Carl Cipriano

[bluenose]

What ever happen to this guy?? Maybe BDH can chime in.

[Sean Summers]

Still around. I have him on Facebook.
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[St]

Ya i miss the guy,but we have to put the blame of Flexy haha.

[BDH]

I just caught this thread.

I believe we've all seen the last of Carl on stage. It's truly a shame, since I honestly believe he had all the tools to become a pro. Even though he started competing fairly late in life, he blew people's minds at his Level 1 and Level 2 shows. Not sure what happened at the Ontario's, since I was no longer helping with prep and posing.

In the last couple of years, Carl has had some medical issues that required surgical intervention and I don't know if he has the physical ability or drive to go through contest prep again.

I can tell you, having been involved in BB for a long time and having prepped numerous guys and girls, that Carl was one in a million. After being out of the gym for 6 months, the guy looks like he just finished a 3 hour workout. Even without gear, without supps, he still makes the average iron warrior look like those kids we make fun of.

I would give anything to see him give it one last run, even just to make it to Nationals. Sadly, never gonna happen, IMO.

Here is a brief blurb about his performance at the Northerns in 05, written by Doug Schneider...

Finally, this report wouldn't be complete without talking about who was most likely the "star" of this show -- Carl Cipriano. Carl hails from North Bay, just an hour or so from Sudbury. To say Carl was a crowd favorite is like saying Arnold Schwarzenegger was a pretty good bodybuilder. Carl was the very last competitor to step onstage and when he did he received by far the loudest response from the audience. It's easy to see why.

Carl is one of the most thickly muscled competitors I've ever seen -- I mean ever. In fact, when Carl Cipriano first emerged at a Level 1 show last year, I got a call from Ron Hache -- not only the OPA president but a professional judge, too -- to say that Carl has what it takes to be a Canadian champion. He's got the one-in-a-million genetics that so many bodybuilders dream of, but so few have. His arms, shoulders and chest are so thick that when he hits a most-muscular pose I don't doubt that he could crush his winning trophy between his pecs. When he turns around he has back thickness that's so overpowering that his lower lats actually cast a shadow over his waist! The guy is an absolute monster, the epitome of a Herculean-type physique, and he quite easily won his class. Then, he walked away with the Overall title, making him the 2005 Northern Ontario Men's Champion, to the enormous approval of the audience.

I have no idea how old Carl is, only that he's likely a fair bit older than Pamela and quite a bit younger than Valentine. I'm pretty sure that if he entered the Ontario Provincial Championships right now he'd have a good chance of winning. But, despite how good his genetics are and how great he looked at this show, I think he still has a bit of work to do in order to easily walk away with a national title -- which is something he could do if he improves just a few things. And I believe he knows this. Still, despite the fact that Carl needs to improve some -- doesn't everyone? -- he has what it takes to be a national-level champion some day, and even, perhaps, a highly competitive pro, which is no small feat since it's in the reach of so very few. In short, Carl Cipriano has what it takes, and his performance on June 11 made this year's Sudbury show another memorable one indeed.

And yes.... both Flexy and Carl still strongly dislike each other. I have a great deal of fun getting them both fired up from time to time..lol

[piller01]

I could only imagine what it would feel like for him to have to give up something he was so passionate about...i miss that guy on this board.....

[BDH]

Oddly enough, perhaps I was wrong... Carl and I worked at the bar together last night and he said he wants to compete again... wants me to help him with prep... might not be over yet... I'll update as it comes...

[Ritch]

Got a pic of this guy?

[ironwill]

A definite bonafide freak....I will never forget the first time i saw his pics.....

[BDH]

Got a pic of this guy?Let me dig a few up...

[BDH]

A couple more...

[Ritch]

Holy shit dude! Pro material 100%.

[BDH]

One more...

[fathead]

bdh do you have the pics of him "out of shape" with the giant bear man beard? those were awesome cause you could tell he hadnt trained in ages but was still soooo thick

[BDH]

bdh do you have the pics of him "out of shape" with the giant bear man beard? those were awesome cause you could tell he hadnt trained in ages but was still soooo thickI have thousands of pics of him on disc, but I'd have to search for it... those pics were funny though...

