When it comes to the world of fitness, the culture of comparing one athlete with another has been going on for a long time. However, a recent comparison of two of the most well-known names, Flex Lewis and Conor McGregor has been grabbing a lot of attention. While these two men come from very different backgrounds and seemed like an unlikely pair to compare, a recent video of Flex Lewis working out with Eddie Hall has made fans draw some interest in the two athletes.

The 7x Mr. Olympia 212 lb winner and the British strongman Eddie Hall recently came together for an intense arm workout session. While the two superstars showed exceptional displays of strength and courage, some fans misinterpreted Lewis as the UFC fame, Conor McGregor. 

The facial features and the identical physique of the two stars

In the video, which was shared on social media, Flex Lewis and Eddie Hall can be seen performing an intense bicep workout. As they push through the grueling sets, it’s hard not to notice the resemblance between Flex and Conor McGregor. One of the most noticeable similarities between Lewis and McGregor is their facial features. Specifically, their beards and sharp facial features have drawn comparisons between the two men. 

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Eddie Hall recently posted on Instagram where the two athletes could be seen doing bicep curls while the other one motivates them. However, when Lewis gave the bicep pose, he showed off his impressive beard and chiseled facial structure, drawing even more comparisons to Conor McGregor.

Fans react to the similarities between Flex Lewis and Conor McGregor

The latest post has garnered a lot of attention on social media where fans flooded the comment section with their observations. At first glance, the misinterpretation was very common among the viewers. The fitness community bombarded the comment box with reactions like “He looks like Conor McGregor lol”, “I thought that was Conor Mcgregor for a second ”, “Bro looks like Conor McGregor ”. 

However, many wondered if the UFC superstars had put on some mass. A fan wrote, “I thought that was Conor McGregor at first I was about to say this steroid use is out of hand”. “Conor McGregor has put some timber on!”, another added. Overall, the work video showcased the amazing explosive power of Eddie Hall and Flex Lewis. Fans would be hoping to see more of such content from the bodybuilding star. 

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