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Bodybuilding has been around for more than 100 years, but the sport has become more mainstream over the past 20 years. This level of athleticism requires a tremendous amount of dedication and hard work. Being a bodybuilder requires incredible discipline and uncompromising commitment.

If you are new to the sport or simply curious, here are some black bodybuilders you should know:

Arnold Schwarzenegger is listed (or ranked) 1 on the list Famous Male Bodybuilders

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1..Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-born American actor, model, producer, director, activist, businessman, investor, writer, philanthropist, former professional bodybuilder, and politician. Schwarzenegger served two terms as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011. Schwarzenegger began weight training at the age of 15. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and went on to win the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent presence in bodybuilding and has written many books and articles on the sport. Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action film icon. Schwarzenegger's breakthrough film was the sword-and-sorcery epic Conan ...more on Wikipedia

Age: 70

Birthplace: Thal, Austria

Nationality: United States of America, Austria

Profession: Bodybuilder, Television director, Businessperson, Politician, Investor, + more

Credits: The Terminator, Predator, Total Recall, Pumping Iron

Also Ranked

#38 on The Most Trustworthy Politicians

#11 on Famous Politicians You'd Want to Have a Beer With

#1 on The All-Time Greatest Action Stars

#24 on If You Fought To The Death, Who Would You Want By Your Side?

Arnold Schwarzenegger LOVING A is listed (or ranked) 9 on the list 43 Hilarious Old Photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger Doing Stuff

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Arnold Schwarzenegger (Numero is listed (or ranked) 11 on the list 43 Hilarious Old Photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger Doing Stuff

Arnold Looking at a Picture of is listed (or ranked) 12 on the list 43 Hilarious Old Photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger Doing Stuff

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Making S is listed (or ranked) 25 on the list 43 Hilarious Old Photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger Doing Stuff

Arnold Schwarzenegger With Two is listed (or ranked) 26 on the list 43 Hilarious Old Photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger Doing Stuff

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2.Lou Ferrigno

Lou Ferrigno is listed (or ranked) 2 on the list Famous Male Bodybuilders

Louis Jude "Lou" Ferrigno is an American actor, fitness trainer/consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder. As a bodybuilder, Ferrigno won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles, and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron. As an actor, he is best known for portraying the titular role in the CBS television series The Incredible Hulk and vocally reprising the role in subsequent animated and computer-generated incarnations. He has also appeared in European-produced fantasy-adventures such as Sinbad of the Seven Seas and Hercules, and as himself in the sitcom The King of Queens and the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man. ...more on Wikipedia

Age: 66

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America

Nationality: United States of America

Profession: Bodybuilder, Actor, Personal trainer, Voice acting

Credits: The Incredible Hulk, The Incredible Hulk, Hulk, Pumping Iron

Also Ranked

#59 on The Best Marvel Movie Actors Ever

#39 on If You Fought To The Death, Who Would You Want By Your Side?

#16 on The Best Actors in Live-Action Comic Book TV Shows

#5 on The Best Former Athletes Turned Actors

3.Bob Paris

Bob Paris is listed (or ranked) 3 on the list Famous Male Bodybuilders

Bob Paris is an American-Canadian writer, actor, public speaker, civil rights activist and former professional bodybuilder. Paris was the 1983 NPC American National and IFBB World Bodybuilding Champion, Mr. Universe....more on Wikipedia

Age: 58

Birthplace: Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Nationality: United States of America

Profession: Bodybuilder, Model, Actor, Writer

4.Tony Atlas

Tony Atlas is listed (or ranked) 4 on the list Famous Male Bodybuilders

Anthony White better known by his ring name Tony Atlas is an American bodybuilder, powerlifter, and professional wrestler who has held multiple titles and championships in each sport. He is also known by his bodybuilding title, "Mr. USA", the nom de guerre the "Black Superman", as well as an alter ego named Saba Simba. He returned as an on screen manager for WWE, appearing on its now-defunct ECW brand. He re-signed with WWE in a Legends deal in mid-2012. ...more on Wikipedia

Age: 73

Birthplace: Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America

Nationality: United States of America

Profession: Bodybuilder, Wrestler

Credits: WWE Superstars, WCW WorldWide, Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains, + more

Also Ranked

#55 on The Best WWE Superstars of the '80s

#30 on The Best Black Wrestlers Of All Time

Mickey Hargitay

Miklós "Mickey" Hargitay was a Hungarian-American actor and Mr. Universe 1955. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Hargitay moved to the United States in 1947, where he eventually became a citizen. He was married to Jayne Mansfield, and is the father of actress Mariska Hargitay. During their marriage, Hargitay and Mansfield made four movies together, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?, The Loves of Hercules, Promises! Promises!, and L'Amore Primitivo.more on Wikipedia

Age: Died at 80 (1926-2006)

Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary

Nationality: United States of America, Hungary

Profession: Bodybuilder, Actor

Credits: Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?, Bloody Pit of Horror, Sheriff Won't Shoot, Cjamango, Mr. Universe, + more

Ronnie Coleman

Ronnie Dean Coleman is an American professional bodybuilder who holds eight straight wins as Mr. Olympia and widely regarded as the greatest bodybuilder of all time, a record career total that he shares with Lee Haney. Alongside his eight Mr. Olympia wins as a professional bodybuilder, he holds the record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 26. He broke the record previously on November 5, 2004.more on Wikipedia

Age: 53

Birthplace: Bastrop, Louisiana, United States of America

Nationality: United States of America

Profession: Bodybuilder

Credits: Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back, The Battle for the Olympia III: 1998, The Battle for the Olympia I: 1996, The Battle for the Olympia IV: 1999, Ronnie Coleman: The Unbelievable, + more

Jay Cutler

Jason Isaac "Jay" Cutler is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He is a four time Mr. Olympia winner.more on Wikipedia

Age: 44

Birthplace: Sterling, Massachusetts, United States of America

Nationality: United States of America

Profession: Bodybuilder

Credits: The Battle for the Olympia IV: 1999, Battle for the Olympia V: 2000, Jay Cutler: From Jay to Z

Dexter Jackson

Dexter "The Blade" Jackson is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and the 2008 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding champion. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida.more on Wikipedia

Age: 48

Birthplace: USA, Florida

Nationality: United States of America

Profession: Bodybuilder

Steve Reeves