[ironwill]

**** yeah, That guy has it above and beyond anyone i have ever seen at pretty much any level....Unreal...

[Prisoner#22]

**** yeah, That guy has it above and beyond anyone i have ever seen at pretty much any level....Unreal...

Ahhh, No. And, in my opinion, that was the problem.

Too many people were stroking his ego. This is a show me sport, and he never got past the provincial level, never was able to bring himself in, in winning condition... although he sure acted like he was the next big thing in Canada on the boards.

Yah the guy has great genetics for a chest and set of arms, but he has a slight frame up top that makes it appear better than it is. Keep in mind Jordan Janvier beat him, and the year after barely made top 10 in the HW at nationals. ( I know coz that year I didn't even make top 10 in that class)


If you look at his lower body, he has absolutely no quad sweep at all. Legs is something either you have or don't by the time you reach his age, it's not something you can really fix usually. But I think his slight lets are a structual problem as I have seen it before where the width of the abdomen is wider in girth and the hips are set too narrow in comparason with some bow-leggedness at the knees. That makes it really difficult to develope the outer quad width that the top level bodybuilders have. And the other structural problem Carl had was short clavicles.

If you don't have the back and shoulder width, you'll look impressive at the lower levels, but dissapeer the higher you get.

The problem is people just saw pics of his side chest and arm and because it resembled an Arnold pose right away became 'marks' lol of his, and were blided to all the structural imperfections that he had elsewhere.

On top of that,

In body building you have to stay in shape for long periods of time if you want to be a pro. There are shows to do, and appearances to make. You can't have the health issues, and eating disorders that Carl had.

Nothing personal against this guy, but as I said its a Show me sport. The last thing Carl needs with all his health issues is to come on here, and get his ego stroked into a frenzy again to the point where he decides to compete, which may be further damaging to his health.

[ironwill]

Ahhh, No. And, in my opinion, that was the problem.

Too many people were stroking his ego. This is a show me sport, and he never got past the provincial level, never was able to bring himself in, in winning condition... although he sure acted like he was the next big thing in Canada on the boards.


I guess the same can be said of many folks competing......I do however say he has the best package of any amateur level guy I have seen....
If he was better conditioned, i still say watch out....But alas, we will never know unless he tries again....But i see plenty of folk thinking they are the next big thing, up until the lights dim at the end of the night of the show, then the dreams come to an end for a few months....Thats what makes it a competition....Some are delusional, yes i agree......I respectfully disagree with your critique of him however, but different strokes i suppose....We all see different things...

[JonnyO]

I agree with Prisoners assessment. Stand him next to a guy with great structure and his flaws really stick out. One helluva set of pecs and guns on him though and prolly better genes for putting on size than me. I always thought if he had a great outer quad sweep it would improve his look dramatically.

[ironwill]

dunno, sorry cant agree......I meant any level amateur wise in canada BTW, that i have seen thus far, if i confused anyone, ....im sure it should be obvious....
I dont see anyone really on many boards that would hang with him at amateur level, maybe im missing something.....Lets not forget, he wasnt a seasoned competitor either...
Id take his build any day of the week, and say gracias amigo and run with it....:)
Dont know, dont care, just a hell of a well built tank of a dude...IMO

[natenator]

dunno, sorry cant agree......I meant any level amateur wise in canada BTW, that i have seen thus far, if i confused anyone, ....im sure it should be obvious....
I dont see anyone really on many boards that would hang with him at amateur level, maybe im missing something.....Lets not forget, he wasnt a seasoned competitor either...
Id take his build any day of the week, and say gracias amigo and run with it....:)
Dont know, dont care, just a hell of a well built tank of a dude...IMO
Most people don't hang out on boards lol

As far as guys who can hang with him? Lets see... any HW or SHW at the national level sounds like a good start to me.

