Everyone that has taken the bold step to become a bodybuilder is a legend. It doesn't matter how famous or popular you are, what matters is the fact that you're recognized as one.

As a fan of bodybuilding, you'll realize that building an amazing body is not a piece of cake. It takes years of training, a series of workouts, and dedication to achieve this.

This article will be focusing on Paul Dilett, the retired Canadian bodybuilder who is also an entrepreneur. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of WBFF (World Beauty Fitness & Fashion Inc).

He started as a professional football player, but somewhere along the line, he picked up an interest in bodybuilding.

Paul started his weight training sometime in the late 1980s. He trained till he acquired a great physique that earned him the nickname "Freak-einstein". He entered his first bodybuilding competition in 1991 and he got his Pro card in 1992– just a year after his first competition.

15 years after he started as a bodybuilder, he has already participated in 40 competitions. Among these 40, he was ranked top 3 in at least 15 of them. Some of his sensational victories include winning the 1999 Night of Champions, placing 4th in the 1994 Mr. Olympia, and placing 2nd in the 1996 Ironman Pro invitational.

In 2012, Paul officially hung his boots on bodybuilding. How much do you know about Paul Dilett? If you want to find out more information about him, read on.

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Paul Dilett Biography ​
The amazing bodybuilder, Paul Dilett was born on April 12, 1965, to a French father and a Jamaican mother.

It is safe to say that Paul's family played a huge role in making him what he is today. At an early age, Paul's parents encouraged him to engage in physical and sporting exercises.

Before he started as a professional bodybuilder, Paul was one of the best football players in the Canadian Football League. Years of regular training for the sport built a foundation on which he started his bodybuilding career.

Paul started his weight training in 1980, but by 1991 he had developed so much passion for bodybuilding that he entered his first competition that year.

He put a halt to playing football and started visiting the gym often. Paul admitted that he was inspired by legendary bodybuilders like Lou Ferringo, Gary Strydom, and Tom Platz.

After dedicating over a decade to weightlifting, Paul started to see changes in the structure of his body. He began to make impressive progress and he considered entering a bodybuilding show which he effected in 1991.
Paul Dilett Competition And Pro Card​
Paul participated in his first bodybuilding event in 1991, at the North American Championships. Paul surprised the audience by finishing as the runner-up in the heavyweight category.

Although he was an outsider, he was still able to pull it off. That victory was just the start of Paul's professional bodybuilding career.

One year later, he participated in the North American Championships again and this time, he placed first. This win earned him his Pro card. So, in 1992, he was able to take home the first place title and his Pro card which is quite impressive.


Paul Dilett First Pro Competitions, and The Accident​
In 1993, Paul made his Pro debut at the Arnold Classic competition, where he placed 4th. He also made his Mr. Olympia debut that same year and he placed 6th.

In 1994, at the Arnold Classic, Paul was involved in an accident while he was performing on stage. As he was on the stage, he suddenly froze and it was soon discovered that his body was cramped due to dehydration and water retention.
Paul Dilett Later Competitions​
Paul took a full year off bodybuilding to recover from his accident. He returned to the bodybuilding scene in 1996 and he competed in both the Arnold Classic and Grand Prix that were held in the Czech Republic.

From 1996 to the next 10 years, Paul participated in 29 events: and in those events, he had some extraordinary wins. In the 1999 Night of Champions events, he placed first and he placed 5th in the 1997 Mr. Olympia competition.

These were not the only impressive victories, he also had some runner-up positions under his belt. He was runner up in the 1996 Grand Prix Spain and then in the 1996 Ironman Pro.

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Paul Dilett Retirement From Competitive Bodybuilding​
Paul participated in his last bodybuilding event in 2006, which was the Montreal Pro. But he finally retired from bodybuilding in 2012.

While he was a professional bodybuilder, Paul appeared on some of the popular bodybuilding and fitness magazines, and covers.
Turning to Business​
Upon his retirement, Paul ventured into business. Just like other bodybuilders that own supplement companies, Paul started his training business.

He also became an entrepreneur and became the CEO of the World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation(WBFF).
Paul Dilett's Net worth​
Considering the many years that Paul has spent in the bodybuilding industry, it's safe to say that Paul has amassed sufficient wealth.

