Strongman Beast Eddie Hall’s Top Picks for ‘Old School’ Bodybuilders Who Defined the Sport

English strongman, Eddie Hall has been striving to make his debut in the bodybuilding industry this year. His unvarying strongman career was complemented by several triumphs, the most significant one being his 2017 World’s Strongest Man victory. Therefore, in a recent TikTok video, he opened up about his favorite bodybuilders that go back to a decade ago. 

In the social media update from his official handle, Hall listed out his top three bodybuilders that inspire him. The intriguing conversation disclosed another bodybuilder of recent times, while he chatted with a gym buddy. Let’s find out the names. 

Eddie Hall’s top athletes’ checklist

As the source revealed, the 35-year-old strongman mindfully stated that bodybuilding legend, Arnold Schwarzenegger tops his list of favorites. “It’s gotta be, I mean number one is Schwarzenegger. I just love the look of Arny, classic physique,”  he said. This was followed by Ronnie Coleman. He lauded his explosive strength saying, “Just because the amount of weight he shifted, he was so strong.” 

Hall named his third most bodybuilder as 4x Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler. However, his companion remarked that these athletes tread back to at least 10 years ago. Thus, the athlete admitted, “Yeah, yeah, they’re old school.” When enquired about the recent days, the 6’2″ star promptly marked Big Ramy as his best pick. “Nowadays, Big Ramy, I love Big Ramy,” The Beast revealed. 

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Further, the post’s caption hinted at fans asking about their greatest selects. “Who’s your favorite bodybuilder? Big Love, The Beast,” it read. The comments section highlighted grand names like Dorian Yates and Chris Bumstead. Whereas a notable comment asserted, “I think people forget Tom Platz and Mike Mentzer.” Interestingly, his no. 1 bodybuilder once inspired him to redefine his spiraling life, as revealed in 2020.

Eddie Hall was once rescued by Arnold Schwarzenegger

In a previous YouTube video, Hall once opened up about a heartbreaking loss that turned his life upside down but was encouraged by Schwarzenegger. He was a competitive athlete since his young days and aspired to be an Olympian. The strongman aced several swimming championships as well. Unfortunately, his Nan’s passing away struck him hard, so much so that he was clinically diagnosed with depression. Eventually, he showed an inclination towards alcohol and drugs for comfort. 

A dark phase followed. However, a glimpse of his childhood idol, Schwarzenegger brought him back to reality. He was reminded of his dreams and decided to straighten out his life. “If there’s one thing I’ve learned from Arnold, it’s that there’s a big difference between arrogance and confidence,” Hall let out in the video. 

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Eddie Hall is a household name in the fitness domain. Moreover, his popularity extends beyond the strongman industry. Significantly, fans and the community are enthralled by his bodybuilding debut this year and fans wish him luck. What did you think of his list? Who would top your list of favorites? Let us know.