[Prisoner#22]

dunno, sorry cant agree......I meant any level amateur wise in canada BTW, that i have seen thus far, if i confused anyone, ....im sure it should be obvious....
I dont see anyone really on many boards that would hang with him at amateur level, maybe im missing something.....Lets not forget, he wasnt a seasoned competitor either...
Id take his build any day of the week, and say gracias amigo and run with it....:)
Dont know, dont care, just a hell of a well built tank of a dude...IMO

And that is why we are all respectfully entitled to our opinions on here. :).

At the end of the day though this is a SHOW ME sport. Coulda, shoulda, woulda... he's got potential e.t.c ... all those words mean nothing... Its what you bring that counts in the end.

[ironwill]

Most people don't hang out on boards lol

As far as guys who can hang with him? Lets see... any HW or SHW at the national level sounds like a good start to me.

What, not all cool people hang on the boards....lol.....Thanks bro....
i disagree, with any heavyweight....One of my best buds is top 3-5 most yrs, and not close , other than excellent conditioning, and he saw these pics previously and was flabbergasted...lol...
Whatever, i dont know the guy, but im still impressed...
I guess im outnumbered, so ill just drop it before someone gets sad......
Ill admire him from afar....;)

[ironwill]

And that is why we are all respectfully entitled to our opinions on here. :).

At the end of the day though this is a SHOW ME sport. Coulda, shoulda, woulda... he's got potential e.t.c ... all those words mean nothing... Its what you bring that counts in the end.

agreed......when the lights dim at the end of the night is when hearts are broken, desires are rekindled and reality sets in...Its what you do with this that matters....:)

[guest]

Carl is an idiot. He "will break your legs".

[ironwill]

I dont know him on a personal level at all, nor did i see all the feedback he gave on the boards, so i wont comment, I just saw his pics on nexus and was floored...Humbleness goes far when coupled witha great physique is all i can say...Fit226 comes to mind in this department...
I do love the flexyone, so something must be up..

[Andre Gregoire]

I guess im outnumbered, so ill just drop it before someone gets sad......
Ill admire him from afar....;)

I agree with you bro, I think Carl has a great physique, not the best amateur in Canada but a physique that I like a lot and I think his physique would appeal to the general public. He has structural limitations for sure, we all do but he has great lines.

[natenator]

I agree with you bro, I think Carl has a great physique, not the best amateur in Canada but a physique that I like a lot and I think his physique would appeal to the general public. He has structural limitations for sure, we all do but he has great lines.
his physique would NOT appeal to the general public AT ALL. lol

few bodybuilder physiques appeal to the general public let alone someone in a heavy weight class...

[Andre Gregoire]

You're right bad choice of words on my part. What I meant is that I think his physique would appeal to the average Gym Rat or non-competitive bodybuilder more then say Palumbo's physique or even Ron Partlow's.

To the trained eye, like a bodybuilding judge or a seasoned competitor the flaws can be detected but for the average non-competitive bodybuilder I think many would say "Holy Shit, I want to look like that guy!"

[natenator]

You're right bad choice of words on my part. What I meant is that I think his physique would appeal to the average Gym Rat or non-competitive bodybuilder more then say Palumbo's physique or even Ron Partlow's.

To the trained eye, like a bodybuilding judge or a seasoned competitor the flaws can be detected but for the average non-competitive bodybuilder I think many would say "Holy Shit, I want to look like that guy!"
I'd say you're right but those people are ego trainers whereas true bodybuilders want a total package even if it means less overall mass. Big arms and big chest are what guys want because women will like it. I want a big back and bigger legs :)

[fit226]

I dont know him on a personal level at all, nor did i see all the feedback he gave on the boards, so i wont comment, I just saw his pics on nexus and was floored...Humbleness goes far when coupled witha great physique is all i can say...Fit226 comes to mind in this department...
I do love the flexyone, so something must be up..

DON'T BRING ME INTO THIS..HAHA, JK...thanks bro...I met Carl at the ontario's the year he competed. I met him and his significant other..he was quite humble when i introduced myself as we had talked a bit on the boards..i just remember this mountain of a man turning to his significant other and saying "look of the size of his arms" as he pointed at me...lol..I felt humbled but weird at the same time as he was in awesome shape pointing me out..

