Watch above video for fuller context. When Pete Grymkowski came calling, Joe Weider wasn’t the conqueror—but he was still standing at the final bell. That, in the mythology of muscle, was its own kind of […]
Imagine a world where the elegant symmetry of Frank Zane, a three-time Mr. Olympia icon, meets the monstrous, tree-trunk legs of Tom Platz, the “Quadfather” himself. Sounds wild, right? That’s exactly what this captivating video—embedded […]
[Watch the Video Below] Arnold Schwarzenegger: the name conjures images of cyborg assassins, governorship swagger, and biceps that defy physics. But there’s a side to this titan you might not expect—one that trades dumbbells for […]
The idea of bodybuilding legend Frank Zane portraying the Silver Surfer in a major Hollywood production has long been a tantalizing piece of pop culture speculation. Reports suggest that the concept came surprisingly close to […]
The 1980 Mr. Olympia: What Should Have Been Had Arnold Schwarzenegger sought to reclaim his Olympia throne without a shadow of controversy, there was only one way—one impossible standard—he would have had to meet. The […]
Bodybuilding Statues: The Battle of Bronze, Dirt, and… Sludge? When it comes to immortalizing legends, bodybuilding has taken some unexpected turns. From a Tom Platz statue sculpted entirely from dried topsoil—aptly named Dirt Eagle—to an […]
The visualization of Arnold Schwarzenegger at a contest-ready weight of 300 pounds might surprise many, but it’s the debate over his height and actual contest weight that truly captivates bodybuilding aficionados. While skepticism surrounds whether […]
In the year 2003, movie theaters were transformed into a battleground of green rage with the release of Ang Lee’s “Hulk.” While fans were engrossed in the spectacle of CGI muscle and fury, an intriguing […]
Imagine this: It’s 1979, and Lee Kramer, a Hollywood producer and talent manager, has a dream so big it feels like it could redefine cinema. His vision? To create a groundbreaking rock opera based on […]
Did Arnold Schwarzenegger’s pal and former Mr. Olympia Franco Columbu ruin Sylvester Stallone’s famous symmetry? At the time, Stallone and Schwarzenegger were rivals. Yet, Stallone made an unexpected move when he hired Arnold’s close friend, […]
When it comes to the world of bodybuilding, Lou Ferrigno is often viewed as playing second fiddle to Arnold Schwarzenegger, largely due to their iconic rivalry depicted in the 1977 documentary Pumping Iron. Arnold’s seven […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn’t the only bodybuilder who looked like he stepped out of a science fiction movie. Decades ago, another man possessed the perfect blend of raw power, chilling intensity, and machine-like symmetry to play […]
Built Report 2023
Agreed 100 %. Robbie Robinson was cheated 77-79 Olympia’s.. look at the photo documentation very carefully each year, with his…
Bertil is free and the women are still dead.
Agreed 100%
Glad he's free
He had a great, pleasing physique. Robby Robinson was another with a tremendous physique. Neither won the big titles due…