"Charles Atlas Charles Atlas (born Angelo Siciliano; October 30, 1892 – December 24, 1972) was an Italian-American bodybuilder best remembered as the developer of a bodybuilding method and its associated exercise program which spawned a landmark advertising campaign featuring his name and likeness; it has been described as one of the longest-lasting and most memorable ad campaigns of all time. Atlas trained himself to develop his body from that of a ""scrawny weakling"", eventually becoming the most popular bodybuilder of his day. He took the name ""Charles Atlas"" after a friend told him that he resembled the statue of Atlas"
"actors. Gironda claimed to be able to get a person into shape faster than anyone else. He also claimed that the movie studios would send their actors and actresses to him for that reason. A short list of stars who trained at Vince's Gym includes William Smith, Robert Blake, Cher, Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, James Garner, Brian Keith, Robert McRay, Tommy Chong (of Cheech & Chong), Gordon Scott, Jeff Goldblum, Brad Davis, Michael Bowen, Clint Walker, Sean Penn and Erik Estrada. In the 1970s Vince wrote countless articles for ""Iron Man"", managed his mail-order business, started a nutrition supplement company"
"appearing on the cover of FLEX magazine. He is also featured in numerous advertisements for MuscleTech, normally for Nitrotech Hardcore protein powder and Masstech weight-gain powder. Perine, Shawn. ""Mucho Gustavo Badell, that is. There's a lot to like about this 240-pounder. Here's how he built his 21½-inch arms."" ""Muscle & Fitness Magazine Online"" Aug. 2004. Weider Publication. Accessed 6 Jun. 2006. <http://www.muscleandfitness.com/feature/21> Gustavo Badell Gustavo Badell aka ""the Freakin' 'Rican,"" (born November 3, 1972) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. Gustavo was born in Venezuela, moved to Puerto Rico when he was around 22 years old. He began lifting weights at"
"Siegmund Klein Siegmund Klein (April 10, 1902 – May 24, 1987) was an American strongman, bodybuilder, magazine publisher, and gymnasium owner prominent in physical culture. He was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2006. ""Sig"" Klein was born in 1902 in Toruń, Germany (now within Poland), and his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio a year later. A reader of strength magazines, and admirer of his father's muscular arms, Klein began his own weight training at age 12 with an improvised use of window counterweights. By age 17, he was training with a standard set of 100-pound barbells. In"
"wrestling mogul Vince McMahon. A group of thirteen professional bodybuilders were named (WBF Body Stars). Pearson's stage name was dubbed ""The Jetman"". In 1993 Pearson promoted a supplement line (ICOPRO), Integrated Conditioning Program, developed by Dr. Frederick hatfield (also known as ""Dr. Squat"") for Vince McMahon. In 2007, Pearson was inducted into the ""Muscle Beach Bodybuilding Hall of Fame"" in Venice Beach, CA. Other professional bodybuilders to receive this honor include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, and Joe Weider. Tony has appeared on: Man from Atlantis: ""The Disappearances"" television movie (minions) MGM, 1977, Good Morning America Show 1978, The Merv Griffin"
"Danny Padilla Dennis ""Danny"" Padilla (born April 3, 1951) is an American bodybuilder nicknamed ""The Giant Killer"" because of his short 5'2 stature and amazing ability to defeat much taller competitors. Padilla started training when he was seven years old in Rochester, New York. He had been watching his older brother and cousin lift weights together in order to become stronger for their wrestling competitions. He acquired a rusty York barbell, as a hand-me-down from his brother Ray, and quickly set about to become Mr. America. It wasn’t long before he was absolutely smitten with the iron game and training"
"Seinfeld, John Elway, Sylvester Stallone and Demi Moore. In 1999, Phillips sold his majority interest in EAS (though he remained on the Board of Directors for a number of years afterward) to North Castle Partners for $160 million. Phillips retained about a third of the company, which he sold in 2004 and is no longer involved with EAS. In 1997, Phillips was eager to expand his empire beyond the bodybuilding industry. ""MM2K"" changed from targeting the hardcore bodybuilder to the more mainstream exercise participant, and the July 1997 issue saw the magazine redubbed simply as ""Muscle Media"". While ""Muscle Media"
"the weight class, which at the time was the heaviest squat in history regardless of bodyweight. Frederick Hatfield Frederick C. Hatfield (October 21, 1942 – May 14, 2017), nicknamed ""Dr. Squat"", was an American world champion powerlifter and PhD holder in sports sciences. He was also the co-founder and president of the International Sports Sciences Association, an organization of fitness experts which certifies personal fitness trainers from around the world. He went on to make the ICOPRO bodybuilding protein and supplements for Vince McMahon's World Bodybuilding Federation and even after the promotion folded, Vince continued to market the product until"
