Lada Plihalova, 29-years-old, is a bodybuilder from the Czech Republic. She started at the age of 14. Influenced by Cory Everson she began her transformation. Over the years she had many ups and downs. She suffered a knee injury, horseback riding accident and a serious illness that affected her kidneys and hospitalized her.
“I spent 5 days in the hospital – 3 days fully paralyzed between life and death. I realized how important is everything for me, including my family and my fiancé, who was there with me all the time. I realized that life and health is a gift.”
She has since been training to get back to competition. One of Lada’s favorite motivational quotes is from D.H. Lawrence:
I never saw a wild thing
sorry for itself.
A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough
without ever having felt sorry for itself.
Measurements:
Highest weight off season : 154 lbs
Average weight in competitions: 115 -125 lbs
Height: 5´4.5“
Biceps: 13.8“
Thighs: 24“ (biggest 25.7“ )
Calves: 15.8“
Chest: 40.2“
Waist: 24“ (yes, really the same as one thigh , smallest was 20.7“ in 2004 competitions)
Hips: 33“
Lifting stats:
Bench Press: 164lbs
Deadlift: 220 lbs
Squats: 253 lbs
Competitions:
Early years – teenage class (IFBB/EBFF)
1996 Teenage Regional Championship of the Czech Republic – 4th lightweight bodybuilding
1996 Teenage National Championship of the Czech Republic -5th lightweight bodybuilding
1997 Teenage Regional Championship of the Czech Republic – 2nd lightweight bodybuilding
1997 Teenage National Championship of the Czech Republic – 2nd lightweight bodybuilding
1999 Teenage Regional Championship of the Czech Republic – 4th heavyweight bodybuilding
Small competitions – not affiliated:
2004 –GP World of Bodybuilding – 1st open bodybuilding class
2005 – Muscle and Fitness „Biceps Clash“ – 1st (49 reps in 1 minute limitation with 33lbs barbell)
Open competitions:
2006 – GP Atlas – 5th in open Figure competition (IFBB/EBFF)
2007 – World Cup (Bulgary) – 8th in open Figure competition (WFF-BNFF)
2007 – Miss and Mr. Universe NAC – 5th in Physique (bodybuilding) class (NAC)