Olympian Physique

Jojo Gonzalez on Training for the Top in Men’s Physique.

EVER WONDERED what it takes to reach the summit of men’s physique? A personal trainer who has competed at the sport’s premier event, the Olympia, gives the lowdown.

FLEX: Did you compete in many sports before men’s physique? 

Jojo Gonzalez: When I was in high school, I played football and baseball and enjoyed it very much.

How did you get into bodybuilding?

I had experienced some rough and very challenging times as well as issues in my life, so luckily the gym was my escape and solace for getting through those times. In 2012 I found out about the men’s physique category of bodybuilding and decided to train and participate in competing.

What was it like competing at the Olympia?

It’s the pinnacle of our sport and to be considered one of the best in the world is very humbling as well as a dream come true in relation to all the hard work it takes to make it to that point, so in a word, euphoric!