Abhishek Manikandan is a Bodybuilding editor at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's in Communication with a specialization in Media Practice, he previously worked at Reuters News as a correspondent. He has also spent considerable time covering sports news for numerous other national and local publications. Abhishek is a former contact-sport athlete whose interest in building a physique gradually led to him being a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies.
This affinity for the Austrian Oak fueled his thirst for knowledge about the bodybuilding world, which he uses to his benefit while working on articles from the sport. When there is time to spare, he watches his favorite shows, listens to music, and is always up for a day out with friends.

At the 2023 Summer Shredding Championship in Houston, YouTuber and fitness [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fitness/] influencer Jesse James West surprised everyone by winning first place in Classic Physique and coming in second in the Men’s Physique category. What’s even more impressive was that the 23-year-old achieved these feats naturally, without any performance-enhancing substances. West’s journey involved intense training and a strict diet. In the past year, he collaborated with bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] legends like Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman, showing his dedication to fitness. Known as the self-proclaimed son of the eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, West has gained a lot of online attention for his impressive physique and intense workout sessions. His hard work in the gym definitely gets people talking. Recently, he shared a video of his workouts on the streets of New York City with his squad. JESSE IS ON THE STREETS TRAINING HARD WITH HIS BOYS Jesse James West recently shared a video on his YouTube Channel titled “Training In The STREETS! (NYC Calisthenics)”. They did some amazing exercises on the streets of New York without using any fancy gym equipment. They did handstand walks and front levers, showing how good they were at calisthenics. In his video, he called this the“most insane workout of my life… especially the end…”. Jesse talked about why he liked doing calisthenics. According to him, calisthenics lets him express himself and feel free. It also helped him with anger management and dealing with things when life gets hard. Also Read: “Now I Feel Dead”: Ronnie Coleman’s Self-Proclaimed ‘Natty’ Son Tries Out Late Bodybuilder’s Gruesome “8 Hour Arm Workout” Somehow Surviving It With an Incredible Result [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-now-i-feel-dead-ronnie-colemans-self-proclaimed-natty-son-jesse-james-west-tries-out-late-bodybuilders-gruesome-eight-hour-arm-workout-somehow-survi/] As the video, progressed West even challenged others to join him in working out in the streets. Earlier, the youngster had a chat with Hany Rambod where he talked about the time he mimicked Chris Bumstead. THE TIME WHEN WEST ‘IMPERSONATED’ CBUM AT THE OLYMPIA Hany Rambod is a super successful bodybuilding coach with a whopping 22 Olympia titles. Currently, he also trains Chris Bumstead, the five-time Classic Physique champion. In a recent podcast on Rambod’s YouTube channel, he chatted with Jesse [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-i-remember-seeing-you-chris-bumsteads-coach-confronts-the-imposter-trying-to-pretend-cbum-at-last-years-mr-olympia/], who went viral for mimicking Bumstead at last year’s Olympia and even sneaking past security. Rambod brought up the funny video and they joked about it during the podcast. Later, they even trained together, with Rambod guiding West through a tough shoulder workout. What are your thoughts on this rising star? Share your views about Jesse James West in the comment section. Watch this Story: Hany Rambod confesses how Chris Bumsteads injury before Mr Olympia put him in stress [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-hany-rambod-confesses-how-chris-bumsteads-injury-before-mr-olympia-put-him-in-stress/] 

<p>At the 2023 Summer Shredding Championship in Houston, YouTuber and fitness influencer Jesse James West surprised everyone by winning first place in Classic Physique and coming in second in the Men&#8217;s Physique category. What&#8217;s even more impressive was that the 23-year-old achieved these feats naturally, without any performance-enhancing substances. West&#8217;s journey involved intense training and&hellip;</p>


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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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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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