Strength Sports

Strength sports are a group of sports that aim to test an athlete's strengths in specific extreme ways; such as by competing for the largest muscles or maximizing the amount of weight that an individual can lift. This sport has its origins in the UK, where only males were the participants. With teams and athletes being introduced to more accessible and higher performing sporting equipment, the popularity of strength sports has grown in every part of the world and now also includes adult females. While these sports may be extreme, humans do variations of these sports to lose weight, rehab from surgery, or to fight the effects of a sedentary job. Some common types of strength sports include activities such as bodybuilding, strongman, weightlifting, powerlifting, and functional fitness.

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6’2” | 1.88 m
235-245 lb | 106-111 kg (Contest)
July 30, 1947
Arnold Schwarzenegger
188.000
111.000
1947.00
721000
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3D
Arnold Schwarzenegger
5’2” | 1.57 m
129 lb | 59 kg (Contest)
May 1, 1968
Denise Masino
157.000
59.000
1968.00
19000
GUIDE
3D
Denise Masino
5’10.5” | 1.79 m
275 lb | 125 kg (Contest)
April 19, 1962
Dorian Yates
179.000
125.000
1962.00
39000
GUIDE
3D
Dorian Yates
5’9” | 1.75 m
212-240 lb | 96-109 kg (Contest)
August 23, 1965
Flex Wheeler
175.000
109.000
1965.00
21000
GUIDE
3D
Flex Wheeler
5’9” | 1.75 m
185 lb | 84 kg (Contest)
June 28, 1942
Frank Zane
175.000
84.000
1942.00
32000
GUIDE
3D
Frank Zane
Front Double Biceps Pose
55
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3D
Front Double Biceps Pose
Front Lat Spread Pose
255
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3D
Front Lat Spread Pose
5’5” | 1.65 m
121 lb | 55 kg (Contest)
September 30, 1957
Gladys Portugues
165.000
55.000
1957.00
17000
GUIDE
3D
Gladys Portugues
5’11” | 1.80 m
209 lb | 95 kg (Contest)
December 27, 1969
Joan Marie Laurer
180.000
95.000
1969.00
83400
GUIDE
3D
Joan Marie Laurer
5’8” | 1.73 m
155 lb | 70 kg (Contest)
February 10, 1971
Lisa Marie Varon
173.000
70.000
1971.00
8700
GUIDE
3D
Lisa Marie Varon
Most Muscular Pose
800
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3D
Most Muscular Pose
6’2” | 1.88 m
240 lb | 109 kg (Contest)
August 10, 1964
Nicole Bass
188.000
109.000
1964.00
12000
GUIDE
3D
Nicole Bass
5’9” | 1.75 m
240 lb | 109 kg (Contest)
December 18, 1979
Phil Heath
175.000
109.000
1979.00
30000
GUIDE
3D
Phil Heath
5’6.5” | 1.69 m
129 lb | 59 kg (Contest)
June 21, 1955
Rachel McLish
169.000
59.000
1955.00
8300
GUIDE
3D
Rachel McLish
Rear Double Biceps Pose
10
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3D
Rear Double Biceps Pose
5’11” | 1.80 m
287-300 lb | 130-136 kg (Contest)
May 13, 1964
Ronnie Coleman
180.000
136.000
1964.00
102000
GUIDE
3D
Ronnie Coleman
Joan Marie Laurer | Chyna
Scaled height comparison drawings of Joan Marie Laurer (Chyna) compared to other bodybuilders

Joan Marie Laurer was an American professional bodybuilder, wrestler, actress, author, model, and pornographic actress who probably believed you only live once. She ascended to stardom in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) for overcoming both female and male wrestlers in singles matches and received the tag: "Ninth Wonder of the World." She was among those who created the D-Generation X and became a one-time WWF Women's Champion and two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion. She also signed with Total Nonstop Action (TNA) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and became the first woman from the D-Generation X to be granted acceptance into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Joan Marie Laurer (Chyna) had a height of 5’11” (1.80 m) and competed in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of around 209 lb (95 kg).

Collection of drawings of Joan Marie Laurer (Chyna) in various bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Joan Marie Laurer was an American professional bodybuilder, wrestler, actress, author, model, and pornographic actress who probably believed you only live once. She ascended to stardom in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) for overcoming both female and male wrestlers in singles matches.

Joan Marie Laurer (Chyna) had a height of 5’11” (1.80 m) and competed in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of around 209 lb (95 kg).

Collection of drawings of Joan Marie Laurer (Chyna) in various bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Joan Marie Laurer | Chyna
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Nickname: Chyna
, Ninth Wonder of the World
Years Active: 1995-2011

Death: April 17, 2016

Birthday
December 27, 1969

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Joan Marie Laurer (Chyna) standing, bodybuilding poses, wrestling moves

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Rachel McLish
Group of scaled height illustrations of various bodybuilders compared to Rachel McLish

Rachel McLish is probably among the few American female bodybuilding champions who actively held up the role of a physically powerful woman in both professional bodybuilding competitions and in films. Born Rachel Livia Elizondo McLish, she is also an author and actress inspired by Lisa Lyon to contest bodybuilding to promote her recently launched health club. She won the inaugural United States Championships in 1980. Rachel was a resilient force that never passed below the third position in any contest and appeared in eight competitions besides being the first to receive the Ms. Olympia title granting her admittance into the famous International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Hall of Fame.

