Best Five Bodybuilders of All Time

Bodybuilding is a tough task to modify a simple body into quality muscular physique. In order to get lean one must use best cutting steroids to increase strength, stamina, and lean muscles and also to burn the excess body fat. In this article we are going to share the best bodybuilders of all time.

It is one tough task to become a professional bodybuilder. It demands continuous efforts and determination to become a popular one. Bodybuilding not only improves your physique but also helps to maintain good mental health by elevating one’s confidence level. A person with quality body is admired for his prominent personality by his fellow men and also by opposite sex. It was Larry Scott who won the first ever Mr. Olympia title in bodybuilding world.

1.    Steven Reeves 

 

Best known for his gigantic physique as “Hercules” was born on 19 January 1926 at Glasgow, United States. His body measuring was:

• Height: 6’1”
• Competition Weight: 215 pounds and Offseason weight 225 pounds
• Waist size: 29 inches
• Arms size: 18.5 inches
• Calves Size: 18.5 inches
• Thigh size: 27 inches
• Chest Size: 52 inches

Steven Reeves won the 1946 Mr. Pacific Coast and Mr. Western America, 1947 Mr. Pacific Coast and Mr. America, 1948 NABBA* Mr. Universe and 1948 Mr. World and 1950 NABBA* Mr. Universe.

2.    Larry Scott

 

Known as “The Legend” was born on 12 October 1938 at Blackfoot, Idaho, United States. Scott body measure were

• Height: 5’7”
• Competition weight: 205 pounds and offseason weight: 215 pounds
• Waist size: 29 inches
• Arms size: 20 inches
• Chest size: 52 inches

He won the awards that included 1960 AAU* Mr. California, 1961 AAU Mr. Pacific Coast, twice IFBB* Mr. Universe in 1963-64, twice IFFB Mr. Olympia in 1965-66 and 1979 Grand Prix Vancouver.

3.    Frank Zane

 

Zane was known as “The Chemist” in bodybuilding world. He was born in 28 June 1942 at Kingston, United States. The body measure were

• Height 5’9”
• Competition weight: 185 pounds and offseason weight: 200 pounds
• Waist size: 29 inches
• Arms Size: 18 inches
• Calves size: 16.5 inches
• Thighs size: 26 inches
• Chest size: 51 inches

Chemist won the awards of two times IFBB Mr. Universe (1965-68), 1968 Mr. America, 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe, 1972 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe and three times IFFB Mr. Olympia (1977-79).

4.    Sergio Oliva

 

Nick named “The Myth” was born on 14 July 1942 in Guanabacoa, Cuba. His body measured as

• Height: 5’10”
• Competition weight of 240 pounds and Offseason weight of 225 pounds
• Arms size” 23 inches
• Thigh size: 31 inches
• Waist size: 28 inches
• Chest size: 59 inches
• Calves Size: 22 inches

In this career, he won the titles of 1966 IFFB Mr. World, two times IFBB Mr. Universe (1966-67), three times IFBB Mr. Olympia (1967-69) and WBBG* Olympus (1975-78) and two times WABBA* World Championships(1977-80).

5.    Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

The most popular one in modern world Arnold is also known as The Australian Oak. He was born on 30 July, 1947 at Thal, Australia. The Australian Oak body measures

• Height: 6’2”
• Arms Size:22 inches
• Thighs Size: 28.5 inches
• Calves Size: 20 inches
• Waist size: 33 inches
• Chest size: 57 inches
• Competition Weight 235 pounds and Offseason weight: 260 pounds.

In his successful career, he won the titles of Best Built Athlete and International Power lifting Championship in 1966, German Power-lifting Championship 1968, AAU Pro Mr. World 1970, Three times and NABBA Mr. Universe 1968-70 and seven times IFFB Mr. Olympia (1970-75 & 80).

How to Increase Testosterone for Bulking

Often muscle freaks avoid the importance of increased testosterone for getting best bulking results. If you want to quick results then try bulking stack with a combination of best safe, legal and effective bodybuilding supplements. The article will help you to boost your testosterone level naturally. Forget about everything and just focus on your diet because it is the only way you can gain maximum testosterone benefits to improve your muscle mass in bulking cycle. Here is a list of important foods and vitamins that can boost your testosterone level effectively.

1.    Zinc

Oyster and meat are the best source of dietary zinc. You can also use fish like Salmon and white chicken for such purpose. If you a vegetarian, then beans and peanuts are excellent for you. Don’t try fruits as plant sources of zinc are tougher for the body to use and also are not effective testosterone food sources.

2.    Vitamin E

It is important for the proper functioning of the reproductive organs. There are many fruits to improve testosterone level like blueberries, cantaloupe, apples, pineapple, citrus fruits and few others. Food sources of vitamin A are fish (salmon), leafy greens (spinach) and vegetables like red peppers, tomatoes and yellow squash. Salmon is an excellent source of various vitamins that are useful to improve testosterone levels.

3.    Eat Properly

In order to maintain normal body weight, it is important to consume proper amount of calories. Low calorie diets are usually associated with low testosterone levels. You need to consume at least 18-20 calories per pound of your bodyweight.

4.    Animal Protein is best

Health researchers have proved that vegetarians diets leads to minimum testosterone levels and also raised amount of inactive or dead testosterone. Fish, beef and poultry meats are some of the best options for boosting testosterone in the body. Red meat is good option for high level of saturated fat and zinc which is best for higher testosterone levels.

5.    Eat Healthy Fat

Do you know that saturated and mono-saturated plays significant role in boosting the testosterone level? High mono-saturated fat foods such as olive, seeds, nuts, avocadoes and olive oil can be handy. Dairy products and red meat are other decent sources of saturated fat and protein. You are thinking about heart health right? Don’t worry, saturated fat found in chicken and beef are safe and don’t raise cholesterol levels.

6.    Dietary Cholesterol

Training with high cholesterol diet helps to gain more muscle mass and strength as compared to less cholesterol diet. Foods such as red meant and egg yolks can be very useful. The good news is cholesterol found in egg yolk doesn’t raise the cholesterol levels in the body and keeps heart healthy.

7.    Carb and Protein shake after workouts

Consuming carbs and proteins after workouts helps to boost the testosterone level which results in rapid muscle growth. Take 40-100 grams of simple carbs along with 20-40 grams of whey protein post workout. One thing more to mention is don’t do for the high calories in routine diet because it can add extra body fat which can increase estrogen levels as a result of which your testosterone levels will decrease.