Joseph Mackey is an online fitness coach, strongest deadlifter, and IFBB Pro Bodybuilder from Texas, the USA. Joe Mackey competes in Men’s Open Bodybuilding Class against the best bodybuilders of the world such as Hunter Labrada, Akim Williams, Kamal Elgargni, Mohammad Shabaan, and Hassan Mostafa.
Joseph Mackey won the Ronnie Coleman Classic 2015 as a super-heavyweight champion and joined the amateur bodybuilding world.
Joe Mackey Early Life
Joe Mackey was born in 1985 in Texas, USA. As a child, he was not the strongest or fastest body. He was best known as the skinny kid growing up compared to his older brother, who was known for being fast, strong, and active.
He enjoyed his childhood reading books and playing video games at his home. Joe Mackey joined a gym at a very young age with his father, who was a big guy and was usually one of the strongest whenever they were in the gym.
When Joe Mackey was in high school, his arms were 18 inches, and he was strong for his age and size. He was interested in football as he played football all through high school and college.
Joe Mackey became aware of his passion for lifting at Angelo State University. When he was 23, he was benching 405 lb and squatting 495 for reps. But now, bodybuilding has become a profession that he is passionate about, and he enjoys doing it every day.
Joe Mackey Bodybuilding Career
Joe Mackey competed for the first time at NPC, North American Championships in Men’s Bodybuilding Super heavyweight class and got 11th place in the Show.
Joe Mackey got his pro card in 2016 by getting 2nd place in the super-heavyweight division at NPC Nationals. Joe Mackey made his IFBB Pro debut by competing at the 2017 IFBB Ferrigno Legacy Pro with a 9th place finish in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Class.
Joe competed at the 2020 Tampa Pro show in Men’s Open Bodybuilding division and got 8th place against Hunter Labrada and Iain Valliere.
Joe Mackey competed at the 2021 Chicago Pro and finished 12th against Hunter Labrada, Brett Wilkin, Maxx Charles, Mohamad Shaaban, Roelly Winklaar, and Hassan Mostafa in the men’s open division at the competition.
Joe Mackey bodybuilder last competed at the 2022 Tampa Pro Show that took place on the 4th and 6th of August in Florida. Joe Mackey got 4th place against Akim Williams, Kamal Elgargni, and Quinton Eriya in the men’s open division.
Joe Mackey will compete at the 2022 IFBB Texas Pro Show, which will take place on August 12-13, 2022, in Texas, the USA. A win at the 2022 Texas Pro show would also qualify him for Mr. Olympia 2022.
Joseph Mackey Bodybuilding History
- 2022, IFBB Tampa Pro, Men’s Bodybuilding – open, 4th
- 2021, IFBB Chicago Pro, Men’s Bodybuilding – open, 12th
- 2020, IFBB Tampa Pro, Men’s Bodybuilding – open, 8th
- 2019, IFBB New York Pro Show, Men’s Bodybuilding – open, 11th
- 2017, IFBB Ferrigno Legacy Pro, Men’s Bodybuilding, 9th
- 2016, NPC Nationals, Men’s Bodybuilding – Super-Heavyweight, 2nd
- 2015, NPC Nationals, Men’s Bodybuilding – Super-Heavyweight, 6th
- 2013, NPC Nationals, Men’s Bodybuilding – Super-Heavyweight, 8th
- 2012, NPC North American Championships, Men’s Bodybuilding – Super-Heavyweight, 11th
Joe Mackey Body Size
| Joe Mackey Weight | 100 KG to 120 KG |
| Joe Mackey Height | 5 Feet and 9 Inches |
| Joe Mackey Age | 37 Years |
| Joe Mackey Arm Size | 23 Inches |
| Joe Mackey’s Chest Size | 49 Inches |
Joseph Mackey – Road to 900 lbs
Joe Mackey IFBB Pro bodybuilder recently pulled off an 840lbs deadlift single in the gym. Joe Mackey was training for the lift for a while and was able to successfully pull that off.
840-pound pulls aren’t as easy in bodybuilding compared to powerlifting and strongman since strength isn’t the main importance for physique-focused bodybuilders.
Joe Mackey’s Net Worth
Joe Mackey has a good income from his professional career as a bodybuilder. He has a net worth of $500k. He earned all his money being a pro bodybuilder and online fitness coach.
Joe Mackey Wife
Joe Mackey is married to a simple woman who is a housewife. The couple got a baby boy Devan Ray Mackey on 26 February 2010, and unfortunately, they lost him on 17 December 2010.
That was a hard time for Joe Mackey. Joe Mackey promised his son on his death that he would be the reason for his success.
Joe Mackey Training
Joe Mackey trains himself with his coach Milos Sarcev, at the Dragon’s Lair Gym, which is directed and owned by Flex Lewis, 212 Olympia champion.
Joe Mackey is currently focused on getting the best package for the upcoming shows and wants to prove to others that he is capable of standing alongside the best bodybuilders.
Joe Mackey Daily Workout Routine
| Monday | Chest Workout |
| Tuesday | Leg Workout |
| Wednesday | Shoulder Workout |
| Thursday | Arm Workout |
| Friday | Back Workout |
| Saturday | Rest |
| Sunday | Rest |
Joe Mackey Diet Plan
Joe Mackey takes a very simple and clean diet. He consumes six meals a day. Here is what Joe has been choking down to help whittle his middle on a training day:
| 1st Meal | 90/10 lean sirloin 200g cream of rice 90g or rice 235g |
| 2nd Meal | Whey protein 65g, Cream of rice 100g Almond butter 32g |
| 3rd Meal | Whey protein 65g Cream of rice 110g |
| 4th Meal | Chicken or fish 200g Rice 300g |
| 5th Meal | 90/10 lean sirloin 200g Rice 150g |
| 6th Meal | Whey protein 65g Almond butter 32g |
Source:
- Joe Mackey’s Official Instagram Account
- Facebook pages
- Joe Mackey YouTube Channel
- Personal interviews featured in various magazines