Victor Martinez was born in 1973 in the Dominican Republic and moved to New York City as a child where he was raised. He has 10 siblings and over 30 nieces and nephews. During his teenage years, he was involved in various sports and began weight training. His training partner Steve Dickerson convinced him to pursue bodybuilding professionally. Victor has had success in many bodybuilding competitions, including several top 3 finishes at the Arnold Classic and Olympia.