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The captivating world of?bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/]?often mesmerizes spectators with its sheer physicality and awe-inspiring physiques. However, behind the scenes, a bodybuilder’s journey encompasses not only intense physical training but also a series of mental challenges and thoughts that play out backstage. During his recent Instagram post, 6X Mr. Olympia winner Dorian Yates revealed the exact thoughts that he had behind the curtains moments before the Mr. Olympia of 1996. Mr. Olympia 1996 stands as a pinnacle moment in Dorian Yates’ illustrious career. The competition took place in Chicago, and Yates arrived in peak condition, showcasing a level of muscularity, vascularity, and overall aesthetics that were unparalleled. With his exceptional symmetry and chiseled physique, Yates, dominated the stage, leaving both judges and spectators awestruck. Let’s hear it from the legend himself about his experience in the ’96 Olympia. DORIAN YATES’S GOT THE PRE-SHOW JITTERS Yates revealed during his recent Instagram post that he appeared a bit flat due to over-dieting that season.?“In 96, I felt that I was a bit too flat and drawn out, I wasn’t entirely happy with my physique but still,?I was supremely confident in winning [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-does-not-train-as-hard-as-me-bodybuilding-beast-dorian-yates-reveals-how-he-guaranteed-his-victory-every-time-he-walked-on-stage/],”?Yates wrote. Continuing further, he revealed,?“Backstage, I usually kept myself to myself, the mental game of bodybuilding was insanely high backstage. All your rivals together in one place, trying to get a mental edge over one another.” Backstage, bodybuilders are surrounded by fellow competitors, each showcasing their sculpted physiques. This environment intensifies the tendency to compare oneself to others, leading to self-evaluation and self-criticism. As a solution for this, Yates disclosed the habit that he followed backstage. He said,?“I always left my tracksuit on until the very last minute as I would feel every eye glancing at me from my competitors.”? Arnold Schwarzenegger a Global Household Name, Breaks His Heart at 75 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-not-going-to-take-off-my-t-shirt-the-unmatched-physique-that-made-arnold-schwarzenegger-a-global-household-name-breaks-his-heart-at/] Dorian Yates’ victory in Mr. Olympia 1996 solidified his place among the pantheon of bodybuilding legends. His unmatched dedication, revolutionary training philosophy, and unrivaled physique propelled him to unprecedented heights. With his triumph, Yates left an indelible mark on the sport, forever redefining the standards of excellence in professional bodybuilding. Watch This Story:?Andre The Giant and Wilt Chamberlain Made Arnold Schwarzenegger Look Like A 8-Year-old In A. Resurfaced Image [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-andre-the-giant-and-wilt-chamberlain-made-arnold-schwarzenegger-look-like-a-8-year-old-in-a-resurfaced-image/] 

6X Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates recently revealed in his recent Instagram post about his backstage thoughts before the 1996 Mr. Olympia.

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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.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1081968 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/lou-ferrigno-arnold-schwarzenegger.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<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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 	<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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