Dual Purpose Muscle

ELTON MOTA’s physique has been his passport to success in fashion and bodybuilding.

- John Plummer

SOME GUYS look good on the catwalk; others look good in physique contests. Few succeed at both. Elton Mota; however, has represented leading fashion brands, won men’s physique contests, and finished first last year in the Top Fitness Model category at the UKBFF English Grand Prix.

Muscle&Fitness: tell us about your modelling background. 

Elton Mota: I used to model in London when I was aged 19 to 21. I have shot for brands like Zara and diesel and have done London Fashion Week twice. I’ve also taken main acting roles in music videos.

How did this develop into bodybuilding? 

My genetics pushed me into it. I was about to take part in London Fashion Week for the third time and, at the fitting before rehearsals, my shoulders had got wider while my waist remained the same. I knew that would be a problem. I enjoyed modelling, so I didn’t want to 100 per cent let go. a friend at the gym told me a new bodybuilding category named men’s physique was a good way to get into fitness modelling. I saw a picture of IFBB pro Mark anthony and at that moment made up my mind.

Are the two activities compatible?