"Aditya Dev Aditya 'Romeo' Dev (1 November 1988 – 13 September 2012) was an Indian bodybuilder, entertainer and dancer with dwarfism made famous by being reported in the British press in February 2008. Romeo could shoulder press custom made 2 kg dumbbells, a notable feat given his 9 kg (20 lbs.) body weight and 84 cm (2' 9"") stature. Although it has not been published in a Guinness World Records book, in 2006 they recognized him to be the ""world's smallest bodybuilder"". Romeo had a head of 38 cm (15 inches) and a chest of 51 cm (20 inches). He"
"Jack LaLanne Francois Henri Jack LaLanne (pronounced /lə'leɪn/ ""luh-layn"" French /lalan/ ""lah-lahn""; September 26, 1914January 23, 2011) was an American fitness, exercise, and nutrition expert and motivational speaker who is sometimes referred to as the ""Godfather of Fitness"" and the ""First Fitness Superhero"". He described himself as being a ""sugarholic"" and a ""junk food junkie"" until he was age 15. He also had behavioral problems, but ""turned his life around"" after listening to a public lecture about the benefits of good nutrition by health food pioneer Paul Bragg. During his career, he came to believe that the country's overall health"
"gyms bearing his name. One of his 1950s television exercise programs was aimed toward women, whom he also encouraged to join his health clubs. He invented a number of exercise machines, including the pulley and leg extension devices and the Smith machine. Besides producing his own series of videos, he coached the elderly and disabled not to forgo exercise, believing it would enable them to enhance their strength. LaLanne also gained recognition for his success as a bodybuilder, as well as for his prodigious feats of strength. Arnold Schwarzenegger once exclaimed ""That Jack LaLanne's an animal!"" after a 54-year-old LaLanne"
"was originally popularized by Arthur Jones and Mike Mentzer. Yates earned the nickname of ""The Shadow"" for his tendency to unexpectedly appear at major bodybuilding contests and steal the win, having remained out of the public eye for long periods beforehand. He was reported to have turned down several large supplement endorsement contracts and avoided interviews and other television publicity in order to maintain privacy and full commitment to his training. Yates is considered to be the first of the ""mass monsters"" in bodybuilding. He combined this enormous muscle mass along with tremendous conditioning quoted as ""granite hardness"". In 1987,"
"Miscellaneous Memorials and retrospectives Jack LaLanne Francois Henri Jack LaLanne (pronounced /lə'leɪn/ ""luh-layn"" French /lalan/ ""lah-lahn""; September 26, 1914January 23, 2011) was an American fitness, exercise, and nutrition expert and motivational speaker who is sometimes referred to as the ""Godfather of Fitness"" and the ""First Fitness Superhero"". He described himself as being a ""sugarholic"" and a ""junk food junkie"" until he was age 15. He also had behavioral problems, but ""turned his life around"" after listening to a public lecture about the benefits of good nutrition by health food pioneer Paul Bragg. During his career, he came to believe that"
"Giant Haystacks Martin Austin Ruane (10 October 1947 – 29 November 1998) was an English professional wrestler. Best known by the ring name Giant Haystacks he was one of the best-known wrestlers on the British wrestling scene in the 1970s and 1980s. He also worked in both Canada and the United States under the name ""Loch Ness Monster"" or simply ""Loch Ness"". Ruane was known for his massive physical size, billed as standing tall and weighing from 31 stone (434 lb; 196 kg) at the beginning of his career to 48 stone (672 lb; 304 kg) by the end of"
"bodybuilding career. He owns his own security business in Puerto Banús. Kim Kold Kim Kold (born 25 August 1965) is a Danish actor and former professional bodybuilder. Standing 6'7"" (2 m) tall and weighing 320 lbs (155 kg), he is primarily known for his large size and alpha stance in Fast & Furious 6. Born in Copenhagen, Kold played around 150 football matches as a goalkeeper in the lower leagues until he suffered from an injury at the age of 27. He was sent to the gym for rehabilitation training, where he took up an interest in bodybuilding. Kold started"
"second athlete inducted into the World's Strongest Man Hall of Fame in 2010 as voted by the fans. He has a larger than life personality, and is known for shouting his catchphrase ""Viking Power"". Among his best lifts in his early years were a 400 kg squat, 260 kg bench press and a 412.5 kg deadlift. In an interview in 1997, he claims his most notable feat of strength was deadlifting 400 kg for 3 repetitions. Best gym lifts as of 1997 ""Best lifts in training"" Karlsen retired from competition in 2006, and began serving as presenter and producer of"
"Vince Gironda Vincent Anselmo ""Vince"" Gironda (November 9, 1917 – October 18, 1997) was an American professional bodybuilder, personal trainer, author, and owner of the celebrity-frequented Vince's Gym. His nickname was the ""Iron Guru"". Gironda was born in The Bronx, New York. While he was still a young child, the family moved out west to Los Angeles when his father, a stuntman, was offered work in the upcoming ""Ben Hur"" film. Vince tried his hand at being a stuntman as well but when he saw a photograph of John Grimek, he realized he needed more physical development and began lifting"
