Cedric McMillan Profile & Stats

The full biography, life, and accomplishments of Professional Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan

Cedric McMillan was an IFFB Pro bodybuilder and member of the United States Army. McMillan was also an instructor with a massive physique and long bodybuilding career. He is best known for bringing back the classic physique of the golden era of bodybuilding that fans love.

Below is a complete breakdown of Cedric McMillan’s profile, stats, biography, training, and diet regimens.

Biography

Cedric McMillan was born on August 17, 1977 in New Jersey and grew up obsessed with all things bodybuilding and muscles. As a child, the South Carolina native used to reference bodybuilding and workout magazines to draw his superhero cartoons. After high school, McMillan joined the Army and was encouraged to start competing given his sheer size and shredded physique.

Cedric McMillan was able to follow through on his childhood dreams when he went Pro in 2009 after winning the NPC Nationals. McMillan went on to win the 2011 Orlando Show of Champions then was victorious at the 2012 New York Pro. 2017 proved to be a great year for McMillan. He went on to win the 2017 Arnold Classic and become a top contender in the Men’s Open division and really put himself on the map as a serious contender on the pro circuit.

To many, Cedric McMillan was the return of the “classic” look that so many fans wanted to see in Men’s Open bodybuilding and a real sense that the golden era physiques may return. His presence, and his eventual win at the 2017 Arnold Classic, may have helped in part bring the Classic Physique division into fruition. He continued to compete in great events, and finish highly in those events, making him a popular and well-liked bodybuilder given his credits but also his amazing personality.

Even Arnold Schwarzenegger was very optimistic about Cedric McMillan’s physique and held it up as the pinnacle of what modern bodybuilders should look like in the sport as the sport continued to progress.

In December 2021, Cedric McMillan spoke openly about a near-death experience he suffered due to heart issues. This ultimately kept him out of his planned competitions such as the Legion Sports Fest Pro and the Arnold Classic. McMillan was focusing on recovery but also saw the event as a wake up call for his health and future tactics in the sport.

Cedric McMillan Death and Passing Explained

It was previously reported by Generation Iron, that Cedric McMillan’s passed away on April 12th, 2022 at the age of 44 years old. Cedric’s death is one of many bodybuilder deaths that has plagued the sport over the past year. Notably, former Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden and pro bodybuilder George Peterson both passed away at young ages in 2021. While none of these deaths have been connected to any specific unifying connection – it has increased the discussion about health in bodybuilding considerably.

Autopsy reports for late bodybuilders such as George Peterson and Dallas McCarver are not able to directly confirm that PEDs such as steroids contributed towards their passing. Though Peterson’s autopsy listed certain anabolic substances as a contributing factor. The fact remains that a direct line is hard to draw between these health concerns and substance use in the sport – particularly because of the long term nature of the health concerns they seem to contribute towards.

Training

For Cedric, training hard meant real results. Below is a great heavy upper body workout to show you just how Cedric worked himself into a massive physique.

Heavy Upper Body Circuit

• • Single Arm Cable Triceps Pushdown
  • Reverse Grip Row
  • DB Lateral Raise
  • Pec Deck
  • Close Grip Lat Pulldown
  • Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
  • Behind The Back Barbell Shrugs
  • Close Grip Shrugs

Nutrition

Cedric took his nutrition routine very seriously and worked to eat 5-6 times per day in order to keep his body fueled and his physique in top shape. His routine was strict in order to stay on track and see the best gains possible. Foods that Cedric focused on with his diet were oats, rice, eggs, lean meats, and green vegetables.

Supplementation

While Cedric used his own supplements of choice, there are some staple products in a bodybuilder’s routine that you can use to improve your gains. A protein powder is great for seeing gains and working to pump you with protein to aid in muscle growth, recovery, and even weight loss.

For those pre-workout needs, looking to pre-workout supplements will provide energy and muscle pumps so you can take full advantage of every workout and see real results. For that shredded aesthetic, looking to fat burners can kickstart your metabolism, suppress your appetite, and allow for more calorie burn to give you the best benefits possible.

Competition History

• • • 2020 Arnold Classic: 6^th
    • 2019 Japan Pro: 2^nd
    • 2019 Romania Muscle Fest Pro: 1^st
    • 2019 Hungary Pro: 1^st
    • 2019 Mr. Olympia: 7^th
    • 2019 Arnold Classic Australia: 2^nd
    • 2019 Arnold Classic: 4^th
    • 2018 Mr. Olympia: 9^th
    • 2018 Toronto Pro: 3^rd
    • 2018 Arnold Classic: 3^rd
    • 2017 Ferrigno Legacy: 2^nd
    • 2017 Mr. Olympia: 10^th
    • 2017 Arnold Classic: 1^st
    • 2016 Arnold Classic Australia: 2^nd
    • 2016 Arnold Classic: 2^nd
    • 2016 Levrone Pro Classic: 1^st
    • 2015 Nordic Pro: 3^rd
    • 2015 Europa Atlantic City Pro: 2^nd
    • 2015 Golden State Pro: 1^st
    • 2015 Arnold Classic South America: 2^nd
    • 2015 Arnold Classic: 4^th
    • 2014 Arnold Classic: 3^rd
    • 2013 Mr. Olympia: 12^th
    • 2013 New York Pro: 12^th
    • 2013 FIBO Power Germany: 1^st
    • 2013 Arnold Classic: 6^th
    • 2012 New York Pro: 1^st
    • 2011 Europa Orlando Pro: 1^st
    • 2011 New York Pro: 11^th
    • 2010 Europa Dallas Pro: 4^th
    • 2009 NPC National Championships: 1^st
    • 2008 NPC Junior USA Championships: 1^st

In Memory Of Cedric McMillan

Cedric McMillan legacy is dedicated to his craft as a real supporter of bodybuilding and his presence will be missed by fans and competitors alike.