It’s generally accepted that bodybuilding officially began in the late 1800s with the rise in popularity of Eugene Sandow . This famed strongman and physical culturist is often known as “the father of modern bodybuilding,” and Mr. Olympia winner’s trophies bear Sandow’s likeness.

However, like all sports, bodybuilding has evolved since it started, and the physiques of the past are very different from those of today. Consequently, there are several recognized bodybuilding eras . Each one had its champions and stars and often featured different training and nutritional philosophies.

For example, modern bodybuilders mostly use split routines to build muscle, and anabolic steroid use is common in competitive bodybuilding. In contrast, bronze and silver-era bodybuilders didn’t have access

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