Saquawia Funderberk took first and second place in the heavyweight category, respectively. The women took the stage next, performing the same routine as the men in a friendly flex-off. The Army men not only took first in the heavyweight division, but also second place in the men's lightweight, welterweight and middleweight divisions, and third place in the light heavyweight division. "I felt comfortable, and now it's just a matter of increasing." "I still have a lot of work to do, but I came in the competition the best that I could," he added. "It can be tough but the reward is great. "You work each individual muscle and work on sculpting your body," said Herzog. "(Soldiers) live such an active lifestyle, and it's easier to stay lean and healthy."įitness and nutrition are crucial while preparing your body for a bodybuilding competition, according to Herzog, because rigorous training is needed to elevate muscle mass. "The Army promotes overall health," said Herzog. Herzog placed first in the men's middle- weight division and said his Army training prepared him for the night. "It's tough to get where we are, but we are all here to compete and to show how strong and mean we can look." "I competed in my first competition in 2006," said Herzog. Jeff Herzog, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Stryker Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, has felt this kind of pressure before. The judges decided the fate of each bodybuilder as the contestants waited on stage. The showcase ended with a final pose down. The third round showed each body builder's unique form and technique during a musical routine of posing and flexing. Round one showcased muscularity and strength, and round two focused on body symmetry. The judges assigned points based on each contestant's aesthetic appearance. In each division's weight class, bodybuilders displayed their physiques and struck various poses at the judges' command during three rounds. With a larger number of Soldiers participating in this year's competition, the Army was able to create two teams, and placed first and second in the team posing category.Īfter the team competition, the participants split up to compete in the individual men's and women's divisions. ![]() The muscle-filled teams were introduced to a cheering crowd of more than a hundred and the competition started with a team contest. PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The best bodybuilders from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines gathered at Sharkey Theater here, April 25, for the 26th Annual Armed Forces Hawaii Bodybuilding Championship. Herzog placed first and Day placed second in the men's middlewei. Bob Day show off their muscle power during the 26th Annual Armed Forces Hawaii Bodybuilding Championship at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Saturday. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. ![]() ![]() 1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S.
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