Abhishek Manikandan is the Lead Editor of the bodybuilding division at EssentiallySports. A former combat sports athlete himself, Abhishek uses his knowledge of the sport and his Master’s in Journalism to ensure that every article produced by the division has gone through the necessary editorial checks. A former Reuters journalist, watching Arnold Schwarzenegger on the big screen is what made Abhishek venture into the sport of bodybuilding. 

While Arnie remains his favorite, he is often fascinated by legends like Ronnie Coleman and Flex Wheeler who have inspired millions to take up the sport and transform their lives. When not editing or working out, he spends his time immersed in the world of books and movies.

Bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] icon Dorian Yates won the Mr. Olympia contest consecutively between 1992 to 1997. However, his fifth win was especially memorable because that was the year the IFBB tested participants for diuretics. Recently, The Shadow uploaded rare footage of the “winning moments,“ of his “fifth consecutive win“ on the Olympia stage. The footage showed Dorian Yates accepting the Sandow from none other than the legendary Joe Weider. The drug-tested 1996 Mr. Olympia was held at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, recalled Yates. While drug testing at the Mr. Olympia has been infrequent, 1996 was one of those rare years. However, Yates wasn’t worried. “It didn’t concern me. I was in shape and proved the point that even without them, I could come in great shape,“ wrote the bodybuilding legend in his caption. Although Dorian Yates thought he looked a “little flat,“ he was confident in his conditioning. While competitors use diuretics to get shredded, Yates was a master of conditioning. Besides ushering in the ass monster era, Dorian Yates also introduced bodybuilding fans to a level of conditing they had never seen before. The Shadow started the trend of bone-dry conditioning, forcing others to play catch up. So even though he didn’t use diuretics, the English champion was ripped everytime he stepped on stage. Interestingly, this wasn’t the first time the Olympia had opted for drug testing. The Super Bowl of Bodybuilding tested athletes for all banned substances in 1990 when Yates’s predecessor, Lee Haney, reigned as champion. THE FULLY DRUG-TESTED OLYMPIA BEFORE THE DORIAN YATES ERA The IFBB held a fully drug-tested Mr. Olympia contest in 1990, which turned quite controversial. In 1990, POTUS George H.W. Bush signed a law that classified steroids as a felony offense. This led to the drug-tested Mr. Olympia which wasn’t a hit with fans because many bodybuilders got banned. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/lee-haney-2.jpeg] Fan favorites like Mohammed ‘Momo‘ Benaziza, Berry de May, and others didn’t get the chance to compete. The 1990 Mr. Olympia was also the highest-paid edition of the contest at that point in time. Lee Haney walked away with $200,000 after winning his seventh title in 1990. The 1996 contest also generated controversy when Nasser El Sonbaty, who placed third and many thought should’ve won, got stripped of his bronze medal. Sonbaty failed the test when the results came after the Olympia. Drug testing at the Olympia has been controversial. The IFBB themselves have only done it irregularly. However, Dorian Yates proved that he was still unbeatable despite the restrictions. 

Six-time Mr. Olympia champion Dorian Yates recalls what he felt after winning the drug-tested 1996 Mr. Olympia.

Sagnik Bagchi is a senior bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. A passionate
fitness enthusiast himself, Sagnik uses his knowledge of bodybuilding to focus
on the coverage of major events like the Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic. Holding
a Master’s degree in English Literature, Sagnik is soon to reach 2000 articles
at ES. During his time here, he has garnered appreciation for his in-depth
analysis of the sport. In a testament to his expertise, one of Sagnik’s articles
was showcased in a YouTube video by IFBB Pro Greg Doucette, adding another
feather to his cap. In his free time, Sagnik watches movies and plays
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6x Champion Dorian Yates Recalls How He “Proved the Point” at the “Drug-Tested”
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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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 	<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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