2008.

Did Steel Supplements drop Jeremy Buendia?​

Unfortunately, yes. During the series of controversies, it went online about Buendia allegedly beating his ex-girlfriend, starting a mass brawl, and threatening other athletes.

 

[KaiGold]

2 million is pretty good for a bodybuilder but I think he makes more than that.

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