“Genetic Freak”: Late Bodybuilding Legend’s Eye-Popping Shredded Physique at 15, Leaves Fitness World in Disbelief

There have been a few extraordinary bodybuilders who possess an exceptional physique that leaves fans in disbelief. One such legendary figure is Mike Mentzer, whose journey from a prodigy to a renowned bodybuilder has captivated the fitness community. Recently, a popular Instagram page dedicated to the archives of bodybuilding shared a post featuring two pictures of Mentzer, one from his teenage years and another when he was 29. 

Although the world has seen the insane physique of the late bodybuilder in his prime, not many knew about his dedication at the age of just 15. The image of 15-year-old Mike Mentzer has taken the bodybuilding world by storm. Even at such a young age, he exhibited an astonishing level of muscular development and definition. His physique showcased a blend of exceptional genetics and an unwavering dedication to the sport. 

Fans left in utter disbelief after seeing the exceptional physique of Mike Mentzer

The Instagram post featuring the images of Mike Mentzer at 15 years old and 29 years old sparked a wave of comments from fans who were both astonished and inspired by his incredible physique. The comment section of the post quickly flooded with various types of reactions.

Many fans expressed their disbelief and amazement at the sight of Mentzer’s physique at just 15 years old. “Whaaat! 15! Genetic Freak,” a fan wrote. “How is that even possible at 15?” highlighted the astonishment felt by fans.

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Numerous comments poured in, applauding Mentzer’s unwavering dedication and effort to building such an impressive physique. A fan commented, “Even if he started juicing at 15 – if you don’t have the genetics, you just don’t. He did indeed have the genetics.”

Fans also commented on his exceptional genetics, recognizing that they played a significant role in his ability to achieve such an exceptional physique at such a young age. “Some of them just have genetics”, a fan wrote. However, this is not the first time that the legendary bodybuilder’s old pictures are getting global attention.

One such instance picture from the Olympia of 1980, where Mentzer’s physique appeared to give him an upper edge over the other bodybuilders, leading to controversy and tension. During the lead-up to the Olympia, tensions ran high when Mentzer tried to attack the legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Overall, fans were inspired by his transformation, recognized his influence on bodybuilding, and expressed gratitude for his ongoing inspiration.