CHUCK SANOW, IFBB PRO

ABOUT Chuck Sanow, IFBB Pro

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Chuck Sanow, owner of USA Gym, currently serves as Chairman of the Illinois and Wisconsin NPC. He has been involved in the world of bodybuilding for more than 20 years. He attributes his success to two major factors, determination and drive. Chuck prides himself on being a highly competitive person and expects nothing but excellence from himself and everyone he trains.

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In 2005, Chuck finally attained his goal to become an IFBB Pro. He looks forward to competing at the national level now with other IFBB professionals and raising the bar to reach new heights. He currently works as a Chicago Fireman.

Chuck is available for guest posing, product promotions, events and consultation.

You may contact him at the gym to schedule an appearance or an appointment.

News & Press

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Muscle and Fitness Magazine Interviews Chuck Sanow Before The 2012 Masters Olympia

Chuck Sanow is not just an IFBB Professional bodybuilder. He's a 26-year gym owner, he's a Chicago Fireman, he's the NPC Illinois Chairman; Chuck Sanow is bodybuilding.

Some athletes hit the bodybuilding scene at just the right time and turn pro fairly early. And then there are some like Bob Cicherillo where the timing just wasn't there and it's taken years to turn pro. Chuck took 16 years to turn pro, but never did he stop or think it can never happen.

Sanow has competed against and has beaten Troy Alves, Dexter Jackson, etc, so just because he's 51 years old, it doesn't mean he can't stand up against these guys!

chuck sanow’s Competitive History

1980’s

  • 1984 AAU Junior Mr. America Medium, 2nd


  • 1985 AAU Junior Mr. America Medium, 1st


  • 1986 AAU Mr. America Medium, 3rd


  • 1987 AAU Mr. America Medium, 2nd


  • 1987 AAU Universe Light Heavyweight, 2nd

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1989 NPC Junior Nationals Light Heavyweight, 2nd

  • 
1989 NPC USA Championships Light Heavyweight, Did Not Place

1990’s

  • 1990 NPC USA Championships Light Heavyweight, 14th

  • 1991 NPC USA Championships Light Heavyweight, 2nd

  • 1993 NPC Nationals Light Heavyweight, 2nd

  • 1994 NPC Nationals Light Heavyweight, 5th

  • 1994 IFBB North American Championships Heavyweight, 3rd

  • 1996 NPC Nationals Light Heavyweight, 3rd

  • 1998 NPC Nationals Heavyweight, 2nd

  • 1998 IFBB North American Championships Heavyweight, 1st

  • 1999 NPC Nationals Heavyweight, 5th

  • 1999 IFBB North American Championships Heavyweight, 4th

2000’s

  • 2002 NPC Masters Nationals Heavyweight, 1st

  • 2005 NPC Masters Nationals Heavyweight, 1st and Overall