Top 6 Bodybuilders

Discipline sometimes depreciated by ignorance, the bodybuilding represents above all the quest for a perfect body revealing the smallest shapes and contours of each muscle, thus recalling this deified body of the Greek statutes. Achieving this perfection requires a rigorous lifestyle and unfailing motivation.

So beyond simple " Mr. Muscle », I suggest you set off to discover the six body artists who have made it possible to create the history of a discipline and who will leave a lasting imprint in the world of bodybuilding.

JOE WEIDER

The famous Canadian businessman, born in 1920, will remain one of the most outstanding figures in bodybuilding. Indeed, we owe him the very famous international competition of " Mister Olympia », Created in 1965. This competition made it possible to professionalize the discipline. However, his involvement in the world of bodybuilding is not limited to the creation of this prestigious competition. Joe Weider will be passionate about body culture throughout his life and will put all its efforts to democratize the discipline. Thanks to his determination, he will publish a multitude of magazines on bodybuilding and fitness. Among these magazines, we find FLEX, Muscles and Fitness, Shape, Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy. From 1936, he proposed new intensification techniques for the development of muscle mass. In 1949, he founded with his brother the International Federation of Bodybuilding. Considered a true dad for many bodybuilders, Joe WEIDER has discovered and trained many champions. In particular, he was the mentor ofArnold schwarzenegger. For its commitment and contributions to the world of bodybuilding, the first museum dedicated to physical culture was inaugurated on July 21, 2011: the Joe and Betty Weider Museum of physical culture. In this museum, located inside the University of Texas football stadium, you can immerse yourself in the history of bodybuilding, through its books, legendary photographs, exhibits and sculptures of the great personalities of the discipline. Passed away in 2013 at the age of 93, Joe Weider has succeeded in creating a family of male and female Bodybuilders, who will carry him for a long time in their hearts as a father who revealed them to the discipline.

LARRY SCOTT

Born October 12, 1938, in Idaho, Larry Scott marks the history of bodybuilding as he was the first champion of the Mister Olympia in 1965, then in 1966.

From the height of his 1 meter 76 and his arm circumference of 50 cm, his fame lay in the bulge of his biceps. From this particularity will be born exercises relating to his person: "  The Scott Press " or " Developed Scott Are exercises of bicep curls from the famous desk. This desk was also discovered by Larry Scott at Vince's Gym. He improved this material until it bore his name. Larry Scott died on March 8, 2014. But we still find on sites dealing with Bodybuilding, the description of his exercises as well as his famous desk.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

Our famous Terminator from the 1980s and 90s, with legendary musculature, was born on July 30, 1947, in a small Austrian village. As a child, he received a very strict education from his father, a former officer in the Austrian army. Not wishing to conform to his father's education, Arnold very early on developed a rebellious spirit, dreaming of gradually becoming the strongest and richest man on earth. From the age of six, he was fascinated by champions, especially when Johnny weissmuller, former Olympic champion, is inaugurating a new swimming pool in his village. But the trigger, will be the discovery of the personality of REG PARK, former English bodybuilder, in a magazine. From then on, Arnold had only one ambition: to follow in his footsteps.

He then participated in many competitions and during his career and thanks to his relentlessness, he won a total of five Mister Universe titles and seven Mister Olympia titles. In 1975, the directors Georges Butler and Robert Fiore filmed him during his training. This meeting will give birth to the famous documentary film " Pumping Iron ". This film will make bodybuilding known a little more to the population as well as our future actor.

Even if Arnold directs from the 80s, his career towards the cinema, his involvement in the world of Bodybuilding will never end. We will always find him with his mentor JOE WEIDER, during important events. Moreover, he writes regularly, for years, articles for the magazines FLEX and Muscles and Fitness. He created many gyms. A true icon of bodybuilding but also one of the most influential people in the world, the magazine MuscleMag pays tribute to him every month by devoting a double page to him in their magazine. In 2013, he paid a poignant tribute to his bodybuilding father JOE WEIDER when he passed away. Since then, he has been the editor-in-chief of FLEX and Muscles et Fitness magazines. Arnold also created his own competition, theArnold Classic, one of the most lucrative bodybuilding competitions, held between February-March each year, since 1986.

LEE HANEY 

Born on November 11, 1959, LEE HANEY, from his height of 1 meter 80, marks the history of bodybuilding since he is the holder with Ronnie Coleman of the record for victories won in the Mister Olympia competition. Indeed, LEE HANEY was the winner of the prestigious competition from 1984 to 1991. But for this graduate in child psychology, his bodybuilder titles began in 1979 when he won first place in the competition.Addeslescents Mister American Grand. Then he will secure first place in the HEAVYWEIGHT junior national championship and the amateur heavyweight world championship, in 1982. His determination drives him to compete in many grand prix in 1983, including that of Las Vegas where he will be propelled to first place. Regarding the British Grand Prix and the Swedish Grand Prix, he will come in second place. For the Swiss Grand Prix, he will be ranked third. And for the night of the Champions, he will be promoted to first place. Apart from these eight victories at Mister Olympia, in 1987 he won the German Grand Prize.

Today, LEE HANEY, father of a family and devout Christian created his own show: Trinity Broadcasting Network. Regarding bodybuilding, he remains very committed and you can also follow him through his Twitter account. LEE HANEY has also developed his website where you will find his advice, his career and articles in his shop.

JAY CUTLER

born August 3, 1973, holds four titles of Mister Olympia. He first came to the top of this prestigious competition in 2006 and 2007. Then, he is the only one to regain his title in 2009 and 2010. Following very intense training, JAY CUTLER was eagerly awaited to win an additional title in 2011. Only an injury a month before the competition, will bring him to the second. square.

From this injury, he will be operated on in February 2012.

Jay CUTLER is known for the impressive volume of his shoulders and the consistency of his pecs. Today, he continues to promote through videos, its intensive training methods.

PHIL HEATH

Born on December 18, 1979, this young American bodybuilder is the current holder of the prestigious title of Mister Olympia. To date, he has won four titles in the famous competition: 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. You can find him on his account Facebook , twitter.

On youtube, you will discover his perseverance during his training.

PHIL HEATH has indeed added the 2015 Olympia Trophy to his impressive track record.

PHIL HEATH is determined to break the record for victories won. We can only wish him courage and that he continues to give the best of himself. Because we all keep in mind his image, squatting with his face turned to the ground, when the presenter of the contest announces his name in the last victory of Mister Olympia. A very strong moment !!!

All these personalities have dedicated and still do for some all their lives, their beliefs to achieve this quest for the absolute beauty of a body with the ideal contour. We can only admire such a self-righteous person, in this search for perfection.