Learning a new skill is always fun and challenging. For Eddie Hall [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/eddie-hall/], it means training hard, one step at a time, for his new bodybuilding career. The strongman champion is determined to make it big in the bodybuilding world and already began training for his goals. However, things aren’t as easy as he expected them to be. Fans have been noticing Hall’s journey so far, and it has been a wild ride full of polarizing opinions. While some have been extremely supportive of Hall, many have criticized his approach to bodybuilding. In a recent viral YouTube shorts video, Hall learned to pose under the guidance of bodybuilder Jamie Christian-Johal. And the reactions have been interesting. EDDIE HALL AND HIS POSING ROUTINE DREW HILARIOUS REACTIONS Hall has been on a tough journey to get in shape for big bodybuilding competitions in 2024. His approach is to first peak at his best weight and then cut down from there. In order to get familiar with the basics, Hall called in for some help. Jamie Christian-Johal is an IFBB pro nicknamed ‘The Giant’ due to his tall stature. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/eddie-hall-lead-1653490794.jpg] Jamie decided to get Hall to perform some poses and build a posing routine. But this got many fans to comment down their opinions. The short video that featured Hall and Jamie trying out different poses went viral, and fans are on two ends of the spectrum. Some marveled at the strongman’s physique with comments like “Eddie Hall is so strong that even his bear belly has a 6 pack,” “The cut is gonna be insane”, and “When he reaches his desired physical condition, he will amaze us.” for His Bodybuilding Debut in 2023 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-362-lbs-strongman-eddie-hall-shows-off-giant-body-as-he-starts-quest-for-his-bodybuilding-debut-in-2023/] Meanwhile, others didn’t hesitate to make fun of Hall with jibes at his physique. Fan comments on the video [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/roW-7lAQj3U] ranged from “He’s literally just a giant ball of muscle isn’t he,” to “I love Eddie’s little stubby arms, they just fit in so well with his character/personality” to “I don’t know how Eddie is going to do this being built like a refrigerator.“ [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2022-11-25-at-10.51.23-AM-1.jpeg] Since his body gained a lot of bulk owing to his Strongman career, cutting down was a challenge. However, Hall signed up for the tough journey regardless. While many criticized his strategy [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-my-idea-is-to-get-up-to-433-pounds-strongman-eddie-hall-insane-bulk-bodybuilding-journey-plan-has-not-impressed-many/], including popular YouTuber Nick’s Strength and Power, the strongman persists. If Hall makes it to Mr. Olympia with a bodybuilder-like physique, it would be interesting to see how he stands up against the veterans. Watch This Story: Bodybuilding beast agrees to eat like strongman for 50k [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-beast-agrees-to-eat-like-strongman-for-50k-enough-to-make-it-worth-my-while/] 

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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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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Eddie Hall 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Edward Stephen Hall, or better known as Eddie Hall, is a renowned professional strongman. He is a multiple-time UK's Strongest Man, Britain's Strongest Man, and England's Strongest Man winner.</span>

