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.[1][2][3][4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
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
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.[7] 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.[8]
