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.

Dwayne Johnson earned fame through pro wrestling and Hollywood. However, as a young teen, the Gridiron Gang actor dreamed of becoming a football player. As the son of Rocky Johnson, one of the first generation of pro wrestling stars, Johnson was an athletic kid. He even played college football for the Miami Hurricanes from 1991 to 94. However, at one point in his career, Johnson decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. Yet the 51-year-old’s love for football remained. Besides starring in films like Gridiron Gang and The Game Plan, John was a vocal fan of the sport. However, now the Holywood superstar with an $800 million net worth, has co-founded XFL. Earlier, Johnson had some big news regarding the league and the opportunities its players have found. DWAYNE JOHNSON IS MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE Taking to Instagram, Dwayne Johnson posted a video where he met XFL athletes on the field and witnessed them practice. The 51-year-old also spoke to the young athletes and their families, who thanked the Holywood icon for giving their children the opportunity of a lifetime. The Rock explained that XFL is the “League of Opportunity,” for players who booked their tickets to the National Football League. “I never made it to the NFL,” explained the Black Adam star. However, he said watching many XFL athletes sign with NFL teams was a “very cool” and a“humbling, ‘life comes full circle moment,'” for the actor. The bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] enthusiast spends hours in the gym to carve the perfect body for films like Black Adam. Hence, he claimed he was aware of the sacrifice it takes to make it to the highest level. Watch this story | What Does Dwayne Johnson’s Post-Strike Movie Schedule Look Like? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-how-does-dwayne-johnsons-post-strike-movie-schedule-look-like/] Besides congratulating the athletes, the XFL co-owner also made another big announcement. The Scorpion King actor said the Department of Justice had approved the merger between XFL and USFL. The merger promises to shake up the pro football league landscape as it’ll compete with the CFL and NFL. Dwayne Johnson is excited to work even harder to help more young talent to compete at the highest level of football. The co-owner also looks forward to improving his league further [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-after-sixty-million-dollars-loss-dwayne-johnsons-xfl-comes-back-with-new-strategy-for-twenty-twenty-four-season/]. While Johnson, like eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, didn’t make it to the NFL, his dream to make a mark in football still remained. Now, with XFL, the star is helping young talent find their place in the National Football League. Read More | Nearly the Same Age, Mark Wahlberg’s Approach to Fitness Is Surprisingly Different From Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-nearly-the-same-age-mark-wahlbergs-approach-to-fitness-is-surprisingly-different-from-dwayne-the-rock-johnson/] 

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Facts over feelings. This has always been my approach toward bodybuilding.
Bodybuilding fans are a passionate lot and defend their favorite bodybuilder at
the drop of a hat. While I too am a huge fan of Chris Bumstead and Arnold
Schwarzenegger, I try not to let favoritism cloud my judgment. This is also how
I approach my writing. While you won't always find me hitting the gym, you'll
find me analyzing images, footage from bodybuilding contests, judges'
scorecards, and diving deep into bodybuilding lore to enrich my writing. While I
haven't always been a bodybuilding writer, I have always kept up with the sport
to some capacity. My love for calisthenics (basically working out with your body
weight) kept me connected to bodybuilding and fitness. Having penned over 1000
articles at ES, my greatest win was an article that I wrote finding mention in a
YouTube video by IFBB Pro Greg Doucette. I guess one can never turn away from
the sport after seeing one of the iconic posters of Arnold Schwarzenegger as a
kid. Besides bodybuilding, I'm also a fight fan who loves MMA.

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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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