2009 Arnold Blog

Thirteen of the greatest pound-for-pound deadlifters in the world assembled on the Main Arnold Expo stage. The MHP Strongman Challenge got the crowd fired up for some big time earth movers, then the set was quickly changed for the IPF GNC Pro Performance Deadlift Competition. Backstage was crazy. All of the pro strongmen were getting changed, hanging out and talking with one another, meeting some of the deadlifters, etc.

You had probably 25 of the strongest men in the world assembled right there in the back stage area. There were so many freaks around that the air was electric with what was happening.
The Warm up area was a bit cramped with all of that mass in one area, but things were running right on time and the warmup pace was fast. The show started right on time with the ladies and the fireworks started immediately.

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Jim Boyd has enjoyed every Arnold Pump & Run he has ever run. He competed in his 4th annual competition in 2009 as runner #257 and this time he led his entire family through the streets of Columbus. Boyd’s physicality sets him apart from many of his fellow Pump & Runners.

With a background in lifting and bodybuilding, Boyd has an upper body that would rival many of the competitors on the Arnold Amateur stage. As a Phys Ed Teacher in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, he inspires his entire student body to shape up their family and their community.

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Ali Sonoma returned to California following her championship win at the 2009 Arnold NPC Bikini Competition.

Sonoma’s spectacular beauty wowed every Arnold Fitness Fan and many will be happy to have the opportunity to learn more about her.

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