It is a common fact that Bodybuilders are not immortal and have to die at some stage, but this Bodybuilder was barely 30 years old. Although he was relatively unknown on the world scene as a bodybuilder, he was a U.S state heavyweight champion and one of the best at national level.

He was a large man, around 6ft with a competition weight of 265 lbs. He always showed the potential of becoming a great bodybuilder and had a great future ahead of him. He worked as a model and also did some “escort” work, which may have been frowned upon by some, but he was well known for his friendly and helpful manner. But suddenly his life came to an end in his golden years and the question still remains…Why did an apparently fit and healthy man die so young?

I have been on the bodybuilding scene for a number of years now and since my first contest it is so incredible how the standards of physiques on display have improved. I mean we all know that a 1970 Mr Universe would really struggle against a modern day novice. Every year there is an element of anticipation to see how much freakier bodybuilders have become. Although we have reached such a high standard, we can expect to see even greater muscle displays in the future, or can we?

Nobody (except a possible fool) will predict the limits to human endeavor, as they would with no doubt be proven wrong in time. As recently as in 1953 when Mt Everest was climbed for the first time Man achieved the unachievable. Prior to that many had died in their attempt to reach the summit and it was suggested that the height of 29,000 ft [8,838 m] was just basically out of our reach. Well since 1953 the summit has been reached on numerous occasions although others haven’t made it and just because once the mental block has gone you know it can be done.

As with bodybuilding, years ago to be 6ft tall with a 50 in chest was considered superhuman but now any decent 6ft bodybuilder will have a 50in chest even before he thinks about competing. Over 60in is more like big! Every serious bodybuilder wants to be the best he can be and he knows, even if he is still several years away from approaching Pro standard, that he has to plan to be bigger and better than the top guys today. It’s a tall order and to some extent has been a cause of many men deciding not to bother trying - consider the time, the costs and the health risks.

The difference between a top Pro bodybuilder and the average man in the street has become far greater now than it ever has been. Standards have maximized due to better training, improved nutrition, the better understanding of physiology, pre-contest diet improvements, a better life-style and of course drugs. Each one of these points plays an important role although I would like to consider the drugs aspect.

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