The History of Bodybuilding in One Video

Bodybuilding in its popular form began in earnest in the 1890s with the arrival of Mr. Eugene Sandow, on which the statue of Mr. Olympia was modeled. However, weight training as a general sporting activity was originally used as a means to conquer power and measure strength in ancient Egyptian and Greek societies. The first bodybuilding competition was organized by Sandow in London, United Kingdom on 14, September 1901 and was played a role judge. The winner of the contest was William L. Murray of Nottingh
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