Dorian Yates
Encyclopedia
Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates (born April 19, 1962 in Hurley, Staffordshire, England
), is an English
professional bodybuilder
, winning the Mr. Olympia
title six consecutive times beginning in 1992. He is fourth on the list of most Olympias won, and out of the seven in which he competed, he won six and placed second in his debut. Yates' supposed lack of elite genetics from birth and reputation for unique approaches and philosophies for training and nutrition have established his legendary status in IFBB
history.
and triceps, the latter just three weeks prior to his final contest, his successful defense of the Mr. Olympia title in 1997. His professional record on retirement consisted of 15 wins and two second-place finishes.
Yates is a noted proponent of Gustavo Arlotta's espoused style of training, known as HIT "High Intensity Training". Arlotta believed that muscle stimulation could be caused in a shorter period of time with the proper intensity rather than working out for extended periods of time. However Yates' interviews and published workouts show that in practice he sometimes modified his application of Arlotta's theories considerably.
In 1994 Dorian incorporated with Mike Mentzer
and Ray Mentzer
the California corporation, "Heavy Duty Inc."
, England. In 2006 he franchised Temple Gym hoping to make it a worldwide chain; currently there are four branches, three of these in the UK.
In 1998, he joined Kerry Kayes to work for the newly named bodybuilding supplement
company "Chemical Nutrition" (originally "Chemical Warfare", now "CNP Professional"), with their Dorian Yates Approved range for launch in the United States.
Yates left CNP Professional in 2006 to pursue his own interests and began a new supplement company, "Dorian Yates Ultimate Formulas". In 2008 the Dorian Yates website was re-designed, aiming to offer access to premium content and variety of services including virtual training.
As of 2011, Yates is the CEO of his own global supplement company called DY Nutrition. After a training DVD was released, Yates formulated several pre-workout products. Their initial success spawned the formulation of additional products in the DY Nutrition line.
.
In 1998 he co-authored A Warrior's Story (ISBN 978-0-9534764-0-4) in which he writes how he became the top professional bodybuilder.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
), is an English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
professional bodybuilder
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their...
, winning the Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness . Joe Weider created the contest to enable the...
title six consecutive times beginning in 1992. He is fourth on the list of most Olympias won, and out of the seven in which he competed, he won six and placed second in his debut. Yates' supposed lack of elite genetics from birth and reputation for unique approaches and philosophies for training and nutrition have established his legendary status in IFBB
IFBB
IFBB can refer to:* Independent Family Brewers of Britain* International Federation of BodyBuilders...
history.
Biography
His reign ended with his retirement, prompted in large part by an accumulating list of chronic and career-threatening acute injuries; Yates had suffered both a torn bicepsBiceps
Biceps may refer to:*Biceps brachii muscle, a muscle located on the inside of the upper arm*Biceps femoris muscle, one of the hamstring muscles of the back of each thigh*Biceps , a point in a metrical pattern...
and triceps, the latter just three weeks prior to his final contest, his successful defense of the Mr. Olympia title in 1997. His professional record on retirement consisted of 15 wins and two second-place finishes.
Yates is a noted proponent of Gustavo Arlotta's espoused style of training, known as HIT "High Intensity Training". Arlotta believed that muscle stimulation could be caused in a shorter period of time with the proper intensity rather than working out for extended periods of time. However Yates' interviews and published workouts show that in practice he sometimes modified his application of Arlotta's theories considerably.
In 1994 Dorian incorporated with Mike Mentzer
Mike Mentzer
Mike Mentzer was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder, businessman, and author.-Bodybuilding career:...
and Ray Mentzer
Ray Mentzer
Ray Mentzer was the brother of Mike Mentzer and winner of the 1979 AAU Mr. America competition. Mike won the rival IFBB Mr America in 1976. Ray also won the 1976 Junior Mr. America and the 1978 IFBB Mr...
the California corporation, "Heavy Duty Inc."
Post competition career
Yates purchased a gym in 1987 called Temple Gym on Temple Street, BirminghamBirmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, England. In 2006 he franchised Temple Gym hoping to make it a worldwide chain; currently there are four branches, three of these in the UK.
In 1998, he joined Kerry Kayes to work for the newly named bodybuilding supplement
Bodybuilding supplement
Bodybuilding supplements are dietary supplements commonly used by those involved in bodybuilding and athletics. Bodybuilding supplements may be used to replace meals, enhance weight gain, promote weight loss or improve athletic performance...
company "Chemical Nutrition" (originally "Chemical Warfare", now "CNP Professional"), with their Dorian Yates Approved range for launch in the United States.
Yates left CNP Professional in 2006 to pursue his own interests and began a new supplement company, "Dorian Yates Ultimate Formulas". In 2008 the Dorian Yates website was re-designed, aiming to offer access to premium content and variety of services including virtual training.
As of 2011, Yates is the CEO of his own global supplement company called DY Nutrition. After a training DVD was released, Yates formulated several pre-workout products. Their initial success spawned the formulation of additional products in the DY Nutrition line.
Books and videos
In 1993 Yates published an autobiography titled Blood and Guts (ISBN 978-0-9636163-0-2). In 1996 Yates released a workout video (VHS) of the same title, featuring his typical week's weight trainingWeight training
Weight training is a common type of strength training for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles. It uses the weight force of gravity to oppose the force generated by muscle through concentric or eccentric contraction...
.
In 1998 he co-authored A Warrior's Story (ISBN 978-0-9534764-0-4) in which he writes how he became the top professional bodybuilder.
Bodybuilding titles
- 1985 World Games, 7th (amateur)
- 1986 British Championships, 1st Heavyweight
- 1988 British Championships, 1st Heavyweight and overall
- 1990 Night of ChampionsNight of ChampionsNight of Champions is a bodybuilding contest held every year in New York City, USA. It began in 1978 and is considered one of the top professional bodybuilding events, with the top five finalists qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest....
, 2nd - 1991 Night of Champions, 1st
- 1991 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
- 1991 English Grand Prix, 1st
- 1992 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1992 English Grand Prix, 1st
- 1993 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1994 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1994 Spanish Grand Prix, 1st
- 1994 German Grand Prix, 1st
- 1994 English Grand Prix, 1st
- 1995 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1996 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1996 Spanish Grand Prix, 1st
- 1996 German Grand Prix, 1st
- 1996 English Grand Prix, 1st
- 1997 Mr. Olympia, 1st
Competitive stats
- Height: 5' 10" (1.78m)
- Peak competitive weight: 268.4 lbs(122 kg)
- Peak off-season weight: 308 lbs(140 kg)
Measurements (competition condition)
- chest 57"(144.78 cm)
- arms 21"(55.88 cm)
- waist 34"(88.9 cm)
- thigh 32"(73.66 cm)
- calf 21"(53.34 cm)
See also
- Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine Interview with Dorian Yates
- List of male professional bodybuilders
- Arnold ClassicArnold ClassicThe Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in late February or early March in Columbus, Ohio, United States.-History:...
External links
- http://www.dorianyates.net/
- Dorian Yates Facebook Page
- 2011 Q&A With Dorian Yates