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.

Kyle Landi, the 23-year-old recent phenomenon, has managed to garner limelight for himself in bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] by becoming the first-ever Canadian bodybuilder with Down Syndrome to compete. He graced the 2023 Arnold Classic stage, where he was invited as a special guest. Landi has been mastering the principles of the sport, despite all the difficulties he has faced owing to his condition. Although Landi has been gaining a lot of significance in the bodybuilding world, he is still aiming for the moon. After making waves in the fitness community, he is now onto yet another crusade. Looks like Landi has his complete focus on winning over the world of martial arts. KYLE LANDI SETS 2024 GOAL Landi recently took to his official Instagram account, @greenrangerkyle, and shared a video of himself. The video showed him training to earn a black belt in martial arts by 2024. The level of dedication and determination he has to reach his goal was evident in the post. In the caption, he wrote, “Crushing board’s… Crushing weight…. Crushing heart’s…….. The road to black belt 2024 continues.” The video, which reminds one of yesteryear martial arts recordings, has been shot in black-and-white. In the video, one could see Kyle Landi perfecting his kicks in all different forms. The video comes to an end with Landi doing a Karate Chop and showcasing his strength by breaking boards effortlessly. The upcoming year is indeed going to be huge for the bodybuilding sensation. Even as he is planning to embark on his journey to acquire his black belt, Landi had earlier shared his dreams about making it bigger in bodybuilding as well. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-bodybuilding-icon-kyle-landi-with-down-syndrome-leaves-the-fitness-world-speechless-with-remarkable-posing/] KYLE LANDI SHARES HIS PLANS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR The fitness icon uploaded a video on his Instagram account sharing the muscle gains he had over the years since he began bodybuilding. His dedication indeed goes way beyond just the gym. Showing his big plans for 2024, he wrote, “Big Dreams and Big Goals for 2024,” in the caption. Speechless With Remarkable Posing [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-bodybuilding-icon-kyle-landi-with-down-syndrome-leaves-the-fitness-world-speechless-with-remarkable-posing/] Landi is among the few bodybuilders who have stood tall, matching shoulders with elite bodybuilders like Ronnie Coleman, Flex Wheeler, and Chris Bumstead. He motivates people to believe in themselves to achieve their goals, and with his story, inspires them too. What do you think about Kyle Landi’s journey? Let us know in the comments section below! Watch This Story: 54-YO Mike O’Hearn Baffles Bodybuilding Icon Seeking Answers About Steroid Usage [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-54-yo-old-mike-ohearn-baffles-bodybuilding-icon-seeking-answers-about-steroid-usage/] 

The 23-year-old bodybuilding sensation Kyle Landi shares his story of setting foot into martial arts and conquering it by next year.

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not only sculpt my body but also test its limits, chasing those elusive PRs.
Throughout the constant evolution in the realm of the sport, I have only wanted
to unravel its mysteries, which spurred me to research and write about it. Apart
from my affinity for bodybuilding, I also nurture a love for journalism and the
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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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