Smrutisnat Jena is a Bodybuilding Editor at EssentiallySports. With over seven years in journalism under his belt, Smrutisnat has had a career that spanned different realms of the profession. A fitness freak himself, he was inspired by motivational videos of Ronnie Coleman and CBum playing on TV on repeat. It is after this that he decided to engage in a marriage of his passions of writing and bodybuilding. 

Being part of the division has allowed him to understand the gyming better, something that he makes sure gets imparted to the readers as well. Away from my work, he likes to binge every Chicago procedural show on TV and play with his dogs.

Hany Rambod is one of the best bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] coaches to have ever existed in the history of the sport. Apart from training elite athletes, he also runs a YouTube channel and also has a podcast The Truth, which has over 65 episodes. He invites bodybuilding legends and unravels their journey into the professional realm. While Hany Rambod has had several special guests on the show, his recent episode stands as one of the closest to his heart. The coach with 24 Olympia titles attached to his name recently invited the 7X Mr. Olympia [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/mr-olympia-2023/] champion, Phil Heath to get into a candid conversation with him. As the video unfolds, the two get into reminiscing about their prime days of training and share stories of how things used to be. He begins by introducing Phil Heath and states how far back they go. He said, “We go back till North Americans, which is August of 2005.” Heath goes on to joke how the listeners of the podcast were not even born when the encounter occurred. He added, “They were drinking their protein shakes out of a sippy cup.” The legends met for the first time at the IFBB North America. Heath Gains Respect From His Coach for Consistency [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-nottoo-caught-up-in-bs-having-trained-till-he-hallucinated-phil-heath-gains-respect-from-his-coach-for-consistency/] To this, Hany Rambod adds that Phil Heath had just won the USA back then, and he was there for his trainer Omar Deckard. He still believes that Deckard should have won that year, but he didn’t. However, he makes sure to state that the following year, his trainer did indeed win the title! Hany Rambod had been Phil Heath’s mentor and was a spectator of his journey. He once even revealed how dedicated Heath was despite the many adversities he had to face in life. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-nottoo-caught-up-in-bs-having-trained-till-he-hallucinated-phil-heath-gains-respect-from-his-coach-for-consistency/] PHIL HEATH’S JOURNEY TO THE TOP In one of his YouTube videos, the veteran coach Hany Rambod recalled the time when he was training Phil Heath and shared how he faced so many adversities in his personal life. However, he never let any of it reflect on his professional life. In 2014, his father passed away which drained him emotionally, so much that he started hallucinating and would imagine talking to his father. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-is-hany-rambod-the-most-successful-coach-in-mr-olympia-history/] He had promised his father to win the title. He even went through a divorce right after that in 2015. Events like these could have easily brought anyone down, but for Phil Heath, nothing could divert him from his goals. And that is how The Gift stood out to be a testament to resilience and dedication in the bodybuilding world. What are your thoughts on his journey? Share with us in the comments section below! 

Bodybuilding idols Hany Rambod and Phil Heath get on to the coach's podcast and talk about how they met for the first time and talk about it.

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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.

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<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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 	<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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