Rusty Jeffers

Rusty Jeffers (born May 14, 1964, Kenmore, New York) is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and a former performer in adult entertainment under the alias Carl Hardwick. He grew up in Georgia and Boulder, Colorado and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Jeffers started bodybuilding at 12 and competed as early as at the age of 14. He won his first title at the age of 17 and won three years in a row in Teenage Arizona. He got his professional status in 2004 Masters National Championships.

Jeffers released a Pose Like a Pro DVD on his own in 2006 to teach athletes how to pose.

In 2002, Jeffers sat for a revealing interview with freelance writer Rod Labbe. Entitled "Slugging it Out," it ran in MuscleMag International.

Jeffers is teaming up with World Physique & Athletics Association (WPAA) to hold a bodybuilding show in his name: the 2015 Rusty Jeffers Southwest Championships on April 11, 2015.

Rusty won in Masters Pro 50+ class in 2014 Pittsburgh Pro. After 7 years, Rusty competed again in 2021 IFBB Pro Legion Masters Championship in October and won the 40+ class.

In 2023, Rusty competed in IFBB Pro West Coast Classic, Masters Men 50+ and won.

In 2024, Rusty competed in Chicago Masters Pro, 55+ & 60+, and Won.

Contest history

Year Competition Class Result 1981 Teenage Arizona -- Overall 1982 Teenage Arizona -- Overall 1983 Teenage Arizona -- Overall 1987 AAU Copper Classic Heavyweight Heavyweight & Overall 1987 AAU Mr. Tucson Heavyweight Runner-up 1988 AAU Copper Classic Heavyweight Overall 1989 Mr. & Ms. Arizona Championships Mixed Pair Overall with wife 1989 AAU Mr. Arizona Heavyweight Heavyweight & Overall 1990 NPC Orange County Heavyweight Runner-up 1991 Palm Springs Classic Heavyweight Heavyweight & Overall 1991 AAU Grand Canyon Heavyweight 3rd 1991 NPC Ironman Heavyweight 5th 1992 AAU Southwest Open Heavyweight 2nd 1992 NPC Ironman Heavyweight 1st & Overall 1994 NPC Ironman Heavyweight Heavyweight 1994 Excalibur Heavyweight Heavyweight & Overall 1995 NPC USA Heavyweight 16th 1996 NPC Nationals Heavyweight 16th 1998 NPC USA Heavyweight 9th 1999 Los Angeles Championships Heavyweight Overall 1999 NPC USA Heavyweight 6th 1999 Arizona Heavyweight Heavyweight & Overall 2001 Mid USA Heavyweight Heavyweight & Overall 2001 NPC USA Heavyweight -- 2002 NPC USA Heavyweight 10th 2002 NPC Nationals Super Heavyweight 12th 2003 Excalibur - Los Angeles Super Heavyweight 2nd 2003 San Diego World Gym Classic Super Heavyweight Super Heavyweight & Overall 2003 Las Vegas Classic Super Heavyweight Super Heavyweight 2003 NPC Nationals Super Heavyweight 16th 2003 NPC Western Regional Super Heavyweight Super Heavyweight 2004 NPC USA Super Heavyweight 2nd 2004 NPC Masters National Super Heavyweight Super Heavyweight & Overall (Pro Card) 2005 Iron Man Pro Pro 12th 2005 San Francisco Pro Pro 16th 2005 Charlotte Pro Pro 12th 2005 Mr. Olympia Wildcard Showdown Pro 5th 2006 Masters Pro World Championships Pro Masters 8th 2007 Iron Man Pro Pro 12th 2007 Sacramento Grand Prix Pro 11th 2008 Iron Man Pro Pro 17th 2008 Atlantic City Pro Pro Masters 11th 2009 Iron Man Pro Pro 16th 2009 Australian Pro Pro 7th 2010 Phoenix Pro Pro 16th 2010 Australian Pro Pro 12th 2012 Flex Pro Pro 15th 2012 Desert Muscle Classic Pro 212 4th 2014 Pittsburgh Pro Masters Pro Master 50+ 1st 2021 IFBB Pro League Legions Sports Fest Pro Masters Championship Pro Masters 50+1st 2022 IFBB Masters World Pro Championship Pro Masters 40+1st 2023 IFBB Pro West Coast Classic Pro Masters 50+1st 2024 IFBB Chicago Masters Pro Pro Masters 55+ & 60+1st 2026 IFBB Emerald Cup Masters Pro Pro Masters 60+1st

Adult entertainment

Jeffers performed under the name "Carl Hardwick" from 1997 to 2003, appearing in nine films for Colt Studio Group, Buckshot and Jimmy Z Productions. He also modeled nude for still beefcake photography. Fans have cited his competition-worthy muscles and copious body hair as defining attributes of Jeffers as Hardwick.