Who rightfully deserves the title of the best bodybuilder? In every generation, you can hear big names with incredible physical abilities and a lot of muscles. But who is more outstanding than others?
10. Flex Wheeler
Although he is the only professional bodybuilder on this list to have never won a Mr. Olympia title, this does not diminish his overall career success. Having won the Arnold Classic 4 times and received many more awards, he has proven that he has the right to enter the list of the best bodybuilders of all time.
In addition, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman have noted him as one of the greatest bodybuilders. It impresses with its symmetrical aesthetic. More commonly known as the "Sultan of Symmetry". Contrary to popular belief, the nickname "Flex" comes from his remarkable flexibility, not from the fact that his muscles flex well.
9. Dexter Jackson
Jackson is considered a symbol of the times, he never gets old. Former champion "Mr. Olympia" in 2008, most recently in 2015 took second place in the same competition to his almost 46 years old.
He was given the nickname "Blade". Dexter is known for its low fat percentage and seemingly timeless physique. Having competed in every Mr. Olympia competition since 1999, Jackson has graced the covers of countless bodybuilding magazines and articles. He is also a five-time winner of the Arnold Classic competition. Dexter established himself as one of the best bodybuilders of the generation.
8. Franco Colombo
Known as a friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger, whom he pushed to his maximum limit, while he himself remained in great shape. Received the title "Mr. Olympia" in 1976 and 1981. Columbo was known for his aesthetic and symmetrical physique.
He was not only Schwarzenegger's favorite partner, but also a world champion in powerlifting, a participant in the "Strongest Man on the Planet" competition and an actor. Little known fact, but Franco also played a short role in the film Terminator, which made Arnold famous.
7. Jay Cutler
He is not to be confused with the American footballer of the same name as is usually the case. Jay is a four-time Mr. Olympia champion 2006-2007 and 2009-2010. He personifies the modern bodybuilder and performs on stage in the category over 100 kg.
His massive chest and quads are impressive. Cutler, as you know, to this day has one of the heaviest and most aesthetically pleasing forms of our time.
6. Frank Zane
When most people think of aesthetic symmetrical bodies, the first name that comes to mind is Frank Zane. Winner of 3 titles "Mr. Olympia" from 1977 to 1979 and the pose "vacuum", he sets a certain standard to this day. Zane has a body that every bodybuilder hopes to get one day.
Unlike some of the other bodybuilders on this list, Zane is the lightest bodybuilder of them all. He performed on stage in the category up to 85 kg. Frank personified an era based on an aesthetic with wide shoulders and an unusual V-shaped tapered waist.
5. Phil Heath
Better known in the bodybuilding world as "The Gift". He is a six-time Mr. Olympia title holder from 2011 to 2016. Thanks to hard training, Phil is unlikely to stop winning in the near future, his career is still going uphill, and he is unlikely to stop winning.
The combination of natural genetics and a clear mind allows Phil to set the bar high for everyone who goes on stage with him. Although his portrayal in Generation Iron is somewhat controversial, Phil is very passionate about maintaining strong relationships with his fans and is constantly trying to expand his business.
4. Dorian Yates
What makes Doriana Yates one of the best bodybuilders of all time? It is not only his Mr. Olympia titles from 1992 to 1997, but also his unique learning style. While many professional bodybuilders train six days a week, Dorian was known for his development of High-intensity interval training (HIIT), which achieved maximum muscle stimulation with shorter intense workouts four days a week.
In addition, he was known for going on stage with a torn triceps and an injury that he received three years earlier, his thigh muscle was torn. He was able to recover, as well as win the competition and take 1st place.
3. Lee Haney
Winner of 8 titles Mr. Olympia from 1984 to 1991. Haney ended his bodybuilding career extremely early at age 31.
But to this day, he works in the athletic training of fitness athletes in the NBA, MLB and professional boxing. At the age of 55, Lee Haley is still in good shape that young bodybuilders can only envy.
2. Ronnie Coleman
Ronnie Coleman was not only one of the most massive bodybuilders of all time, weighing 138 kg, but also one of the strongest. With a deadlift of 365 kg and a bench press of 250 kg, it's scary to imagine what else Ronnie is capable of, because he himself claims that he did not train as hard as he could.
With a record number of victories (8 times in a row) in the Mr. Olympia competition from 1998 to 2005. and remaining the best bodybuilder in the world, Ronnie managed to work full-time as a police officer. It's hard to find an athlete as massive, strong and sharp as Ronnie Coleman.
1. Arnold Schwarzenegger
It's hard not to put Arnold Schwarzenegger at the top of this list. With 7 Mr. Olympia titles (1970-1975, 1980) and success in any career related to bodybuilding, films and politics, he won over so many. Arnie is the bar by which every bodybuilder measures himself.
With his incredible charisma and never-fading intelligence, Arnold Schwarzenegger has successfully transformed bodybuilding for generations, overcoming all difficulties and obstacles. Little known fact about Arnold: He has competed in several powerlifting competitions throughout his career.
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