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Sam Sulek
Bodybuilder
Personal info
Full nameSamuel Bishop Sulek
Born (2002-02-07) February 7, 2002 (age 22)
Delaware, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight240 lb (110 kg)
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2023–present
Genre(s)Fitness, Bodybuilding
Subscribers3.39 million[1]
Total views181.16 million[1]
100,000 subscribers2023
1,000,000 subscribers2023
Last updated: May 26th, 2024
TikTok information
Page
Followers2,500,000
Likes18.8 million
Last updated: May 26th, 2024

Samuel Bishop Sulek (born February 7, 2002) known as Sam Sulek is an American bodybuilder and influencer.[2][3][4] He gained an interest in fitness and bodybuilding early on, which later became the central focus of his career. He has amassed a notable following for his fitness content, workouts, and unique approach to diet and bodybuilding.

Early Life and Education

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Sam Sulek was born on February 7, 2002 in Delaware, Ohio as the middle of 3 children.[5] Sulek showed an early interest in sports, starting to dive at 8 years old, and competing in diving and gymnastics during high school at Rutherford B. Hayes High School (Delaware, Ohio). In the summer of 2018, he decided to focus entirely on diving, eventually going on to compete during his freshman year at university.[6] Currently, he is studying mechanical engineering at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.[7]

Career

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Youtube Channel

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Sam Sulek is a content creator known for his fitness-focused YouTube channel, which he created on July 7, 2016 and began with creating videos on January 19, 2023.[8]. His first series, “Spring Bulk” lasted 222 days from January to August 2023, where he focused on gaining muscle mass through excess calories. His next series, “Fall Cut", lasted 59 days from August to October 2023, where he focused on decreasing his body fat but retaining muscle mass. His third series, “Winter Bulk”, is ongoing, where he focuses on bulking again. These seasonal series follow a common bodybuilding strategy called bulking and cutting. In each daily episode, Sulek dedicates attention to one or two specific body parts, including but not limited to legs, shoulders, arms, chest, and back, providing viewers with targeted fitness strategies and routines.[9]

Growth

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In early 2023, Sam Sulek’s YouTube channel grew rapidly during 2023, receiving over 1.2 million subscribers within a 2-month period of September and October.[10] Sulek’s content strategy deviates significantly from other fitness channels by offering daily, long, unedited videos, with “raw, simplistic thumbnails” that are simply screencaps from the video.[11] Sulek’s channel has been characterized as “breaking the rules” of YouTube, as he goes against the common advice of editing, along with attention-grabbing thumbnails and titles. Some content creators have noted that Sam Sulek’s videos give an authentic view into his daily life. His genuine approach has resonated with viewers, as he is known for his relatable and sincere personality. [12][13]

Recognition

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Sulek has received recognition from prominent members of the bodybuilding community. Chris Bumstead, the 5-time, reigning Classic Physique Mr. Olympia Champion, has commented on Sam Sulek’s rise, stating “He is taking over the world”, and “It’s a shift. I like this guy. I’m gonna retire and … he can take the reins over.”[14][15]

In March 2024, Sulek was invited as a special guest in the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, earning a spot among other guests such as Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler.[16] Sulek also appeared in an Instagram photo with the creator and namesake of the event, Arnold Schwarzenegger, ahead of the tournament, who captioned the image, "I’m so happy to open the 36th annual @arnoldsports this weekend. And I’m happy that @sam_sulek is here to do it with me 💪."[17]

Bodybuilding career

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Sulek has stated his goal is to eventually compete in professional bodybuilding competitions and be recognized as a professional bodybuilder by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB).[18][19]

Steroid Use Controversy

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Sam Sulek's rapid physical transformation has sparked speculation about anabolic steroid use[20][21][22]. His unconventional diet, consisting of items like chocolate milk, cereal, fast food, and donuts[23], has further fueled this controversy. Prominent figures like Greg Doucette[24] and Paris Demers[25] have publicly expressed their concerns about Sulek's potential steroid use[24][26], citing his facial changes, size gains, and the disparity between his diet and physique.[27]

His suspected heavy steroid use starting at a young age has left many worried about his health.[27][28][24]

Greg Doucette, a professional bodybuilder and fitness YouTuber, has stated that based on Sulek’s facial changes, size changes, and disparity between his diet and and physique, has concluded that Sam Sulek took anabolic steroids, and is “not playing it safe”, also stating that Sam’s diet is “one of the worst diets” he has seen.[29][27] Paris Demers, another fitness YouTuber, has said that Sulek is “clearly on high doses of anabolic steroids”, and that his workouts, consisting of “ego lifting” and “partial reps”, do not match his gains, and that “he followed a poorly constructed diet plan, made up of sugary and processed food”.[25]

However, Sulek himself has not publicly addressed these allegations.

