Flex Wheeler struggled all his life with numerous problems. However, Wheeler never succumbed to any of the restrictions he faced in life. Whether it be the diseases that he faced since his adolescence or the bullying he went through in his childhood. On the other hand, while facing numerous problems, one might need a push or motivation to live through them. A few years ago, Flex Wheeler opened up about a hero of his life who saved him through his weak childhood. FLEX WHEELER IS FOREVER INDEBTED TO BRUCE LEE When Wheeler was a child, he wasn’t a very healthy boy. He was quite skinny and often got bullied for it by other children. Besides that, Wheeler also had a financial problem. In 2018, Flex revealed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgeHKGEw4C8],?“I can’t imagine how many people he (Bruce Lee) helped, but I know, he just, yeah, he saved my life.” [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/flex-wheeler.jpg] Flex came from quite a poor family who didn’t have many luxuries to offer to their kids. Not only luxury but even proper treatment also couldn’t be afforded at times. At that time, Wheeler used to go to a nearby recreation centre. Unfortunately, it took money to play games like pool or ping-pong there. On the other hand, every once in a while, they showed a movie for free. READ MORE- ?I Had Stretch Marks Everywhere? 4x Champ Flex Wheeler Paid a Heavy Price for Securing Prestigious Titles [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-i-had-stretch-marks-everywhere-4x-champ-flex-wheeler-paid-a-heavy-price-for-securing-prestigious-titles/] Flex said,?“I remember they would have these movies every once in a while and they showed Enter The Dragon. And I just sat, and I watched and I just like, just fell in love with him. I just got it, my God. And here I am, a skinny little punk, getting beat up every day, you know. At home and anywhere I walked up, people, hey come over here, and just hand me my as* just for sh**s and giggles.”?? WAS WHEELER A GOOD MARTIAL ARTIST? Flex Wheeler turned out to be an incredible bodybuilder. Arnold has even mentioned him as one of the greatest in the sport, who has won four Arnold Classic titles. However, to our surprise, Flex Wheeler was a better martial artist than a bodybuilder. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/photo_2022-10-30_16-27-51.jpg] Wheeler disclosed this in the same interview where he said Bruce Lee saved his life. Flex’s karate coach and mentor told him he was?“a 100 times better martial artist than I ever could be as a bodybuilder”.?But as there was no good pay for a martial artist, Flex had to pursue bodybuilding as his career, despite loving martial arts. Stallone?s Special Rambo Knife Showcasing One of His Own [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-bodybuilder-arnold-schwarzenegger-once-mocked-sylvester-stallones-special-rambo-knife-showcasing-one-of-his-own/] Flex Wheeler got inspired by Bruce Lee and became a developed person later in his life. Similarly, Flex Wheeler has inspired millions of people through his journey.?? 

Bodybuilding legend and 4X Arnold Classic winner Flex Wheeler recalled his childhood hero, who saved his life, revealed in 2018.

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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.

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<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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