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Bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] is a sport that is often known to embrace those who choose to pursue it without any discrimination. 23-year-old Kyle Landi, a bodybuilder with Down Syndrome, is a perfect example of the same. Showcasing his rise in the industry, Landi recently trained with none other than the bodybuilding beast, Ronnie Coleman. His aspirations and determination have also got him invited as a guest bodybuilder at this year’s Arnold Classic. The other day, Landi went beyond the fitness community’s expectations and tried to do a PR of 500 lbs. As Landi posted his trials and workout snippets fans could not help but express extreme love and support for the bodybuilder. KYLE LANDI’S PR GOALS In his latest Instagram post, Kyle Landi shared a video of him working out with his mother. At the very beginning of his post, he announced his intentions to have a session with five big plates. In the caption of his post, he wrote, “Will I hit a new PR with a 500-pound leg press?” The video primarily featured his workout sessions and his intense dedication to fitness and to achieve his goals. Furthermore, he gave a shoutout to his mother by stating, “Workouts are always intense with my beautiful momma bear @sugarqwn [https://www.instagram.com/sugarqwn/] Yes! She is part of our @youngla [https://www.instagram.com/youngla/] family too”. The video seems to have made a great impression on Landi’s fans. Many of them flooded the comments section with encouraging words, while some also stated how they were inspired by Landi’s efforts. FANS CHEERS ON AND SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR KYLE LANDI One of the fans stated, “The king Kyle! You are an inspiration to my son with t21.” While another supported him by commenting, “Love this! Keep up the amazing work!” Someone else pointed out how working out with family was a great feeling, “I bet it’s so cool to work out with the family.” While another fan commented on Landi’s dedication and penned, “Damn bro you’ve done the hard work.” Yet another fan stated, “Great job buddy, God bless.” READ MORE: “Ronnie Learned Plenty From You”: Fitness Community Cheers for the Bodybuilder With Down Syndrome as He Trains With Legend Ronnie Coleman [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-ronnie-learned-plenty-from-you-fitness-community-cheers-for-the-bodybuilder-with-down-syndrome-as-he-trains-with-bodybuilding-legend-ronnie-coleman/?utm_source=website%2F&utm_medium=dive_deeper&utm_campaign=internal_links] Despite having had to face major challenges in his life, Landi chose to stick to his passion and pursue it to the fullest. Landi has show [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-the-single-most-important-factor-bodybuilder-with-down-syndrome-kyle-landi-spills-the-beans-on-training-style-that-helps-him-in-his-fitness-journey/?utm_source=share-btn]n immense improvement in recent times, so much so that he inspires the rest of the fitness world to follow suit. Watch This Story: “There’s No Need To Wear Hats Everywhere”: 275 Lbs Freshly Retired Bodybuilding Beast Drops Update Hours After Undergoing Hair Transplant [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-theres-no-need-to-wear-hats-everywhere-xxx-lbs-freshly-retired-bodybuilding-beast-drops-update-hours-after-undergoing-hair-transplant/] 

The 23-year-old bodybuilder with Down syndrome hailing from Canada attempts to break his PR by trying to lift 500 lbs.

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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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