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Bodybuilding icon Mamdouh Elssbiay, popularly known as Big Ramy, once talked about his childhood struggles in a podcast in 2021. He shared how he needed to work in order to support his family. Big Ramy has scaled new heights in a very short time. He won the Mr. Olympia title in 2020 and retained it in 2021. Coming from a humble background, he started training at a very young age. He was given the popular nickname, Big Ramy, as he shot to fame. BIG RAMY OPENS UP ON HIS CHILDHOOD STRUGGLE On the debut of the podcast ‘The Menace’, host Dennis James invited the reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay. While in conversation with the host, Big Ramy shared his childhood struggles. He said, “I am 8 years old, and I’m going with my family every summer, going to fishing from the sea. In the winter, I would travel with them to the lakes. It was work for the family, it wasn’t fun times. You have to work.” [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1205707419.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) Big Ramy [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-big-ramy-bodybuilding-hotshot-big-ramy-recently-revealed-the-top-three-names-that-can-pose-serious-threat-to-his-mr-olympia-2022-claim/] always wanted to become a bodybuilder. However, the road to success wasn’t an easy one. Once Confessed He Was Judged for Having Larger Than Life Goals [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-youre-26-years-now-how-can-you-reigning-mr-olympia-big-ramy-once-confessed-he-was-judged-for-having-larger-than-life-goals/] ELSSBIAY’S CLAIM TO FAME Big Ramy first rose to the spotlight when he began working out at the Oxygen Gym [http://oxygengyms.com/] in Kuwait. The gym had a long list lot of champions who were coming to Kuwait and hence, Big Ramy decided to be there as well. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1206079345.jpg]COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 07: Arnold Schwarzenegger interviews Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay (9) after Elssbiay won the inaugural Franco Columbu Most Muscular Award during 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) Big Ramy’s hard work since his childhood days has surely paid off, considering the pinnacle of success that he is at right now. Awaiting another chance to catch a glimpse of his great physique, fans are now looking forward to his performance at the upcoming competitions. Watch This Story: Golfers With Most Masters Wins in History Jack Nicklaus Tiger Woods Arnold Palmer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/golf-news-golfers-with-most-masters-wins-in-history-jack-nicklaus-tiger-woods-arnold-palmer/] 

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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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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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<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Big Ramy 2023: Net Worth, Salary &amp; Endorsements</h3>
The two-time Mr. Olympia champion Mamdouh Mohammed Hassan Elssbiay, known as Big Ramy, is a famous Egyptian bodybuilder. He is one of the best bodybuilders out there. Beginning bodybuilding after visiting the gym, Big Ramy remains the top man in the sport. Born in Alexandria, Egypt on September 16, 1984, Ramy worked as a fisherman in Kuwait. He has been married twice.

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<h3>Big Ramy Career</h3>
Significantly, his friends motivated him to start his bodybuilding career, despite having the hallmarks of a legendary bodybuilder. He earned his pro card after his second competition. Moreover, he made his debut at the 2012 Kuwait Golden Cup. Later on, he competed at the Amateur Olympia earning a sensational victory.

The success came in thick and fast as he <a href="https://fitnessvolt.com/mamdouh-big-ramy-elssbiay-profile/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made</a> his pro debut at the 2013 New York Pro Championships <span class="mw-page-title-main">Elssbiay, after which, he competed in his first Mr. Olympia contest. He finished eighth in the final standings. The following year saw Elssbiay finish seventh in the competition while earning a first-place finish at the New York Pro. In 2014, Big Ramy attended the much-fabled Arnold Classic and finished first. The road to success became closer as he finished in the top 5 rankings of the Mr. Olympia competition. Notably, fans saw an impressive performance from the bodybuilder as he finished 4th in 2016. After that, he landed in second place, finishing well in the competition, only to follow it with a sixth-place finish. Achieving success in a limited period, he won his first Mr. Olympia title in 2020, followed by his second title in 2021. </span>

[caption id="attachment_1266943" align="aligncenter" width="1280"]<img class="wp-image-1266943 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1205707412.jpg" alt="Big Ramy" width="1280" height="1920" /> 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)[/caption]
<h3>Big Ramy Net worth and Endorsements</h3>
To this day, Big Ramy has a <a href="https://www.tannoshealth.com/mamdouh-big-ramy-winner-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net worth</a> of $10 million while he earned $400,000 in his first Mr. Olympia title. German American Technologies (GAT), recently announced the <a href="https://www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/news/big-ramy-teams-gat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signing</a> of Big Ramy.
<h3>Big Ramy diet</h3>
Big Ramy ate around 3858 calories a day. Here's how Big Ramy followed his diet:

