Julius Maddox Then Julius Maddox was born on March 10, 1985, in Dallas, Texas. He began lifting weights at the age of 14, and quickly developed a passion for bodybuilding. By the time he was 18, he had won his first bodybuilding competition. Maddox went on to have a successful bodybuilding career, winning numerous titles,

Mamdouh Elssbiay (Big Ramy) Then Mamdouh Elssbiay, better known as Big Ramy, was born on September 16, 1984, in Alexandria, Egypt. He is a professional bodybuilder who holds the title of Mr. Olympia twice, in 2020 and 2021. Ramy began his bodybuilding journey in 2004, and quickly rose through the ranks, winning the Egyptian National

Earl Maynard Then Earl Maynard was born on February 17, 1953, in Kingston, Jamaica. He began lifting weights at the age of 15 and quickly developed a passion for bodybuilding. In 1975, he won the Mr. Jamaica title and went on to compete in the Mr. Universe competition in 1976. Maynard finished in the top

Julian Schmidt Then History Julian Schmidt was born on January 12, 1988, in Berlin, Germany. He began his bodybuilding journey at the age of 16, inspired by the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman. Schmidt quickly made a name for himself in the sport, winning numerous amateur competitions. In 2011, he turned pro and

Hadi Choopan Then Hadi Choopan was born on September 25, 1987, in  Abnow, Iran. He began bodybuilding at the age of 16 and quickly rose through the ranks of Iranian bodybuilding. In 2011, he won the Iranian National Bodybuilding Championships, and in 2013, he won the Asian Bodybuilding Championships. In 2016, he qualified for the

Warren Branch Then Early Life and Bodybuilding Journey Warren Branch, born on February 28, 1975, in Tyler, Texas, United States, embarked on the path of bodybuilding at a young age. Inspired by the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lee Haney, he began training with relentless dedication. His exceptional genetics and hard work quickly became apparent, leading

Dr. Layne Norton Bodybuilder Then Early Life and Bodybuilding Career Dr. Layne Norton was born on December 31, 1983, in Rochester, New York. He began lifting weights at the age of 14 and quickly developed a passion for bodybuilding. After graduating from high school, Norton attended the University of Central Florida, where he earned a

Juan Marquez Then Juan Marquez was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 21, 1973. He began bodybuilding at the age of 16, and quickly made a name for himself in the sport. In 1994, he won the Mr. Mexico title, and in 1995, he placed second in the Mr. Universe competition. Marquez’s success in

Vladimir Dubinin Then Vladimir Dubinin was born on January 10, 1975, in Moscow, Russia. He began weightlifting at the age of 15, and by the age of 18, he had won his first regional bodybuilding competition. In 1998, he won the Russian National Bodybuilding Championships, and in 2000, he won the European Bodybuilding Championships. Dubinin’s

Brandon Curry Then Brandon Curry was born on October 19, 1982, in Nashville, Tennessee. He began lifting weights at the age of 13, and by the time he was 18, he had won his first bodybuilding competition. Curry went on to win several more competitions, including the 2008 NPC USA Championships and the 2010 IFBB