Regan Grimes has taken the bodybuilding world by storm in recent years. With his massive, aesthetic physique and infectious motivational spirit, Grimes has emerged as one of the top rising stars in the IFBB pro ranks.
In this comprehensive post, we‘ll take an in-depth look at Regan Grimes‘ stats and career. As a bodybuilding expert and writer with over 10 years of experience covering the sport, I‘ll provide unique insights into Grimes‘ journey along with key facts and figures.
Who Is Regan Grimes?
Regan Grimes is a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder and fitness influencer. He was born in 1993 in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada.
Grimes became passionate about bodybuilding during his late teens. He started training at age 17 and competed in his first competition at 18.
Over the next few years, Grimes steadily rose through the amateur ranks. He won the CBBF National Championships in 2013, earning the attention of the bodybuilding world.
After consistently placing top 3 in provincial shows, Grimes finally earned his IFBB pro card in 2016 by winning the Superbody Professional League overall title.
Since turning pro, Grimes has gone on to win the Vancouver Pro, Cairo Pro, and Romania Muscle Fest Pro competitions. His professional bodybuilding career is clearly on the uptick.
In addition to competing, Grimes has amassed a huge social media following. He shares training tips, nutrition advice, vlogs, and motivational content with over 1.9 million Instagram followers and 300K YouTube subscribers.
Regan Grimes Height and Weight
Regan Grimes has an imposing, larger-than-life physique even among pro bodybuilders. Here are his current height and weight stats:
- Height: 184 cm (6′ 0.5′′)
- Weight: 123 kg (271 lbs) on stage
- Off-Season Weight: Estimated 140 kg (310 lbs)
At 6′ 0′′ barefoot and over 270 pounds shredded on stage, Grimes packs some serious mass. He combines his size with an aesthetic, proportional physique showcasing outstanding arm, shoulder, and chest development.
According to measurements taken by coach Eric Kanevsky, Grimes has the following key body dimensions:
- Neck – 20 inches
- Biceps – 22 inches
- Chest – 54 inches
- Waist – 30 inches
- Quads – 35 inches
- Calves – 20 inches
With his small waist and wide shoulders, Grimes has that coveted "V-taper" look. His musculature, fullness, and conditioning are extremely impressive when at competition shape.
Competitive Bodybuilding Accomplishments
Regan Grimes has achieved remarkable success in just a few years as an IFBB pro:
- IFBB Pro Status Earned: 2016 Superbody Professional League Pro Card
- Pro Shows Won: 2018 Vancouver Pro, 2018 Cairo Pro, 2019 Romania Muscle Fest Pro
- Pro Show Placements: 2nd Place 2019 Gran Canaria Pro, 3rd Place 2018romanian professional
Grimes has won 3 professional shows since turning pro in 2016. His wins at the Vancouver Pro and Cairo Pro were decisive, proving his ability to conquer both smaller and bigger IFBB pro stages.
At the 2019 Romania Muscle Fest, Grimes showed off his best pro physique yet to take the title. He continues to improve his conditioning and nail his pro debuts.
Grimes‘ best Mr. Olympia finish is 12th, which he achieved in both 2018 and 2019. With his steady rate of progress, Grimes appears poised to crack the Olympia top 10 soon.
Closing Thoughts on Regan Grimes
In summary, Regan Grimes is an emerging force in the IFBB professional ranks. He has already accomplished quite a bit and appears to just be getting warmed up.
With his world-class genetics, tireless work ethic, and larger-than-life personality, expect Grimes to continue turning heads. If he keeps improving and dialing in his pro physique, Grimes could legitimately contend for a Mr. Olympia title one day.
At 27 years old, the ceiling seems limitless for this Canadian phenom. I‘m excited to continue following Grimes‘ journey as one of bodybuilding‘s brightest rising stars.
