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Bodybuilders that demonstrated more than just incredible physiques<\/h2>\n

Bodybuilding is often associated with aesthetics, symmetry, and muscle size; take a look at the competitors on the Mr. Olympia<\/a><\/strong> and Arnold Classic<\/a><\/strong> stages. While strength is obviously something that goes into building muscle mass<\/a><\/strong>, many of the greatest bodybuilders in history were also incredibly strong. While the sport is not judged based on lifting performance, numerous champions built their legendary physiques by moving serious weight in the gym.<\/p>\n

Some bodybuilders even trained with strength levels comparable to elite powerlifters. Their heavy training methods helped them build the dense muscle mass and thickness that dominated bodybuilding stages for decades.<\/p>\n

Our tam at Generation Iron<\/a><\/strong> is taking a look at 10 of the strongest bodybuilders ever<\/strong>, based on their recorded lifts, training style, and reputation for raw power.<\/p>\n

The Strongest Bodybuilders of All Time<\/h3>\n

1. Ronnie Coleman<\/h4>\n
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Few athletes represent the combination of strength and bodybuilding dominance like Ronnie Coleman<\/a><\/strong>. An eight-time winner of the Mr. Olympia, Coleman was famous for lifting extremely heavy weights throughout his career.<\/p>\n

Some of his most legendary lifts include:<\/p>\n