SINCE shooting to fame in 2019, Andrew Jacked has quickly cemented himself in bodybuilding history.
The sportsman has gone on to win over an army of fans thanks to his incredible physique and strength.
Born in 1985, Chinedu Andrew Obiekea is better known as Andrew Jacked.
He is a Nigerian IFBB Pro League professional bodybuilder, trainer and fitness influencer.
He grew up in his native Kaduna, Nigeria, where he worked as an electrical engineer in the army, before switching to sport.
He has since moved to Dubai, where he trains.
In 2019, he was thrust into the spotlight as the training partner of American fitness influencer and powerlifter, Larry “Wheels” Williams.
Fans noted Andrew’s impressive physique and feats of strength during his training with Williams, and he was subsequently urged to enroll in his first bodybuilding show at the age of 34.
Becoming Andrew Jacked
The star hit the ground running, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and arousing the attention of fellow fitness enthusiasts.
Andrew competed in the inaugural EBBF Ajmaan Bodybuilding and Physique Contest in the UAE in 2021, where he scooped the Bodybuilding – General prize.
The win earned Andrew his IFBB Elite pro card at his very first bodybuilding show.
Since then, he has gone on to become one of bodybuilding’s most popular stars.
That’s why in January 2024, Andrew shocked fans when he pulled out of competing at the Arnold Classic.
The competition is a multi-sport event consisting of professional bodybuilding, strongman, fitness, figure, and bikini weekend expo named after famed bodybuilder, actor and former politician Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Citing “so many things happening at the same time from multiple factors” for his absence, he didn’t disclose what those factors were, and he made the post unavailable to receive comments.
Andrew shared a follow-up Instagram post where he said that his health was “awesome” but that he needed an off-season and to rest.
Impressive bodybuilding record
Andrew has already guaranteed a hall-of-fame career after a cluster of esteemed competition wins.
In 2021 he won the IFBB Elite Pro League Show and ranked first in the Arnold Classic Amateur, the Texas Pro, and the Arnold Classic UK the following year.
In 2022 he participated in Mr Olympia, finishing eighth.
He went on to improve in 2023, coming in fifth.
In 2023, he successfully defended his Texas Pro title and placed third at the Arnold Classic.
Getting Jacked
Andrew follows a training regime that focuses on isolating each and every muscle group for complete all-round development.
He keeps fans up-to-date with his training schedule and posts workout videos on social media, where he gives a glimpse into his gruelling regime.
My stomach is so small and sensitive and I have a high level of allergies, especially to food. I barely can eat six square meals.
Andrew Jacked
While the bodybuilder likes to mix up his workouts, he focuses on isolating the shoulders and biceps, chest and triceps and his back.
The Jacked diet plan
Andrew opened up about his diet routine in an appearance on eight-time Mr Olympia Ronnie Coleman’s podcast on his YouTube channel.
He revealed: “My stomach is so small and sensitive and I have a high level of allergies, especially to food.
“I barely can eat six square meals. I just eat four meals and one shake.”
During the off-season, Andrew starts his day with a portion of oats and eggs.
Andrew will also chow down on a plate of chicken, rice and broccoli.
The Nigerian adds in a shake to hit his daily protein requirement.