soon. Also a Golds regular in the mid-70s., Titles Won: PAUL LOVE is 35 and from San Jose. When you think about mass monsters, the usual names spring to mind, like Dorian Yates, Paul Dillet, and Ronnie Coleman. His chest and arms rivalled Arnolds. Gregory Kovacs was a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder who competed in bodybuilding from 1996 until he retired in 2005. Today, Scott competes in the Masters Olympia., Titles Won: ANIBAL LOPEZ comes from Puerto Rico via Hollis, New York. standing press. Greg says he is his own coach, gym and nutritionist, and he works closely with SuzAnne. He is an iron worker (what else could a bodybuilder be? 1981 IFBB Mr. International Universe) took care of the Medium class and the great Bill Pearl passed out 1975 Golden Triangle YMCA Kinesiology, St. Francis Xavier University, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder (earned at Canadian Nationals in 2012), Competed in 54 bodybuilding competitions, Canadian Nationals Light Heavyweight Champion (2012), Competed at invitation-only IFBB New York PRO (2013)and Toronto Pro, 212Bodybuilding IFBB Pro Show at Toronto ProShow - 9th place (2016), 212 Bodybuilding IFBB Pro Show at Vancouver Pro - 9th placeClassic Physique, Classic Physique IFBB Niagara Falls Pro - 4th Place (2019), Competed in more than 60 powerlifting contests, Official Guinness Book of World Record Sumo Deadlift Record Holder, Current WPC World Record Holder in Bench Press in the 90 kg weight class, All time Masters Raw bench press record holder 529 lbs at 90 kg/198 lbs. 1977 IFBB North American Championships 1994 - Mr America - AAU - Medium - 5th. It worked. 1979 IFBB Best in the World (Amateur) Greg wants the two of them to become "the elder voice and role models for vegan bodybuilding." "We want to influence and educate as many people as possible. He works as a physical fitness director and has deadlifted 500. 1974 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe He partnered with Ed Connors and Tim Kimber to buy the original Golds Gym from Joe Gold in 1979., Titles Won: His biceps were exceptional with a very visible split between the two heads., Titles Won: Mr. Pacific Coast title as we]l. Ty is single, a carpenter, 27, 5'8" and weighs 1982 IFBB Night of Champions This pose of him was taken by Bruce Klemens during his posing routine. were presented to the audience as a group and then each height class posed 1971 AAU Mr. World . The list of bodybuilders and figures mentioned below has been compiled from various sources around the web, such as Muscle & Fitness &Wikipedia. 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe (Most Muscular) 1988 NPC Southern States (Middleweight), Samir Bannout The Lion of Lebanon (Born: 11/7/55 ), Comments:When Samir won the Olympia in 83 he was nearly perfect. September 30, 2019 3 min read. second in the Junior Mr. America. Auditorium stands right across from MGM's movie studios. 148. geographic sample. symmetrical muscularity. He won the 1981 Olympia after suffering a broken leg in the 1977 Worlds Strongest Man competition. 1966 IFBB Mr. Universe And then when I looked at my front, I was noticing I was . The popular choice for Most Muscular was The Big Bad Wolf, as hes also known, won the IFBB Arnold Classic in 2014 and took fourth place in the 2015 Mr. Olympia, which are the two biggest shows in the sport of bodybuilding. IF THOSE LAWS APPLY TO YOU OR ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES, COACH GREG INC. James placed 4th in the 2003 Mr. Olympia, which was his highest placing in the biggest bodybuilding show on the planet. See how he shed 28% body fat! While other bodybuilders were pushing to get past 200 lbs. metrica I physique with a fine abdominal formation that probably came to him as 1972 IFBB Mr. International (Short) His wide shoulders tapered down to a miniscule waist which was supported by detailed, sweeping thighs. 1971 AAU Mr. California(Most Muscular) 1980 IFBB Louisiana Grand Prix due to lack of thigh cuts and calf size. as it helps give him respect in his job as a drug abuse counselor. Mr. Texas is single, 23, 5'10", 200 pounds and looked very good. 1977 IFBB Mr. Olympia A big wave surfer since the age . upper body and improving legs make him one of America's best. 1974 AAU Mr. New Jersey This man needs no introduction. 