“Rip the Weights”: Son of Late Legendary Bodybuilder Sergio Oliva Shocks the Bodybuilding World With His “Brutal Shape” Following His Arrest in Dubai

Late bodybuilding great Sergio Oliva dominated the Mr. Olympia stage for three consecutive years since 1967. Also known as The Myth, he once defeated Arnold Schwarzenegger, the only man to do so. Carrying on his legacy, his son, Sergio Oliva Jr., has won several titles in amateur and professional competitions. Recently, he posted an intriguing video on Instagram that left his fans spellbound. 

The video surfaced on the platform days after his arrest in Dubai in lieu of a tragic road accident that landed him in Dubai prison. The glimpse featured the bodybuilder killing a workout while flexing his downright shredded physique. Thrilled, fans took to the comments section to administer their reactions. 

Sergio Oliva Jr. flaunts his bodybuilding skills

As per the social media update, the 38-year-old athlete impressively aced a barbell-curl set at the gym. His fierce expressions reciprocated the intensity of the drill while Shawty Lo’s ‘Dey Know’ tuned into the background. Therefore, the caption hinted, “Dey Know.” Moreover, Oliva Jr. also mentioned Blackskull USA, a nutrition supplement brand in his caption. 

The snippet was presented in a B&W effect that added to the aesthetic elements of the snippet. The bodybuilder-cum-actor posed against the backdrop of his massive gym sporting a signature Nike headband and Blackskull USA tank vest. Oliva Jr.’s bouldering biceps were outlined with conspicuous veins branching all over his arms.

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Hence, the iconic sight sparked the fans’ appreciation for the Chicago native, resulting in interesting reactions. The majority of the comments hailed his brutal proportions and insinuated towards his triumph in the upcoming events. 

Fans react to Sergio Olvia Jr.’s beast-like physique

In less than 6 hours, the post amassed over 70k views and around 12.3k likes. An enthralled NPC competitor, James Smith, wrote, “Rip the weights. Rip Shawty Lo,” implying he killed the workout as well as the music. Whereas another wrote, “Sergio unchained!!!!” A third comment encouraged the bodybuilder to ace his next title. “Get what’s yours champ!” it read. 

“Amy boy ready to destroy the competition. And ima be there front row!” an exciting comment read. While another fan in awe commented, “Brutal shape” However, a minority of followers even criticized Oliva Jr.’s robust frame. Hence, one fan wrote, “Man sad!! Big fan of his pops!! But he’s def on Roids!!!”

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The star athlete walked in his legendary father’s footsteps and even made a name for himself in the film industry. Interestingly, his father was against him pursuing bodybuilding and pushed for an athletics pursuit. Nevertheless, Oliva Jr.’s zeal vaulted him to the apex of the community. Were you stunned by his intense drill session? Tell us in the comments.