Who Is Mike Johnson?
Canadian bodybuilder Mike Johnson is a sponsored athlete who is well-known for his toned body.
Mike Johnson’s bodybuilding career has grown steadily since he first started competing in 2002 when he won his first competition at the 2002 Atlantic Championships.
By 2007, Mike started to focus on powerlifting as a different type of fitness. Mike demonstrated his abilities beyond the bodybuilding stage by winning the 2007 CPU Nova Scotia Provincials on his maiden outing in the sport.
After making a name for himself in amateur bodybuilding, Mike set his sights on the professional circuit. Later on, he was successful in accomplishing that goal by winning the 2011 Canadian National Championships and receiving his IFBB Pro Card.
Body Measurements Of Mike Johnson
| Full Name: | Mike Johnson |
| HEIGHT: | 5’10” (177.5cm) |
| WEIGHT: | 235 – 245lbs (106.6 – 111.1kg) |
| NATIONALITY: | Canadian |
| PROFESSION: | IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Sponsored Athlete |
| ERA: | 2000, 2010 |
Accomplishments
- Career Accomplishments
- Professional bodybuilder in the IFBB
- Featured Athlete
- Bodybuilding
2013
- 15th position in the Toronto Pro Supershow
- 15th position in the New York Pro (pro debut)
2011
- Men’s Super Heavyweight Canadian National Championships: first place and overall victor – (Earned Pro Card)
2009
- Men’s heavyweights from Nova Scotia: first place and overall victor
- Men’s heavyweight Atlantic Championships: first place
2006
- Men’s heavyweight competition in Nova Scotia: first place
- Men’s heavyweight Atlantic Championships: first place
2005
- Men’s light heavyweight championship in Nova Scotia: second place
- Light heavyweight men’s Atlantic Championships finish in fourth place
2004
- Men’s middleweight competition in Nova Scotia: third place
- Men’s light heavyweight Atlantic Championships: first place
2002
- Overall champion in the Nova Scotia Provincial Men’s Junior Middleweight competition
- Men’s Junior One Class at the Atlantic Championships: first place
- Powerlifting
2012
- First place in the 242-pound weight class at the CPA Canadian Championships, best overall raw lifter, and Canadian raw records Squat: 610 pounds; deadlift: 650 pounds
2008
- Fourth place in the CPU National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championship (110kg class)
- CPU Provincials of Nova Scotia: first place (110kg class)
2007
- 2nd place in the CPU National Bench Press Championship (110kg class)
- CPU Provincials of Nova Scotia: first place (110kg class)
Biography
Short Career of Mike Johnson 
1981 saw the birth of Mike Johnson in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mike had always been a major fan of professional wrestlers’ muscular, well-defined bodies.
He grew up wanting to acquire a great physique, just like his role models. Mike put it best himself:
Since I can remember, I’ve been intrigued by males with chiseled bodies and have wished for a physique similar to that of muscular wrestlers.
He was taught repeatedly as a teen that lifting weights would “stunt his growth.” Because of this, he avoided the weight room until he was in his late teens.
Mike was finally ready to begin his fitness adventure when he became 17 years old. Mike remembers:
“At age 17, I weighed 135 pounds and stood 5’8”, earning the nickname “Tiny.” I wanted to have something that I was good at because, unlike my peers, I wasn’t involved in or good at athletics. And so it started.
To build muscle mass for his slender body, Mike started working out in the gym at his school. But Mike’s passion for bodybuilding didn’t surface until his friend Colin brought some fitness magazines to class.
- The development of Mike Johnson between 2011 and 2014
- The development of Mike Johnson from 2011 to 2014.
Develop His Career
Mike went from weighing 135 lbs to 165 lbs over a year by gaining an amazing 30 lbs of pure muscle.
He started to emulate his wrestling heroes as a result of his diligence and resolve, which laid the groundwork for the development of his incredible physique.
As he grew older, Mike started to concentrate on other aspects of his life.
He enlisted in the Canadian Infantry Reserves in January 1999, serving there up until September 1999, when he started his studies for a kinesiology degree at a university.
Competitive Profession
Mike entered the bodybuilding stage in 2002, which allowed him to advance his fitness profession. He was able to win the junior division at the 2002 Atlantic Championships on his amateur bodybuilding debut.
He was able to duplicate this outstanding achievement a few months later, taking first place and overall honors at the 2002 Nova Scotia Provincial.
Later on, when he started to participate in powerlifting competitions, Mike expanded his horizons.
He won first place in his first competition at the 2007 CPU Nova Scotia Provincials, demonstrating his ability beyond bodybuilding.
Mike was able to attain his professional peak in 2011 by winning the overall title at the Canadian National Championships and receiving his IFBB Pro Card as a result.
Training
Favorite Workouts
Mike enjoys performing large compound lifts as his go-to exercise. He is a powerlifter, thus these movements formed a part of his standard muscle-building regimen.
Mike discusses his three favorite exercises in the following video: “Bench Press, Squats, and Deadlifts. These three workouts are my favorites since they train the entire body and I also power lift with them.
