Даррем Чарльз

Accomplishments

Competitions

• 1986 WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation), 1st
• 1989 Trinidad Invitational Natural, Light-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
• 1989 World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 5th
• 1990 World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 2nd
• 1992 World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
• 1992 Chicago Pro Invitational, 12th
• 1992 Night of Champions, 11th
• 1995 Arnold Classic, 8th
• 1995 Florida Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 1995 Houston Pro Invitational, 7th
• 1995 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
• 1995 Niagara Falls Pro Invitational, 5th
• 1995 Night of Champions, 9th
• 1995 Mr. Olympia, 15th
• 1995 San Jose Pro Invitational, 5th
• 1995 South Beach Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 1996 Arnold Classic, 10th
• 1996 Florida Pro Invitational, 9th
• 1996 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
• 1998 Arnold Classic, 6th
• 1998 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
• 1998 Night of Champions, 7th
• 1998 Mr. Olympia, 13th
• 1998 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 1999 Arnold Classic, 8th
• 1999 Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th
• 1999 Night of Champions, 8th
• 2000 Arnold Classic, 7th
• 2000 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
• 2001 Arnold Classic, 8th
• 2001 Mr. Olympia, 18th
• 2001 Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd
• 2002 Night of Champions, 4th
• 2002 Mr. Olympia, 16th
• 2002 Southwest Pro Cup, 1st
• 2002 Toronto Pro Invitational, 4th
• 2003 Arnold Classic, 6th
• 2003 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
• 2003 Maximum Pro Invitational, 1st
• 2003 Mr. Olympia, 7th
• 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 6th
• 2004 Florida Pro Xtreme Challenge, 1st
• 2004 Hungarian Pro Invitational, 2nd
• 2004 Night of Champions, 2nd
• 2004 Mr. Olympia, 10th
• 2004 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 2nd
• 2004 Toronto Pro Invitational, 1st
• 2005 Arnold Classic, 6th
• 2005 New York Pro Championship, 1st
• 2005 Mr. Olympia, 9th
• 2005 Toronto Pro Invitational, 1st
• 2006 Arnold Classic, 8th
• 2006 Colorado Pro Championship, 2nd
• 2006 New York Pro, 2nd
• 2006 Europa Super Show, 4th
• 2006 Montreal Pro, 2nd
• 2006 Atlantic City Pro, 1st
• 2006 Mr. Olympia, 14th
• 2007 Atlantic City Pro, 2nd
• 2007 Colorado Pro Championships, 2nd
• 2007 Keystone Pro Classic, 6th
• 2007 Montreal Pro Championships, 1st
• 2007 Mr. Olympia, 12th
• 2008 IFBB Tampa Bay Pro, 4th
• 2008 Atlantic City Pro, 3rd
• 2008 Atlantic City Pro (Masters Division), 1st
• 2008 Mr. Olympia, 11th
• 2009 Europa Show Of Champions, 3rd
• 2009 New York Pro, 7th
• 2009 Sacramento Pro, 8th
• 2009 Mr. Olympia, 16th
• 2010 Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships, Men Open Class, 10th
• 2010 Europa Battle of Champions, Men Open 9th
• 2010 Europa Battle of Champions, Men, 1st
• 2010 NPC Dexter Jackson Classic, Mens Bodybuilding, 1st
• 2011 IFBB Pro World Masters Championships/Pro Bikini, Bodybuilding: Masters Men, 6th
• 2012 Masters Mr. Olympia/Miami Pro, Masters Bodybuilding : IFBB Masters Men, 7th
• 2013 Arnold Classic Pro Bodybuilding, 9th
• 2016 Pittsburgh Pro, IFBB Pro Classic Physique, 2nd
• 2016 New York Pro, IFBB Men’s Classic Physique, 2nd
• 2016 Miami Muscle Beach, IFBB Men’s Classic Physique, 1st
• 2016 Puerto Rico Pro, IFBB Pro Classic Men Physique, 1st
• 2016 Toronto Pro, IFBB Pro Classic Men Physique, 1st
• 2016 Wings of Strength Chicago Pro, IFBB Pro Classic Men Physique, 1st
• 2016 IFBB Wings of Strength Tampa Pro, 2nd
• 2016 IFBB Olympia – Mens Physique Classic, 5th
• 2017 IFBB Karina Nascimento Pro, 1st

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References

• Pharmacology of testosterone replacement therapy preparations
• Testosterone cypionate
• Trenbolone improves cardiometabolic risk factors and myocardial tolerance to ischemia-reperfusion in male rats with testosterone-deficient metabolic syndrome
• Improvements in body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors and insulin sensitivity with trenbolone in normogonadic rats
• Side effect of metenolone enanthate on rats heart in puberty: morphometrical study

DISCLAIMER: The following article is for entertainment purposes, Darrem Charles has not publicly admitted to using steroids and HGH as far as we are aware.  His cycle is not a fact and it’s our views on what he used and what steroids he took. This is for information purposes only.

Moving up in bodybuilding

He knew he had to come to America if he was to make a name for himself and his hero was Frank Zane. In 1992, he got 12th at the Chicago Pro vs. some stiff competition which was a great experience for him being up close to guys like Kevin Levrone. In the early 90’s he would compete at the Arnold Classic, Ironman Pro, and several serious shows. His top showing was at the 1995 Florida Pro where he got 3rd place.

Mr. Olymipa

Charles first Mr. Olympia was in 1995, at 26 years old, where he got 15th place. At the ’98 Mr. Olympia, he got 13th.

