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FULL NAME:
Willie E. Usher, Jr.
NICKNAME:
Wil
DATE OF BIRTH:
04-25-70
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Washington, D.C.
RESIDENCE:
Washington, D.C.

OCCUPATION:
Consumer Safety Officer for Food and Drug Administration of Federal Government

EYE COLOUR:
Brown

HAIR COLOUR:
Black

HEIGHT:
5'7''
OFF-SEASON WEIGHT: 168lb.
CONTEST WEIGHT:
155lb.
AGE STARTED TRAINING: 26
YEARS TRAINING: 9
EDUCATION:
College
Atlanta, GA. USA
BODYBUILDING GOALS :
I want to touch and inspire the world to be more health conscious.

COMPETITIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
1st - Middle Weight
2004 INBF Natural Caribbean Grand Prix Cayman Island (Poly and Urine tested)

1st - Light Weight
2001 NPC Jan Tana (Non-Drug tested)

1st - Light Weight/Over all couples/Best Poser
2001 Muscle Mania NationŐs Capital (Poly and Urine tested)

BIGGEST INFLUENCES: Achievement
WORDS OF WISDOM: Always believe
MY FAVORITES!
BODY PART TO TRAIN:
Legs
CHEAT FOODS:
Cinnabons and Krispy Kreme donuts
MOVIES: Alladian and Finding Nemo
TV SHOW:
Ellen DeGeneres Show

BAND/MUSIC:
Jazz and R&B

ACTORS:
Denzel Washington
ACTRESS:
Angela Basset
SPORT:
Football
BOOK:
Arnold Encyclopedia
HOBBIES:
Paint Ball, Rollerblading, eating
MEASUREMENTS:
WAIST (contest): 27”
BENCH PRESS (1 rep max.): 385lbs
SQUAT (1 rep max.): 675lbs
 

SC: Thanks for the interview Wil. Can you please give us a description of yourself?

WEU: Extreme!!! LOL!!! I’m a spiritual, easygoing, calculating, positive, inventive, respectful, honest, loyal, humble, competitive, focus, business man in a bodybuilder’s uniform.

SC: How long have you been into bodybuilding/weight training?

WEU: I’ve been going to the gym for 9 years and competing 8.

SC: Tell us about how you got into bodybuilding.

WEU: Well I’ve always had good strength but no major muscle size. One day I decided to make a change in my life, physically. After being in the gym a few people started asking if I competed, so I decided to try it out.

SC: What or who inspired you to compete?

WEU: I love a challenge. I never thought I could gain weight nor have the confidence to be in front of an audience. I knew that was something I had to overcome, so I challenged myself.

SC: I checked out your site, you have an impressive competition resume. Of all the shows, which one stands out most to you?

WEU: Each show is special to me but, if I had to pick one I would say last year in the Grand Cayman. Wonderful people and beautiful island!!! I had a lot of first there, i.e. my first time to the Grand Cayman, my first time competing as a middle weight (1st Place), my first time caught in a hurricane (Charlie), my first time to a turtle farm, and the first time I was in a Caribbean Newspaper.

SC: Toronto is quite a trip for you. What made you decide to compete in the Canadian Classic? Other than the constant emails I sent you...ha ha.

WEU: Honestly, it is mostly because of you. Great promoters are not afraid to hit the pavement and search out competitors. I honor that greatly. Also, I have a few friends in Canada and a past trainee (now living in another country) grew up in Canada.

SC: I have heard you put on a hell of a show. What separates a good routine from a great routine?

WEU: Preparation. The more prepared you are the confident you will look in your performance. On the other hand I never make up routines for myself just for others. I’ll usually come up with a concept and grab the vibes of the audience to work the crowd.

SC: What is your favourite bodypart to train?

WEU: That’s a hard one. I don’t really have a favorite but, maybe legs.

SC: What’s your training philosophy?

WEU: I can do anything I put my mind to.

SC: Do you train on your own or do you have a training partner?

WEU: Normally I train alone although I’ve had many training partners in the past. The range has been 6’4 and 300lb. males off season to 4’9 98lb. females pre-competition. My current training partner, ‘Edy’ is perfect. She is beautiful and strong, physically and mentally.

SC: What about supplements? What are your favourites?

WEU: I don’t use many supplements. I just use multi-vitamins and herbs. My largest consumption is herbs.

SC: Do you have any tips or advice for upcoming natural athletes?

WEU: Never ever give up or give in to negative thoughts. I can provide additional advice if anyone wants to contact me wil@wilusher.com

SC: Thanks for the interview Wil.

WEU: Thank you for the venue of conversation.