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Home » Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding Icon Doug Brignole Passes Away At 63

Doug Brignole, the author of ‘The Physics of Resistance Exercise’, is no more!

Written by Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Published on14 October, 2022 | 9:36 AM EDT

Updated on14 October, 2022 | 9:50 AM EDT

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Doug Brignole Obituary

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Veteran bodybuilder Doug Brignole has passed away at 63 years of age. One of the most renowned bodybuilders competing in the AAU and NABBA, Brignole’s career spanned over four decades. It was marked with several huge accomplishments. While different theories about the cause of his passing are circulating in social media, the actual reason is yet unknown. The news of his passing was first reported on various social media platforms.

Throughout his bodybuilding career, Doug Brignole was primarily known for the proportions and shape rather than size, similar to bodybuilding legend Frank Zane in many ways. Brignole was one of the bodybuilders with a cerebral approach and controversial yet revolutionary ideas. He did not believe in doing common exercises like shoulder presses or stiff leg deadlifts.  The 63-year-old still maintained an excellent training routine and he was preparing to guest pose at the AAU Mr. Universe that will take place in Las Vegas on Oct. 22.

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After retiring from competitive bodybuilding, Doug Brignole primarily worked as an author, fitness expert, and public speaker. In addition to conducting seminars throughout the country, he has addressed audiences in Japan, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, and Norway. He was the founder of the website dougbrignole.com which promoted the ‘3-Way Split’ training routine that focuses on training the 22 major muscles in the body in three separate workouts with BRIG-20 (Brignole’s 20 most preferred) exercises.

Doug Brignole’s bodybuilding and writing career at a glance

Doug Brignole never competed in the IFBB Pro League and the NPC. He spent most of his competitive career in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and National Amateur Bodybuilding Association (NABBA). He entered the competitive circuits in 1976 at 16 years of age and competed for almost four decades. Brignole won the 1982 AAU Mr. America in the medium tall division at 22 years old and topped this achievement by winning the 1986 AAU Mr. Universe in the Light Heavyweight division. Together, these mark the biggest competitive achievements of Doug Brignole’s bodybuilding career.

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Brignole had a cerebral approach to bodybuilding. He authored numerous articles for the Iron Man magazine, and co-authored a university sociology book ‘Million Dollar Muscle’. The 63-year-old had developed his own unique training ideas over the years. To the younger audiences, Doug Brignole was best known as the author of the book ‘The Physics of Resistance Exercise’ which is one of his greatest contributions to the bodybuilding and fitness industry.

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Doug Brignole’s passing is a massive loss to the bodybuilding and fitness industry. But he will continue to live in the form of knowledge he shared to help others. 

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We at Fitness Volt would like to extend our condolences to Doug Brignole, his family, and his friends during this difficult time. Our team will provide an update once more information is released regarding Brignole’s death. 


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Andrew Foster is a journalist with 7 years of experience specializing in bodybuilding and personal training content. He holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Andrew is dedicated to providing informative, reliable advice on bodybuilding, training, and workout programs. He also offers online coaching and in-person training services.

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  1. Avatar Arrow says:
    3 years ago

    Doug Brignole: “I have enough confidence in the vaccine, based on my research, to get it done. Those of you who think the vaccine kills people can use me as a test. If I die, you were right. If I don’t die, and have no ill effects, you were wrong, and should admit it (at least to yourselves). Better yet, you should admit to the world who misled you, so other people can benefit by avoiding those fear mongers.”

    Unfortunately Doug is dead and will never be able to admit he was wrong and to warn people of the deadly dangers of the jab…but his own words give testament to how he was misled and genocided. Let his words become his testimonial.

    Dr McCullough is asking that those who had loved ones who died suddenly and who were jabbed to speak up and tell the world. Doug told us himself.

    DIED SUDDENLY NEWS ~ THE PEOPLES RECORD OF GENOCIDE
    https://arrowd.substack.com/p/died-suddenly-news-the-peoples-record

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  2. Avatar FJB says:
    3 years ago

    Cause of death was. . . ?

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  3. Avatar Les says:
    3 years ago

    Guess it’ll take an autopsy to reveal all the damage the cv shot did. But, guv agencies may pressure or bribe his survivors not to reveal those results, and/or change the death certificate.

    Reply
  4. Avatar Ralph says:
    3 years ago

    The injection killed him.

    Reply
  5. Avatar Chillman says:
    3 years ago

    HAHAHAHAHA!
    Guess your research failed you to death sheepl doug, what now loser.

    Reply
  6. Avatar Rebecca Brignole says:
    3 years ago

    We are sorry to hear of his passing. Wondering if our families are connected to the old country (Italy). My husband, Dario Brignole is from Buenos Aires. He said his grandfather Umberto had immigrated to Argentina while his other siblings landed in Brazil and North America back in the 1930s.
    Our condolences to Doug Brignole’s family.

    Reply
  7. Avatar Bob says:
    3 years ago

    Karma

    Reply
  8. Avatar Jethro Bodeen says:
    3 years ago

    In the words of Sir Homer of Springfield…DOAH

    Reply
  9. Avatar Patriot_Jeff says:
    3 years ago

    Wow, he was only six years older than me! I’m only 5’10”, 142 lbs, and slim. I’m going to stick with my diet, exercise, and lifelong avoidance of Big Pharma and FDA chemicals. I have never been on a prescription medication and was on Dr. Feingold diet (70s) my entire childhood. Guess what, the artificial additives are now banned in Europe — LOL Wikipedia and FDA $$$$. I call it my Pureblood routine — no vaccines, no prescription medications, no artificial chemicals, no junk food, and avoid natural toxins. My Puremind routine (Just the No’s) is no TV, no MSM, no video games, no hive mind, and no lefty friends.

    Reply
  10. Avatar Daniel OConnor says:
    3 years ago

    Like your post Patriot Jeff.

    Reply
  11. Avatar Ken says:
    3 years ago

    FoLlOw ThEt sCiEnCe….Sqwaaaaaaak!

    Reply
  12. Avatar William Dillon says:
    3 years ago

    HIS DEATH PROVES NOTHING…YET. BUT, HIS POST CHALLENGING THE ‘ALARMISTS’, REVEALED THE THOROUGHNESS WITH WHICH THE ‘SCIENCE’ HAS INDOCTRINATED PEOPLE. ERE ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION WITH NEW UNTESTED DRUGS.

    Reply
  13. Avatar Norris Hude says:
    3 years ago

    Well said Patriot Jeff.

    Reply
  14. Avatar TH says:
    3 years ago

    Safe and effective

    Reply

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