Mamdouh Elssbiay, known as the “Big Ramy” is the prevailing Mr. Olympia champion has his eyes set on defending his title, again this year. The two-time title holder is one of the favorites to win the event. His fans are eager to see him lift the trophy for the third consecutive time. However, Elssbiay, who always calls himself the biggest rival, maybe a little nervous ahead of the competition. Find out below, who Big Ramy thinks are his top contenders for the Mr. Olympia title. BIG RAMY AND HIS BIGGEST RIVALS With the Olympia competition just a few weeks away, Elssbiay and his coach Dennis James, sat with bodybuilding veterans Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev, to discuss the competition. Big Ramy has won two consecutive Mr. Olympia title and looking to win his thrid one in December. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1205707412.jpg]COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 07: Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay (9) competes in the Arnold Classic as part of the Arnold Sports Festival on March 7, 2020, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) According to Fitness Volt [https://fitnessvolt.com/big-ramy-dennis-james-2022-mr-olympia-weakness/#:~:text=Big%20Ramy%20Names%20William%20Bonac,Hadi%20Choopan%20as%20Biggest%20Threats], Elssbiay spearheaded the conversation and named himself as one of the biggest competitors. But, he also mentioned William Bonac, Brandon Curry, and Hadi Choopan, as his biggest competitors. “It’s Ramy. If I come not 100 percent, I would be fu**d up. I had that dream every day. I respect all of them. I have to [say] William [Bonac], Brandon [Curry] and Hadi [Choopan],” he confessed. Ultimate Bodybuilding Goal in 2017 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-nobody-stays-number-one-2x-mr-olympia-big-ramy-revealed-his-ultimate-bodybuilding-goal-in-2017/] Besides, Elssbiay also mentioned that he is working harder to win the title this year. When a picture of Big Ramy came up during the conversation, coach James and Milos Sarcev agreed that the 2 times Mr. Olympia looked photoshopped in his recent pictures. THE CHALLENGING SEASON FOR ELSSBIAY SO FAR Earlier this year, Elssbiay had issued an apology after he failed to appear for guest posing at Jim Manion’s Pittsburgh Pro show. However, his fellow competitors questioned Elssbiay’s commitment to the sport. This raised doubt among fans, about whether Big Ramy will [https://generationiron.com/big-ramy-apologizes/] participate in Mr. Olympia or not. Following this, Elssbiay then had a discussion with Olympia President Dan Solomon, and the latter confirmed that Elssbiay is working hard for winning his third title. Watch This Story: Ronnie Coleman disclosed the amount of money he spent on bodybuilding competitions during his career [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-8x-mr-olympia-ronnie-coleman-disclosed-the-amount-of-money-he-spent-on-bodybuilding-competitions-during-his-career/] Despite all this, Big Ramy has grown quite active on social media. He is sharing his progress quite often with his fans. Ramy is working hard to claim his third Mr. Olympia title, this year. 

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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.

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<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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