Lee Haney won his first Mr Olympia title in 1984 after Samir Bannout.He is known for his streak of eight Mr Olympia title's in a row which is the record beating even Arnold Schwarzenegger.Lee weighed 260 pound's off season which is equal to 118 kg.This show's that judge's were looking to succeed bigger bodybuilder's.Lee had a great body,great amount of thickness while still looking aesthetically good.His body was different to past competitor's.His bodybuilding career has been very successful not only because of his Mr Olympia's but also because of titles such as
"Teen Mr America" and a series of "Grand Prix" title's even though he has not placed first in every single one he has still shown great results such as second or third place.
His posing was also great for a big guy because he combined various posing styles such as Frank Zane and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
He has received the "Arnold Schwarzenegger LifeTime Achievment Award" and has been rewarded the Ben Weider LifeTime Achievment Award."
Incase you didn't know Ben Weider is Joe Weider's brother who is mentioned in the first chapter.
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The Golden Era of Bodybuilding
RandomThis book is an insight of the classical bodybuilding.This may help you if you're looking for physical or mental motivation.This book is basically based on the more aesthetic athletes of the 60s and 80s and gives you a few facts about the bodybuilde...
