Matthew Greggo showed off the work he put in to become a professional bodybuilder.
The work to become a professional bodybuilder is incredible. Sometimes, it is hard to fathom just how much work is put in by athletes to create championship physiques. It is not until they show off comparisons from when they were beginning. Recently, rising IFBB star Matthew Greggo shared his 10-year transformation on social media.
The 27-year-old bodybuilder and fitness coach gained a passion for the sport at a young age. In the first picture, Greggo showed himself at 17, still in high school and beginning his journey as a weightlifter. The picture on the right is Greggo today, competing at the highest level against some of the other top competitors in the world.
“10 YEARS OF WORK
Officially a @youngla athlete”
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Greggo’s comparison shows what hard work and dedication can do in bodybuilding. This is a common practice for competitors, including Derek Lunsford. The 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up has shared his own transformations in the past as he has worked to get to the top of the Men’s Open division.
The Career of Matthew Greggo
Matthew Greggo began competing in 2016 at the NPC level. He was able to improve his performance to take the next step into the IFBB in 2021.
During his rookie year, Greggo finished third in Men’s Physique during the Optimum Classic Pro. He continued to compete at some of the biggest shows of the year. Last year, Greggo finished in the Top 10 in competitions such as the Atlanta, Chicago, and Tampa Pros. So far, Greggo has competed once this year but has switched divisions.
Matthew Greggo appeared in the Classic Physique division during the 2023 New York Pro, where he finished fifth.
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It is clear that Matthew Greggo has what it takes to build an elite physique and continues to make improvements where they are needed. It is clear whether the switch to Classic Physique is permanent but whatever division he choses, Greggo will put on a show when he is on stage.
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