Danny Padilla Building Mr Universe: Abdominals

Danny was famous for his awesome abs - in this video he shares his secrets for building the best abs possible.  



Danny Padilla Bio:

Danny "The Giant Killer" Padilla: A Bodybuilding Titan in a Compact Package. This guy was a walking contradiction that shook the bodybuilding world to its core.

The Underdog's Rise
Born in 1951 in Rochester, New York, Padilla was the runt of the litter in a family of 11 kids. But don't let that fool you. This 5'2" powerhouse started pumping iron at 13 and never looked back.

The Giant Killer's Arsenal
Genetic Jackpot: Padilla hit the genetic lottery with perfect proportions. When he lifted, his muscles grew evenly, making him look massive despite his height. Relentless Drive: After getting beaten very badly in his early AAU competitions, He switched to the IFBB and became an unstoppable force.

The Climb to the Top
Padilla's career was a masterclass in persistence:

    1975: Claimed the Mr. USA title
    1977: Double whammy - Mr. America and Mr. Universe
    1981: Peaked at the Mr. Olympia, securing 5th place

The Secret Sauce
What set Padilla apart? Balance. In a world of freaky body parts, Padilla's physique was a symphony of proportion. His arms and calves weren't just big; they were perfectly in sync with his entire body.

The Comeback King
Think Padilla was done? Think again. At 40, he stormed back into the game, snagging 3rd at the 1991 Night of Champions.

The Padilla Principle
Here's the kicker: Padilla didn't just train for titles. He trained because he loved it. That's the secret sauce right there. Passion trumps everything else. Danny Padilla wasn't just a bodybuilder. He was a testament to what happens when you combine genetic gifts with relentless drive and a genuine love for the iron game.

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Danny Padilla Contest History:

1972:  Junior Mr America – AAU, 8th

1973:
Mr America – AAU, 15th
Junior Mr America – AAU, 15th

1974:
Mr America – AAU, 18th
Junior Mr America – AAU, Did not place
Mr World – AAU, Short, Did not place

1975:
Mr USA – IFBB, Overall Winner
Mr USA – IFBB, Short, 1st

1976:
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 1st
Universe – IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd

1977:
Mr America – IFBB, Overall Winner
Mr America – IFBB, LightWeight, 1st
Universe – IFBB, LightWeight, 1st

1978:
Olympia – IFBB, 6th
Olympia – IFBB, LightWeight, 3rd
Professional World Cup – IFBB, 2nd
USA vs the World – IFBB, LightWeight, 1st

1979:
Best in the World – IFBB, Professional, 5th
Florida Pro Invitational – IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Pennsylvania – IFBB, 5th
Night of Champions – IFBB, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, LightWeight, 5th

1980:
Grand Prix Miami – IFBB, 3rd
Olympia – IFBB, 10th

1981: Olympia – IFBB, 5th

1982:
Night of Champions – IFBB, 5th
Olympia – IFBB, 12th

1983: Night of Champions – IFBB, 9th

1984: World Pro Championships – IFBB, 7th

1985: Olympia – IFBB, 16th

1986: World Pro Championships – IFBB, 13th

1990:
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Finland – IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix France – IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, 7th
Grand Prix Holland – IFBB, 7th
Grand Prix Italy – IFBB, 4th
Niagara Falls Pro Invitational – IFBB, 2nd
Night of Champions – IFBB, 3rd

1991: WBF Grand Prix – WBF, 10th

1994: Olympia – Masters – IFBB, 7th

2000: Olympia – Masters – IFBB, 10th

Running Time: 65 mins