Only a few of men have become legends outside of bodybuilding, earning the respect and admiration of people around the world and reaching iconic status. Thirty years after appearing in the ground breaking documentary “Pumping Iron,” Lou Ferrigno is still larger than life and the only bodybuilder to compete in the Olympia at over 300 pounds! Lou is an inspiration to millions as an ambassador of bodybuilding and its lifelong benefits, and is renowned across the globe for his achievements as a bodybuilding icon, TV and film star – and second in notoriety only to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The incredible Lou is among the elite group of bodybuilders who helped put the sport on the map. Think of Lou, and you think of a champion a fighter and an underdog who fought for what he wanted and earned his victories through hard work and determination. If bodybuilding had a Mount Rushmore honoring its founding fathers, Lou’s image would be on it – along with Arnold, of course.
In this month’s issue Lou talks to MD’s Shawn Ray about breaking into bodybuilding and his far-reaching career entitled: “The Incredible Lou!” Lou is the only bodybuilder to win two consecutive IFBB. Mr. Universe titles, and the youngest bodybuilder to win Mr. Universe. He appeared with Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Pumping Iron,” which showed the human side of bodybuilders and broadened the appeal of the sport. Then came the role that launched Lou into super-stardom, “The Incredible Hulk.” More acting gigs followed, and in the early 90’s at the age of 47, Lou made a remarkable comeback after being gone from the competitive arena for 17 years. More recently, Lou became a reserve deputy for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
I recently met up with Lou at the Return of The Legends IFBB Pro World Masters Championships December 10th. I had the privilege to hand Lou the first copy right off the press. He was very pleased!
The incredible Lou is among the elite group of bodybuilders who helped put the sport on the map. Think of Lou, and you think of a champion a fighter and an underdog who fought for what he wanted and earned his victories through hard work and determination. If bodybuilding had a Mount Rushmore honoring its founding fathers, Lou’s image would be on it – along with Arnold, of course.
In this month’s issue Lou talks to MD’s Shawn Ray about breaking into bodybuilding and his far-reaching career entitled: “The Incredible Lou!” Lou is the only bodybuilder to win two consecutive IFBB. Mr. Universe titles, and the youngest bodybuilder to win Mr. Universe. He appeared with Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Pumping Iron,” which showed the human side of bodybuilders and broadened the appeal of the sport. Then came the role that launched Lou into super-stardom, “The Incredible Hulk.” More acting gigs followed, and in the early 90’s at the age of 47, Lou made a remarkable comeback after being gone from the competitive arena for 17 years. More recently, Lou became a reserve deputy for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
I recently met up with Lou at the Return of The Legends IFBB Pro World Masters Championships December 10th. I had the privilege to hand Lou the first copy right off the press. He was very pleased!
This is awesome!!! Lou was an awesome bodybuilder & I'm wondering if he didn't do the Hulk, he would've been a multi-Olympian winner. He's a still a fan of bodybuilding!!!
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