Keone Pearson (born 23 February 1995, Age: 26 years old) is an American bodybuilder who competes in the 212 division of the IFBB Pro League. He is also a certified fitness coach and a social media star with over 300,000 followers on Instagram and over 40,000 subscribers on YouTube.

He has won several prestigious titles, including the 2023 212 Olympia, the 2023 Texas Pro, and the 2019 New York Pro. He is known for his impressive physique, especially his V-taper, symmetry, and conditioning.

Height, Weight & Physical Appearance

According to various sources, Keone Pearson’s height is around 5 feet and 6 inches or 168 centimeters. This is the average height for the 212 division, where the competitors have a weight limit of 212 pounds or 96 kilograms. However, Pearson’s weight varies depending on his goals and his progress.

He usually weighs between 205 and 210 pounds or 93 and 95 kilograms during his contest prep and between 220 and 230 pounds or 100 and 104 kilograms during his off-season. He adjusts his diet and training to manipulate his weight and body fat percentage.

Early Life and Background

Keone Pearson was born on February 23, 1995, in Warner Robins, Georgia, United States. He grew up in a supportive family that encouraged him to pursue his passions.

He was always active and fit as a child, playing football and track and field in high school. He started lifting weights to improve his athletic performance but soon developed a love for bodybuilding. He said in an interview:

“Weightlifting has always been a part of my journey, but bodybuilding was something that was never planned. It just happened, so ever since I’ve been doing my thing.”

Parents & Siblings

According to his Instagram account, Keone Pearson has a father named Keith Pearson, a mother named Tammy Pearson, and a younger brother named Kameron Pearson. He also has a sister, but her name is not revealed. He often posts pictures and videos with his family members, expressing his love and gratitude for them.

Keone Pearson WIKI/BIO

NameKeone Pearson
NicknameProdigy
Date of birthFebruary 23, 1995
Place of birthWarner Robins, Georgia, United States
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBodybuilder, fitness coach, social media star
Height5’5″ (165 cm)
Weight200-210 lbs (90.7-95.3 kg)
Division212
Pro debut2018 IFBB Tampa Pro
Best win2023 212 Olympia
CoachRay Baker
GirlfriendAmanda Kohatsu
Net worth$500k-$900k (estimated)
Instagramkeone_prodigy
Facebookkeone.pearson
YouTube@keone_prodigy1
Homepagenewsunzip.com

Bodybuilding Career

Keone Pearson entered his first bodybuilding show in 2016, the NPC Lee Haney Games, where he won the men’s open bodybuilding middleweight class. He was inspired by his friends and mentors to compete and showcase his talent. He said:

“I had a lot of people telling me I should compete. I had a lot of good people around me, like my coach Ray Baker, who helped me out a lot. He saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself at the time.”

The following year, he competed at the 2017 NPC Junior USA Championships, where he won the men’s classic physique class A and earned his IFBB Pro card. He was only 22 years old at the time and became the youngest IFBB Pro from Georgia.

He made his pro debut in 2018 at the IFBB Tampa Pro, where he placed second in the men’s classic physique division. He impressed the judges and the fans with his aesthetics, posing, and charisma. He continued to improve his physique and his presentation, and in 2019, he achieved his first pro victory at the IFBB New York Pro, where he dominated the men’s classic physique category. He qualified for his first Olympia, where he finished fourth in a stacked lineup that included Chris Bumstead, Breon Ansley, and George Peterson.

In 2020, Keone Pearson decided to switch from classic physique to 212 bodybuilding, as he felt it was a better fit for his goals and potential. He said:

“I feel like I can be more competitive in the 212 division. I feel like I can bring a better package and a better look. I feel like I can be more myself and not worry about weight limits or height limits.”

He won his 212 debut at the 2020 Chicago Pro, qualifying for the 2020 Olympia. However, he did not compete at the event due to personal reasons. He returned in 2021 and won the 2021 Chicago Pro again, securing his spot for the 2021 Olympia. He placed 14th in a tough competition that was won by Shaun Clarida.

In 2022, he competed at the 2022 Tampa Pro, where he won the 212 division and qualified for the 2022 Olympia. He was considered one of the favorites to challenge Clarida for the title, along with Kamal Elgargni, Angel Calderon Frias, and Ahmad Ashkanani. He brought his best package to the stage, displaying his trademark V-taper, symmetry, and conditioning, along with improved size and density. He won the 212 Olympia, becoming the seventh champion in the division’s history. He also won the People’s Choice Award, reflecting his popularity among the fans.

In 2023, he defended his title at the 2023 212 Olympia, beating Clarida, Frias, Kerrith Bajjo, and Ashkanani. He also won the 2023 Texas Pro, qualifying for the 2024 Olympia. He is currently preparing for the biggest show in the world, where he hopes to make history as a three-time 212 Olympia champion.

