Andrew Jacked

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Andrew Jacked
Born
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea

1985 (age 38–39)
Kaduna, Nigeria
Other namesThe Mona Lisa [1]
Occupation(s) Bodybuilder and fitness influencer
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)

Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (born 1985), better known as Andrew Jacked, is a Nigerian professional bodybuilder who competes in the men's open bodybuilding division in the IFBB Pro League. Residing in Dubai, UAE, Obiekea first rose to prominence training with powerlifter Larry Wheels. [2]

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Early life and amateur career

Obiekea was born in Kaduna, Nigeria, in 1985, where he completed his education in engineering, working in various fields as an electrical engineer and military officer before switching to sport, first as a kickboxer. He moved to Dubai, where he continued to train at Binous Gym. [3] Obiekea first came to prominence in 2019 as the training partner of American fitness influencer and powerlifter, Larry "Wheels" Williams. In 2021, Obiekea competed in the inaugural EBBF Ajmaan Bodybuilding and Physique Contest, held in the United Arab Emirates. He won first place in the competition, thereby earning an IFBB Elite Pro card at his debut bodybuilding show. [4]

Professional career

The Nigerian bodybuilder won another IFBB Elite Pro League (IFBB) show just one week later. He switched to the IFBB Pro League and participated in the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur. Another win at the show earned him the IFBB Pro card. [5] Former competitors such as Jay Cutler, Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev predicted Obiekea to rose. [3]

On August 14, 2022, Andrew Jacked competed in and won the Texas Pro bodybuilding competition, qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest. [2]

Andrew Jacked grew from 260 lbs at his Arnold Classic debut to 290 lbs at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. He placed eighth in the Men's Open division, ahead of top contender William Bonac as well as fellow debutantes Michael Krizanek and Blessing Awodibu. [2]

He won the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, Texas.

Profile

Obiekea is known in the sport for his aesthetic physique which stands out from the larger and blockier mass physiques that have traditionally dominated the sport since the 1990s. At 6'2" and 290 lbs, he stands taller than most competitors, yet has chosen to present a more aesthetic look which he often presented through well choreographed posing routines that reminded many of the late Cedric McMillan as well as the bodybuilders from the 1980s—a distinct contrast to heavyweight bodybuilders like Ronnie Coleman or Big Ramy [6] Obiekea credits his relatively small waistline to dietary restrictions and food intolerances that limit him to about four meals and a shake per day. [7]

Personal life

Andrew Jacked currently resides in Dubai, training at Binous Gym. He has a social media following. Obiekea has followers on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. [4] As of 2023, he now resides in the Los Angeles area in the offseason, training with Chris Lewis, former trainer to Shawn Rhoden, in Redondo Beach, California. [7]

Competition history

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  3. 1 2 "Andrew Jacked Takeover! – IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog".
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  5. ↑ "Andrew Jacked the Genetic Wonder!". www.magzter.com.
  6. ↑ "Cedric McMillan – Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography". June 26, 2020.
  7. 1 2 Lockridge, Roger (January 20, 2023). "Andrew Jacked Changes Trainer and Nutritionist for 2023 Arnold Classic".
  8. ↑ "2024 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results | BarBend". 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
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