Abhishek Manikandan is a Bodybuilding editor at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's in Communication with a specialization in Media Practice, he previously worked at Reuters News as a correspondent. He has also spent considerable time covering sports news for numerous other national and local publications. Abhishek is a former contact-sport athlete whose interest in building a physique gradually led to him being a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies.
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In the bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=internal_links&utm_campaign=category_bar] realm, the use of steroids is often prevalent. In the pursuit of achieving their desired fitness goals quickly, many aspiring bodybuilders consume PEDs. However, many bodybuilding legends advocate against an overreliance on steroids and condemn the same. Mike O’Hearn, with his 4 Mr. Universe titles, has always voiced his opinions about the overuse of strength-boosting drugs fiercely. The Titan recently spoke harshly about how amateur bodybuilders have started counting on steroids at a very young age to attain the physique of their dreams. MIKE O’HEARN’S SUGGESTION FOR ASPIRING BODYBUILDERS In a recent video uploaded by Generation Iron Fitness YouTube channel, O’Hearn can be seen giving valuable advice to young bodybuilders. The legend gave a reality check to those who rely on the doses of drugs and steroids for quicker results. Advising people about using PEDs, he said, “Do not set yourself up to fail in life by starting this stuff.” Here, he talked about the fact that some fitness influencers encourage people to go on steroids. Along with this, he brought up IFBB Pro bodybuilding coach, Greg Doucette, who once said O’Hearn had been on steroids since his high school days. Calling out the bodybuilding coach, he said, “Greg Doucette is a great example of somebody that says Mike’s been on it since he was in High School junior high school and I’m still here closing in on 60 it’s like that’s misleading that’s the stuff that’s going to hurt people. Let’s be smart about this.” Bodybuilding World Into Shock and Mourning [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-rip-sad-news-untimely-demise-of-a-alfredo-martin-throws-bodybuilding-world-into-shock-and-mourning/] Despite his thoughts on the usage of PEDs, O’Hearn is also someone who has been accused of not being natty. Earlier, IFBB Pro coach Greg Doucette had also alleged that O’Hearn was using steroids. GREG DOUCETTE CALLS OUT MIKE O’HEARN FOR BEING ON JUICE Greg Doucette released a series called Natty Or Not on his official YouTube channel. During the series, he would pick up bodybuilders and talk about their bodies. Now, it was O’Hearn’s turn to receive judgment from the coach. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-you-havent-plateaued-in-years-kenny-ko-calls-out-the-titan-of-bodybuilding-for-being-juiced-and-claiming-to-be-natural/] He accused Mike O’Hearn of being fake and called him out for giving a false impression of his physique. Is Mike O’Hearn a natty bodybuilder? Or is he hiding his PED usage? Tell us in the comments below. Watch This Story: Bodybuilding World Passes Harsh Verdict As 21-Year-Old Fitness Influencer Accused of Steroid Usage Goes Viral [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-bodybuilding-world-passes-harsh-verdict-as-21-year-old-fitness-influencer-accused-of-steroid-usage-goes-viral/] 

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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.
<ul>
 	<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.
<ul>
 	<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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<ul>
 	<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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