Name: Laura
Phelps
Statistics:
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 158 Off Season
Bicep Curls: 70 lb.
barbell for 10 Reps
Tricep Pushdowns: 150 lbs. for 10 Reps
Bench Press: 225 lbs. max
Incline Bench: 70 lb. dumbbells (each hand) for 10 reps
Lat Pulldowns: 130 lbs. for 10 Reps
Squats: 235 lbs. for 10 Reps
Leg Press: 700 lbs. for 15 Reps
Deadlift: 275 lbs. for 10 Reps
Dumbell Shoulder Press: 60 lb. dumbbells (each hand) for 10
Reps
Chin Ups: 10 off season,
16 dieted
Running: I have run 2 Marathons (26.2 miles) and several
mini-marathons
BICEPS: 14"
FOREARMS: 12.5"
QUADS: 25"
CALVES: 16"
Role
Model: I recently met Lenda Murray. She is a true class
act and an inspiring female bodybuilder.
Birthdate:
7/24/1980
Hometown: Born and Raised in Cincinnati, OH.
Currently
living in Toledo, OH.
Occupation: Fitness Specialist for General Motors
Corporation
:Athletic
Background
-Gymnastics 14 Years (First Team All-City, 1998)
-Track (1997 Regional Qualifier- Hurdles, 4 x 400;
100 meter dash school record holder)
-Soccer
-Dance Team (1998 State Champions)
-Honors: Who's Who Among American High School Athletes (1998)
My
boyfriend is a seasoned bodybuilder and a very knowledgeable
trainer. One year ago, I decided to go to the gym with him and
I have been hooked ever since. He has been training me since then.
I was naturally strong when I began but I have made a lot of progress
over the past year. I credit my rapid gains to his training (my
hard efforts, too : )
I
have always admired the muscular look for females
but, for many years I did everything I
could to be just the opposite...thin, because that was what was
"acceptable" by many. Once I began lifting and seeing
muscle development, I felt better about myself on any given day
than all the years of running/cardio and dieting I did to be thin.
Lifting has had a huge impact on my life,
as it has made me realize who I am and where I want to go with
my life.
I
get a lot of positive feedback from people about
my muscularity and the progress that I have made over the past
year. I get some negative feedback as well, but I think that comes
with the territory. I notice that those who are positive, are
those who are happy and secure with themselves.
Have
you ever tested your strength against a male? Well......
The first time I ever armwrestled a
male was against Mike after our recent shoot, and I beat him with
both arms. Does that count? : )
What
are your future goals?
I hope to soon qualify for Nationals where I will try my efforts
at earning a Pro Card. I would
like to the many other females who work so hard to keep women's
bodybuilding alive and strong.
