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    Default Bodybuilder w/ Down's Syndrome - STAGE TIME!

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    MAN WITH DOWN SYNDROME TO COMPETE IN BODYBUILDING EVENT

    Collin Clark prepares for his first bodybuilding competition with help from a dedicated trainer.















    For most aspiring bodybuilders, getting ready for competition is a tough journey that takes loads of sweat and sacrifice in the gym. That didn't dissuade Collin Clark. Once the determined, 22-year-old from Indiana made up his mind to compete at a local bodybuilding event, he refused to let any hurdles prevent him from achieving his goal -- not the long hours of training, not the strict diet he would now have to follow, and not the fact that he has Down Syndrome. So with the guidance of Glenn Ubelhor, a personal trainer and bodybuilder, Collin has made incredible progress.

    It's been a year since the two started training together, and Collin has dropped 60 pounds and is ready to compete on stage later this month. “I feel great,” Collin said. “I'm so happy to be doing this. Bodybuilding is in my blood and I always wanted to do this ever since I was a kid.” Check out the local NBC affiliate news report for more details about this young man's amazing transformation and commitment to make his dream a reality.
    "The only way you can hurt the body is not use it. Inactivity is the killer and, remember, it's never too late."
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    Good for him

    There are precedent to man with down syndrome competing in bodybuilding/NPC event :
    David Cua also called Donald Pump known for "making bodybuilding great again" !

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    Good for this young man.People sometimes get dealt a shitty hand in life.I hope he enjoys this.
    Last edited by cook; 11-05-2015 at 06:14 AM.

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    Thought this was going to be about Genova.

    All joking aside, Kudos to Collin, truly inspiring young man

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    Quote Originally Posted by davidcua View Post
    Good for him

    There are precedent to man with down syndrome competing in bodybuilding/NPC event :
    Good for Collin Clark!

    And, hey, not for nothing, Aaron has that Roman Gladiator torso. i am teh jelus.

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    Those calves, though? Not so much.

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    Wow that is awesome. Thanks for sharing this one Sass. From a medical perspective I'm wondering how many of the congenital health issues related to Down's he will be able to mitigate with a (natty) BB lifestyle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LookImDancinCrazy! View Post
    Wow that is awesome. Thanks for sharing this one Sass. From a medical perspective I'm wondering how many of the congenital health issues related to Down's he will be able to mitigate with a (natty) BB lifestyle.
    I can't help but think just pushing the body to do the things it was designed to do will strengthen both the physical body as well as the motor functions / neural pathways, as well as promoting more general energy and reducing stress that does nothing but eat away at what makes the body strong. I think it's fantastic what this guy has & can accomplish!
    "The only way you can hurt the body is not use it. Inactivity is the killer and, remember, it's never too late."
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    Collin brought it to the stage this weekend at the NPC KY Muscle show! RESPECT!

    http://npcnewsonline.com/collin-clar...ontest/232438/
    Collin Clarke: Man With Down Syndrome Competes In NPC Contest

    We recently did a feature on 22-year old Collin Clarke from Evansville, Indiana who decided to compete in a National Physique Committee Bodybuilding contest despite the fact that he has Down Syndrome. In case you missed it, we included the links to Collin’s story below. Well, this inspiring man followed through with his dream and stepped on stage at the 2015 NPC Kentucky Muscle Championships. Collin placed 5th in his first novice (lightweight) bodybuilding contest and without a doubt received the most applause from the amazed crowd. Although he placed 5th, we and everyone else at that contest consider him a winner for what he did on this day. He left an impression that will not soon be forgotten.
    NPC NEWS ONLINE would like to give our congratulations to Collin for reaching his goal of competing in a bodybuilding contest and we are honored that he chose the NPC to do it. But most of all we would like to thank him for inspiring us and showing that you can overcome obstacles with hard word and dedication. Also, congratulations to Collin’s trainer Glenn Ubelhor who helped get him ready for this event. Great job! We hope to see you on stage again. Thank you Collin you are Amazing! – Frank Sepe (NPC News Online Editor-In- Chief).

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    This is an amazing story. 22 -year old Collin Clarke from Evansville, Indiana has Down Syndrome and in less than a years time he has made an amazing transformation. With the help of his trainer Glenn Ubelhor, he lost 60 pounds in less than year and is now getting ready for a bodybuilding contest. What an inspiration. Check out the videos below.

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    "The only way you can hurt the body is not use it. Inactivity is the killer and, remember, it's never too late."
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    that's great! congrats to Collin. I wish him all the best.

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    Wow this is very inspiring!! Go Collin!

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    Great job.


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