G?nter Schlierkamp is a German IFBB pro, and he was inspired to become a bodybuilding champion after watching Conan the Barbarian. The fitness community loves the Gentle Giant, and he always motivates the fans. He is an iconic bodybuilder and mass monster who won several titles. Unfortunately, he lost some too. But today he is an inspiration for bodybuilders around the world.

In a recent throwback photo, the netizens appreciated Gunter?s physique, and some of them have a lot to say about him not winning Mr. Olympia in 2002.

Gunter Schlierkamp?s monster muscles bring back memories

Gunter posted a photo of his chiseled figure in the competition. The photo displayed his impeccable back muscles. He captioned the photo, ?One of my best conditions Mr. O 2002.?

The fans commented right away about his incredible physique, and how he was robbed of the trophy. Gunter has previously posted motivational things for his fans on his Instagram. Even with setbacks, he wanted to remind athletes to?work hard and never give up. Gunter posted a video of him doing bench presses and then flexing his muscles. In the video, he says,??I train as hard as I can. I love to train. I do it from my heart and that?s what I wanna do?.

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Fans were quick to comment on the throwback pictures and became nostalgic.

Followers appreciate and cheer for IFBB pro

All the bodybuilding fans came into the comments to talk about the 2002 Mr. Olympia, competition.

One fan said, ?The year that you deserved to win.?..? while another complained, ?Yes Gunther, you were one of the greats, shame you were gone all of a sudden ??

One follower seemed genuinely upset and wrote, ?You were robbed and should have won.? Another netizen commented, ?You were a giant among giants my friend.?

Finally, a fan commented about how he deserved Mr. Olympia, and said, ?Mr o owes you a sandow big bro its my opinion???.?

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Do you think that he deserved to win the 2002 Olympia? What do you think of Gunter?s physique? Tell us in the comments.