Rising Star - Charlie Paul - Muscle Model

CHARLIE HAS SOME OF THE BEST LINES AND CUTS ANY ATHLETE COULD WISH FOR, AND HE’S ONLY 27.

- Darren Nicholhurst

Coming from a sporting background of football, rugby and cricket, he always knew how to push the boundaries to achieve more from his physique- with the help of his dad’s motivation. It seems this youngster has the genetics to go as far as he wishes, especially considering he only really took up serious bodybuilding at the age of 23!

It was the 2009 front cover of FLEX magazine that first opened Charlie’s eyes to bodybuilding.

“Seeing Jay Cutler come back and win the Mr Olympia was one of my main inspirations for getting into bodybuilding. Jay beat Dexter, and the front cover had Jay ripping the magazine down the middle,” he recalls.

“Inspired by the greats, I joined Coliseum Gym, owned by Trevor Chung,” Charlie begins. “I had no clue what I was doing, but I was very keen to grow. Trevor took me under his wing with a strict arm and taught me the ropes of bodybuilding. I was immediately hooked.”

Understanding Your Choice

Although he first started lifting weights at 16 years of age, Charlie’s passion grew into something far more serious and dedicated.

“It wasn’t long before the training became a lifestyle, not just a choice,” he says. “I soon learned that food is everything. If your diet is not on point, you will not grow. Not knowing what you’re eating and putting in your body is almost like walking over to the bench press and putting a load of weights on with no idea how much you can even lift.

“I firmly believe that bodybuilding is a lifestyle choice. If you have what it takes, then give it everything you have before it’s too late and your time has passed. Do what makes YOU happy.