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IFBB Pro bodybuilding and coach Greg Doucette has been a vocal critic of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/the-rock/]. The veteran bodybuilder reiterated his complaints about Johnson after a recent video by YouTuber Sunny V2 went viral. Sunny V2 video featured Doucette’s complaints of the 52-year-old being a fake natural bodybuilder and athlete. Sunny V2’s video didn’t just focus on The Rock being a fake natty and the recent downturn on social media. The YouTuber theorized that the People’s Champion may have been lying about everything from natural bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] to dieting and training. So Greg Doucette explained why he believes The Rock is not natural. The Rock once confessed that he did do ste***ds but hadn’t “touched them since he was 18.” The Black Adam star also added to his statement by hitting out at doubters like Greg Doucette. Some people “will suspect and say sh*t,” said The Rock. However, Doucette disagreed. “I mean look at your physique why not at least be honest,” said Doucette [https://youtu.be/hRP504yewng?si=q-6U--FXd-jIesqa&t=494]. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Dwayne-Johnson-angry.png] Coach Greg highlighted how the World’s Strongest Man winner, Eddie Hall, has commented on The Rock being on HRT. However, the IFBB Pro explained that he agrees more with Joe Rogan, who believes that the Hollywood action star uses other substances as well. Doucette believes the 52-year-old is too jacked for his age to be natural. The formerly enhanced bodybuilder is on HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). HRT is a prescribed treatment that helps people maintain their natural hormone balance. However, Doucette believes that The Rock carries too much muscle at 52, far beyond what HRT/TRT would enable him to attain. However, Doucette took Johnson’s side on one argument in the Sunny V2 video. GREG DOUCETTE COULD RELATE TO THE ROCK Although the fitness influencer believes The Rock to be a fake natty, he disagrees with the public backlash of Johnson promoting his brands. The WWE star has multiple brands and collaborates with other brands. However, he often has to advertise these products on social media. Fans have complained about his brand placements as well. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Greg-Doucette-5.jpg] However, Coach Greg took the WWE icon’s side. The IFBB Pro often advertises his bands in his social media content and saw no issues with The Rock doing the same. He also doesn’t think that brand placements are as egregious as hiding the truth about ste***ds and how many calories he eats [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-wwe-wrestling-news-dont-believe-rocks-natural-bodybuilding-icon-brutally-calls-out-dwayne-johnson-for-his-fake-diet-earlier-this-year/]. Greg Doucette was among the first people to call out The Rock for hiding the use of PEDs. The former powerlifter believes that Doucette is giving people the wrong impression of what natural bodybuilding beyond 50 looks like. 

IFBB pro and bodybuilding coach calls out Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson for claiming that he is natural while being ripped at 52.

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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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