Sixty-five years ago, Muscle & Fitness was born. Over the ensuing decades, the magazine took root in the hearts and minds of millions. Join us as we look back at the history of this great publication and celebrate the 20 most incredible physiques the world has ever known.
By Shawn Perine
*This article appeared in the July 2004 issue of MUSCLE & FITNESS and is reprinted here with the kind courtesy of
Peter McGough, Group Editorial Director, Muscle & Fitness and FLEX.
8 Comments to “The 20 Greatest Physiques Of The Past 65 Years”
good but we forget one of the best bodybuilder all the time his name Mohamed Makkawy.
By najeeb on Jul 3, 2008 at 1:50 pm
The 1st Mr.Universe 1947 Steve Stanko is missing from top 20, o boy.
By Louis Pol on Jul 6, 2008 at 7:16 am
Where’s JCG (John Grimek)?
By rfd on Jul 6, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Arnold and Sergio were the best in my opinion.
By Angel Oliva on Jul 24, 2008 at 9:47 am
Steve Reeves was the best of all. An ancient Greek statue.
By Simeon Dermentzidis on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:57 pm
no dexter? you tellin me bill pearl was better than lebrada? who’s the dumbass who did this?
By giuntoli on Oct 15, 2008 at 5:48 am
oh and one more thing ronnie’s the most dominant body to ever walk the stage and you have him behind arnold.. don’t get me wrong i love arnold but you take away his name and look at his body and he’s by far not numero uno..
By giuntoli on Oct 15, 2008 at 5:49 am
dorian yates please have a bitter look to him in mr olympia 1993
By shady on Feb 24, 2009 at 6:21 am