• 2001 18th
• 2002 16th
• 2003 7th
• 2004 10th
• 2005 9th
• 2006 14th
• 2007 12th
• 2008 11th
• 2009 16th

During the 2000s and early 2010s, he had numerous top 10 finishes in the stiffest competitions, along with 18 IFBB wins. He finished up his career competing in physique competitions and his consistency was incredible even into his mid 40’s.

Nutrition

Natural Diet

Darrem believes that a healthy, nutritious diet with adequate protein content is sufficient for a bodybuilder. He relies on healthy, organic foods for his meals, such as free range eggs and quality meat products.

Darrem also likes to stay relatively lean in the off-season, so doesn’t really eat ‘cheat meals’ much, as he doesn’t want to gain weight. In terms of meal frequency, he likes to eat a meals every couple of hours to stay anabolic. An example of a meal plan during the competition season is below:

• First Meal – 10 egg whites + 2 yolks
• Second Meal – Chicken breast, brown rice, green vegetables
• Third Meal – Post-workout protein shake with fast acting carbs
• Fourth Meal – Steak with brown rice and green vegetables
• Fifth Meal – Tilapia with brown rice and green vegetables
• Sixth Meal – Steak with green vegetable salad

Training

Training Split

Darrem’s training split allows him to spend sufficient time on each muscle group. He completes his least favorite session (leg day) on day 1, then separates the chest, back and shoulders across three days. Doing so, means that he won’t work his central nervous system too hard by working 2 major muscle groups at the same time.

His usual split and routine is below:

Quads

• 45 Degree leg press
• Free-weight squat
• Extensions
• One-legged presses

Chest And Hamstrings

• Flat dumbell presses
• Incline Barbell Presses
• Incline flyes
• Dumbell pull-overs
• Stiff-legged deadlifts
• Lying leg curls

Back And Calves

• Pull-downs to the front
• Seated rows (machine)
• Bent-over barbell rows
• Deadlifts
• Standing calf raises
• Seated calf raises

Shoulders

• Seated barbell press (front)
• Dumbell side raises
• Side laterals
• Bent-over raises (rear delt movement)
• Shrugs (using straight bar behind the body)

Triceps And Biceps 

• Press-down bar
• Skullcrushers
• Dumbell kickbacks
• Alternating dumbell curls
• Straight bar curls
• Preacher curls
• Calf Raises using leg-press machine
• Donkey calf raises

References

• Pharmacology of testosterone replacement therapy preparations
• Testosterone cypionate
• Trenbolone improves cardiometabolic risk factors and myocardial tolerance to ischemia-reperfusion in male rats with testosterone-deficient metabolic syndrome
• Improvements in body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors and insulin sensitivity with trenbolone in normogonadic rats
• Side effect of metenolone enanthate on rats heart in puberty: morphometrical study

DISCLAIMER: The following article is for entertainment purposes, Darrem Charles has not publicly admitted to using steroids and HGH as far as we are aware.  His cycle is not a fact and it’s our views on what he used and what steroids he took. This is for information purposes only.

Biography

Early Years

Darrem Charles was born in Arouca, Trinidad. He was always obsessed with playing sports – becoming involved with strength training as a young teenager.

As he kept working out with his friends, he began to notice changes to his physique which inspired him to pursue the sport further. He bought and read several books on bodybuilding technique and nutrition, which helped him learn the basics in these early stages.

First Competitions

After soaking in this information, Darrem got off to a successful start. After a long period of training, he won his first natural competition – the 1986 WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) contest. This victory on his first attempt was a great confidence boost for Darrem, but he was determined to win more.

He would go on to win the 1989 Trinidad Invitational Natural – wining on his home soil in front of his family and friends. This for Darrem was the signal that he had to take this sport further. He followed the win up with another victory at the 1992 World Amateur Championships.

The American Dream

Darrem had always wanted to become a well-known figure in the American scene. In the 1980’s, the U.S.A was the center of international bodybuilding. Darrem saw greats such as Frank Zane in magazines and wanted to have a career just like theirs.

In 1992, this dream became a reality when he competed at the Chicago Pro Invitational. Unfortunately, he only managed to come in 12th place, but he loved the experience of standing alongside bodybuilding pro’s.

As it happened, Darrem was actually on the same stage as future hall of famer’s such as Kevin Levrone – so was in great company for his first pro show without realizing it at the time.

Professional Competitions

Following this Chicago show, he appeared at the Arnold Classic, Ironman Pro and a number of other major shows. From 1992 to 1995, he took away 8 top ten spots including a well-deserved 3rd at the 1995 Florida Pro Invitational.

This consistent form enabled him to qualify for the 1995 Mr Olympia – a dream come true for Darrem. In this show, he stood alongside Dorian Yates, Flex Wheeler, Ronnie Coleman and Chris Cormier and came last, but learnt a lot from his appearance.

Ending the 1990’s Strong

The rest of the 1990’s for Darrem, was a useful period of learning. He came in the top ten in every competition he entered, picking up useful 3rd’s at the 1995 South Beach Pro Invitational and 1998 San Francisco Pro Invitational.

After this he took a 2nd at the 1998 Ironman Pro Invitational, which was major achievement for Darrem. He really wanted the win, but knew that he had done all he could at that point.

As the decade came to a close, Darrem also landed a 13th at the 1998 Mr Olympia. This was a clear improvement for him, so he entered the new millennium confident of his future potential in the sport.