An important part of being a successful bodybuilder is having a defined chest muscle.
The pecs are one of the most difficult muscles to build. However, when it comes to fitness, the pecs are often a doubly valued muscle group. Although in today's fitness era there is little emphasis on the chest muscles, due in large part to the lack of use of free weights.
The same goes for any muscle group, some people are more gifted at pecs. These athletes demonstrate a level of performance that others cannot achieve no matter how hard they train. Today, let's take a look at these "Beautiful chest" Bodybuilders.
The ten best pectoral bodybuilders of all time. 10.
10. Gary strydom
Gary strydom was a high level bodybuilder in the 1980s and competed in several olympic games. The south african athlete was the only person to win a title under vince mcmahon's world bodybuilding federation. He then rose to prominence on the european circuit.
It was not size that made strydom's pecs so impressive. In fact, his pecs are considered relatively small among these athletes. However, he has pecs in excellent shape. Moreover, the state of the chest muscles, las, was unparalleled in his time, too.
9. Marcus rohr
Marcus ruhl was a fierce man, a german bodybuilder who started his career in the early 2000s. Although he never reached the highest level, he was consistent. In his time, he won two ifbb pro competitions and finished as high as fifth in the mr. Olympia.
With a maximum chest size of 152 cm, ruhl should be on this list for their size alone. Most importantly, in his heyday, he was widely recognised. He had a very toned chest that stood out among his contemporaries for its size and shape.
8. Serge nabre
Nicknamed the "Black panther", serge nabre had a very successful bodybuilding career in the 60s and 70s. It is well known that he had one of the most perfect bodies and he was able to use this to his advantage to win several titles. Many people even joked that his body looked like it was made by god because of its symmetry and separation.
One of nabre's most striking features was his pecs. Not because of their size, but because of their shape. Although he does not have the thickest chest, he has enough roundness to make his opponents jealous.
7. Roy callander
One of the most underrated bodybuilders of all time, roy callander achieved great success in the late 1970s and 1980s. During his career, callander's muscles in his chest became his trademark, which helped him to finish 3rd at the olympia and earn him a place in the ifbb hall of fame.
Callander's pecs are eye-catching, with an enviable profile and rounded shape. However, it is his massive chest that ties it all together, making his side-chest stance unstoppable. It is also the result of his high-quality training methods.
6. Franco columbus
He is one of the most legendary bodybuilders of all time. He was the one who changed the rules of the game when it came to shorter athletes. Standing only 5 feet 5 inches tall, he looked strong, which allowed him to win multiple titles throughout history.
Despite his small stature, columbus' pecs were massive. Not only are they thick and large, but he has a broad, well-defined chest that would surely be on our list.
5. Lee haney
Lee haney is one of the most successful bodybuilders of all time, having won the mr olympia title eight times. In the 1980s he was the most feared bodybuilder because of his large stature. Whenever a competitor saw haney competing, they knew they couldn't win.
Although haney was known for his overall size, his pecs in particular were huge. They have separation, are nicely shaped, thick and hard. When he struck a forward stretch pose, there was no denying that he had the best chest muscles in the game at the time.
4. Ronnie coleman
Ronnie coleman is the man who won 8 victories at the olympia and is considered the greatest bodybuilder of all time. A true monster, he became the most winning pro at the age of 26.
Every time coleman walked onto the stage, the first thing that struck people was his massive frame. However, beyond that, it was clear that his pecs were one of his body's most obvious strengths. In his heyday, coleman had the best chest muscles in the game because of his tendency to train with big weights.
3. Lou ferrigno
Lou ferrigno is best known for his role as the hulk in the classic tv series 'the hulk'. Although that doesn't take away from his amazing bodybuilding achievements. The reason he got the role was due to his unforgettable body, which helped him win multiple titles over the years.
Thanks to his role in this show, fans have to see ferrigno's big pecs every week. Lou is probably one of the biggest on this list, and his chest is one of a kind. Square pecs and massive volume, both of which are the envy of many aspiring bodybuilders.
2. Berthier-fox
Bertil fox is undoubtedly the most "Evil" Man on this list, currently serving a life sentence for two murders. However, this does not take away the fact that he was one of the best bodybuilders of his time. He was fifth in the mr olympia competition and his career was cut short by his heinous acts.
What stood out most about fox's physique was his incredibly thick chest. He sculpted his chest through intense, high-intensity workouts and simple movements. Aside from size, his pecs are well shaped and well defined.
1. Arnold schwarzenegger
Who else could top our list but bodybuilding unchanging legend arnold schwarzenegger? By far the most popular bodybuilder of all time, arnold reached the pinnacle of the sport in the 1970s, winning the mr olympia title seven times. His excellence is well known.