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After the release of the action thriller Extraction 2, the film and the actors in the movie have been the focus of action film fanatics. The movie has amassed over 42.2 million views. Interestingly, it features the reigning arm wrestler Levan Saginashvili. He plays the role of Vakhtang, one of the strongest henchmen of the antagonist, Zurab. Thanks to an intense action scene between him and lead actor Chris Hemsworth, the duo’s partnership has created quite the buzz. The pro athlete shared a fascinating video on the day of the movie’s release. Talking on his YouTube channel, Levan challenged the Hollywood actor to an arm wrestling match. LEVAN SAGINASHVILI AND CHRIS HEMSWORTH HAD AN ARM WRESTLING MATCH ON SET Weeks ago, the 34-year-old arm-wrestler seized the opportunity for a brief session with the man behind Thor. In what is probably a glimpse from their mid-shoot scenes, the two actors were in their characters’ attires during the impromptu match. In the video titled ‘Thor vs Hulk’, the two went against each other in an arm wrestle. Hemsworth dramatically portrayed his struggle, unable to beat the Georgian champ’s strength. The athlete is known for his seven World Champion titles and is often referred to as the Georgian Hulk. However, news surfaced a month ago that the icon might be on steroids. In a clip, the bodybuilder Larry Wheels alleged Saginashvili of steroid use [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-he-uses-the-forbidden-drug-truth-about-reigning-world-arms-wrestling-champion-leaves-fitness-world-including-larry-wheels-open-mouthed/]. He claimed in the video that fans would be shocked if he revealed what the top arm wrestler is using on a regular basis. Saginashvili apparently went from 176 pounds to 396 pounds, which had the fans wondering what the Georgian professional arm wrestler was using. The Georgian has since admitted to using SARMS. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Earns Bodybuilding World’s Awe in an Unseen Footage [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-built-like-a-greek-statue-ripped-veteran-who-once-pumped-iron-with-arnold-schwarzenegger-earns-bodybuilding-worlds-awe-in-an-unseen-footage/] THE GEORGIAN HULK’S HISTORY OF WINS A notable win for Levan was when he outperformed Devon Larratt last year. The match was concluded after a 6-round super-match. This was his moment as the World’s Number 1 and remains unmatched to date. The right-handed arm wrestler also won the Euro Championship six times. Saginashvili has aced all major arm-wrestling competitions. He has proven himself at the Worlds’, Vendetta, and EuroArm. Moreover, his appearance in the movie served as a successful promotion for his beloved sport of arm wrestling. announcement, IFFB Pro condemns Strongman beast Eddie Hall’s plan with a stern warning [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-he-needs-to-learn-how-to-after-his-bodybuilding-announcement-iffb-pro-condemns-strongman-beast-eddie-halls-plans-with-a-stern-warning/] 

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

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<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
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 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger:?</strong></li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
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 	<li><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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 	<li><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:? The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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