It was the year 2012. Phil Heath was looking to defend his Mr. Olympia title and claim his second win at the competition. However, challenging him was his compatriot, Kai Greene. In the end, it was Heath, who used his experience to emerge victorious. He finished with 10 points, while Greene came in second with 20 points. The rivalry between Heath and Greene is considered to be one of the greatest in the last decade. The former went on to defeat Greene in 2013 and 2014 as well to reign in his supremacy. However, Greene gave Heath a run for his money with his physique. Greene is considered one of the greatest bodybuilders to have never won the Mr. Olympia title. Heath once had an interesting comparison of his rivalry with Greene. WHAT DID PHIL HEATH SAY ABOUT KAI GREENE? During an interview, the seven-time Mr. Olympia explained how Greene made him better. Talking about this, he said, “That is one of the most dense bodybuilders I’ve ever seen in my life.” Phil Heath [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-181103063.jpg]HOLLYWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 18: Bodybuilders Phil Heath and Kai Greene arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘GENERATION IRON’ at Chinese 6 Theater Hollywood on September 18, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) Further, he went on to add, “His muscle is f***ing crazy and I love the fact that he and I split people down the middle, Yankees and Red Sox, you were Lakers Celtics that’s it.” DIVE DEEPER: “Don’t Mean That in Any Harsh Way but…”: Jay Cutler Weighed In on Legend Kai Greene’s Role in Popularizing Bodybuilding in a Throwback Interview from 2017 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-dont-mean-that-in-any-harsh-way-but-jay-cutler-weighed-in-on-legend-kai-greenes-role-in-popularizing-bodybuilding-in-a-throwback-interview-from-2017/] Greene hasn’t competed at Mr. Olympia after an extremely fiery press conference spat with Heath in 2014. However, he never formally announced his retirement and continually hints at competing on bodybuilding’s biggest stage. HEATH PREDICTS THE 2022 MR. OLYMPIA WINNER The 42-year-old will be a part of the 2022 Mr. Olympia later this year as a commentator, giving his insights and expertise to all the onstage drama. He has also predicted who will come out on top in this mega-event. Heath believes [https://barbend.com/phil-heath-2022-olympia-predictions/] Big Ramy is still the favorite to win this year. Watch This Story: Five Years Younger to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Lou Ferrigno Looking Like a Beast Next to the Terminator Left Fans Amazed Once [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-five-years-younger-to-arnold-schwarzenegger-lou-ferrigno-looking-like-a-beast-next-to-the-terminator-left-fans-amazed-once/] However, he will face a stern challenge from the likes of Hadi Choopan and Brandon Curry. The 2022 edition of Mr. Olympia will take place at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino from December 15-18. 

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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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