Rising Muscle is always looking for the athletes in the IFBB and NPC who has the potential to become the next thing in their particular division. Additionally, our next athlete in the global profile series, is one of those who we are expecting big things from in the future of bodybuilding!
So why wait, let us welcome Scott Emerson for an interview!
Country: USA
City: tulsa, OK
Occupation: Personal trainer
Age: 29
Height: 5’8 / 172 cm
Weight: on / off 215 lbs / 97 kg / 265 lbs / 120 kg
Contest background:
2012: Oklahoma open light heavy 2nd
2013: Oklahoma open middle 1st and overall winner
2014: USAs middle weight 13th
2015: OKC Grandprix heavyweight 1st and most muscular winner
2015: NPC Nationals heavyweight 11th
SE: Yes I was in 7th grade offseason football and I remember maxing out 95lbs on bench. That got me fired up to beat the other kids and so I worked my ass off to get bigger and stronger than the other kids. Then I saw the 2001 Mr Olympia on ESPN and seeing jay cutler beating Ronnie coleman in prejudging. He became my idol and i wanted to look just like him. That is what started my path in competitive bodybuilding.
RM: What does your weekly training schedule look like?
SE:
Sunday: Back
Mondays: Chest
Tuesday: Hams, Glutes
Wednesday: Arms
Thursday: Shoulders
Friday: Quads and hams
Saturday: Off
RM: What does bodybuilding mean to you?
SE: It’s been a big part of my life. I never was interested in team sports and I was interested in nutrition in high school. I have made a decent living and opened up alot of opportunities for me and my family. I hope to influence and inspire people around me to become better. hard work ethic is what it takes. So it means alot to me, every day I wake up doing what i love to do.
RM: What are your passions besides training?
SE: I am into country and metal drumming. I use to play in a heavy metal band when I was 16. So good music has been a big part of my life too.
RM: How would you describe your training style?
SE: I would say it is not traditional in that I do alot of power lifting techniques in the offseaon with my training partners who are powerifters. I believe they have made a huge difference in my physique. I also have a coach that kills every week with speed and volume.
RM: When are you planning to compete again?
SE: Our next plan will be USAs in 2017. We will shoot for super heavy.
I would like to thank my wife for putting up with through the years and helping me with food prep. My coach ifbb pro Gina Davis for bring me to the next level and showing I can be a top contender. My training partners James Schneider and Mike Patrick for getting my ass under the heavy squat bar.
RM: Thank you for articipating in this interview Scott! Best of luck in the forthcoming and especially the USA’s next year!
Contact info:
Facebook: Scott Emerson p
IG: npc_scott_emerson
Email: [email protected]
Photo credits:
Featured: Ulrich Ohemen
Other: Private
