Abhishek Manikandan is a Bodybuilding editor at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's in Communication with a specialization in Media Practice, he previously worked at Reuters News as a correspondent. He has also spent considerable time covering sports news for numerous other national and local publications. Abhishek is a former contact-sport athlete whose interest in building a physique gradually led to him being a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies.
This affinity for the Austrian Oak fueled his thirst for knowledge about the bodybuilding world, which he uses to his benefit while working on articles from the sport. When there is time to spare, he watches his favorite shows, listens to music, and is always up for a day out with friends.

Bodybuilders [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] are often required to restrict themselves with extremely strict dietary plans to ensure that they build a shredded physique. This could also be one of the reasons why Jay Cutler [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jay-cutler/] had once said he never wanted to try out KFC because he feared that if he did try, the number of his cheat days might increase. Mike O’Hearn, who is recently undergoing a 30-day blitz challenge, opened up about the need for a cheat day. Recently, the seven-times Fitness Model of the Year emphasized the necessity of such days for every fitness influencer who plans to get on an intense grind. MIKE O’HEARN’S THOUGHTS ON CHEAT DAYS In the latest video uploaded by the Titan, he explored the necessity of having a cheat day and stated how he assumed that everyone in the community had a proper day when they could eat, forgetting the restrictions they had set for themselves. He stated, “I hope you do have your high day. And I talked to a lot of guys through DMs and women that go, ‘wow I need to up my high day,” the bodybuilder proposed, “You really do.” Moreover, the 54-year-old bodybuilder suggested the importance of such a cheat day, which should be prioritized because this has its effects on the workout sessions. He said, “You got to enjoy that day so you can really make it through the week, and again it’s a celebration.” O’Hearn always wants the community to level up their usual routines. Thus, he had also talked about the right time for a dry out before a contest. MIKE O’HEARN’S ADVICE ABOUT THE IDEAL TIME FOR DRYING OUT As an experienced bodybuilder, Mike O’Hearn suggested how the dry out needs to be done [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-should-be-done-after-strength-gains-with-thirty-years-of-experience-bodybuilding-icon-mike-ohearn-reveals-the-ideal-time-to-dry-out/] at the end of the program, ideally in the prep week. He stated, “It should be done after like strength gains.” Furthermore, he also added, After you’ve kind of finished out the function of the body of removing fat and retaining muscle. Then you do a dry out to look just pristine.” Calls Neckzilla an Absolute Freak as GOAT Ronnie Coleman [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-changed-from-being-a-human-being-to-what-is-it-bodybuilding-legend-calls-neckzilla-an-absolute-freak-as-goat-ronnie-coleman/] Having a day to sit back and relax does not only act as a reward to the bodybuilder but also as a motivation to work harder from then on. A cheat day is almost like a reset button to them which when pressed they find themselves in a refreshed state even after an intensive week of workouts. What do you think of O’Hearn’s advice about cheat days? Let us know in the comments. Watch This Story: “Gripping Pain on My Ribs”: weeks After Heart Surgery, 55 Yo Elite Bodybuilder Unveils Terrifying Hospital Experience [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-gripping-pain-on-my-ribs-weeks-after-heart-surgery-55-yo-elite-bodybuilder-unveils-terrifying-hospital-experience/] 

The seven-time Fitness Model of the Year, Mike O'Hearn asks his fans and followers to have an extensive cheat day and explains why.

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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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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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Mike O’Hearn’s advice about the ideal time for drying out