Whether it be bodybuilding, powerlifting, judo, or modeling, Mike O’Hearn has had a massive impact on all these spheres. While celebrating four decades since he first came into bodybuilding, O’Hearn shared an inspirational throwback post that will make you re-think his age. 

The 4x Mr. Universe shared a then-and-now picture at the beginning of 2023, and the bodybuilding world couldn’t stop but praise the mind-boggling transformation. 

Mike O’Hearn’s incredible 40-year transformation

While celebrating his forty years of training, Mike O’Hearn briefly explained his journey. O’Hearn took to his Instagram and wrote, “1983 to 2023. On stage from a young young teen power lifter, and bodybuilder to today. This has been a fun journey and I’m not going to stop #Highlander. I never planned on being so consistent , I just started one Day and then I forgot to stop.” 

Mike O’Hearn began his bodybuilding journey in 1983 when he was just 14 years old. He competed in, and won the Teenage Washington state bodybuilding title. When he moved to California, he got inspired by powerlifting and with practice, went on to win the California Powerlifting championship 4-times. In tandem, he also won the California State Judo championship twice. While he pursued different sports, he never stopped training his body. His discipline and hard work soon reflected in his physique.

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The Bodybuilding world reacted to Mike O’Hearn’s physique

After watching his transformation, bodybuilding enthusiasts couldn’t stop but react to this marvel of dedication and consistency. American actor, Michael Beach commented while comparing his 1983 self, to O’Hearn. He wrote, “In ‘83 I was in my 2nd yr of college and even then I was half the man you were!😱😩🥲.”

A few others congratulated him for his work throughout these years. Actor-bodybuilder, Mark Rhino Smith wrote, “Amazing dedication and hardwork brother 💯👍🏾🔥.”. Whereas, another bodybuilder, Alain Ngalani commented, “INSPIRATIONAL 🔥🔥🔥🔥 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆”. On the other hand, one of the fans took a dig at Kenny KO who is a YouTuber popular for his ‘Natty or Not’ videos. The fan wrote, “That’s incredible consistency, but somehow Kenny ko will find a way to hate.” 

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What is your opinion of the 40 years of incredible work put in by Mike O’Hearn on his body? Let us know in the comment section.