State bodybuilding chairman. The owner of USA gym and Southside fitness of Oaklawn, and Bridgeview achieved his life-long dream and got his pro card at the Master's Nationals in Pittsburgh, July 23rd. Chuck is only one of two pros that Illinois has ever turned out, Steve Holland, being the other. Great job Chuck!
Chuck Sanow
708-598-3846
Chuck is one of the countries top amateur bodybuilders.
His credentials are his life experiences.
1985
Mr. Continental, light heavy, overall
1985
Mr. Midwest, medium class
1985
Mr. Twin City , tall class, and overall
1985
Mr. Jr. America, medium class winner
1986
Mr. Central, Medium class and overall
1986
Mr. Illinois, Medium class, overall winner
1987
Mr. America, 2nd pl, medium class
1987
Mr. Universe, 2ND pl., light heavy
1989
Mr. Midwest Gran Prix, lightheavy, overall
1989
Illinois State Champ, heavyweight class, and overall
1989
Chicago Challenge, overall winner
1991
Illinois State Champ, heavyweight overall
1991
Mr. USA , 2nd pl., light heavy
1993
Mens National , light heavy
1996
NPC Northern States , 1st and overall
heavyweight
USA GYM
7337 W. 100th Street
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-3846Natural Mr. Olympia John Hansen had this to say about his favorite gym:
"I train at one of the few hard core gyms left in this area. It's called USA Gym and it is located in Bridgeview, Illinois. It's owned by Chuck Sanow, who is a top national level competitor (2nd place on several occasions at the NPC USA and NPC Nationals and winner of the heavyweight division at the IFBB North America in 1998). The gym is located in an industrial area and has high ceilings and is absolutely HUGE. There are a ton of free weights (dumbbells go up to 160) and lots and lots of machines (the gym has 6 leg press machines alone). There is no air conditioning during the summer and the heat is low during the winter (due to the high ceilings). It's totally hard core and blue collar and it's one of the very few remaining hard core gyms left in this area."
