Mr. America

History


The oldest and most prestigious physique title on earth was held in Rochester, NY, in 2015 only 200 miles from where the first Mr. America contest began in Amsterdam, NY. July 4, 1939, it is considered to be the first Mr. America Contest with the winner being named “America’s Best Built Man”. From the 1940’s, men have pursued the coveted Mr. America title as a stepping stone to become entrepreneurs through physical culture. In the later part of the 20th century, the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) dropped the old school judging criteria of athleticism, character, health & beauty that made the contest unique. Instead it focused on muscle size to keep up with the trajectory of popular new bodybuilding shows that would eventually go too far. Health, character and function were sadly no longer the primary part of the conversation…until the 2015 Mr. America.

In 2015, MRA Promotions, LLC brought the legendary physique competition back with old school values, short films, an athletic competition, interviews and drug testing. The Introduction of the new 2015 Classic Era Physique™ and Classic Era Bodybuilding™ categories is a game changer in the fitness industry.

In addition, the new “All★Around™” champions were crowned in all categories after bravely competing in the physique, athletic and interview components combined.

Ever since the 2015 event, Mr. America will always pay homage to the roots of health, motivation and positive influence and celebrates early champions like Steve Reeves, Bill Pearl, Red Lerille, Jim Morris and Frank Zane. Symmetry, “deep V”, small waist and “vacuum” are once again held in the highest regard with our judges. Mr. America now lives The Chosen Life™, as a credit to the title he or she bears. Humble. Proud. Purposeful.

In 2015, MRA Promotions, LLC brought the legendary all natural bodybuilding physique contest back from the past with old school values including an athletic and interview component for both men and women.

We are establishing a new and positive era of Mr. America by lifting the human spirit. Unlike any other contest, Mr. America strives to raise the bar of young men and women around the country to be better all around human beings. Mr. America is a drug-tested event.




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