Endorsements

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The bodybuilder brand Hosstile has signed Sam Sulek.[30]

Personal Life

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Sam Sulek has an older sister[5], as well as a younger brother named Mark Sulek. Mark is a gym goer, occasionally appearing in Sam’s videos, as well as a golf player, playing golf for the Wittenberg Tigers.[31] Mark also runs a Youtube channel with more than 100,000 subscribers, where he posts golf and gym related videos.[32]

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Sam Sulek". YouTube.
  2. ^ utham (2024-04-04). "Sam Sulek Ethnicity". Celeb Ethnicity. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  3. ^ "Samuel Bishop Sulek, Age 22, Delaware, OH - ohioresidentdatabase.com". Ohio Residents Database. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  4. ^ "Sam Sulek - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  5. ^ a b Fouad Abiad Media (2023-08-01). "SAM SULEK THE NEW GENERATION | Fouad Abiad & Paul Lauzon | Real Bodybuilding Podcast Ep.163". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  6. ^ Brad Emerine (2019-02-22). "Delaware Hayes Roundup: Sam Sulek". The Columbus Dispatch. Gannett. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  7. ^ Fouad Abiad Media (2023-08-01). "SAM SULEK THE NEW GENERATION | Fouad Abiad & Paul Lauzon | Real Bodybuilding Podcast Ep.163". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  8. ^ "Sam Sulek - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  9. ^ Sam Sulek. "Sam Sulek - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  10. ^ "Sam Sulek's Youtube Stats (Summary Profile) - Social Blade Stats".
  11. ^ "Sam Sulek - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  12. ^ Lydia Sweatt (2023-11-21). "Sam Sulek Breaks Every YouTube Rule, Yet Still Goes Viral". vidIQ. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  13. ^ vidIQ (2023-11-02). "How Sam Sulek is changing YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  14. ^ Chris Bumstead (Oct 29, 2023). "ARM WORKOUT W. URS | 1 WEEK OUT". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  15. ^ Ramos, Terry (2024-03-18). "Sam Sulek's Complete Bodybuilding Workout". Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  16. ^ "Special Guests". Arnold Sports Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  17. ^ Arnold Schwarzenegger. "Photo of Sam Sulek with Arnold Schwarzenegger". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  18. ^ Fouad Abiad Media (2023-08-01). "SAM SULEK THE NEW GENERATION | Fouad Abiad & Paul Lauzon | Real Bodybuilding Podcast Ep.163". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  19. ^ Tisdale, Jennifer (2023-10-12). "Sam Sulek Has Incredible Bodybuilding Content but Will He Ever Compete?". Distractify. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  20. ^ "Sam Sulek's Meteoric Rise and the Intriguing Steroid Debate - Spartaq". 2023-12-27. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  21. ^ PT, James C. , M. S. (C) (2023-10-12). "Sam Sulek Natural or Steroid User: Unveiling the Truth". Broscience.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  22. ^ "Is Sam Sulek Clean? Addressing the Steroid Allegations - iranpressnews.net". iranpressnews.net. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  23. ^ Wilkins, Drew (2024-04-03). "Sam Sulek Diet: Full Meal Plan [2024]". Pursue Performance. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  24. ^ a b c Greg Doucette (2023-07-31). This Isn't Good || Sam Sulek. Retrieved 2024-05-26 – via YouTube.
  25. ^ a b Paris Demers (Sep 7, 2023). "This bodybuilder really messed up…". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  26. ^ Amatya, Rubin Lal (2024-02-05). "Sam Sulek Parents: Dad Mark And Mom Sherri- Is He On Tren?". Players Bio. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  27. ^ a b c Greg Doucette (2023-08-14). Sam Sulek Has One Of The Worst Diets I've Ever Seen. Retrieved 2024-05-26 – via YouTube.
  28. ^ "Doctor Talks Sam Sulek's Massive Popularity & Steroids: "Health Is Not Why People Follow Sam"". Fitness Volt. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  29. ^ Greg Doucette (Aug 14, 2023). "Sam Sulek Has One Of The Worst Diets I've Ever Seen". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  30. ^ "Sam Sulek". Hosstile. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  31. ^ "Mark Sulek - Men's Golf". Wittenberg University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  32. ^ "Mark Sulek - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
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