Dorian Yates, born in 1962 in England, faced numerous challenges in life. Growing up in a rough neighborhood with high crime rates and limited opportunities, Yates’ path to success was far from easy. However, it was through bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] that he discovered a sense of solace and purpose, making it his primary focus when it seemed like his only viable option. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-i-was-in-prison-dorian-yates-opens-up-on-how-being-behind-the-bars-at-18-led-him-to-bodybuilding-sport/] Yates’ journey is a testament to the transformative power of dedication and determination in the face of adversity. Dorian Yates recently posted a clip on his Instagram account where he revealed during an interview how bodybuilding changed his life forever. He also recalled an incident from?his time in prison [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-though-prison-helped-dorian-yates-find-his-passion-he-was-still-homeless-when-he-embarked-on-his-bodybuilding-journey-in-80s-had-nowhere-to-live/]?and disclosed what motivated him to pursue?bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] and saved him from becoming evil.? WHAT SEPARATED YATES FROM THE OTHER INMATES DURING HIS TIME BEHIND BARS? Yates explained in his recent post that during his time in prison, the behavior of a few of the people there forced the prison officer to say that “You’re gonna be in and out of prison all your life.” However, some of the inmates Yates had did not care about it at all. This is when Dorian realized that he has to get out of there. This is not the life that he wants to live.? He also revealed in the caption that, except for bodybuilding, there was not much that he knew.? “I didn?t really have much of an education, purely because I wasn?t really interested in the topics they taught us, so my options were fairly limited,”?he stated. Confessed A Shocking Reason He Was Single Despite Carrying Best Body in the World during His Prime [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-they-think-im-gonna-hurt-them-monster-ronnie-coleman-once-confessed-a-shocking-reason-he-was-single-despite-carrying-best-body-in-the-world-during-his-prime/] Yates revealed that the only thing that pushed him through training was the motivation to keep getting better in bodybuilding because he obviously did not want to get behind bars again. FINDING PURPOSE THROUGH IRON: YATES’ JOURNEY FROM ADVERSITY TO INSPIRATION He explained this by saying,?“I started training not to get bigger and stronger, you know, I was always feeling okay like that. It was to get out of, you know, improve my life and do something positive. And it wasn’t a feeling that I would like to do this… It was a feeling I literally had to do it.” For him, it was not just a means to attain physical prowess but a lifeline: a way to rise above adversity and create a life of purpose and fulfillment. His relentless pursuit of excellence, unwavering dedication, and triumph over his circumstances have made him an inspiration to millions. Watch This Story:?Years After Career-Ending Injury, Bodybuilding Veteran Recalls a Close Member Responsible for ?Any Niggling Injuries? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-unveiling-the-career-ending-truth-bodybuilding-veteran-exposes-close-members-responsibility-for-niggling-injuries/] 

Dorian Yates revealed in his recent Instagram post the difference in mindset that he had while training compared to other athletes.

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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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