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About Francis
Born:
June 7, 1958
Birthplace: Casablanca, MAROCCO
Residence: Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Height: 5' 6" (170 cm)
Competition Weight: 200,5 lbs (91 kg)
Off Season Weight:
218 lbs (99 kg)
Arms: 20,5"
Chest: 51"
Waist: 29,5"
Thighs: 27,5"
Calves: 18,5"
Mr. & Masters Olympia
Results
1989 - IFBB
Mr. Olympia : 12th
1990 - IFBB
Mr. Olympia : 6th
1991 - IFBB
Mr. Olympia : 7th
1992 - IFBB
Mr. Olympia : 15th
Titles
Won
1982
- IFBB Amateur Championships France
Francis Benfatto is an French bodybuilder and even if
he didn’t win Mr Olympia, he was the most conditioned
athlete during the one and only drug tested Mr Olympia in
history in 1990 proving himself as the most knowledgeable
bodybuilder. Before that he was always negative during his
amateur carrier and placed mostly in pal position.
From 1988 to 1991 he placed top position as a professional
finishing 6 place in 1990 and
7 in 1991 at Mr. Olympia.
Benfatto is an affiliate of the International Federation
Body Builders (IFBB) and is signed to a partnership
contract with his Californian partner and associate Mr Peter
Elwell to create a new supplement Brand called Benfatto
Nutrition available on internet now at
benfattonutrition.com
Alongside his top
position as a professional bodybuilder, Benfatto is
currently writing a new and revolutionary training method
called the A.R.T System™ (auto-regulation-training)
available on internet soon on
francisbenfatto.co.za.
Benfatto collaborates regularity with his writing in Flex
Magazine UK that gets translated in 5 different
languages and countries in Europe (England - France - Italy
- Germany - Holland) currently living in South-Africa (Cape-Town)
with his girl-friend Adele doing coaching and
managing his own brand of supplement, Benfatto Nutrition.
He is also working on a
new membership site
benfattotraining.com
with his partner Lion coming soon and a new training DVD
based on the A.R.T System™ , Benfatto training is unique and
personalized working with good form, full range of motion,
with appropriate weight and reps using different systems of
training related to his personal goals and experience.
Benfatto did the best come back ever in 2006 at the
Australian Grand Prix, at
200 pounds
for 5.6 showing the best condition on stage with a
symmetrical body at 48 years finishing in 6 place next to
Branch Warren runner-up champion at the Arnold Classic the
same year.
Benfatto Nutrition - Benfatto Nutrition adds a new
dimension to its scientifically advanced range of pro level
supplements with the addition of 6 new state-of-the-art products.
Francis Benfatto - My interest is how we can live a long and
healthy life by using a specific lifestyle while having to deal with
our daily lives like work, family, relationships, etc.
Francis Benfatto interview and guest posing at the 2001 BGP
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Benfatto at 54 guests poses here at the British Grand Prix
and talks to Shawn Ray about a possible comeback.
An interview with Mr. Proportion, IFBB Pro Francis Benfatto -
Francis discussed his training and nutrition practices, along with
his career as an IFBB pro and his amazing comeback at age 48, with
me recently. Enjoy the interview with one of bodybuilding's 'better
balanced' men.
Body Coaches - Watch and listen live to our web based
seminars, in the comfort of your own home. You will be able to ask
questions during the seminar, using our integrated live chat window,
and hear them answered live.
Strong and Silent, featuring Francis Benfatto - See him
training on the beach, soaking up the Mediterranean sun and enjoying
the sea. Francis's ambition is to be the best in the world, so we
flew with Francis to California, USA and the Mecca of the
bodybuilding world - Venice Beach.