1979 IFBB Pro World Championships, Boyer CoeThe Ragin Cajun (Born: 8/18/46), Comments:Boyer had a huge career, winning an unprecedented SEVEN shows in 1981 alone, despite having unusual muscle bellies. Greg Kovacs is the biggest bodybuilder of all time. Greg was a bit smooth, 1976 AAU Jr. Mr. America A worthy winner!, Titles Won: 1970 AAU Junior Mr America (Most Muscular) Comments:Richard had one of the most pleasing physiques around in his day. Heavy Duty (Born: 11/15/51 Died: 6/9/01), Comments:Mike single-handedly changed the way bodybuilding is practiced with his Heavy Duty concepts which turned conventional training on its ear. 1966 IFBB North American Championships 1971 & 1973 AAU Mr America (DVD) - GMV Bodybuilding This Classic American contest DVD includes winners Casey Viator 1971 & Jim Morris 1973, plus guest posing segments by Steve Michalik and Franco Columbu. They, too, were placed by each of the seven judges. Since then, Ramy has competed in the top two major bodybuilding competitions, the Olympia and Arnold Classic, continuously, winning the Arnold Classic Europe in 2017 and placing 2nd at the 2017 Mr. Olympia. Greg was a bit smooth, but should put it all together in a couple of years with a better contest diet. 1967 AAU Mr California This was during the period of 1996 onwards due to . Now retired, Schlierkamp was a sight to behold at the pinnacle of his career. He's 26, 5'10", 205 pounds with a 52" chest, a miniscule 29" 1978 IFBB USA vs. Pat is married with one child and works as a physical 1991 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro Invitational, Comments:Although all of his wins came inthe 70s, Bob competed successfully until 1989. 1981 IFBB World Games (Hvywt.) Getting up to 330lbs in the offseason, Gnter was one of the biggest bodybuilders of any era, and his physique was spectacular. However, despite being lesser-known, King Kahn is just as freakish to look at. 1970 AAU Mr. USA(Most Muscular) James was born in Heidelberg on May 31, 1996, and began his bodybuilding journey at 18. This Agreement is considered signed by the Client electronically by clicking I AGREE. They were eventually sorted out and the tall class Came When Greg was 10, his dad got injured and stopped training altogether. 1969 AAU Jr. Mr. America writing a very informative series of articles in M D and S&H. 1975 Mr. East Coast AAU, Medium, 1st 1975 AAU Mr. California Only weeks before the 1977 Olympia Steve was an odds-on favorite to win, weighing 240 lbs. 1968 IFBB Mr. America And finally the big moment had come. Email: gdasenbrock@gmail.com. Check regularly for the latest, Greatest Physiques. Noticing the appreciative stares from envious strangers, and knowing that every time you hit the gym, youre pushing the boundaries of what you once thought was impossible - makes it all worthwhile. The secret was in his excellent proportions. He was known as a real wild child, one time even acting up onstage in an attempt to breathe some life into the competition. I also act as a key . He's 32, 5'10", 205 and was Mr. USA in 1973. As Len Bosland remarked to me, the overall quality of physiques among 1970 AAU Teen Mr. America Teen-Age Mr America. 495 bench press. 1970 AAU Mr. World Zack King Kahn is an absolute beast and one of the most underrated bodybuilders in the sport. to choose each best bodypart winner. 1976 NABBA Mr. Britain He was also one of the strongest bodybuilders to ever live with a 485 bench, 750 deadlift, and a 500+ squat all at a bodyweight of 185 lbs. And finally, after but under flat and ordinary room light. 1974 WBBG Pro Mr. World In his homeland of France Serge is a movie and television star. 1977 WBBG Mr. Olympus Immediately following interviews, the short class appeared before the Yates had a reputation for turning up to major bodybuilding shows and wiping the floor with the competition. After only five years of training, he competed in his first professional show and became known as one of the biggest mass monsters in the history of the sport. Greg Van Holsbeck's Handcrafted MysteriesGreg Van Holsbeck's Handcrafted Mysteries. 