Abhishek Manikandan is the Lead Editor of the bodybuilding division at EssentiallySports. A former combat sports athlete himself, Abhishek uses his knowledge of the sport and his Master’s in Journalism to ensure that every article produced by the division has gone through the necessary editorial checks. A former Reuters journalist, watching Arnold Schwarzenegger on the big screen is what made Abhishek venture into the sport of bodybuilding. 

While Arnie remains his favorite, he is often fascinated by legends like Ronnie Coleman and Flex Wheeler who have inspired millions to take up the sport and transform their lives. When not editing or working out, he spends his time immersed in the world of books and movies.

In bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/], more often than not, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts are called out for using Performance-Enhancing Drugs. Most often, bodybuilders are accused of PED use because of their sculpted bodies, which are sometimes too good to be true. However, in the very same light, several bodybuilders have been coming forward and confessing to their wrong choices. However, where does the buck stop when a bodybuilder does not just use PEDs but is accused of drug trafficking? Let us look at this scenario closely. Luke McNally is an ex-bodybuilder. He was the CEO of the nearly $40 million worth supplement company, Mass Nutrition before his career started tumbling because of drugs. As he calls out the judgment passed on to him as unfair, the public cannot decide whether to side with him or not. LUKE MCNALLY: A CAREER THAT WENT DOWNHILL BECAUSE OF DRUGS Luke McNally, who was once Mr. Australia, was arrested in December 2019, After getting bail, McNally proceeded to try to improve his condition by joining a rehab center located inside the former brothel, The Daily Planet. However, things did not move forward as planned. Allegedly, McNally managed to successfully build a meth lab within the rehab center he was in, thus complicating his position. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/massmcnally_11330650_1608518929431840_2116098940_n.jpg] In a recent article by Perth Now, Luke McNally is brought up again. Allegedly charged with drug trafficking, the accused cried in his letter about how unfair the entire proceeding was towards him. He wrote in the seemingly arrogant letter, “Not Fair.” READ MORE: ?Some Baggage You Gotta Deal With?: Accused of Using PEDs at 21, Sam Sulek Chastises Bodybuilding World for Neglecting an Essential Part of Training [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-some-baggage-you-gotta-deal-with-accused-of-using-peds-at-twenty-one-sam-sulek-chastises-bodybuilding-world-for-neglecting-an-essential-part-of-training/] As numerous theories surface about McNally’s fall from grace, his past might come as a surprise to many. LUKE MCNALLY WAS ONCE A HOTSHOT ENTREPRENEUR Once known as the Gold Coast’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year, McNally’s firm, Mass Nutrition had around 45 stores [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/melbourne/article-9319347/Former-bodybuilder-allegedly-built-METH-lab-inside-rehab-clinic.html] spread across Australia and New Zealand. However, after he got arrested for alleged drug trafficking, his entire life turned upside down. Reportedly, he lived with his parents for some time before getting taken back into court proceedings. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/massmcnally_10369508_1421336954818412_956813041_n.jpg] The bodybuilding world has many ambitious participants. The ones that reach their goals often attain heights of immortality among their fans, but at the same time, many get heavily criticized by the community because of the way their careers turned out. Do you think bodybuilders should take PEDs? Do you really believe that the PED’s effects [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-ferraris-will-always-beat-that-sh-breaking-silence-on-his-peds-intake-phil-heath-relates-to-billion-hollywood-franchise-as-he-warns-about-detrimental-consequences-of-steroids/] help in the long run? Let us know in the comments. Watch This Story:?From Ronnie Coleman?s Dominance to Arnold Schwarzenegger?s 1980 Comeback- Here Are the Top Bodybuilding Moments [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-from-ronnie-colemans-dominance-to-arnold-schwarzeneggers-1980-comeback--here-are-the-top-bodybuilding-moments/] 

Once a prominent business and a former bodybuilder gets his life turned upside down after alleged drug trafficking accusations.

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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.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1036377 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/ronnie-coleman.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<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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Bodybuilding

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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Luke McNally was once a hotshot entrepreneur