Kai Greene - A Day in the Life of a Bodybuilder

Kai Greene - A Day in the Life of a Bodybuilder

A film by Mike Pulcinella

This documentary poses the question - What is a day in the life of a bodybuilder really like?

Kai walks the streets of the Brooklyn neighborhood he grew up in. He chose not to focus on the flash and rewards of the sport in this film but wanted to demonstrate the daily existence that got him to the top of his chosen sport.

While he has a nicer, larger home nearby, Kai still owns his tiny apartment in the Brooklyn projects that was his home base for many years and where he struggled to survive. He goes there to show his cooking routine in the small basic kitchen where he has prepared thousands of meals over the years.

Kai imparts some of the wisdom he has gained through the decades of blood, sweat, and tears that is the life of a professional bodybuilder in pursuit of greatness. Most of all his emphasis is on hard work, consistency, and the development of character through these processes.

Next Kai attends a posing class run by 1960’s bodybuilder Ian Mercer - now an elite posing coach. Kai is known for his unique and expert posing skills but still humbles himself by attending these classes with his original posing mentor.

Kai visits Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym, his favored workout mecca, and the location of many famous video and photo shoots over the years. Today Kai is performing light ‘finishing exercises’ to refine his aesthetic muscular balance.   Later Kai and his current training partner, natural female bodybuilder Julian Mundle, train legs. Nothing is performed for the camera. This is a precise and scientific leg routine and a very difficult one at that.

This day in the life of a bodybuilder is expertly narrated by the filmmaker Mike Pulcinella and filled with philosophical and motivational gems from this unique champion bodybuilder.



Kai Greene Bio/Contest History:

Born July 12, 1975 Brooklyn, USA

1994

American Nationals - NGA, Overall Winner

1996

Pro Natural World - WNBF, Winner

1997

Atlantic States Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd
Blue Thunder - NPC, Overall Winner
Blue Thunder - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
New York Amateur Grand Prix - NPC, Overall Winner
New York Amateur Grand Prix - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
Team Universe Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1998

Team Universe Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd

1999

New Jersey Suburban Championships - NPC, Super-HeavyWeight, 1st
Team Universe Championships - NPC, Overall Winner
Team Universe Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
World Amateur Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 6th

2004

Team Universe Championships - NPC, Overall Winner
Team Universe Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st

2005

New York Pro Championships - IFBB, 14th

2006

Colorado Pro Championships - IFBB, 14th
Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, Did not place
New York Pro Championships - IFBB, Did not place

2007

Colorado Pro Championships - IFBB, Winner
Keystone Pro Classic - IFBB, 3rd
New York Pro Championships - IFBB, 6th

2008

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 3rd
New York Pro Championships - IFBB, Open, 1st

2009

Arnold Classic - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Australia - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, 4th

2010

Arnold Classic - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Australia - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, 7th

2011

New York Pro Championships - IFBB, Open, 1st
Olympia - IFBB, 3rd
Sheru Classic - IFBB, 3rd

2012

Olympia - IFBB, Open, 2nd
Sheru Classic - IFBB, Open, 2nd

2013

Arnold Classic Europe - IFBB, 2nd
Olympia - IFBB, Open, 2nd
Prague Pro Championships - IFBB, Open, 1st

2014

Olympia - IFBB, Open, 2nd

2016

Arnold Classic - IFBB, Open, 1st
Arnold Classic Australia - IFBB, Winner
Arnold Classic Brasil - IFBB, Winner
Arnold Classic Brasil - IFBB, Winner

Running Time: 75 mins