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2023 212 Olympia Results

The 2023 Mr. Olympia weekend in Orlando, Florida, witnessed a stunning upset in the men’s 212 bodybuilding division, as Keone Pearson defeated the two-time champion Shaun Clarida to win his maiden Olympia title. Pearson, who made his 212 Olympia debut this year, impressed the judges and the fans with his superior shape, symmetry, and conditioning, and edged out Clarida in a close battle.

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stKeone PearsonUSA$50,000
2ndShaun ClaridaUSA$20,000
3rdAngel Calderon FriasSpain$10,000
4thKerrith BajjoUSA$6,000
5thAhmad AshkananiKuwait$4,000
6thOleh KryvyiUkraine
7thNaser MohamedKuwait
8thAndrei MelnikovRussia
9thFabrizio de Souza MoreiraBrazil
10thFelipe MoraesBrazil

Girlfriend and Relationships

Keone Pearson is in a relationship with Amanda Kohatsu, who is also an IFBB Pro in the women’s physique division. They met through social media and started dating in 2019. They support each other in their bodybuilding careers and often train together. They share their love and their lifestyle on their Instagram accounts, where they have a combined following of over 400,000 people.

Keone Pearson is also a devout Christian who believes in God and his plan for him. He often posts motivational and inspirational messages on his social media, where he expresses his gratitude and his faith. He said:

“God is GREAT & so are all of my supporters. I’m truly at a loss for words. But if there’s one thing I want to say to you all… it’s believe in yourself. Believe in yourself even when it’s hard. Believe in yourself even when others don’t. Without self-worth and confidence, goals are simply pipe dreams.”

Workout and Training

Keone Pearson trains six days a week, focusing on one or two muscle groups per session. He follows a high-volume and high-intensity approach, performing a variety of exercises with different rep ranges, tempos, and techniques. He likes to mix up his workouts and keep his muscles guessing, as he believes that this leads to better growth and development. He said:

“I like to switch things up a lot. I don’t like to do the same thing over and over again. I like to shock the muscle and keep it fresh. I like to do different angles, different grips, different machines, different cables, different dumbbells, different barbells. I like to do everything.”

He usually starts his workouts with a compound movement, such as a bench press, a squat, or a deadlift, where he goes heavy and hard. He then moves on to isolation exercises, where he focuses on squeezing and contracting the muscle. He also incorporates drop sets, supersets, and giant sets to increase the intensity and the pump. He said:

“I like to go heavy on the first exercise, and then I like to do a lot of volume on the rest of the exercises. I like to do a lot of drop sets, a lot of supersets, a lot of giant sets. I like to get a lot of blood in the muscle and get a good pump.”

He trains each muscle group once a week, except for his weak points, which he trains twice a week. He follows this split:

  • Monday: Chest and Biceps
  • Tuesday: Quads and Calves
  • Wednesday: Shoulders and Triceps
  • Thursday: Back and Hamstrings
  • Friday: Chest and Biceps
  • Saturday: Quads and Calves
  • Sunday: Rest

Here is an example of his chest and biceps workout:

  • Incline Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
  • Flat Barbell Press: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
  • Incline Cable Fly: 4 sets of 15-20 reps
  • Cable Crossover: 4 sets of 15-20 reps
  • Standing Barbell Curl: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
  • Seated Alternating Dumbbell Curl: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
  • Preacher Curl Machine: 4 sets of 15-20 reps
  • Hammer Curl: 4 sets of 15-20 reps

Diet and Nutrition

Keone Pearson follows a strict and clean diet, especially during his contest prep. He eats six meals a day, spaced every two to three hours. He weighs and measures all his food and tracks his macros and calories. He said:

“I’m very strict with my diet. I weigh everything out, I measure everything out, I count everything. I don’t cheat, I don’t skip meals, I don’t miss meals. I’m very disciplined with my diet.”

He consumes a high-protein, moderate-carb, and low-fat diet, consisting of lean meats, complex carbs, healthy fats, and green vegetables. He adjusts his carb intake according to his goals and his progress, cycling between high-carb, low-carb, and no-carb days. He said:

“I like to carb cycle. I like to do high-carb days, low-carb days, and no-carb days. I like to see how my body responds to different amounts of carbs. I like to manipulate my carbs to get leaner and fuller.”

He drinks plenty of water throughout the day, as well as black coffee and green tea. He avoids alcohol, sugar, salt, and processed foods. He supplements his diet with whey protein, creatine, BCAAs, glutamine, multivitamins, and fish oil. He said:

“I drink a lot of water, at least a gallon a day. I drink black coffee in the morning and green tea before bed. I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t eat sugar, I don’t eat salt, I don’t eat junk food. I take supplements to help me recover and perform better.”

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