Ernestine Shepherd is 80-years-old African-American bodybuilder. She’s the oldest competitive female bodybuilder in the world.
Ernestine Shepherd defies nearly every physical stereotype for an 80-year-old woman. For one thing, she’s ripped. In fact, she’s a record-holding bodybuilder who spends more than 30 hours each week exercising. But get this: she didn’t so much as pick up a dumbbell until she was in her 50s!
She started getting into fitness when she was 56-years-old and didn’t like how she felt trying on a swimsuit. Since then, she’s run nine marathons, two bodybuilding titles, and she still teaches a fitness class.
Now she’s training other women and completely embodying her nickname, “Granny Six-Pack.”
Level Up Your Fitness: Join our 💪 strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!
You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and
YouTube for even more content.
