Today, it’s the day to get tougher. Yes, we have compiled here a list of
Top 10 Best Greatest Bodybuilders in the World
so far. Bodybuilding, apart from providing you a chiseled physique has also got a healthy side to it. Intensive weight training coupled with aerobics will lead to healthy old age as it strengthens the muscles in turn improving its endurance. Yes, we certainly need to agree that it has another interesting dimension too, to attract the opposite s.ex. With these titbits in mind, let us continue with the list.
10. Franco Columbu
Franco Columbu born on August 17, 1941 is an Italian by birth. He is an actor and a bodybuilder as well. He is comparatively short in stature measuring 5 feet 5 inches, however the height was not a hindrance to his rise in bodybuilding arena. He was Mr. Olympia in 1976 and then in 1981. Apart from that Columbu is a sport medicine expert. His deltoids and wide back negated limitations presented by his light legs.
9. Flex Wheeler
Kenneth Wheeler, alias Flex wheeler was born in California, U.S.A on August 23, 1965. As an amateur he actively took part in bodybuilding while serving as police officer, however gave up his job to pursue professional bodybuilding. He forayed into bodybuilding first by winning the NPC Mr. California Championships in 1989. It is notable that he has won Iron Pro contest 5 times, Arnold Classic for 4 times. Wheeler sports a 17-inch arm and a tremendous back at 5 feet 8 inches.
8. John Grimek
John Grimek considered one of the forerunners of bodybuilding was born on June 17, 1910 in New Jersey. Apart from winning several early bodybuilding titles, he scripted articles for bodybuilding magazines. Being an awesome gymnast Grimek set a new trend in posing by displaying several positions in an aesthetic manner that won him a Mr. Universe in London. He passed away on November 1998 at the age of 88.
7. Steve Reeves
Considered one of those handsome hunks, Steve was born on January 21, 1926 in Montana, USA. Apart from bodybuilding he has appeared in several movies at his time. His physique was accepted as a standard for an ideal figure during his time. He was blessed with narrow waist and wide back at 6 feet 1 inch height that made girls drool over him. His victory list includes 1946, Mr. Pacific Coast, and 1947, Mr. Western America. Subsequently in 1948 he won Mr. World. He succumbed to complications that arose due to lymphoma.
6. Reg Park
No bodybuilding list is complete without Reg Park in it. Born in June, on 7, 1928 in West Yorkshire, England, he was a businessman, bodybuilder, and actor as well. While playing football during his younger years he happened to meet renowned muscleman David Cohen at the age of 16 that triggered his inspiration in bodybuilding. Towering at 6 feet 1 inch he owns 20 inches arm. He succumbed to melanoma, a form of skin cancer in November 2007. His victory lists include Mr. Britain 4th [1946], Mr. Universe –NABBA overall winner [1951], and Mr. Universe – NABBA- overall winner [1965].
5. Bill Pearl
This greatest bodybuilder from 1950’s was born on October 31, 1930. He is considered to be the first bodybuilder to write and sell bodybuilding-training courses. Lack of cut in his thighs was his weakest point. He won 1956 N.A.B.B.A., Mr. Universe, Professional, Tall Man’s Class held in London, 1952 Mr. San Diego, 1952 Mr. Oceanside.
4. Ronnie Coleman
Often called Big Rn, Ronnie Coleman on May 13, 1964 in Louisiana. United Stated. He has 8 straight Mr. Olympia wins under his hood. He graduated in B.S in accounting degree and served as a police officer for some time. Weighing 270 pounds, he chiseled his body to sport huge arm. His winning streak started with 1990 Mr. Texas, followed by 1996 Canada Pro Cup, 2000 Grand Prix England, 2001 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, and then 2005 Mr. Olympia.
3. Dorian Yates
On the similar lines Dorian Yates holds honor for winning straight 6 Mr. Olympia titles. Born on April 19, 1962 in Staffordshire, England, he sported 20 inches arm at 5 feet 10 inches height. He owns a global supplement company called DY nutrition. The titles he won are 1985 World Games, 1992 Mr. Olympia, 1995 Mr. Olympia.
2. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Now to one of our famous bodybuilder, Arnold, a fabulous actor, politician and businessman was born on July 30, 1947. There is little to mention about him, as the whole world is aware of his bio already. He has authored several bodybuilding books and has remained instrumental in increasing the popularity of bodybuilding across the world. He started pumping iron when he was just 15 and never slowed down following it. He took Mr. Olympia titles 7 times, 1 less than Big Ron. He served as the California governor for a term.
1. Sergio Oliva
A Cuban native, Sergio Oliva, alias Myth, was born on July 4, 1941 in Cuba. Honored for being the only bodybuilder who bet Arnold in a Mr. Olympia contest in 1969. There were tainted episodes in his personal life though after he shot by his then-wife Arleen Garrett. Towering at 5 feet 9 inches he had a 20-inch arm. He grabbed titles in 1965 Junior Mr. America, 1966 Mr. World, 1966 Mr Universe, and then 1985 Olympia and more.
That ends the list of "Top 10 Best Greatest Bodybuilders in the World". Do let us have your comments!
