Andrea Shaw’s stats, bio, workout, diet, height, and weight.
Andrea Shaw is a standout IFBB pro female bodybuilding figure, recognized as one of the most elite professionals in the sport. With an incredible five consecutive Ms. Olympia titles to her name, she has cemented her place in bodybuilding history. Interestingly, there was a time in her life when she doubted her own abilities and questioned if she was good enough to succeed. Discover more about Andrea Shaw’s biography, profile, height, weight, stats, and the dedication behind her success, including insights into her workout and diet.
Andrea Shaw’s Height, Weight, & Stats
| Full Name: Andrea Shaw | ||
| Weight | Height | Date of Birth |
| (77-78 kg) 180-190 lbs | (165.1 cm) 5’5” | 12/18/1983 |
| Profession | Era | Nationality |
| Bodybuilder/Personal Trainer | 2010 – Till Date | American |
Andrea Shaw’s Biography
Andrea Shaw is an IFBB Pro female bodybuilder who currently competes in the Women’s Bodybuilding division. She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. As a young girl in her early childhood, she was an athletic kid with a love for gymnastics and cheerleading.
Shaw attended Benjamin Nolan Middle School, but she didn’t get the necessary equipment to further her love for various sports. She even had one of her teachers help make her own gymnastics structure.
Bodybuilding Inspiration
At 13 years old, Andrea Shaw went with her mother to the Powerhouse Gym in Center Line, Michigan. Her mother was a nurse and personal trainer and occasionally worked with former female bodybuilding champion Lenda Murray. Although inspired by her, Shaw didn’t think she was good enough for bodybuilding.
After middle school, Andrea Shaw was fatigued from gymnastics and cheerleading, so she decided to focus more on her studies in high school. She gained some weight, and her mother encouraged her to start training at the Powerhouse Gym in Michigan.
At the age of 15, Shaw started training all by herself, and when she turned 17, her mother’s training partner advised her to go into female bodybuilding. Initially, she had no desire to try bodybuilding; she wanted to be a fashion model. Unfortunately, she wasn’t tall enough.
At the gym, Shaw’s trainer explained to her mother that her daughter had no passion for bodybuilding. This made the five-time Ms. Olympia resolve to give it her all anytime she steps into the gym. Even with her impressive record at the Olympia, Shaw still works out at the same gym.
On one of her training days, she stumbled upon an Oxygen Magazine, which was full of fitness athletes and sports models. That was when she made up her mind to be a female bodybuilder. She began increasing her training intensity, and her body started responding tremendously, building muscle mass and strength. People began to ask whether she’s tried going to shows to showcase her physique.
Women’s Figure
Though she didn’t have enough mass for the Women’s Open Bodybuilding division, she tried Women’s Figure. She competed in the division twice, both in 2008, and placed third and fourth. Shaw took a break from bodybuilding for the next eight years because she didn’t feel she was on the right path.
Back to School
During this period, she went back to school. She studied at Wayne State University and earned her BA in exercise and sports science. Though she gained about 20 lbs during her schooling, she worked on her weight by doing resistance training and proper dieting.
Shaw later interned at the Detroit Medical Center, where she gained hands-on experience in physical therapy and earned her personal training and group training certificates.
Return to Competition (Women’s Physique)
Andrea Shaw returned to active competition after an eight-year sabbatical, and with her extra muscle mass gains, she switched to the Women’s Physique division. She went to her first show after eight years and placed fourth. Shaw later that year entered five more shows, where she successfully earned her pro card by finishing second at the 2018 Nationals.
Women’s Bodybuilding
During her time at Physique, despite progressing, she didn’t feel it was her place. So, she decided to make the bold move and switch to Women’s Bodybuilding. She was too muscular for Figure and Physique, which usually affected her scoring. Women’s physique athletes are required to possess high lean body mass and extremely low fat mass in competition (1).
Shaw sought advice from former female bodybuilders like Lenda Murray, Irene Anderson, Alina Popa, and Margaret Marvelous. They told her she looked more like a bodybuilder than a Physique or Figure competitor. This pushed Shaw to make another switch to Women’s Bodybuilding, and since then, she’s been dominating that division, winning five Ms. Olympia titles consecutively.
