Who is Jeff Poulin?
The 1994 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Champion, Jeff Poulin, is a former professional bodybuilder from the United States.
Short Career of Jeff Poulin
Jeff Poulin began his path into professional bodybuilding when he was 18 years old. He initially participated in regional competitions in Florida, where he gained some expertise and a reputation among other bodybuilders.
Jeff didn’t really “burst” onto the bodybuilding scene, though, until 1994, when he took first place at the IFBB North American Championships and earned his Pro Card.
Despite his early bodybuilding success, Jeff’s professional career was short-lived. Jeff competed for three more years after joining the professional circuit before giving up the sport.
Despite the briefness of Jeff’s professional bodybuilding career, the bodybuilding community will never forget him.
Among “old-school” bodybuilding fans, his amazing physique and his early successes as a teen bodybuilder are still hot topics of discussion.
Body Measurements of Jeff Poulin
| Full Name: | Jeff Poulin |
| HEIGHT: | 5’9″ (175cm) |
| ERA: | 1980, 1990 |
| PROFESSION: | Professional Bodybuilder |
| NATIONALITY: | American |
| WEIGHT: | 215 – 225lbs (93.0 – 102.1kg) |
Accomplishments
Competitions
1997
- Night Of The Champions, IFBB, 16th
- Canada Pro, IFBB, 11th
- Toronto Pro, IFBB, 11th
1996
- Florida Pro, IFBB, 13th
- Canada Pro, IFBB, 9th
- Toronto Pro, IFBB, 9th
1995
- Montreal Pro, IFBB, 7th
- Toronto Pro, IFBB, 7th
- Niagara Falls Pro, IFBB, 9th
- Canada Cup, IFBB, 7th
1994
- IFBB North American Bodybuilding Champion
1992
- NPC USA Championships, 8th
Training
Continuous Overload
Jeff Poulin frequently tried to modestly increase his maximum weight or number of repetitions each week throughout his “mass-gaining period.”
For instance, Jeff might strive to increase his maximum squat by 5 pounds each week if he wanted to bulk up his legs. He would gradually become considerably larger in this manner.
Jeff’s Chest Exercises
- Smith-Machine Bench Press/Barbell Bench Press (alternate every other week)
- Incline Dumbbell Press
- Dips
- Pull-Overs
- Incline/Decline Dumbbell Flys (alternate every other week)
Nutrition
Typically, Jeff Poulin would have a diet that was low in carbohydrates and rich in protein and fat. He would only eat more carbohydrates after a strenuous workout because that is when his muscles needed glycogen the most.
Although Jeff frequently modified his diet, as he put it, “to avoid the monotony,” his macronutrient ratio remained the same, with protein, carbohydrates, and fats being divided in the ratio of 40:20:40.
Lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and a lot of nuts were the kinds of foods Jeff frequently consumed.
He also enjoyed going without food for a few hours in the morning to “clean out” any potential toxins from his body.