Soddy Bodybuilders Compete In Prestegious Contest

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There’s no Web site or fancy sign in front. But this small Soddy gym sent 5 people to the world’s most prestigious amateur bodybuilding competition last weekend. Four of them placed in the top ten, out of 800 competitors representing 63 countries.

“If you’ve been around bodybuilding at all the Arnold classic…it’s the biggest,” says Kellen Oldham, who placed 10th in his weight class.

They competed with some of the world’s greatest bodybuilders.

“It was very overwhelming to see those guys over here in our country,” says Matt Davis, who finished 8th in his weight division.

But the reputation of The Arnold provided the daily inspiration to stay committed to the process.
“I wanted to complete this. I wanted to do my very best. Top 15 was the goal, Top 10 I’m ecstatic with,” says Oldham.

Davis placed eight in his division.

But even after a big win for himself and his company, he’s not taking any time off. He’s already back to his cardio, weight training, and diet of lean meats, fruits and vegetables.

He says fitness isn’t about trendy workouts or diet fads. It’s just a simple equation.

“If you want to be better than you are, you have to do a little bit more. I just look at it in baby steps. If I do a little more than I did last week, and if my diets a little better, then I’ll be a little bit better.”

“Hopefully I’ve inspired some people, and they inspire some people, and it just catches on. We have people that are cracking in some top placings not only in National competitions but now worldwide competitions.”

And they certainly don’t show signs of slacking off anytime soon.

“I’m excited about competing in the Arnold classic next year to make top 5 so diet starts Monday!”

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