Competition & Achievements
Here are some of her achievements and competition appearances during her career.
| Year | Contest Name | Posistion |
| 2016 | John Simmons Championship | 4th |
| 2018 | Ohio Natural Championship | 2nd |
| 2018 | John Simmons Championship | 1st |
| 2018 | Lenda Murray Detroit Classic | 1st |
| 2018 | North Americans | 3rd |
| 2018 | Nationals | 2nd |
| 2019 | IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow | 11th |
| 2019 | Chicago Pro Women’s Bodybuilding | 2nd |
| 2019 | Rising Phoenix Women’s Bodybuilding World Championship | 7th |
| 2020 | Omaha Pro Women’s Bodybuilding | 1st |
| 2020 | Rising Phoenix Women’s Bodybuilding World Championship | 1st |
| 2020 | Ms. Olympia | 1st |
| 2021 | Rising Phoenix Women’s Bodybuilding World Championship | 1st |
| 2021 | Ms. Olympia | 1st |
| 2021 | Rising Phoenix Women’s Bodybuilding World Championship | 1st |
| 2022 | Ms. Olympia | 1st |
| 2023 | IFBB Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro | 1st |
| 2023 | Ms. Olympia | 1st |
| 2024 | IFBB Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro | 2nd |
| 2024 | Ms. Olympia | 1st |
Andrea Shaw’s Workout
Day One — Chest & Calves
| Exercises | Sets | Reps |
| Decline Bench Presses | 4 | 8-12 |
| Bench Presses | 4 | 8-12 |
| Incline Chest Presses | 4 | 8-12 |
| Dumbbell Flys | 4 | 8-12 |
| Standing Cable Crossover | 4 | 8-12 |
| Chest Dips | 4 | 8-12 |
| Seated Calf Raises | 4 | 8-15 |
| Standing Calf Raises | 4 | 8-15 |
Day Two — Back
| Exercises | Sets | Reps |
| Barbell Deadlifts | 4 | 10-12 |
| Single Arm Dumbbell Rows | 4 | 10-12 |
| Lat Pulldowns | 4 | 10-12 |
| Dumbbell Bent Over Rows | 4 | 10-12 |
| Cable Seated Rows | 4 | 10-12 |
| Dumbbell Shrugs | 4 | 10-12 |
| Pull-Ups | 4 | 10-12 |
Day Three — Rest
Day Four — Legs
| Exercises | Sets | Reps |
| Squats | 4 | 10-12 |
| Lunges | 4 | 10-12 |
| Good Mornings | 4 | 10-12 |
| 45-Degree Leg Presses | 4 | 10-12 |
| Stiff Leg Deadlifts | 4 | 10-12 |
| Barbell Hip Thrusts | 4 | 10-12 |
| Hamstring Curls | 4 | 10-12 |
Day Five — Shoulders & Core
| Exercises | Sets | Reps |
| Barbell Upright Rows | 4 | 10-12 |
| Dumbbell Side Raises | 4 | 10-12 |
| Dumbbell Front Raises | 4 | 10-12 |
| Barbell Shoulder Presses | 4 | 10-12 |
| Dumbbell Shrugs | 4 | 10-12 |
| Cable Face Pulls | 4 | 10-12 |
| Crunches | 4 | 10-12 |
| Hanging Knee Raises | 4 | 10-12 |
Day Six — Arms
| Exercises | Sets | Reps |
| Dumbbell Preacher Curls | 4 | 15-20 |
| Dumbbell Concentration Curls | 4 | 15-20 |
| Dumbbell Hammer Curls | 4 | 15-20 |
| Cable Biceps Curls | 4 | 15-20 |
| Single Arm Triceps Extensions | 4 | 10-12 |
| Barbell Overhead Standing Triceps Extensions | 4 | 10-12 |
| Weighted Dips | 4 | 12-15 |
| Dumbbell Skull Crushers | 4 | 10-12 |
| Cable Pressdowns | 5 | 10-12 |
Andrea Shaw’s Diet
Andrea Shaw prioritizes a protein-rich diet of about 30-50 g for each meal to help rebuild and repair muscles. This is a practice consistent with female bodybuilders (2). She also likes to have carbs in her meals as this gives her the energy to go through her daily workouts.
Shaw occasionally has cheat meals to satisfy her cravings. To help with her muscle building and overall health, she takes supplements daily. Some of these supplements include:
Here is what a daily meal for Andrea Shaw looks like:
Meal One
- Berries
- Oats
Meal Two
- Fruit Juice
- Avocado
- Mexican Scrambled Eggs
Meal Three
- Nuts
- Protein Pancakes
Meal Four
- Rice
- Grilled Vegetables
- Turkey Tenderloins
Meal Five
- Tuna Salad
Meal Six
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Sauteed Broccoli
- Garlic
- Chili
- Sweet Potatoes
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References
- Alwan, N., Moss, S. L., Elliott-Sale, K. J., Davies, I. G., & Enright, K. (2019). A Narrative Review on Female Physique Athletes: The Physiological and Psychological Implications of Weight Management Practices. International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 29(6), 682–689. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2019-0037
- Haubenstricker, J. E., Lee, J. W., Segovia-Siapco, G., & Medina, E. (2023). Dietary Intake and Supplement Use in Competitive Women Bodybuilders. Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 11(8), 158. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11080158
