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.

Vladimir Shmondenko, popularly known as Mr. Anatoly in the bodybuilding world, is an elite powerlifter who has taken over the Internet with his antics at the gym. Smondenko usually dresses up like a janitor and pranks gym goers. However, behind the humorous figure, is the story of a boy born in the village of Krishtopovka in 1999. The village had a meager population of only 200 people, and Mr. Anatoly got access to the internet at the age of 14. The moment he started using it, he fell in love with American bodybuilders and wanted to become one someday. He rose from rags to riches and just a few hours ago, Shmondenko got another of his dreams accomplished. VLADIMIR SHMONDENKO BUYS HIS FIRST ROLLS ROYCE Vladimir Shmondenko recently took to his official Instagram account and shared a series of pictures and videos of himself posing in front of his newly bought car. In the first picture, he wore his janitor outfit, and with an umbrella in his hand, stood in front of the car, while in the second, he wore a t-shirt that had graphics of him in the janitor suit, as he walked towards the car. The third was a throwback picture of him sitting on his scooter. Taking to this, in the caption, Mr. Anatoly wrote, “Thanks to the guy in the third photo for not being afraid to dream. Now it’s time to work and make dreams come true. Welcome to the family, Rolls Royce Cullinan.” In the fourth picture, Shmondenko was seen flexing his arms as he sat on the hood of his new car. Well, his story is a standing testament to the fact that with resilience and hard work, no dream remains unattainable. It is his efforts that made him who he is today! [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-uncovering-rags-to-riches-story-of-an-elite-powerlifter-born-in-poverty-who-now-pranks-people-at-the-gym-in-disguise-and-earns-millions/] HOW VLADIMIR SHMONDENKO CHANGED HIS FATE Although Mr. Anatoly hails from a small village that was devoid of any inventions at that time, he has now become one of the most significant identities in the bodybuilding world with his hard work and dedication. While narrating his journey once Roberto Nickson said, “You can’t go anywhere on the Internet these days without running into @vladimirshmondenko and his addicting and hilarious gym videos.” Fitness World With Unassuming Display of Power [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-can-i-kill-your-ego-born-on-a-farm-janitor-powerlifter-vladimir-shmondenko-stuns-fitness-world-with-unassuming-display-of-power/] But how he got to where he is now is a story of pure grit, determination, and passion. He even adds that it is yet another reminder that all you need to do is start. Consistency will always reward you with positive rewards, and well, that is what happened with Mr. Anatoly. What are your thoughts about his inspiring story? Let us know in the comments section below! 

Mr Anatoly, who carries out pranks in the gym takes over the internet and shares his story from riding a scooter to buying a Rolls Royce

Aheli Chakraborty is a bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. Holding a
Bachelor’s Degree in Literature, Aheli has actively covered major bodybuilding
events like Mr. Olympia. She also carries a specialized interest in grassroots
events and up-and-coming athletes like Rubiel Mosquera and Sam Sulek. She is
keen on the science of fitness and keeps her lens focused on scientific
developments in the fitness industry. Aheli has already developed quite a
reputation for herself with her knowledge of the intricacies of bodybuilding and
as a fitness enthusiast, she not only writes about lifting but can actually lift
like many of the athletes she writes about.

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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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<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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