Ben Pakulski: The Origins of the IM40 and NOS Creator
It is said that true desire and ambition if matched with hard work can't be topped by any number of obstacles.
For Ben Pakulski, his entire life has been a living proof of this statement.
This two-time contender in the IFBB North American Championship in the super heavyweight category embodies persistence, patience and resilience.
This bodybuilder from Canada has been the runner-up in the North American Championship twice in 2007 and 2008 and has also won the CBBF Canadian Championship.
More recently, since he turned pro he has his eyes set on the gold.
Early Days Young Ben had always idolized his father and uncle and dreamt of one day in following their footsteps.
Both of them had been top class athletes and sportsmen in their younger days.
Their tales about feats of strength and power had enchanted the young Pakulski from his early days.
He grew up to become a great athlete excelling in hockey, baseball and football.
His father saw potential in Ben's physique and signed him up for a year at the best training gym he could find.
There, while under the guidance of nutritionist Scott Abel and bodybuilder Tommy Hall, Ben flourished.
The Pak-Man Ben did not participate in any events before graduating from college where he was pursuing an undergraduate course in kinesiology.
Once through college, there was no stopping him.
He immediately won his first competition impressing the judges with his brilliant physique developed in under four years.
Ben also hit the top spot or became the runner-up at the next five events he participated.
His friends had now started calling him the Pak-Man.
For Ben Pakulski, the journey had just begun.
Entering the Pro League In 2008 Ben Pakulski got registered as a Pro.
Going into competitions as a relatively unknown bodybuilder, this dark horse from Ontario impressed everyone with the results of his hard work.
He placed third in the 2009 Tampa Pro show.
Even now he is not very well-known on the bodybuilding circuit, but those who have been to his events know that this fact is going to change very soon.
Regimen and Diet Like every athlete, a body builder needs to stick to a proper exercise and diet routine.
His pre-season conditioning starts well in advance and involves several dietary regulations apart from rigorous gym sessions.
He regularly works out with high volume heavy weights to improve his upper body condition.
Experts believe that if he is able to sustain is near perfect lower body tone and buff up on his torso, the Pak Man could be a serious threat to several veteran pros.
Currently sponsored by Complete Genetic Defiance, this IFBB bodybuilder has recently participated in the Flex Pro in February 2010.
He believes that hard work pays, no matter what.
Quoting a saying mentioned of his, "Your thoughts and beliefs shape your life.
Be careful what you put into your brain.
It only takes one drop of dye to change a gallon of water.
" Ben Pakulski is very careful about his color of dye.
For Ben Pakulski, his entire life has been a living proof of this statement.
This two-time contender in the IFBB North American Championship in the super heavyweight category embodies persistence, patience and resilience.
This bodybuilder from Canada has been the runner-up in the North American Championship twice in 2007 and 2008 and has also won the CBBF Canadian Championship.
More recently, since he turned pro he has his eyes set on the gold.
Early Days Young Ben had always idolized his father and uncle and dreamt of one day in following their footsteps.
Both of them had been top class athletes and sportsmen in their younger days.
Their tales about feats of strength and power had enchanted the young Pakulski from his early days.
He grew up to become a great athlete excelling in hockey, baseball and football.
His father saw potential in Ben's physique and signed him up for a year at the best training gym he could find.
There, while under the guidance of nutritionist Scott Abel and bodybuilder Tommy Hall, Ben flourished.
The Pak-Man Ben did not participate in any events before graduating from college where he was pursuing an undergraduate course in kinesiology.
Once through college, there was no stopping him.
He immediately won his first competition impressing the judges with his brilliant physique developed in under four years.
Ben also hit the top spot or became the runner-up at the next five events he participated.
His friends had now started calling him the Pak-Man.
For Ben Pakulski, the journey had just begun.
Entering the Pro League In 2008 Ben Pakulski got registered as a Pro.
Going into competitions as a relatively unknown bodybuilder, this dark horse from Ontario impressed everyone with the results of his hard work.
He placed third in the 2009 Tampa Pro show.
Even now he is not very well-known on the bodybuilding circuit, but those who have been to his events know that this fact is going to change very soon.
Regimen and Diet Like every athlete, a body builder needs to stick to a proper exercise and diet routine.
His pre-season conditioning starts well in advance and involves several dietary regulations apart from rigorous gym sessions.
He regularly works out with high volume heavy weights to improve his upper body condition.
Experts believe that if he is able to sustain is near perfect lower body tone and buff up on his torso, the Pak Man could be a serious threat to several veteran pros.
Currently sponsored by Complete Genetic Defiance, this IFBB bodybuilder has recently participated in the Flex Pro in February 2010.
He believes that hard work pays, no matter what.
Quoting a saying mentioned of his, "Your thoughts and beliefs shape your life.
Be careful what you put into your brain.
It only takes one drop of dye to change a gallon of water.
" Ben Pakulski is very careful about his color of dye.