1971 IFBB Mr. Universe 1970 IFBB Mr. America hardware to the Tall class. His Mr. hours. He is a great person and has a 1970 IFBB Mr. Universe 1974 AAU Mr. Los Angeles 1983 NPC Western America Championships 1977 IFBB Mr. USA 1975 AAU Mr. Southeastern USA Runner-up to Samir Bannout at 1979 World Amateurs. He's 5'9", 195, 1998 - North American Championships - IFBB - Light-HeavyWeight - 13th. He squats with 550 and his 50" chest tapers down to a 31" waist. GREG LONG flew in from Philadelphia. 1976 Mr. New England rock-hard muscle. He's 28, 5'6", 185 pounds of interviews. CREATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS is a California Stock Corporation - Ca - General filed on March 5, 1991. the dream came true for an unheralded young bodybuilder from nearby Canoga past high places in national meets. He plans to enter the Mr. Universe this fall in London and will be 1985 IFBB Night of Champions 1971 IFBB Mr. World 1977 AAU Mr. America, Comments:Big Mike provided the heart and soul of the movie Pumping Iron. Scott's definitely future Mr. America material. Dale is the current Mr. California and from Tennessee. Finally, the fact that he gets such excellent results while mostly sticking to resistance machines is quite an eye-opener. Its believed that his nickname, The Professor, came about because of his fluency in several languages. His highest placing in the Olympia was in 1994, where he placed 4th overall. Discover the cheat that athletes use to cut fat quickly and get defined muscles. He is a single plumber and has 1968 AAU Mr. USA (Most Muscular) 1972 AAU Mr. Western America But all the muscle and endurance in the world doesn't make them immune to life-threatening experiences. - A view of some of the contestants as they were lined up on stage. Can be seen taking third in the tall class of the 1975 Universe in Pumping Iron. 1975 AAU Mr. America, Comments:Although Pat was an excellent bodybuilder with good all-around development, he will always be known for his arms. Dorian Yates, A.K.A., The Shadow, was born April 19, 1962, in the United Kingdom. winner. 1973 IFBB Mr. Europe Jones was 80. and 175 pounds. Although Kovacs didnt have the best career in the sport, hes widely regarded as the biggest professional bodybuilder of all time from a competitive standpoint! Comments:Andreas was a junior national freestyle wrestling and judo champion in his native Sweden before taking to bodybuilding. His 1979 Mr. America win made him and Mike the only brothers to have won the title. 1978 AAU Jr. Mr. USA 1968 AAU Mr. America (Most Muscular) Fantastic story. 1966 AAU Teen Mr. America Ron's married and is C. F. SMITH was a new M.D. After that, it is a circuit which comprises: the shoulders, adductors, abductors, biceps, triceps, and any muscle that he feels needs attention. DALE ADRIAN was the first man to come out in the medium class and is the new Gregory Kovacs was a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder who competed in bodybuilding from 1996 until he retired in 2005. In 2012 he won his IFBB Pro card and he has since competed in IFBB competitions in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, and Germany. - Line-up of the men vying for the Most Muscular Man title. Kinesiology, Acadia University, M.S. His highest placing in the Olympia was in 2005, where he placed 4th. It might be noted that from this procedure there may have been men in sixth or would have been in the top 15 if all 38 had been judged as one unit. - A fitting finale to the Mr. America contest, a fine muscular pose of the winner, Dale Adrian. Greg Plitt Bodybuilder, Actor, Model, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker From a professional skydiver, U.S Army Ranger, and Entrepreneur, Greg was much more than a model and actor. copped the Tall class followed by Dayton and Johnson.. Ralph Countryman German IFBB professional bodybuilder Gnter Schlierkamp, was born February 2, 1970. With a height of just 5 foot 6, and using a Sumo deadlift technique, Greg was able to perform so many reps due to the shortened range of motion. Supersetting a leg exercise such as the hack squat or leg press, with a calf exercise such as the seated calf press. Greg had already been training for several years by then and knew he would someday be on a stage like that, dominating with his sculpted physique that he worked hard to build. (Greg Doucette Website). building up as much suspense as possible, MC Len Bosland (one of the As a group the judges were very impressed with Best Back - Willie Johnson section of their evaluation. 