"Shirley Crabtree Shirley Crabtree Jr. (14 November 1930 – 2 December 1997), better known as Big Daddy, was an English professional wrestler with a record-breaking 64 inch chest. He worked for Joint Promotions and the British Wrestling Federation. Initially a villain, he teamed with Giant Haystacks. He later became a fan favourite, working until the 1990s. Crabtree decided to follow in the footsteps of his father, Shirley Crabtree Sr., becoming a professional wrestler in 1952. He first became popular in the late 1950s, and early 1960s as a blue-eye billed as ""Blond Adonis Shirley Crabtree."" He won the European Heavyweight"
"Richard Sandrak Richard Sandrak (born 15 April 1992), also known as Little Hercules, is a Ukrainian-born, American bodybuilder, martial artist and actor, known for his muscular physique at an extremely young age, and for his appearance in the documentary ""The World's Strongest Boy"". Richard Sandrak was born 15 April 1992, in a small village in Ukraine, to Pavel Sandrak, a martial arts world champion, and Lena Sandrak, an aerobics competitor. In 1994, Sandrak, aged 2, moved with his family to Pennsylvania, where his parents believed he would have a better life. Sandrak began his training soon after they arrived in"
"by attendees at this and several followup events solidified the formation of a group that honors old time champions and preserves weightlifting history. Klein died of cancer in 1987 at age 85, survived by his wife and a daughter. He is described in Arnold Schwarzenegger's ""Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding"" as a pioneer in giving value to physique, beyond strength alone, as a demonstration of physical health. Siegmund Klein Siegmund Klein (April 10, 1902 – May 24, 1987) was an American strongman, bodybuilder, magazine publisher, and gymnasium owner prominent in physical culture. He was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame"
"microphone away from the announcer, and claim to weigh ""a slim, trim, 217 pounds""; this drew jeers from the crowd. On occasion, he would do one-handed push-ups and kip-ups in the ring, and challenge muscular opponents to a ""pose-down."" Rose claims that Vince McMahon told the locker room, ""I want everybody to work out... except for Buddy,"" knowing that Rose's weight was his gimmick. Rose memorably appeared in a faux infomercial for the ""Buddy Rose Blow Away Diet,"" which consisted of pouring powder all over himself and then ""blowing away the fat"" with a household fan; Rose looked exactly the"
"Franco Columbu Francesco Columbu (born August 7, 1941 in Ollolai, Sardinia), is an Italian actor, author, former champion bodybuilder and ""World's Strongest Man"" competitor. Columbu was born in Ollolai, Sardinia (Italy). Starting his athletic career as a boxer, Columbu progressed into Olympic Weightlifting, powerlifting, and later bodybuilding, winning the title of Mr. Olympia in 1976 and 1981. At 5'4"", though shorter than most of his competitors, his height did not prevent him from achieving widespread success. In 1977, Columbu competed in the first ""World's Strongest Man"" competition, placing fifth in overall points; a remarkable outing, considering Franco weighed much less"
"Ric Drasin Richard Alan ""Ric"" Drasin (born July 12, 1944) is an American bodybuilder, personal trainer, actor, stuntman, author, and former professional wrestler. He wrestled professionally for 36 years between 1965 and 2001, while also winning titles in amateur bodybuilding contests during his younger years. Drasin is also known for designing both the original Gold's Gym logo — a cartoon sketch of a bald weightlifter, and the World Gym gorilla logo. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Drasin began his fitness career in 1962. He taught classes in nutrition and exercise at the YMCA before he was assigned to train"
"Victor DelCampo Victor DelCampo (born December 6, 1977) is an American bodybuilding champion. He has been an active competitor in the sport since 2002 and has participated in the bantamweight, lightweight and welterweight classes. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, DelCampo began lifting weights at 15, but did not begin to actively pursue bodybuilding as a career until he was 22. He has stated he was originally inspired to pursue bodybuilding by the Incredible Hulk comic books. DelCampo stands five-foot-three, but in a 2004 interview with ""Delaware Today"" magazine he noted his height has never been a competitive problem. “I can pack"
"Stan Efferding Stan ""The White Rhino"" Efferding (born November 6, 1967 in Portland, Oregon) is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and a powerlifter competing in the Southern Powerlifting Federation (SPF). He held the all-time raw world powerlifting records in the 275-pound-class in the Total without knee wraps (w/o 2,226.6 lbs) and in the Squat ""without knee wraps"" (854 lbs). Due to his enormous physical strength, regularly competing in professional powerlifting contests along his career in professional competitive bodybuilding, Efferding is often referred to as the ""world's strongest bodybuilder"". Stan Efferding, born November 6, 1967 in Portland, Oregon, graduated from University"
