![](https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/gh-2-3.jpg?width=600)
![](https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/gh-2-3.jpg?width=600)
When it comes to bodybuilding, people always assume age is a huge factor. Younger bodybuilders often hold the perception that strength is their domain, and male bodybuilders dominate the field. However, this notion is proven wrong by women like Iris Davis, who excel as professionals regardless of age.
Iris, a 79-year-old bodybuilder, has shattered records, showcasing that age is no barrier in this arena. She’s a legendary IFBB pro bodybuilder who has posed a challenge for many fitness champions. She began her bodybuilding career at the age of 50 and continues to impress with her weightlifting abilities.
Iris Davis slams all stereotypes about age and bodybuilding
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In a YouTube video by Inside Edition today, Iris Davis was mentioned alongside Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The video started with the reporter saying “83-year-old Al Pacino I’m 79-year-old Robert De Niro is making headlines for fathering children but they have got nothing on this granny”
The video further narrates, “Iris Davis is believed to be the world’s oldest bodybuilder. At 79 this granny pumps iron every day. She is so proud of her amazing physique that she posts her unbelievable workouts on social media.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The reporter asked her, “What do you eat?”. Iris answered, “I have a very bland diet and I’ve been on it for the last 20 years”. If you fall within her age range and desire to become stronger, Davis recommends that the key lies in lifting lighter weights with high repetitions. She stated, “Movement and connection with the mind.” Moreover, she quoted, “When you’re doing it, you must absolutely concentrate and be totally focused 100% or you will get nowhere.”
Hitting 21 pull-ups and breaking the world record
Davis had gone live on television in Texas on her 74 birthday and hit 21 pull-ups to break the world record number of pull-ups that were done by someone her age. Iris is a true inspiration, and she proves that age has nothing to do with bodybuilding. Even then, she had won 12 National Physique Committee Shows.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch This Story: “Man’s A Professional Dolphin”: Trick Star Stuns Fitness World With His Insane Stunt On Water
This woman is truly an inspiration for many and she keeps on defying all stereotypes of gender and age. What do you think about her strength? So you know anyone like her? Tell us in the comments!