The biography, life, and accomplishments of Men’s Physique Olympia Champ Ryan Terry
Ryan Terry is a a United Kingdom born bodybuilder that competes in the Men’s Physique division. He has been in the sport for a decent amount of time now, and while many thought his time for a Mr. Olympia win was over, he proved everyone wrong by coming home with a 1st place win in the Men’s Physique division at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. But, that is not all there is to Ryan Terry.
Below is a complete breakdown of Ryan Terry’s profile, stats, biography, training and diet regimens.
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Full Name: Ryan Terry (Men’s Physique Bodybuilder) |
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| Weight | Height | Date Of Birth |
| 185-195 lbs | 5’10″ | 1988 |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Men’s Physique | 2010s, 2020s | British |
Ryan Terry Biography
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Ryan Terry had entered the gym at quite a young age, right around 14 years old. His initial goal was to gain a bit more confidence, and over the years he had crafted quite the impressive physique. After a few years of hard work in the gym, Ryan had decided to compete in his first ever bodybuilding competition.
However, it is worth noting that Ryan Terry was working as a plumber and modeling part time while he was working towards competing. Then, when Ryan won the Mr. Great Britain contest in 2010 at the age of 21, things started to take off. He decided to compete in the Mr. International competition in Indonesia, and he took home a first place trophy there as well, beating out competitors from over 40 nations around the world. He also came home with the Best Body Award.
From there, Ryan Terry started getting call after call from supplement and fitness brands asking him to represent them, and he knew he had to step it up a notch and focus on bodybuilding as a career full time.
Ryan Terry Height
Ryan Terry stands at 5’10”, and this can be a blessing and a curse for many bodybuilders. Many times, bodybuilders who are taller will have a more difficult time putting on muscle mass and getting conditioned. However, Ryan Terry has managed to put on a great amount of muscle mass and come in absolutely shredded, and his height gives him an advantage over shorter bodybuilders on the stage with him.
Ryan Terry Competition History
Ryan Terry has been in the industry since 2010, so he has crafted quite the impressive resume. Let’s take a look at Ryan’s competition history.
2010
- Mr. Great Britain – 1st place
- Mr. International – 1st place
2013
- UK National Championships – 1st place
- British Championships – 1st place
- Arnold Classic Europe – 1st place
- Arnold Classic Europe Overall Championships – 1st place
2014
- IFBB Grand Prix – 16th place
- IFBB Europa Super Show – 10th place
2015
- Miami Muscle Beach Pro – 2nd place
- Pittsburgh Pro – 1st place
- Atlanta Pro – 1st place
- Mr. Olympia (Men’s Physique) – 4th place
2016
- Mr. Olympia (Men’s Physique) – 2nd place
- Arnold Classic – 4th place
2017
- Arnold Classic – 1st place
- Asia Grand Prix – 1st place
- Mr. Olympia (Men’s Physique) – 6th place
2018
- Mr. Olympia (Men’s Physique) – 3rd place
- IFBB Pro Asia Grand Prix – 1st place
2019
- Mr. Olympia (Men’s Physique) – 5th place
- IFBB Asia Grand Prix – 1st place
2020
- Mr. Olympia (Men’s Physique) – 8th place
2021
- Arnold Classic UK – 1st place
2022
- Mr. Olympia (Men’s Physique) – 7th place
2023
- Pittsburgh Pro – 2nd place
- New York Pro – 1st place
- Mr. Olympia (Men’s Physique) – 1st place
Training of Ryan Terry
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In order to craft and maintain the physique that he has over 20 years, Ryan Terry has some intense training sessions. His continued training for over two decades shows his dedication.
Chest Workout
- Pec Deck Flyes (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Flat Chest Press Machine (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Incline Dumbbell Flyes (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Incline Chest Press (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Chest Dips (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
Back Workout
- Wide-grip pull-up (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Close-grip pull-up and pull-down (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Olympic bar bent over row overhand grip (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Deadlifts (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
Shoulder Workout
- Machine shoulder press (3 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Side lateral raise (3 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Dumbbell side lateral raise Bent over rear fly (3 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Dumbbell front raise (3 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Cable side lateral raise and shrugs (3 sets of 12-15 reps)
Leg Workout
- Leg Extensions (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Trap Bar Deadlifts (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Barbell Walking Lunges (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Leg Curls (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Seated Calf Raises (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Smith Machine Standing Calf Raises (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
Arm Workout
- Tricep dips (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Cable Rope Push Down (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Skull Crushers (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- EZ bar Curls (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Dumbbell Hammer Curls (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
Ab Workout
- Hanging Leg Raises (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Cable Crunches (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Oblique Twists Machine (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
- Crunches (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
Recovery
- Relaxing time, or low-intensity cardio.
Nutrition
While training is definitely a large part of crafting the perfect physique worthy of gracing the stage, diet is just as- if not more important. Filling your body with the proper macronutrients is absolutely crucial for building muscle mass and shedding that body fat. However, Ryan does not overcomplicate his diet, sticking to the basics, with a lot of whole foods.
Here is an example of what Ryan Terry eats throughout the day:
Meal 1
120g Oats, 30g Blueberries, 10g Almonds & 30g of Whey Protein
Meal 2
3 Eggs & 2 slices of Granary Bread
Meal 3
Tin of Tuna, 300g White Potato & Mixed Salad/Vegetables
Meal 4
200g Chicken Breast & 80g Dry White Rice
Meal 5
300g Steak, 200g Sweet Potato & Mixed Vegetables
Meal 6
200g Salmon & Salad
Supplements
Whey protein and dextrose
As you can see, Ryan does not overcomplicate it with the supplements either, sticking to just the basic protein.
Personal Life and Wrap Up
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Aside from bodybuilding, Ryan has his own coaching business that you can sign up for and follow his guidance when it comes to the gym. He is also a Gymshark athlete. When it comes to his personal life, Ryan Terry is a father to two children who he raises alongside his wife, Amy. Looking at his Instagram, you can see that he has a good balance of the gym and personal life.
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