Andrew Jacked

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Andrew Jacked
Born1985
Kaduna, Nigeria.
Occupation IFBB Pro Bodybuilder/ Fitness influencer
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)

Chinedu Andrew Obiekea born 1985 (age 39 years), better known as Andrew Jacked is a Nigerian IFBB Pro League professional bodybuilder, celebrity trainer and fitness influencer, residing in Dubai, UAE. His latest victory was at the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, Texas. Obiekea first rose to prominence training with powerlifter Larry Williams before becoming one of the most notable bodybuilders in the 2020s. [1]

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Early life and amateur career

Andrew Jacked Obiekea was born in Kaduna, Nigeria in 1985, where he completed his education in Engineering, before 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 the acclaimed Binous Gym. [2]

Obiekea first came to prominence in 2019 as the training partner of American fitness influencer and powerlifter, Larry 'Wheels' Williams. Many of Williams' fans were impressed with Obiekea's physique and feats of strength while training, encouraging the then 34 year old to enter a bodybuilding show. Obieka quickly amassed over hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram as a result, with many Williams fans and other fitness enthusiasts drawn to his impressive 'amateur' physique. Obiekea competed in the inaugural EBBF Ajmaan Bodybuilding and Physique Contest in the UAE where he placed first in the competition, winning his IFBB Elite pro card at his very first bodybuilding show. [3]

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 clear win at the show earned him the IFBB Pro card. [4]

At this time, Obiekea's physique won him great acclaim among the bodybuilding community. Former competitors such as, Jay Cutler, Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev predicted a bright future for Obiekea as his profile rose. The ensuing press brought Andrew Jacked into the spotlight not only for the hardcore bodybuilding community but more general and mainstream fitness enthusiasts. [2]

On August 14, 2022, Andrew Jacked competed in and won the Texas Pro bodybuilding competition, qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest and placing him among the top open division bodybuilders in the IFBB. Having seemingly come from nowhere, he earned comparisons to the feats of Big Ramy nearly a decade earlier, though many critics doubted he could achieve the same level of success so early in his career. [1]

It was unprecedented for a competitor with so little professional competitive experience, to earn such a degree of expectation and excitement leading into a bodybuilding show. Despite the pressure, Andrew Jacked performed well in his Olympia debut, growing from 260 lbs at his Arnold Classic debut to 290 lbs at the 2022 Mr Olympia, while presenting an impressive physique. 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. [1]

Profile

Obiekea is renowned 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 great bodybuilders from the 1980s – a distinct contrast to mass monsters like Ronnie Coleman or Big Ramy. [5] Obiekea credits his relatively small waistline to dietary restrictions and food intolerances that limit him to about four meals and a shake per day, less than the norm for bodybuilders at the professional level. [6]

With his combination of impressive size, height and aesthetic classic lines, Obiekea has achieved great success in a short amount of time . Indeed, the contrast between his pleasing physique and the larger mass monster look of other competitors such as Phil Heath has led some such as Milos Sarcev to proclaim him the future of the sport. [3]

However, despite carrying the torch for a more appealing look in the sport, set by the aforementioned McMillan, Andrew Jacked has not yet reached the upper echelon of the bodybuilding ranks, failing to finish in the first callout of the Mr Olympia finals. The Olympia has traditionally rewarded the largest, most muscular physiques, placing the taller Obiekea at a disadvantage. This is also a challenge that has been faced by bodybuilders of a similar physique and stature, such as McMillan, Evan Centopani and Patrick Moore. [7]

Personal life

Andrew Jacked currently resides in Dubai, training at Binous Gym. Due to his large social media following, he is perhaps the first open bodybuilder to begin his career as a fitness influencer before delving into competition. Indeed, Obiekea has hundreds of thousands of followers on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, mirroring his former training partner, Williams. [3] 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, CA. [6] Along with bodybuilding, Obiekea's athleticism is showcased in his impressive flexibility and artistic talents showcased in his elaborate and choreographed posing routines. [5]

Obiekea is currently in a relationship with Tehereh Soltani whom he met while residing in Dubai. [1]

Competition history

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  2. 1 2 "Andrew Jacked Takeover! – IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog".
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  4. ↑ "Andrew Jacked the Genetic Wonder!". www.magzter.com.
  5. 1 2 "Cedric McMillan – Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography". June 26, 2020.
  6. 1 2 Lockridge, Roger (January 20, 2023). "Andrew Jacked Changes Trainer and Nutritionist for 2023 Arnold Classic".
  7. ↑ Porvies, Mrs (April 13, 2023). "Andrew Jacked Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Age, Olympia".
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