Dave Palumbo took to bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] and debuted in the 1990 NPC national competition. Further, he went on to win the 1995 NPC Junior Nationals. He later became editor-in-chief for Muscle Development Magazine before turning to his YouTube career. Now the bodybuilder revealed an anecdote from his life in his latest YouTube video. The 55-year-old bodybuilder is the founder of RxMuscle.com, where he brings elite bodybuilders to discuss the ongoing events in the sport. So, in his latest show, he revealed his thoughts while rushing to the hospital for heart surgery. DAVE PALUMBO’S THOUGHTS ON DEATH Despite living a healthy lifestyle and being a fitness enthusiast, Dave Palumbo had to undergo heart surgeries to treat his blockages. However, the incident left a lasting impression on the bodybuilder. The bodybuilder revealed his “biggest fear” when he “was going into the hospital to get” his “chest or heart surgery.” Depicting his experience he said, “I was going to wake up and I was going to be like wow! Everything is great, and then someone’s going to come up to me and say, by the way, you know you’re dead.” So, further explaining his true thoughts, he said, “I was afraid of that, I was like, oh, I’m gonna wake up, I’m gonna be f****ng dead, I won’t even know it.” He compared his situation with the passengers who died in The Titanic submarine implosion. However, Palumbo is known to be brave enough to fight deadly diseases like cancer. THE ELITE YOUTUBER ONCE FOUGHT CANCER The ace bodybuilder was detected with papillary thyroid cancer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-gripping-pain-on-my-ribs-weeks-after-heart-surgery-fifty-five-yo-elite-bodybuilder-unveils-terrifying-hospital-experience/]a few years back. It was a 10mm cancerous nodule that was detected much early in its progress, and the bodybuilder assured that it wasn’t serious. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Dave-Palumbo-bodybuilding.jpg] “You hear the word cancer and you think death. It’s not a death diagnosis. What it is, is you’ve got something in your body, and you’ve got to address it,” he once revealed his approach toward the deadly condition. The bodybuilder led his fight against cancer calmly and positively and got his thyroid gland removed through an invasive procedure. Thus, he won the battle against cancer. Warns Upcoming Champions About the Hidden Truths Behind Keto Diet [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-youll-be-very-very-sorry-bodybuilding-pundit-and-elite-coach-warns-upcoming-champions-about-the-hidden-truths-behind-keto-diet/] Though Dave Palumbo was not terrified by the word ‘cancer’, he was terrified by the word ‘death’. However, no one can deny the ultimate truth of birth and death cycles. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comment section. Watch This Story: Bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger Once Mocked Sylvester Stallone’s Special Rambo Knife Showcasing One of His Own [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-bodybuilder-arnold-schwarzenegger-once-mocked-sylvester-stallones-special-rambo-knife-showcasing-one-of-his-own/] 

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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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