"master class lifter. ""Physique stats"" ""Gym stat"" Johnnie O. Jackson Johnnie Otis Jackson (born January 30, 1971 in Hammonton, New Jersey) is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and powerlifter. Jackson has been said to have one of the best developed upper bodies in professional bodybuilding in the world. He is known for training in Arlington, Texas, with fellow American IFBB pro competitor Branch Warren. Due to his strength, he has sometimes been referred to (especially in 2009) as the world's strongest bodybuilder. Jackson first competed in an NPC (National Physique Committee) in 2001, where he won the NPC USA. His"
"Reeves, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Stone-lifting traditions were practiced in ancient Egypt, Greece and Tamilakam. Western weightlifting developed in Europe from 1880 to 1953, with strongmen displaying feats of strength for the public and challenging each other. The focus was not on their physique, and they often had large bellies and fatty limbs. Bodybuilding developed in the late 19th century, promoted in England by German Eugen Sandow, now called the ""Father of Bodybuilding"". He allowed audiences to enjoy viewing his physique in ""muscle display performances"". Although audiences were thrilled to see a well-developed physique, the men simply displayed their bodies as"
"would like to become an engineer for NASA. He currently works as a stuntman at the attraction for Universal Studios Hollywood. Richard Sandrak Richard Sandrak (born 15 April 1992), also known as Little Hercules, is a Ukrainian-born, American bodybuilder, martial artist and actor, known for his muscular physique at an extremely young age, and for his appearance in the documentary ""The World's Strongest Boy"". Richard Sandrak was born 15 April 1992, in a small village in Ukraine, to Pavel Sandrak, a martial arts world champion, and Lena Sandrak, an aerobics competitor. In 1994, Sandrak, aged 2, moved with his family"
"Richard Simmons Milton Teagle ""Richard"" Simmons (born July 12, 1948) is an American fitness instructor, actor, and video producer. He promotes weight-loss programs, most prominently through his ""Sweatin' to the Oldies"" line of aerobics videos, and is known for his eccentric, flamboyant, and energetic personality. Simmons began his weight-loss career by opening a gym called Slimmons in Beverly Hills, California, catering to the overweight, and he became widely known through exposure on television and through the popularity of his consumer products. He is often parodied and was a frequent guest of late night television and radio talk shows, such as"
"Ronny Rockel Ronny Rockel (born July 12, 1972) is a former IFBB professional bodybuilder from Germany. Ronny Rockel was born and raised in Germany. Like many other professional bodybuilders from Europe such as Milos Sarcev and Pavol Jablonicky, Rockel grew up under communist rule. Because of this Rockel was not aware of bodybuilding and other things of the outside world. This soon changed in 1989 when the Berlin Wall was taken down. At seventeen years of age, 143 pounds decided that he wanted a body like Arnold Schwarzenegger's after seeing the film Conan the Barbarian, but at the time commercial"
"of Bodybuilding through his current Internet show, ""Ric’s Corner"" on YouTube. Ric Drasin Richard Alan ""Ric"" Drasin (born July 12, 1944) is an American bodybuilder, personal trainer, actor, stuntman, author, and former professional wrestler. He wrestled professionally for 36 years between 1965 and 2001, while also winning titles in amateur bodybuilding contests during his younger years. Drasin is also known for designing both the original Gold's Gym logo — a cartoon sketch of a bald weightlifter, and the World Gym gorilla logo. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Drasin began his fitness career in 1962. He taught classes in nutrition"
"on triangle, ankle weights, backing vocals, and motivation. Derrick Evans Derrick Errol Evans (born 15 November 1952), better known as ""Mr. Motivator"", is a Jamaican-born British fitness instructor. He rose to fame in the early 1990s through appearances on the UK breakfast television show GMTV, where he performed live fitness sessions and offered tips and advice to viewers. Mr Motivator would often perform these workout sessions live before Power Rangers would air as part of GMTV programming. Mr Motivator mostly wore tight fitting and very colourful spandex outfits for his fitness sessions. In response to the popularity of his fitness"
"in (1.96 m) and 275 lb (125 kg) is the largest bodybuilder to date, is determined to be the man to finally dethrone Schwarzenegger. The film contrasts each man's personality, home environment, and training style: Schwarzenegger is extroverted, aggressive, and works out with other bodybuilders at Gold's Gym and Muscle Beach, whereas the quiet, reserved Ferrigno—who went partially deaf after a childhood ear infection—trains with his father in a dimly lit, private, basement gym. While Ferrigno surrounds himself with his family, Schwarzenegger is accompanied wherever he goes by other bodybuilders, reporters, and beautiful women. In between interviews and workout demonstrations"