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Arguments about the greatest bodybuilders have been ongoing since the sport\u2019s inception. On Jan. 7, 2026, via Instagram, Dorian Yates revealed who would win between bodybuilding icons spanning different eras.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Men\u2019s Open class is the premier division in the IFBB Pro League<\/a>. It houses the most star power, and for decades, athletes with different structures, shapes, and aesthetics have found success on the Mr. Olympia<\/a> stage, the most prestigious contest in bodybuilding.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Golden Era saw Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a> reign as king. Shortly thereafter, Lee Haney<\/a> cemented his status as an all-time great with eight Olympia titles. Yates then ushered in a new era of mass monsters before Ronnie Coleman<\/a> took that torch and ran with it.<\/p>\n No one rules forever, as Jay Cutler<\/a> managed to take out Coleman to solidify his name in bodybuilding history. Raising the bar, Phil Heath<\/a> commanded the stage to win seven Olympia titles. We\u2019ve always wondered how these titans would fare against each other, which led Yates to examine some of these matchups in detail.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the video, Yates was asked about several battles involving bodybuilders from different eras.\u00a0<\/p>\n He kept it short and sweet when previewing the hypothetical clash between Jay Cutler and Frank Zane<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Please wait…<\/p>\nDorian Yates Tackles Cross-Era Fantasy Matchups Between Bodybuilding Legends\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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