Rachel McLish has a height of 5’6.5” (1.69 m) and competes in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of roughly 129 lb (59 kg).

Series of elevation drawings of Rachel McLish in multiple bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Rachel McLish is probably among the few American female bodybuilding champions who actively held up the role of a physically powerful woman in both professional bodybuilding competitions and in films. Born Rachel Livia Elizondo McLish, she is also an author and actress.

Rachel McLish has a height of 5’6.5” (1.69 m) and competes in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of roughly 129 lb (59 kg).

Series of elevation drawings of Rachel McLish in multiple bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Rachel McLish
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5’6.5” | 1.69 m
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129 lb | 59 kg (Contest)
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Years Active: 1980-1984

Birthday
June 21, 1955

Drawings include:
Rachel McLish standing, bodybuilding poses

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Nicole Bass
Group of scaled height illustrations of various bodybuilders compared to Nicole Bass

Nicole Bass is your best bet if you seek an American professional wrestler with a career full of feuds and match interference. Besides engaging in professional wrestling, she was likewise a wrestling valet, actress, and bodybuilder, easily recognized by her huge figure. Nicole has been on contract with Extreme Championship Wrestling (XCW), Extreme Pro-Wrestling (XPW), and World Wrestling Federation (WWF). She took part in fifteen competitive bodybuilding contests in the 80s and 90s. Nicole won the National Bodybuilding Championship (NPC) in 1997, the NWA Jersey Women's Championship, Champion Wrestling Federation (CWF) Women's Championship, National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Worldwide Intergender Championship on one occasion each.

Nicole Bass had a height of 6’2” (1.88 m) and competed in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of around 240 lb (109 kg).

Collection of drawings of Nicole Bass in various bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Nicole Bass is your best bet if you seek an American professional wrestler with a career full of feuds and match interference. Besides engaging in professional wrestling, she was likewise a wrestling valet, actress, and bodybuilder, easily recognized by her huge figure.

Nicole Bass had a height of 6’2” (1.88 m) and competed in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of around 240 lb (109 kg).

Collection of drawings of Nicole Bass in various bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Nicole Bass
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240 lb | 109 kg (Contest)
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Nickname: Russia

Years Active: 1998-2000

Death: February 17, 2017

Birthday
August 10, 1964

Drawings include:
Nicole Bass standing, bodybuilding poses, wrestling moves

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Rear Lat Spread Pose

The Rear Lat Spread Pose is also called the back lat spread or the reverse of the front lat spread. To do this posture: face the judges with the back and feet shoulder-width apart; firmly put your feet on the floor or raise the heel while slightly bending the knees. Remember that your toes should be slightly angled to the sides as you put one foot a stride back while still looking at the judges. With your thumbs on your hips, open your back by pulling the elbows forward or stretching the shoulder blades apart. Aim to show the width of your lats back, size of your arms, glute development, hamstring size, the thickness of your trapezius muscles, and rear calf musculature.

Series of elevation drawings of the Rear Lat Spread Pose being performed by multiple bodybuilders
The Rear Lat Spread Pose is also called the back lat spread or the reverse of the front lat spread. To do this posture: face the judges with the back and feet shoulder-width apart; firmly put your feet on the floor or raise the heel while slightly bending the knees.

Series of elevation drawings of the Rear Lat Spread Pose being performed by multiple bodybuilders
Rear Lat Spread Pose
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Displays: Lat width, trapezius thickness, arm size, glute development, hamstring size, rear calf musculature

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Rear Lat Spread Pose assorted bodybuilders

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Rear Double Biceps Pose

You may also call the Rear Double Biceps Pose the back double bicep pose or reverse of front biceps pose. It comes after the side pose. Judges are keen on studying your biceps mass and peak from the rear. Hence, expose your arm size and separation from the posterior of your body. You can remain on both feet or toes or place one foot behind you, then spike your chosen calf or the calf the judges select. Aim to show off the thickness and structure of your back muscle, such as your trapezius, teres major, erector spinae, and latissimus dorsi.

Set of illustrations of assorted bodybuilders performing the Rear Double Biceps Pose
You may also call the Rear Double Biceps Pose the back double bicep pose or reverse of front biceps pose. It comes after the side pose. Judges are keen on studying your biceps mass and peak from the rear. Hence, expose your arm size and separation from the posterior of your body.

Set of illustrations of assorted bodybuilders performing the Rear Double Biceps Pose
Rear Double Biceps Pose
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Displays: Back muscle definition, thickness, biceps mass, glue and hamstring development

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Rear Double Biceps Pose assorted bodybuilders

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