Who Is Morgan Aste? Bio, Physique, Other Unknown Facts

• Popularly called “The Big Rock”, France’s Morgan Aste started bodybuilding at 16 and began to compete at 20
• He moved to the US around 2014 to pursue his bodybuilding career and won the Arnold Amateur bodybuilding classics title in 2019
• Morgan’s staggering height is 6 feet 3 inches (190cm/1.90m) tall; this places him above the average height of men in the world

Morgan Aste, nicknamed “The Big Rock” is a 41-year-old French professional bodybuilder, powerlifter, and strongman, who is known for winning the 2010 and 2013 editions of “The Strongest Man in France.” In addition, he has competed in several powerlifting competitions, including the 2006 IFBB World Championship, the 2008 European Championship IFBB, and the 2011 IFBB World Championship.

Morgan has an incredible physique and stands quite tall above the average height of men in Europe and the world.

Early Life And Background Of Aste Morgan

He was born Morgan Aste on August 26, 1983, in Clermont-Ferrand, France to Roberto Aste and Annie Aste. The 41-year-old spent his childhood days in Victe-Le-Comte and Lissac, where he was raised alongside two brothers; Tony Aste and Lucas.

Morgan developed a knack for competitive sports from a tender age and started getting involved in several sporting activities, including, football, Judo, boxing, and Muay Thai. These activities gave him the opportunity to build an excellent physique. As a result of the changes in his physical appearance, people began asking questions about whether he was a weight lifter.

It was these constant inquiries and what his body was growing into that motivated him to start weightlifting when he was 16. This marked the beginning of his journey into the world of bodybuilding and powerlifting.

A Look Into His Professional Bodybuilding Career 

While still in his teenage years, Morgan Aste had already trained himself into acquiring a massive weight of 195lbs. Consequently, in 2000 he intensified his training capacities as he began joining competitions in 2003 at 20.

In 2004,  the French bodybuilder competed in the French IFBB Junior Championship 75kg category where he finished as the runner-up. He later made progress into the 2006 IFBB World Championship 100kg where he won a silver medal finishing 2nd.

Additionally,  the Clermont-Ferrand native also featured in the 2008 European Championship IFBB 100kg where he placed 9th as well as the 2010 Grand Prix of Slovakia 90 kg where he finished 2nd. He also participated in the 2011 IFBB World Championship 100 kg finishing at the 14th position alongside the 2014 IFBB French Champion in all categories and 100 kg.

With regards to the strongman competition, Morgan got himself the title of the Strongest Man in France in 2010, beating other tough guys to the crown at a heated contest. In 2012, he was the runner-up in two competitions which were the Strongest Man in France competition as well as the Grand Prix des Pyrénées. The same year, he won the Grand Prix de Provence contest.

In 2013, he reclaimed his Strongest Man in France title at all levels which included the Grand Prix du Forez 105kg, the Grand Prix de Provence 105kg, as well as the Grand Prix of the Pyrenees 105kg categories respectively.

The following year, he moved to the United States to put his name on the American bodybuilding scene. In 2019, he won the Arnold Amateur title for men’s bodybuilding. Hence, his name has become synonymous with raw strength and great stamina.

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The French Bodybuilder And Powerlifter Has A Massive Physique

Through bodybuilding and powerlifting, Morgan Aste built a massive body physique. He stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (190cm/1.90m), which is pretty much above the average height of men in the world who are 1.77m (5 feet 8 inches) tall.

Going further, the French strongman’s weight is 371.04lbs. This is huge for someone of his height, but what is even more incredible is the fact that there is not an ounce of fat on him. Moreso, his arms measured up to 24.4″.

Compelling Facts About Morgan Aste

1. Morgan Prefer To Focus On His Career Than Talk About His Love And Life

The French bodybuilder is discreet about his relationship and love life. Consequently, there is no certainty if he is dating anyone or not. Fans believe he has a lover but he is keeping her out of the public eye. However, this has not been confirmed.

2. He Earns Postiviely From His Career

Morgan Aste has earned pretty decently from his bodybuilding and powerlifting career. This is more evident from his 2010 and 2013 winning of the Strongest Man in France, which comes with a huge paycheque. Besides, he has sponsorship and endorsement deals that further contribute to his net worth, which is presently been reviewed.

3. What Is His Training Routine?

During his training, Morgan disciplined himself into doing some highly strenuous exercises such as Atlas stone carry at 330 lbs, Farmer’s carry at 793 lbs as well as Tyre flip at 881 lbs.

He also did rounds of triceps such as EZ-bar cable pushdown, one-arm reverse-grip pushdown, and smith machine close-grip bench press. For his biceps, he did exercises that included standing straight-bar curl, incline dumbbell, incline, dumbbell hammer curl, alternating dumbbell curl, machine preacher curl, and standing two-arm dumbbell curl among others.

4. The French Bodybuilder Eats Seven-Times A Day

In terms of nutrition, Morgan’s daily diet routine often consisted of up to seven meals in total in his off-season diet, which helps him to constantly add up more muscle build. He loves his meals to have a poise of protein, multiple carbs, and vital fats to be digested by fruits.

5. His Role Model Is Former California Governor and Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger

Morgan Aste’s role model is Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has always admired Schwarzenegger and wishes to be a successful bodybuilding icon like the former California governor.