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Competitive bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] often requires bodybuilders to sacrifice their comforting lives and enter into a world of discipline for one goal alone. For Phil Heath, like many others, this grind for a bodybuilding trophy became a part of his life. But in the process, he was never allowed to enjoy the fulfillment of his wishes. Phil Heath had won 7 Mr. Olympia [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/mr-olympia-2023/] titles. The authority he had over his body and his lifestyle was immense, with him requiring major dedication and a life full of restrictions to reach where he is now. Yet, the bodybuilder recently talked about how he never got to enjoy his victory. PHIL HEATH CONFESSED TO HAVING NEVER ENJOYED HIS VICTORIES Hany Rambod recently talked to Phil Heath about how a competitive bodybuilder is always in the process of chasing something big: a prize, a trophy, a title. In reply, Phil Heath spoke from his experience of the reality of this very thought. Heath stated how he felt after each victory, “It’s like all right let’s go get another one. All right we got the other one. Let’s go, get another one. Oh, we get the gold one, it’s cool it’s cool. Oh, they’re bringing out a new one, let’s see how many of those we can get.” He revealed how he had left behind important elements and people just to get a trophy. Phil Heath confessed, “I had to sacrifice everything I had to give up people that got left behind, opportunities that I had to give up. There’s a lot of business stuff that I had to say no to just do this.” READ MORE: “You Are Certainly Dead”: Bodybuilding Stars and Fans Are Shivering Over the Thought of 440 Lbs Strongman Punching His Opponents in MMA [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-you-are-certainly-dead-bodybuilding-stars-and-fans-are-shivering-over-the-thought-of-four-hundred-forty-lbs-strongman-brian-shaw-punching-his-opponents-in-mma/] As a coach, Hany Rambod seems extremely proud of Phil Heath. So much so that he often likes to bring up Heath’s victories. HANY RAMBOD TALKS ABOUT HEATH’S SANDOW COLLECTION Right after Mr. Olympia 2023, Hany Rambod featured Derek Lunsford in an interview. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-who-is-the-only-mr-olympia-phil-heath-winner-to-have-three-different-sandows-the-old-one-the-new-version-and-a-special-golden-version-for-the-fiftieth-anniversary-of-mr-olympia/] When they were talking about Sandow Trophies, Hany Rambod couldn’t restrict but talk about how Phil Heath had variety in his Sandow collection. Rambod stated, “Phil has three different Sandows. He has the old version that Ronnie has, he has the new version that you have, and then he has the 50th Anniversary golden version.” As Heath’s statement signifies, bodybuilding can be challenging as well as addicting. When ambition hits, competitors may even forget to live in the moment and enjoy their victories. Would Phil Heath have won as many titles if he had relaxed and enjoyed the moment? Let us know in the comments below. WATCH THIS STORY: Fitness World Dozed By Multiple World Record-Holsing Swimmer’s Sleeper Build Physique [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-fitness-world-dazed-by-multiple-world-record-holding-swimmers-sleeper-build-physique/] 

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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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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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“Let’s Go Get Another One”: Bodybuilding Legend With Seven Sandow Trophies Admits Why He Was Never Able to Enjoy Any Victory During His Prime Bodybuilding Days

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