Flex Wheeler, hailed as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time due to his incredible strength and perfectly sculpted physique, recently witnessed an awe-inspiring performance by Thai MMA fighter Saenchai. Known for his dominance in the realm of boxing, Saenchai left the Sultan of Symmetry in complete awe with his remarkable display inside the ring. So impressed was Flex Wheeler that he promptly shared the story with all his fans in the fitness world, showcasing the exceptional skills of the Muay Thai fighter. FLEX WHEELER SHARING SAENCHAI’S CLIP The 4x Arnold Classic Champion took to his Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stories/officialflexwheeler/3154471712602974460/]and reshared a video of the MMA God Saenchai displaying his strength inside the rings. He was seen pulling off his infamous ‘Cartwheel Kick’ and The Sultan of Symmetry was left speechless. [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YW3H4fhzKs4/maxresdefault.jpg] The official page of ‘mmasapiens’ shared the video, captioning it with a resounding “HOLY SMOKES!” The footage showcased Saenchai delivering a knockout “Cartwheel Kick” to his opponent inside the ring. The video said, “Saenchai’s old footage knocks out a sparring partner with a famous cartwheel kick.” Heartfelt Confession: “I Am One of Those Weirdos Who Believe They Can Change the World” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-battled-over-surgeries-bodybuilding-legend-flex-wheeler-makes-a-heartfelt-confession-i-am-one-of-those-weirdos-who-believe-they-can-change-the-world/] The throwback video of the Thai Fighter left Flex Wheeler, a legendary athlete, completely speechless. He couldn’t resist the urge to share the impressive feat of strength in his own story. Given his somewhat similar background, he felt a sense of responsibility to showcase this incredible display to the world. Besides his devotion to bodybuilding, there was something in the video that deeply resonated with Flex, leaving him in awe and at a loss for words. FLEX WHEELER’S LOVE FOR MARTIAL ARTS From the time he was in school, The Sultan of Symmetry [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-saved-my-life-bodybuilding-legend-flex-wheeler-credited-a-famous-martial-arts-hero-for-transforming-his-life-dramatically/] had always been a star at sports despite suffering from dyslexia. He used it as an escapade to get through his extremely abusive childhood. Ever since he stepped into his teenage years, the one thing that he loved more than bodybuilding was Martial Arts. The moment Flex Wheeler discovered weight training, he embarked on the journey of fitness and fighting. Even today, more often than not, when he is asked, he considers himself to be a martial artist first and a bodybuilder second! What are your thoughts about Flex Wheeler as a martial artist? Let us know in the comments section below! Watch This Story: Bodybuilding Legend Who Bagged the First Ever Arnold Classic Reveals Insanely Shredded and Veiny Physique After 51 Days of Brutal Training [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-bodybuilding-legend-who-bagged-the-first-ever-arnold-classic-reveals-insanely-shredded-and-veiny-physique-after-51-days-of-brutal-training/] 

4x Arnold Classic Winner is left extremely in awe at the Thai MMA fighter's
infamous 'Cartwheel Kick' and shares it on his story.

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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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