Johnnie O. Jackson facts for kids

Johnnie Otis Jackson, born on January 30, 1971, in Hammonton, New Jersey, is an American professional bodybuilder and powerlifter. He is famous for having one of the best upper bodies in the world of professional bodybuilding. Johnnie trains in Arlington, Texas, often with his friend and fellow professional bodybuilder, Branch Warren. Because of his incredible strength, many people have called him "the world's strongest bodybuilder."

Johnnie's Journey in Bodybuilding

Johnnie Jackson started competing in 2001 in a contest called the NPC USA, which he won. His first competition with the IFBB (a major professional bodybuilding organization) was in 2002. He competed in his first Mr. Olympia contest in 2003. This is one of the biggest bodybuilding shows in the world!

Johnnie has competed in the Mr. Olympia contest for over 13 years. This shows how dedicated and consistent he is in the sport. He also competed in the Arnold Classic, another very important bodybuilding event.

Amazing Strength and Powerlifting

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

In 2009, Johnnie earned the special title "Mr. Olympia 2009 World's Strongest Professional Bodybuilder." He achieved this by lifting a total of 1,338 pounds (about 607 kg) in two lifts:

• He bench pressed 523 pounds (237 kg).
• He deadlifted 815 pounds (370 kg).

In 2012, Johnnie showed his amazing strength again. He deadlifted 832 pounds (377 kg) without any special lifting suits. This was his personal best at 40 years old!

Johnnie's Personal Stats

Here are some interesting facts about Johnnie Jackson:

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

Physique Details

• Height: 5 feet 6 inches
• Contest Weight: Around 255 pounds
• Off-Season Weight: Around 275 pounds
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Chest Size: 57 inches
• Arm Size: 23 inches
• Waist Size: 32 inches

Gym Records

Johnnie's strength in the gym is incredible:

• Squat (1 rep max): 825 pounds (with a squat suit)
• Bench Press (1 rep max): 600 pounds (with a bench shirt)
• Deadlift (1 rep max): 832 pounds (without a suit, in a competition)
• Barbell Curl (8 rep max): 225 pounds

Major Contest Wins

Johnnie Jackson has won several big competitions 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