Every iconic industry has a starting point, which might be called the glory days or the Golden Era. In the case of bodybuilding, the 1950s to 1970s is considered the Golden Era. These two decades saw the best athletes in bodybuilding. Iconic bodybuilding veterans came from these 20 years and became a permanent name in history. Some of the best bodybuilders included Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mike Mentzer, Samir Bannout, Frank Zane, and many more.
Recently, the Instagram page called the Golden Days uploaded a throwback video compilation of the legendary bodybuilders of this era. Fans immediately started reminiscing about the best time in bodybuilding history.
The Golden Era of Bodybuilding?revisited through a video
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The Instagram video showcased the natural way in which all the iconic bodybuilders used to gain their muscles. It also shows how the athletes always worked with free weights. This is because machines were not as frequent at that time as they are, at this present time.
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On 8th February 2023, Samir Bannout posted five throwback pictures from his younger days as a bodybuilder. The cover photo featured Bannout posing in front of the camera along with Mike Mentzer and Casey Viator. The photo was taken inside Gold?s Gym, located in Santa Monica in 1979.
The IFBB pro captioned, ?Once again, from the unforgettable golden era of bodybuilding when it was much more fun @ least for me?? So even the bodybuilders of that era reminisce about the golden times along with the fans.
Fans comment beside the video and become nostalgic
All the comments in the video were positive about the fact that the Golden Era of bodybuilding was the best and they gave the reasons for it.
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One fan said, ?They had real muscles that flexed and stretched, unlike today where they’re all site injected.? Another fan replied to this comment by saying, ?Yeah, and training with free weights, not machines.?
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One person commented on the commercial appeal of the Golden Era and said, ?That era had a lot of appeal commercially, good stuff!?
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A common rejoiced, ?The best era.?
Even the fans of bodybuilding agree with the fact that the Golden Era was the best in bodybuilding history. However, even bodybuilders in the present era look up to their idols from the 1950s to 1970s. Who is your favorite bodybuilder from the Golden Era? Share your thoughts in the comments below!