Spouse
Dexter married Carol in the past (the exact date is not known). They are now separated.
Dexter Jackson during IFBB Professional Bodybuilding Contest 2013
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dexter is bald.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Measurements
His body measurements are as –
- Chest – 50 in or 127 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 21 in or 53 cm
- Waist – 34 in or 86 cm
- Thighs – 29 in or 74 cm
- Neck – 19 in or 48 cm
Shoe Size
Jackson’s shoe size is not known.
Brand Endorsements
Infinite Labs
Dexter teamed up with Infinite Labs to launch “Blade Nutrition” in 2013.
Religion
Christian
Best Known For
Winning the 2008 IFBB Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition.
First Film
Didn’t do any of the films.
First TV Show
Jackson has also not done any of the TV shows.
Personal Trainer
Dexter Jackson does a heavy workout. It is self explanatory as he is a pro bodybuilder. For the 2008 IFBB Mr. Olympia, he did this workout, before the competition started.
He starts with cardio for 30 minutes as warm up exercises. Dexter does so two times in a day (morning and evening sessions) and for 6 times in a week.
Monday – Quads
- Leg Extensions – 4 sets of 20-30 reps
- Squats – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Hack Squats – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Leg Extensions – 3 sets of 10 reps
Tuesday – Chest & Calves
- Barbell Bench Press – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Incline Dumbbell Press – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Dumbbell Flyes – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Standing Calf Raises – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Seated Calf Raises – 4 sets of 10-15 reps
Wednesday – Back
- Lat Pulldowns – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- T-Bar Rows – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Barbell Deadlifts – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Seated Cable Rows – 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Thursday – Shoulders & Hams
- Dumbbell Press – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Incline Lying Side Laterals – 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Rear Delt Raises – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Seated Leg Curls – 5 sets of 10 reps
Superset
- Lying Leg Curls – 4 sets of 10 reps
- Stiff-Legged Deadlift – 4 sets of 10 reps
Friday – Biceps & Triceps
- EZ-Bar Curls – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Hammer Curls – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Preacher Curls – 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Tri-Set
- Tricep Pushdowns – 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Dips – 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Rope Pushdowns – 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Jackson also focus on his abs and does the following workout –
- Crunches – 3 sets of 50 reps
- Knee-ups – 3 sets of 40 reps
- Cable Crunches – 3 sets of 30 reps
Dexter Jackson Favorite Things
Unknown
Dexter Jackson Facts
- He was placed at number 5 in 2013 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding contest.
- Dexter won the IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix, and Arnold Classic in 2013.
- Dexter and Chris Dickerson are the only ones who have won both Mr. Olympia and Masters Olympia bodybuilding contests.
- He has been featured and pictured on the cover of Flex magazine and Muscular Development magazine.
- As a child, he was a 4th degree black belt, gymnast and a break dancer.
- He has a habit of collecting DVD’s and has already collected more than 400.
- Dexter claims that he is unbeatable at Madden on Playstation.
- Dexter has released his documentary in 2009 titled “Dexter Jackson: Unbreakable”. It was filmed by Alex Ardenti of Ardenti Films.
- He won the Flex’s “Athlete of the Year Male” award in 2013.