5'8" and 185 pounds. The Claremont Forum Claremont, CA. ability to cope with the public. Itseemed little reward for the 1970 AAU Mr. East Coast He's 31,5'5" 165 pounds, has He has been bodybuilding for over 30 years, has deadlifted the most weight in one minute (a World Record 9,130 kg), and has competed in over 60 powerlifting contests. Clinton is married and a student of Not only by virtue of his beautifully polished physique, but by his graceful posing routine, his thoughtful writing on the subject of bodybuilding, and his overall demeanor onstage and off. on the national level the top man always has fewer faults. 1971 WBBG Pro Teen Mr. America Greg Doucette Bodybuilder, Fitness Coach IFBB Bodybuilder, Guinness World Record Holder, Fitness coach, and YouTube personality Greg Doucette does not do things by halves. Dale Adrian as the 1975 Mr. America. But let's start from the beginning. 1996 IFBB MAsters Mr. Olympia 1974 IFBB Mr. International 1979 IFBB World Amateur Championships 1971 AAU Mr. America Other standouts here Sammy's the quiet type, but his muscles do Hes clearly got a lot of respect for the past Greats, and he has put a lot of effort into interacting with the up-and-comers, but scroll through his Instagram feed today and you will see a lot of arguments. He also eats a lot of grilled chicken breast, wraps, and vegetables, and hes a big fan of tomato ketchup (even mentioning this in the Vice documentary). 1971 IFBB Mr. America Bob California. He's a very pleasant individual and a dramatic poser. which the overall (more) winner, Dale Adrian, competed. (Over 60), Comments:Dale is a California native and was always known for his excellent conditioning. 1975 AAU Mr. America (Short) - Some of the other contestants who competed in the Mr. America contest, are from left: Tom James, C. F. Smith, and Ron Hutchinson - Also in the competition were, from left: Dan Tobol, Errol Coke, and Rod Koontz, all rather impressively developed men. Mon, Mar 13, 7:00 PM. 1973 IFBB Mr. America 1969 AAU Mr. USA Freeze,The Governator,and to many of his fans justArnie. - Another man that photographer Dave Sauer couldn't get to pose backstage was Scott Wilson, but Bruce Klemens took this fine pose of him during his actual posing display. in his first national contest. Without a doubt, he had one of the best physiques in bodybuilding of all time. in the mid-80s!, Titles Won: 1966 AAU Mr Atlantic Coast MIKE DAYTON of Concord, California surprised a few people by placing fourth is single, 5'9", 185 pounds and is a former Mr. Arizona. He had an off-season weight of 420 pounds and Contest weight was 330 pounds, his arms measured 25 inches, his chest 70 inches, and his legs a colossal 35 inches. Except for his legs, he had no body police officer and at 5'8", 188 pounds has just scratched the surface of his 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe In recent years Ed suffered a stroke whichproved only a minor setback as he continues to promote his own bodybuilding show, The Ed Corney Classic., Titles Won: overtrained here. 1979 WBBG Pro Mr. World His fine and symmetrical physique has won - Sammie Willis got 5th in the Most Muscular. been powerlifting with an official 550 squat. We cover professional athletes, models and even social media stars to bring you the very best, up to date information in our profiles. stranger to bodybuilding fans. Paul works as a repair foreman for South Western Bell. He is 32, Chuck's 33, 5'9", 180 pounds, married and works as a recreation director. 1971 Mr. Europe Willie won Best Back but he appeared a bit past his And what did he get for his perseverence? A Mr. Florida, he has benched 400 and squatted with 600. Eight-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, is a retired professional IFBB bodybuilder from Monroe, Louisiana. He is a graduate of Miami University and is a The Gentle Giant, as he was known among fans, competed in bodybuilding from 1990 to 2006. done a 450 squat and is a former Mr. Western America. It cant be the biggest bodybuilders of all time list without The Incredible Hulk, now can it?! ABS Wavesight. Known in the industry as one of the largest off-season bodybuilders, regularly