The Legendary Mass-Building Methods and Workouts of "The Myth"—and the Story Behind Them Sergio Oliva in the '80s I’ve often written on this blog, and elsewhere, that I believe the greatest strength athlete/bodybuilder of all time was Marvin Eder. Of the truly “old-time” bodybuilders there were other greats, as well, but none that could match Eder for both sheer muscle and the most impressive strength feats of the age. What I’m not sure of, however, is if I’ve ever mentioned who I think the greatest pure bodybuilder of all time was/is. By the title of this article, you’ve probably already guessed the answer: Sergio Oliva. At the time of his emergence, I think he had the greatest physique the bodybuilding world had ever seen—shapely muscles, huge legs (compared to other bodybuilders of the era), and definitely more mass than anyone else. His is a physique that still stands the test of...
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