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 Madters Pro, 55+ & 60+, and Won.

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.