Johnnie O. Jackson facts for kids

Johnnie Otis Jackson, born on January 30, 1971, in Hammonton, New Jersey, is a famous American bodybuilder and powerlifter. He is known for having one of the strongest upper bodies in professional bodybuilding. People sometimes call him the "world's strongest bodybuilder" because of his amazing strength. Johnnie trains in Arlington, Texas, often with his friend and fellow bodybuilder, Branch Warren.

Johnnie Jackson's Early Career

Johnnie Jackson started his competitive journey in 2001. He first competed in a National Physique Committee (NPC) event, where he won the NPC USA competition. This was a big step for him!

His first competition with the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) was in 2002. He continued to compete in many events, showing his dedication to the sport. In 2003, he competed in his first Mr. Olympia contest, which is one of the biggest bodybuilding shows in the world.

Strength and Powerlifting

Johnnie Jackson is not just a bodybuilder; he is also a very strong powerlifter. Powerlifting is a sport where athletes try to lift as much weight as possible in three main exercises: squat, bench press, and deadlift. Johnnie often includes powerlifting training in his workouts.

In 2009, Johnnie earned a special title: "Mr. Olympia 2009 World's Strongest Professional Bodybuilder." He achieved this by lifting incredible weights. He bench pressed 523 pounds (237 kg) and deadlifted 815 pounds (370 kg). His total lift for these two exercises was 1,338 pounds! This showed just how strong he was.

In 2012, Johnnie set a personal best in the deadlift. He lifted 832 pounds (377 kg) without any special equipment like a deadlift suit. This is called a "raw" lift and is very impressive, especially since he was 40 years old at the time.

Life and Training

Johnnie Jackson lives in Fort Worth, Texas. He trains at Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Texas, often with his training partner, Branch Warren. Johnnie is one of the few professional bodybuilders who has competed in the Mr. Olympia competition for over 13 years. This shows his incredible consistency and passion for the sport.

Johnnie Jackson's Stats

Here are some interesting facts about Johnnie Jackson:

• Full Name: Johnnie Otis Jackson
• Born: January 30, 1971, in Hammonton, New Jersey
• Lives In: Hurst, Texas
• Job: IFBB professional bodybuilder and personal trainer

Physique Details

• Height: 5 feet 6 inches
• Contest Weight: 255 pounds
• Off-Season Weight: 275 pounds
• Chest Size: 57 inches
• Arm Size: 23 inches
• Waist Size: 32 inches

Gym Records

• Squat (one lift max): 825 pounds (with a squat suit)
• Bench Press (one lift max): 600 pounds (with a bench shirt)
• Deadlift (one lift max): 832 pounds (raw, meaning without special suits)

Major Contest Wins

Johnnie Jackson has won several important bodybuilding contests throughout his career:

• 1999 NPC Junior Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st place
• 2001 NPC Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st place and Overall winner
• 2001 NPC USA Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 1st place
• 2006 Montreal Pro, 1st place
• 2007 Atlantic City Pro, 1st place
• 2012 FIBO Power Pro Germany, 1st place
• 2017 Arnold Classic South Africa, 1st place
• 2017 Toronto Pro, 1st place

See also

• List of male professional bodybuilders