Evolution of Bodybuilding

Hear it straight from the Legends themselves about their stories of success and heartbreak. EVOLUTION OF BODYBUILDING offers a close look at what it takes to compete in the "Mr. Olympia" and how the industry has changes over the past 50 years.

Cast

Lou Ferrigno

as Self

Jay Cutler

as Self

Frank Zane

as Self

Shawn Ray

as Self

Bill Dobbins

as Self

Michael Villani

as Narrator (voice)

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