20 Amazing Before & After Bodybuilding Transformations

Ever wonder how your favorite and the most famous bodybuilders looked like before they achieved the greatness? It’s obvious to see the greats like Arnold and Zane and think how unattainable their physiques are. Were they truly genetically blessed? Did they fight for every pound and ounce of muscle? Truthfully, we all start somewhere. The following few before and after transformations will definitely help you to get motivated. The following are legit looks at how your favorite bodybuilders looked either before lifting, or early on during their careers. 1. Arnold Schwarzenegger – Transformation Arnold does not require any introduction. He is the face of bodybuilding from the golden era. Arnold ben weight training at the age of 15. He won Mr. Universe at the age of 20. He is the greatest bodybuilder of all time. Arnold Schwarzenegger – Transformation 2. Kevin Levrone – Transformation Kevin Mark Levrone is an IFBB Hall of Famer, professional bodybuilder, musician, and actor. Kevin competed in 68 IFBB Professional contests. His transformation is one of the best. He wins 23 other professional shows during his career. But he never won the title of Mr. Olympia title, recently Kevin confirms competing in 2017, Mr. Olympia. Kevin Levrone Transformation Continued on the next page... 3. Phil Heath – Transformation Phil Heath – Transformation The Man. The Gift. 7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is Gifted Athlete. He is running a successful apparel venture and also partnered in a supplement business. 4. Kai Greene – Transformation Kai Greene, the winner of Arnold Classic 2016 was born in Brooklyn, NY. He entered the foster system when he was just six years old, he found solace in weight training as his refuge and became a professional bodybuilder, at the age of 19 making him the youngest professional bodybuilder in the world. Kai Greene – Transformation Continued on the next page... 5. Jay Cutler – Transformation Jason Isaac “Jay” Cutler is a 4x Mr. Olympia and owner of supplement business Cutler Nutrition. At the age of 11, Jay worked with his brother in concrete construction business named Cutler bros concrete. He started bodybuilding when he was 18. He is one of the modern style mass monsters, his transformation is noteworthy, to say the least. Jay Cutler – Transformation 6. Lee Priest – Transformation Lee Andrew Priest is a former International Federation of BodyBuilders professional bodybuilder. Lee Priest – Transformation Lee Priest – Transformation Continued on the next page... 7. Ronnie Coleman – Transformation Ronnie is 8x Mr. Olympia with an incredible record of 26x IFBB pro show wins as well. He worked as a police officer from 1989-2000 and until 2003 as a reserve officer. Ronnie Coleman – Transformation 8. Frank Zane – Transformation Frank Zane a legend of the golden era had such an incredible body. In the 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe Frank beat Arnold Schwarzenegger at a deficit of around 60 pounds. He is known to have one of the best V-tapers of all time also has multiple Mr. Olympia titles as well as being. Continued on the next page... 9. Steve Reeves – Transformation Stephen Lester "Steve" Reeves was a professional bodybuilder, actor, and philanthropist. At the peak of his career, he was the highest paid actor in Europe. Steve Reeves – Transformation 10. Lou Ferrigno – Transformation Louis Jude "Lou" Ferrigno is a professional bodybuilder and the movie start of the film 'The Incredible Hulk' No one can argue that he had a great physique. If only he were as good at playing the Incredible Hulk as he was at competing on stage. Lou Ferrigno – Transformation Continued on the next page... 11. Franco Columbu – Transformation Francesco Columbu is Italian former champion bodybuilder, actor, author and World's Strongest Man competitor known of his multiple bodybuilding achievements such as Mr. Olympia titles in the 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1981. Francesco also worked in movies with Arnold; such as the Conan the Barbarian & Terminator. Franco Columbu – Transformation 12. Dorian Yates – Transformation Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates is 6x Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates. He won the Mr. Olympia title six consecutive times from 1992 to 1997 and holds the fourth-highest number of Mr. Olympia awards. He owns and operates a few gyms in England and has his own nutrition company as well. Dorian Yates – Transformation Dorian Yates – Transformation Continued on the next page... 13. Tom Platz – Transformation Thomas Steven Platz is retired, professional bodybuilder. His nicknames are "The Golden Eagle" and "The Quadfather". He was at his best nearly a quarter of a century ago he finished 3 in the 1981 MR.O. He is one of the most sought speakers in the world of bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition. Tom has a Masters in Fitness Science and currently a Professor and Director of Bodybuilding Sciences at ISSA. He retired from professional bodybuilding competition in 1987 and did a ‘Comeback’ in 1995 when he was awarded Honorary Mr. America. Tom Platz – Transformation 14. Branch Warren – Transformation Branch Warren is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. He won the Arnold Classic in 2011 and 2012. The man trains insanely, owns his gym and freight company in Texas. Had few setbacks in recent years due to injuries. Branch Warren – Transformation Continued on the next page... 15. Shawn Rhoden – Transformation Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden started bodybuilding in 1992. What has transpired since then has been nothing less than magnificent. In 1992, Shawn met Yohnnie Shambourger former Mr. Universe. Shambourger provided Shawn with the building blocks to create one of the most sculpted, muscular physiques in the nation, a 155-lb turning it into 260-lbs of solid muscle. Shawn is sponsored by the Ronnie Coleman Signature Series, Weider/AMI, and Schiek. He won his IFBB Pro card by 2010. Shawn Rhoden – Transformation 16. Dexter Jackson – Transformation Jackson is one of only three bodybuilders to have won both the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia competitions. In 2008 he won the Arnold Classic, Australian Pro Grand Prix VIII, New Zealand Grand Prix, Russian Grand Prix and Mr. Olympia. Jackson placed 3rd in the 2009 Mr. Olympia contest. Dexter Jackson – Transformation Continued on the next page... 17. Jeff Seid – Transformation Jeff was born June 12th, 1994 in Renton, Washington. He began playing sports at the young age of 5 and it was essentially the beginning of what has become an epic journey. He is more appealing for the golden era than he is with the today's mass monsters. Jeff Seid – Transformation Jeff Seid – Transformation 18. Flex Wheeler – Transformation Kenneth "Flex" Wheeler is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder. He won the Arnold Classic a then-record five times and was once described by Arnold Schwarzenegger as one of the greatest bodybuilders he had ever seen. Flex Wheeler – Transformation Continued on the next page... 19. Evan Centopani – Transformation Evan Michael Centopani is a professional bodybuilder who competes in the superheavyweight class. Evan Centopani – Transformation 20. Dennis Wolf – Transformation Dennis Wolf is a German IFBB professional bodybuilder and the 2014 Arnold Classic champion. Wolf first became interested in bodybuilding as a hobby. However, his excellent genetics soon became apparent, and Dennis decided to begin competing on the international stage. Dennis Wolf – Transformation Dennis Wolf – Transformation Let me ask you, how are you feeling now? Just like us, they all had to start somewhere. So many people try to transform. And yet, so few succeed. Remember and apply these five tips to your plan: Recognize Your Drive Stay Disciplined Partner Up Visualize Make Each Setback A Glitch, Not A Ditch And with a lot of whey protein. :-)

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