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Introduction & Interview with Sean Calder
With an athletic career ranging from minor league baseball to pro
football, Sean Calder now has his sites on an IFBB pro card. Reigning
from Oregon, he has terrorized his state, including victories in the
Oregon Coast Bodybuilding Championship Overall, Western Oregon
Bodybuilding Championship Overall, Oregon Ironman Natural Overall, as
well as the coveted 2004 “Mr. Oregon” Overall title! Not surprisingly
Sean’s reign of terror has become contagious as his victories have
exceeded Oregon and covered the ABA California Bodybuilding Championship
Overall, the Washington Ironman Natural Overall, the Northwest
Bodybuilding Championships heavyweight as well as the Emerald Cup
championships in the heavyweight division. Last year however Sean broke
the top 10 in the heavyweight division in the NPC National Bodybuilding
Championships, making him one of the world’s favorites for entering the
pro ranks! This great athlete has also made several other impressive
accomplishments outside of bodybuilding, including serving his country
as a desert storm/ shield veteran, being a part of the U.S. Army Reserve
and working in the medical field for over 12 years.
Recently the President of ABCbodybuilding, Jacob Wilson had the unique
opportunity to interview Mr. Oregon. He is quoted as saying that ‘ Sean
Calder is a true gentleman and one of the most professional individuals
I have had the privilege to discuss bodybuilding with.’ Highlights of
this interview are provided below:
Jacob Wilson:
Sean, can you tell us what got you started in Bodybuilding
and why?
Sean Calder: I had an interest in bodybuilding when I was 18 and
found out that my biological father was a professional bodybuilder in
the 60’s. I pursued all other sports until I was 21. I had just gotten
off my first active duty tour in the military and was home on leave. I
was working out at local gym in my hometown and a guy approached me
about competing in a bodybuilding show. I said I would, with the
condition that he assist me through the whole process. Three months
later I stepped up on stage and won my first show. I realized then that
I had some talent to go somewhere in the sport.
Jacob Wilson: That must have been an
incredible experience to take your first show! Can you give us a
synopsis of your bodybuilding journey and how you reached your current
elite status.
Sean Calder: I started out thinking that bodybuilding was fun and
realized that it was yet another sport that the potential was yet to be
realized. I went to college and started a career pursuit, which took me
away from the sport for a few years. I also experienced the typical
frustration that most do who do not win every show and vowed a couple
time to never compete again. That never lasted. Once I learned to accept
some aspects of the sport that I don’t agree with, I moved on and
started to really enjoy the bodybuilding and the end result at
competition time. Accepting the politics, the subjectivity, and that the
fact that the best body does not always win was the hardest thing to
accept in the sport. Now placing does not matter as long as I’ve done
every thing I could and left no stone unturned. The rest is subjective
opinion.
Jacob Wilson: You are a veteran of
this sport, with numerous victories, and over 15 years of competition
under your belt. What advice would you give to the athletes on
ABCbodybuilding?
Sean Calder: Never accept the fact that you have trained, dieted,
or reached your potential. Your mind is your biggest hurdle. The
stronger the mind the stronger the body. Remember the mind to muscle
link. Never let a subjective opinion rule your dream of the perfect body
for you. However, if you plan on winning at a very high level some
amount of that needs to be taken into consideration.
Jacob Wilson: Incredible advice!
What are your aspirations and goals?
Sean Calder: I have two major aspirations and goals in
bodybuilding. One is to mentor and coach enough athletes so that
“secrets” of the sport are dissipated. With all being common knowledge
among all athletes, maybe the sport could start to be recognized as a
true sport worthy of ESPN, ABC, and NBC coverage. The changes that are
needed to take place in the sport are only going to happen when the good
as well as the bad is well known.
Jacob Wilson: (laughing )
Bodybuilding is already recognized by ABC.
Seriously though, this is the goal of our organization as well. To
assist and mentor as many athletes as possible. It’s our passion! I am
thrilled to hear that this is mutual. What is your second goal?
Sean Calder: My second goal is to earn my pro card and to be
recognized as a unique physique modeled after no one. I would also like
to become a columnist in a popular magazine and several websites and
make a living off of what I love-sport.
Jacob Wilson: You are favored as one
of the athletes to take their pro card, so you are well on your way. Its
also excellent that you are interested in writing. Your knowledge and
experience would be of great benefit to the bodybuilding community.
What is your next competition and goals? Also, what has been your
training strategy this year?
Sean Calder: My next competition is the 2005 LA Bodybuilding
Championship, then a week later the USA’s. The last two men’s winners
have earned their pro card at the USA’s. So, I want to win the men’s
overall title at the LA’s then, go into the USA’s and get at least a top
five finish.
In terms of my training strategy, I have focused heavily on my width,
and outer quad sweep for the coveted X-Frame.
Jacob Wilson: The X-Frame is
critical to the sport! Can you elaborate on how you have worked on
width?
Sean Calder: I have concentrated intensely on my side and rear
deltoids, as the anterior head obtains plenty of work from other
movements, such as presses.
Jacob Wilson: That is interesting
that you focused on your rear deltoid so heavily.
Sean Calder: Yes, most people do not realize how wide it makes
you look from any side pose, and how critical it is for the completeness
of the deltoids. Its overall neglect shows in the sport.
I have also worked heavily on my back. Previously I have had injuries,
and have not been able to work heavy with deadlifts. This years
preparation was different in that I was able to reincorporate them into
my routine, and my back just exploded!
Jacob Wilson: Incredible insight!
You have been a long time reader of the Journal of HYPERplasia research
and of Abcbodybuilding.com How would you describe the website?
Sean Calder: When I describe ABC’s website to people I say they
have a wealth
of information and they present it in a way that motivates you to want
more. Regardless or your knowledge base, everyone who visits this
website can walk away with useful and practical information. I recommend
ABCbodybuilding to all my clients and fellow athletes.
Jacob Wilson: Awesome! We appreciate
that very much. Sean, thank you for your time. I can tell you that the
ABCbodybuilding staff, the membership, and I are all thrilled to be able
to have the unique opportunity to watch your journey as you battle the
big boys of the sport!
Sean Calder: Thank you! I look forward to working with
ABCbodybuilding!
End interview
The following profile will highlight Sean Calder as he battles his way
towards his pro card! Features will include weekly updated progress pics,
training, and dietary insights! Hold on to your hats!
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