“Last Bodybuilder With a Classic Physique”: 63-Year-Old Legend With 8x Mr. Olympia Titles Still Commands the Same Respect From Fans as in Youthful Days

A legendary name in the bodybuilding world, Lee Haney tied with Ronnie Coleman with his eight-time Mr. Olympia victories. He is also often compared with the greatest, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hence, his shredded physique and depth of knowledge on health and nutrition stand as an inspiration for all. Therefore, in a recent interview on YouTube, the former athlete shed light on the importance of abs and how it distinguishes fat from muscle. 

The brief snippet presented Haney getting candid while sharing his precious expertise. The comments section organized itself into a fan-fest of high acclaim. Even after years of retirement from the domain, the fans’ regard seems to be unhindered. They acknowledged his advice with their own interesting remarks, mostly hailing the bodybuilder as being extraordinary. 

Lee Haney spills the secret to his robust proportions

As per the social media update, the 63-year-old icon promptly stated, “Abs! That’s the tale story of everything.” He emphasized that visible abs are symbolic of minimal body fat, and if not, one must consider making changes to their fitness regimen. Additionally, the IFBB pro disclosed, “Nutrition was a part of my daily existence.” He talked about how the right nutrition influenced all his triumphs greatly. 

Wary of his gains, Haney never compromised with his abs. Be it off-season, he made sure his abdominal muscles were showing. “I never allowed my nutrition to be such that I would end up being 30, 20 pounds over my last competition weight. I wanted to make sure that whether I gained 5,10,15 or 20 pounds, I was still able to see my abs,” the 5’11” icon admitted. 

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A mere glance at the star athlete’s career shall leave one speechless. Haney aced more than half of his competitions throughout his life, pro or amateur. The fans are aware of the same and it was hinted at in the comments. 

Lee Haney: The Fans’ Favourite

The video surfaced only yesterday and is already going viral on the internet with over 251k views and 15k likes. One fan mindfully wrote, “The last bodybuilder with a classic physique and the dominator of his era. Small waist,  an extraordinary back. The original GOAT.” Whereas another implied, “The conditioning was different pure hard work no quick muscle.”

A user made an interesting insight, stating, “Haney had his back looking like a King Cobra.” Another comment iterated the inspirational effect he had on his fans, “This man was my idol throughout the 80s. I remember his VHS training videos,” it read. Other comments read as, “Lee is a beast” and “Still my favorite Mr. Olympia. Balance, size, conditioning, structure.” Recently, fans also compared 2023 Arnold Classis winner, Samson Dauda’s insane build to that of Haney’s.

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The powerlifting idol charted his road to success with pure hard work and dedication. Moreover, he hails from a humble background, thus always keeping his roots strong. He took the sport to greater heights, and his Mr. Olympia wins are a testament to his work. Who was your idol from the 80s? Tell us in the comments.