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<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Hall is also the 2017 World's Strongest Man <a href="https://eddiehallstrongman.com/#achievements" target="_blank" rel="noopener">winner</a>. Now, he is eyeing a mega boxing match-up against his rival, Hafthor Bjornsson, the 2018 World Strongest Man winner.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Eddie Hall: Record</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Hall was expected to make his boxing debut against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/hafthor-bjornsson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hafthor Bjornsson</a> in September 2021. However, he had to pull out of his fight due to an unexpected bicep <a href="https://barbend.com/eddie-hall-hafthor-bjornsson-postponed-biceps-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">injury</a>.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">As per reports, Hall's boxing match against Hafthor Bjornsson is now being targeted for the end of March 2022. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">As of 2021, Hall has never fought in a boxing match. Thus, his boxing record stands at 0-0. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Eddie Hall: Net Worth 2021</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">As of 2021, Eddie Hall’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million, according to <a href="https://www.888sport.com/blog/eddie-hall-net-worth#How%20Much%20Is%20Eddie%20Hall%20Worth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">888sport.com</a>. The major sources of his income are the Strongest Man competitions and endorsement deals.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Eddie Hall: Foundations and Charity</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In 2019, Hall helped a 14-year-old named James Rimmer raise funds for a business project, 'Home Teddies.' Rimmer decided with every teddy bear sold by 'Home Teddies,' a proportion would be <a href="https://www.leicesterhospitalscharity.org.uk/news-feed/the-bears-and-the-beast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated</a> to the Leicester Children’s Hospital Appeal. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In 2012, Hall competed in a charity boxing match. Now, he is aiming to do the same in his potential boxing match against Hafthor Bjornsson. He wants to introduce a <a href="https://barbend.com/eddie-hall-100000-dollar-wager-charity-hafthor-bjornsson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wager</a> where the loser of their fight would have to donate $100,000 to a charity.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Eddie Hall: Endorsements and Sponsorships</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Hall has <a href="https://eddiehallstrongman.com/sponsors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sponsorship</a> deals with several huge companies such as boohoo Man, ARLA, Blakeman's Sausages, and Pulse Fitness.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">How to contact Eddie Hall?</span></h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/eddiehallWSM?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eddiehallwsm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eddiehallwsmlegend" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTEpWW26-LKVvIP9mZkvlRw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>33</td>
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<td>Reach</td>
<td>NA</td>
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<td><a href="https://champinon.info/boxing/eddie-hall/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Height</a></td>
<td>6′3″</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>200+ lbs</td>
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<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td>Wife Name</td>
<td>Alexandra Hall</td>
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<td>Kids</td>
<td>Two (1 Son <a href="https://playerswiki.com/eddie-hall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">and</a> 1 Daughter)</td>
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<td>Address/Residence</td>
<td>Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England</td>
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<td>Country</td>
<td>England, United Kingdom</td>
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<td>Endorsement</td>
<td><span data-preserver-spaces="true">boohoo Man, ARLA, Blakeman's Sausages, and Pulse Fitness</span></td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$5 Million</td>
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<td>Birthdate</td>
<td>January 15, 1988</td>
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<td>Record</td>
<td>0-0 (1 Charity boxing match)</td>
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<td>Achievements</td>
<td>Multiple-time <span data-preserver-spaces="true">UK's Strongest Man, Britain's Strongest Man, and England's Strongest Man winner</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">2017 World's Strongest Man winner</span></td>
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<td>Nickname</td>
<td>“The Beast”</td>
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Eddie Hall

Eddie Hall 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Edward Stephen Hall, or better known as Eddie Hall, is a renowned professional strongman. He is a multiple-time UK&#8217;s Strongest Man, Britain&#8217;s Strongest Man, and England&#8217;s Strongest Man winner. Hall is also the 2017 World&#8217;s Strongest Man winner. Now, he is eyeing a mega boxing match-up against his rival, Hafthor Bjornsson, the 2018 World Strongest Man winner. Eddie Hall: Record Hall was expected to make his boxing debut against Hafthor Bjornsson in September 2021. However, he had to pull out of his fight due to an unexpected bicep injury. As per reports, Hall&#8217;s boxing match against Hafthor Bjornsson is now being targeted for the end of March 2022. As of 2021, Hall has never fought in a boxing match. Thus, his boxing record stands at 0-0.  Eddie Hall: Net Worth 2021 As of 2021, Eddie Hall’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million, according to 888sport.com. The major sources of his income are the Strongest Man competitions and endorsement deals. Eddie Hall: Foundations and Charity In 2019, Hall helped a 14-year-old named James Rimmer raise funds for a business project, &#8216;Home Teddies.&#8217; Rimmer decided with every teddy bear sold by &#8216;Home Teddies,&#8217; a proportion would be donated to the Leicester Children’s Hospital Appeal.  In 2012, Hall competed in a charity boxing match. Now, he is aiming to do the same in his potential boxing match against Hafthor Bjornsson. He wants to introduce a wager where the loser of their fight would have to donate $100,000 to a charity. Eddie Hall: Endorsements and Sponsorships Hall has sponsorship deals with several huge companies such as boohoo Man, ARLA, Blakeman&#8217;s Sausages, and Pulse Fitness. How to contact Eddie Hall? Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube  Age 33  Reach NA  Height 6′3″  Weight 200+ lbs  Marital Status Married  Wife Name Alexandra Hall  Kids Two (1 Son and 1 Daughter)  Address/Residence Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England  Country England, United Kingdom  Endorsement boohoo Man, ARLA, Blakeman&#8217;s Sausages, and Pulse Fitness  Net Worth $5 Million  Birthdate January 15, 1988  Record 0-0 (1 Charity boxing match)  Achievements Multiple-time UK&#8217;s Strongest Man, Britain&#8217;s Strongest Man, and England&#8217;s Strongest Man winner 2017 World&#8217;s Strongest Man winner  Nickname “The Beast”   &nbsp;

“He’s Literally Just a Giant Ball of Muscle”: 375lbs Strongman Giant Eddie Hall’s Posing Routine Leaves Fans Doubtful on His Bodybuilding Journey

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