First Meal:
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 	<li>12 egg whites</li>
 	<li>3 whole eggs</li>
 	<li>8 oz sweet potato</li>
</ul>
Second Meal:
<ul>
 	<li>5 oz of rice</li>
 	<li>8 oz chicken breast</li>
</ul>
Three Meal:
<ul>
 	<li>Protein shake</li>
</ul>
Fourth Meal:
<ul>
 	<li>4 whole eggs</li>
 	<li>8 oz sweet potato</li>
</ul>
Fifth Meal:
<ul>
 	<li>8 oz chicken breast</li>
 	<li>1 cup brown rice</li>
 	<li>1 cup sliced pineapple</li>
</ul>
Sixth Meal:
<ul>
 	<li>10 oz salmon</li>
 	<li>1/2 cup cooked white rice</li>
</ul>
Seventh Meal:
<ul>
 	<li>10 oz steak</li>
 	<li>Green salad</li>
</ul>
Eighth Meal:
<ul>
 	<li>Protein shake</li>
 	<li>2 tbsp peanut butter</li>
</ul>
[caption id="attachment_1266949" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1266949 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1205707421.jpg" alt="Big Ramy" width="1920" height="1280" /> 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)[/caption]
<h3>Contact Big Ramy:</h3>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/big_ramy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">big_ramy</a>
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<td width="132">Age</td>
<td width="469">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Nationality</td>
<td width="469">Egyptian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Height</td>
<td width="469">5'7"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Weight</td>
<td width="469">337.7lb</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Mr. Olympia's Bodybuilding titles</td>
<td width="469">2020, 2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Marital Status</td>
<td width="469">Married twice</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Net Worth</td>
<td width="469">$10 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Big Ramy

Big Ramy 2023: Net Worth, Salary &amp; Endorsements The two-time Mr. Olympia champion Mamdouh Mohammed Hassan Elssbiay, known as Big Ramy, is a famous Egyptian bodybuilder. He is one of the best bodybuilders out there. Beginning bodybuilding after visiting the gym, Big Ramy remains the top man in the sport. Born in Alexandria, Egypt on September 16, 1984, Ramy worked as a fisherman in Kuwait. He has been married twice. Big Ramy Career Significantly, his friends motivated him to start his bodybuilding career, despite having the hallmarks of a legendary bodybuilder. He earned his pro card after his second competition. Moreover, he made his debut at the 2012 Kuwait Golden Cup. Later on, he competed at the Amateur Olympia earning a sensational victory. The success came in thick and fast as he made his pro debut at the 2013 New York Pro Championships Elssbiay, after which, he competed in his first Mr. Olympia contest. He finished eighth in the final standings. The following year saw Elssbiay finish seventh in the competition while earning a first-place finish at the New York Pro. In 2014, Big Ramy attended the much-fabled Arnold Classic and finished first. The road to success became closer as he finished in the top 5 rankings of the Mr. Olympia competition. Notably, fans saw an impressive performance from the bodybuilder as he finished 4th in 2016. After that, he landed in second place, finishing well in the competition, only to follow it with a sixth-place finish. Achieving success in a limited period, he won his first Mr. Olympia title in 2020, followed by his second title in 2021.  COLUMBUS, OH &#8211; MARCH 07: Mamdouh &#8220;Big Ramy&#8221; 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) Big Ramy Net worth and Endorsements To this day, Big Ramy has a net worth of $10 million while he earned $400,000 in his first Mr. Olympia title. German American Technologies (GAT), recently announced the signing of Big Ramy. Big Ramy diet Big Ramy ate around 3858 calories a day. Here&#8217;s how Big Ramy followed his diet: First Meal: 12 egg whites 3 whole eggs 8 oz sweet potato Second Meal: 5 oz of rice 8 oz chicken breast Three Meal: Protein shake Fourth Meal: 4 whole eggs 8 oz sweet potato Fifth Meal: 8 oz chicken breast 1 cup brown rice 1 cup sliced pineapple Sixth Meal: 10 oz salmon 1/2 cup cooked white rice Seventh Meal: 10 oz steak Green salad Eighth Meal: Protein shake 2 tbsp peanut butter COLUMBUS, OH &#8211; MARCH 07: Mamdouh &#8220;Big Ramy&#8221; 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) Contact Big Ramy: Instagram: big_ramy  Age 38  Nationality Egyptian  Height 5&#8217;7&#8243;  Weight 337.7lb  Mr. Olympia&#8217;s Bodybuilding titles 2020, 2021  Marital Status Married twice  Net Worth $10 million

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