Mike likes to focus on flawless form while lifting high weights with few repetitions. He’s discovered that this kind of training has the best results for his body over time.
Split Training for Mike
Following the following split, Mike trains four days per week:
Legs on Monday
- 3 sets of 6–10 repetitions for standing calf raises (plus a warm-up)
- 3 sets of 6–10 repetitions for sitting calf raises
- Leg extensions: two sets of 6–10 repetitions as a pre-squat warm-up
- 4-5 sets of 6–10 repetitions for squats (plus warm-up sets)
- 4 sets of 6–10 repetitions for hack squats
- Deadlifts with stiff legs: 4 sets of 6–10 reps (plus warm-up)
- 3–4 sets of 6–10 repetitions of leg curls (plus warm-up)
Tuesday: Abs, Shoulders, and Traps
- 4 sets of 6–8 reps for the military press or dumbbell press (plus warm-up)
- 4 sets of 6–8 repetitions for side lateral raises (plus warm-up)
- Side lateral raises with a machine or cable: 2 sets of 6–8 reps
- Raises with the shoulders bent: 4 sets of 6–8 reps (plus warm-up)
- 4 sets of 6 to 8 repetitions of dumbbell shrugs (plus warm-up)
- 3 sets of 6–8 repetitions for barbell shrugs
- 3 sets of 15-20 repetitions for leg raises
- Bench press: 3 sets 15-20 reps
Wednesday: Shoulders, Biceps, and Back
- 4 sets of Wide or Close Grip Chin-Ups (for as many as I can do)
- T-bar or a barbell 4 sets of 6–8 repetitions of rows (plus warm-up)
- Lat Pulldowns, Wide or Closed, 4 sets of 6–8 reps
- Sitting in Long or Short Rows 2-3 repetition sets of 6-8
- Dead-Lifts 4–5 sets of 6–8 reps (plus warm-ups)
- EZ Curls or a barbell 4 repetition sets of 6-8 (plus warm-up)
- seated or suspended dumbbell curls 3 sets of 6 to 8 reps
- Reverse or Hammer Curls: 3 sets of 8–10 repetitions
- 3 sets of 8–10 repetitions for wrist curls
Thursday: Day of Rest
- Friday: Calf, Trestles, and Chest
- Bench Press: Flat or Inclined 4 repetition sets of 6-8 (plus warm-ups)
- Flat or Inclined Dumbbell Press 4 repetition sets of 6-8
- Flat or ascending 4 sets of 6 to 8 repetitions of dumbbell flyes (plus warm-up)
- Bench Presses with a Tight Grip or Skull Crushers 4 repetition sets of 6-8 (plus warm-up)
- Dumbbell extensions or cable pushdowns 3 sets of 6 to 8 reps
Rest Days on Saturday and Sunday
- In the bodybuilding stage, Mike flexes his biceps.
Nutrition
dietary allergies
Mike claims to have a variety of dietary sensitivities. As a result, he must carefully arrange his meals and stay away from anything that contains lactose, gluten, or egg.
The Off-Season Diet
Due to his rapid metabolism, Mike considers himself a “hard gainer.” This implies that to achieve the best results during his off-season, he must significantly increase his calorie intake.
In the off-season, I eat as much as I can, making sure to have six complete meals and as many snacks as I can handle, as Mike suggests. As long as I consume enough protein and carbohydrates, I don’t worry too much about what I eat.
Getting Ready for Competitions
When Mike starts training for his competitions, he will begin to eat “healthier” foods, such as brown rice instead of white rice and sweet potatoes or yams in place of white potatoes. In addition, he will eliminate fried and junk food from his diet.
He will consume lean red meat, fish, and poultry as his competition preparations reach their last phase to keep his thin physique. He’ll also gradually reduce the number of carbohydrates he consumes.
The fundamental items that make up his whole diet, together with his supplement regimen, are listed below:
A staple diet
- Salmon
- Chicken
- Tuna
- Pork
- Turkey
- Rice
- Fruit
- Quinoa
- Potatoes (White or Sweet)
- Avocado Oil
- Cocoa Butter
- Nuts
- Veggies of all colors
Supplements
- Gainer of Pounds
- Glutamine
- Creatine
- Multi-Vitamins
- Omega 3’s
- Tribulus
- Pure Whey Protein (Lactose-Free)
- BCAAs
Influences And Idols
Mike respects the work ethic and commitment of his fellow bodybuilders who have achieved success throughout the years. Mike expresses his admiration for some of the most well-known figures in bodybuilding in the following words:
“Arnold Schwarzenegger for his passion and ambition, Dorian Yates for his intensity and work ethic, and Shawn Ray and Dexter Jackson for their physiques.”
What Mike Johnson Can Teach Us?
By following his passions in life, Mike has demonstrated what is possible. Mike fell in love with bodybuilding during his adolescence and continued till he achieved his perfect physique.
He was able to develop the sleek, strong form he had always pictured as a child because of his perseverance and determination. According to Mike Johnson