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Joshua Basler - Pro Male Physique
Personal: Single, no children
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Email: baslerjosh@gmail.com
Website: www.instagram.com/josh_basler/
Facebook: Josh Basler
State of residence: Ohio
Available For Posing Exhibitions and/or Seminars: No
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Hobbies: Exercising (big surprise!!), hunting, shooting, working on cars and motorcycles, playing drums, spending time with friends and family.
Favorite Actor: The Rock and Chris Pratt
Food: Doughnuts
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Training since: 2011
Year Turned PRO: 2017
Stats:
Height: 5' 11"
Preshow Weight: 185 lbs
Show Weight: 170 lbs
Education: College Graduate
Best Body Part: Back
Most Challenging Body Part: Legs
Favorite Exercise: Weighted pull-ups
Least Favorite Exercise: Shrugs
Traits You Admire Most In Others: Having a positive outlook on life and willingness to help others.
Traits You Admire Most In Yourself: Self-motivated and a high standard for the quality of my work.
WINNINGS/PLACINGS:
2017 NGA Monster Mash Natural
- Men's Physique Overall Champion
- 1st, Men's Physique up to 172 lbs.
- 1st, Men's Physique Novice "A"
2017 NPC Ohio State Championships
- 7th, Men's Physique Open Class "C"
- 6th, Men's Physique Novice
2017 NPC Midwest Battle of the Champions
- 5th, Men's Physique Novice Class "A"
BIO: A few facts about myself:
• I was raised in a military household and as a result, I was able to travel all over Europe since my dad was stationed in Germany for a few years.
• I ran two marathons while I was in high school. Consequently, I hurt both of my knees so I decided that running may not be the sport for me.
• I was a cheerleader at the University of Cincinnati so I got to see all the football and basketball games from the field/court! Plus there is something very gratifying about being able to do a back flip and hold a girl above your head with one hand.
I've been in love with fitness ever since I was 15 years old. However, it wasn't until 2016 that I started taking it seriously because I knew I wanted to step on stage. This is a difficult sport to begin because it is very intimidating when on the outside looking in. I was blessed to have a few individuals that motivated me to take the chance, and to them, I am very grateful. 2017 was my first year competing and it was the most difficult, humbling, and rewarding year I have had. I look forward to many more years just like it.
It is my hope that I can provide inspiration, motivation, and guidance to others who have a desire to compete but are overwhelmed with where to start. Ultimately though, I am here to glorify God in all things that I do. I am very grateful and proud of being an NGA Natural Physique Open Pro and am eager for the next opportunity to step on the stage.