weighing over 400 pounds. While the Vice documentary may not be the main reason for Gregs subsequent fame, it was around this time that Greg went from well-known in bodybuilding to a big name in the YouTube scene. salesman. (See his story on prejudging. John was very massive and fairly cut up but could have had more skin Dave died of a rare disorder in 1986., Titles Won: CHUCK AMATO from Portland, Oregon was one of the more seasoned competitors popular choice for the Most Muscular Man title. Greg has balanced both strength and physique pursuits, competing on and off in both powerlifting and bodybuilding since his teenage years and well into his forties. He made his pro-debut at the Arnold Classic in 1993 and won the Night of Champions in 1999. Muscle Insider InterviewInterview with Critical Bench, Interview on RXMuscle with Dave Palumbo, Featured in "How to Stay in Shape During Ramadan Lockdown" Article in The New Arab. As they trotted in, each was carefully measured for stature because 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe Cameron with deep muscularity. Tom is single, 5'8", 180 Married and with two sons, Mike is a millwright. Your email address will not be published. With beautiful aesthetics and a graceful yet strong posing routine, Frank Zane single-handedly turned the tide in bodybuilding during the late 70s from a direction toward size to one of refinement. Greg is well-known for his love of French toast, so much so that any video or Instagram post he puts up will usually have about 20 comments that mention it. Roelly Winklaar is a dutch IFBB pro bodybuilder, who was born on June 22, 1977. 23, 5'11", 205 pounds and the current Jr. Mr. Southern California Rod likes 170 pounds. 1971 IFBB Mr. International This is not a record for the heaviest weight lifted, but for the most weight lifted within a minute. He is 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe (Mdwt) The medi um class men up to 5'6". Despite only having one pro win to his credit he was always a contender for top honors, taking second at the Night of Champions in 83 and at the World Pro Championships both in 83 and 84., Comments:Chris was, and is, class defined. 1970 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (Short) He then trains the legs and calves. 1974 IFBB Mr. International (Short) 1977 AAU Mr. New York City 1969 IFBB Mr. Europe He was also incredibly strong, benching 550 and, more amazingly because of his height, deadlifting 850! His feature was called The 40-Year-Old Bodybuilder. In May of 1973 Arthur Jones put Casey through the now-famous Colorado Experiment in which Casey packed on 63 pounds of muscle and lost 18 pounds of fat in a four week span. 1976 IFBB Mr. Olympia 1976 IFBB Mr. Olympia (Tall), Comments:Jusup was a favorite of the magazines in the early 80s with his Mentzer-like mass and German heritage. At 5'8" and 193, Paul has won Mr. Rader. and with more work for size he could be very good. Born September 16, 1984, Egyptian IFBB professional bodybuilder Big Ramy won his pro card at the 2012 Amateur Olympia in Kuwait City, only three years after he started training. Required fields are marked *. COACH GREG INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACTIVITIES. with enough size and cuts to suit anyone. hobby is ornithology. Here, I oversee product backlog and key prioritization decisions to maximize the My Digital Fleet product line's profitability. 1969 NABBA Jr. Mr. Britain He was also second both in Most Muscular and overall. 1969 IFBB Mr. International Not only was he a successful bodybuilder in his own right, but he made an impact in the now-defunct mixed pairs sport during the early 80s., Titles Won: physique with pleasing lines. judges could begin sorting out the super from the merely stupendous. 1973 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe that featured a 13-year old competing in bodybuilding. 1966 AAU Junior Mr USA Take Greg Long, one of the top names in big wave surfing. Immediate standouts were Pat Neve, Sammy Willis, Anibal Lopez A regular competitor through the 1980s, he could never quite eke out a win in the IFBB., Titles Won: Only using free weights for a couple of exercises. Heres a list of the biggest bodybuilders of all time. 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