The internet is a funny thing. People aren't always like the way they are portrayed on the boards in real life..it's kind of like misconstruing (sp) text msgs from people, you don't really know how to take them sometimes with out the emotion and expressions as in real life

[japh]

So true! I bet there are many guys that hate each other on the boards that would make great friends in real life.

The reason they hate each other on the boards is because their so much alike. EGO lol

Its best to leave emotion out of it because of the nature of threads except for some light humor every once in a while imo.

Humility is probably one of the greatest character assets a person could have.

Oh ya, I remember Carl fro cjm. I'm not a competetive bodybuilder. I liked his chest, back and arms. Very thick and solid looking.

[cog]

So he's not perfect.Some real strong points....

[natenator]

So he's not perfect.Some real strong points....
no one ever said otherwise and that wasn't the discussion happening in the last page.

[Prisoner#22]

Exactly. He most definitely has very strong points. However to Crown him when he hasn't done anything really is to subtract from the guys who have attained their pro status, and who are top national level competitors.

[natenator]

Exactly. He most definitely has very strong points. However to Crown him when he hasn't done anything really is to subtract from the guys who have attained their pro status, and who are top national level competitors.
fyi: one can't be a top national level competitor AND have earned their pro status ;)

[St]

DON'T BRING ME INTO THIS..HAHA, JK...thanks bro...I met Carl at the ontario's the year he competed. I met him and his significant other..he was quite humble when i introduced myself as we had talked a bit on the boards..i just remember this mountain of a man turning to his significant other and saying "look of the size of his arms" as he pointed at me...lol..I felt humbled but weird at the same time as he was in awesome shape pointing me out..

The internet is a funny thing. People aren't always like the way they are portrayed on the boards in real life..it's kind of like misconstruing (sp) text msgs from people, you don't really know how to take them sometimes with out the emotion and expressions as in real life

Ya i meet the guy and his wife,a truly nice guy,people that seen him post on cjm,have no idea how truly nice he is.I judge for 9 year,and my good bro Ronin from cjm meet him and BDH.I have a close friend on the panel at the Ontairo's said he has what it takes to go to the Canada's but he was just needed to diet a little longer.

[Big D]

i'm pretty sure he kicked me out of the bar once or twice ...

what I can remember of him he seems like a nice guy.

[hulk0007]

i know carl very well, i am also from north bay and competed many times.i havent seen him at the gym cause i havent been working out for quite a while myself.i also competed the same year carl did and came in first for the lightweight class.he is a nice guy.yes he has good genetics i admit and he looked good when i saw him last year.i got to get back in the gym myself soon.

[hulk0007]

as far as i know he made it 4th at the ontario a few years ago.you got to give him credit.i give anyone credit who trains hard for whatever the reason is.i have come a long way too from a punny 95 pound weakling at 17.to me anyone that looks pretty good is good enough.i am a hardcore bodybuilder and i dont compete every year.to me a true bodybuilder is blood,sweat, and tears.i am not a pro.wish i was sometimes.i compete against myself.and i do this for my own reasons.anyone on here that has a pretty fair built i shake your hand.better do something and look good and feel good about yourself than being a big fat pig........ dont you think.

[BDH]

as far as i know he made it 4th at the ontario a few years ago.you got to give him credit.i give anyone credit who trains hard for whatever the reason is.i have come a long way too from a punny 95 pound weakling at 17.to me anyone that looks pretty good is good enough.i am a hardcore bodybuilder and i dont compete every year.to me a true bodybuilder is blood,sweat, and tears.i am not a pro.wish i was sometimes.i compete against myself.and i do this for my own reasons.anyone on here that has a pretty fair built i shake your hand.better do something and look good and feel good about yourself than being a big fat pig........ dont you think.Hulk, do we know each other? If not, be sure to introduce yourself next time we cross paths... always nice knowing others in the game...