However, there's no specific information about how much he is worth. But there are speculations that he could be worth $1 million – $9 million. These are just estimates, because Paul could be way wealthier than this. As the founder of the WBFF, his net worth increases every year.
Paul Dilett's Accomplishments ​
Below is a detailed list of Paul's achievements in the bodybuilding industry.

1991 North American Championships, Heavyweight, 2nd
1992 North American Championships, Heavyweight, 1st, and Overall
1993 Arnold Classic, 4th
1993 Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th
1993 Mr. Olympia, 6th
1994 Grand Prix England, 4th
1994 Grand Prix France (2), 2nd
1994 Grand Prix France, 1st
1994 Grand Prix Germany (2), 1st
1994 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd
1994 Grand Prix Italy, 2nd
1994 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd
1994 Mr. Olympia, 4th
1996 Arnold Classic, 3rd
1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 3rd
1996 Grand Prix England, 3rd
1996 Grand Prix Germany, 4th
1996 Grand Prix Russia, 4th
1996 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd
1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 2nd
1996 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
1996 Mr. Olympia, 5th
1996 San Jose Pro Invitational, 2nd
1997 Arnold Classic, 6th
1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 6th
1997 Grand Prix England, 4th
1997 Grand Prix Finland, 5th
1997 Grand Prix Germany, 4th
1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 4th
1997 Grand Prix Russia, 5th
1997 Grand Prix Spain, 4th
1997 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
1997 Mr. Olympia, 5th
1997 San Jose Pro Invitational, 5th
1998 Mr. Olympia, Did not place
1999 Night of Champions, 1st
1999 Mr. Olympia, 7th
2000 Night of Champions, 3rd
2002 Night of Champions, 6th
2002 Southwest Pro Cup, 8th
2003 Grand Prix Hungary, 14th
2006 Montreal Pro, 10th
Paul Dilett Training ​
In his heyday, Paul would arrive at the gym at 8 am and do his cardio exercises, later on, he would have his first meal. Paul worked out in the gym at least twice per day.

Then by 12:30 pm, he would work out his muscles; he would do lots of muscle-building exercises after which he would eat a big meal.

He would rest for 3-4 hours then he'd hit the gym again and work on his smaller muscles and do another hour of cardio. Paul repeats this routine every day throughout his days as a professional bodybuilder.
Workout Routine​
Paul didn't have a set weekly training routine. However, he trains for four days at a stretch and rests on the fifth day. Then he would start the process from the beginning.

Below is a detailed explanation of what his workout routine looks like:

First Day: Shoulders
Second Day: Quads (Morning), Hamstrings (Evening)
Third-Day: Chest (Morning), Arms (Evening)
Fourth Day: Back
Fifth Day: Rest
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Paul Dilett Nutrition ​
Paul doesn't dwell so much on what he eats, instead, he keeps it basic and simple. Mostly, what he consumes is just rice and chicken, and a couple of steaks. Also, Paul loves his shakes.

He prefers taking his protein from:

Chicken
Egg Whites
Fish
Steak

Paul uses supplements too. When he's not preparing for any bodybuilding event, he only takes whey protein. But as soon as a bodybuilding event is coming up, his diet becomes stricter and he starts taking multivitamins, fish oil, and fat burners.
Idols and Influences​
Paul has always been a huge fan of Tom Platz, and Lou Ferringo. He admires their incredible physique, their accomplishments, and the way they train.
Lessons to learn from Paul Dillett​
If there's anything to learn from Paul Dilett, he is determined to always come out as the best. Even when he was a player for the Canadian Football League, he was recognized as one of the best players.

And when he joined the bodybuilding industry, he worked hard and trusted the process. It wasn't long before he became a force to be reckoned with.

At one point, he was criticized for having a good physique but doesn't know how to pose. He didn't let that deter him, instead, he trained harder working on his physique and posing.

Paul Dilett is recognized as one of the bodybuilders with a beautiful monstrous physique. In summary, the lesson to learn from Paul Dilett is to never give up on your dreams and purpose.

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