The Most Genetically Gifted Bodybuilders Ever

[@langjunxin7874]

Be careful Nick, not placing Phil as number one might get you a lawsuit from his lawyers

[@gottarantulas6612]

Lol!

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

oh well

[@aaronevans7197]

You will be served 🤣

[@devon8trillionaire]

😂😂😂😂

[@pediatrapaola]

he is no longer a lawyer because accepted the contract that vince offered to him some time ago and now has a new carrer as wrestler

[@CriminalMinds_Unveiled]

I think you've absolutely missed Flex Wheeler

[@mrvax2]

I mentioned Flex just now - before reading your post. If I could pick 1 physique to call my own, I'd pick Flex.

[@bradstark929]

Agreed 97lbs graduating high school before he picked up a weight

[@DiogenesOfCa]

@@mrvax2 Agreed.

[@captainzoltan7737]

yeah his only genetic flaws would be maybe his calves (depending on whether or not he got implants) and his narrowness.

[@Sudaisism]

Legend has it that phil heath sued his gut, for making him lose in the olympia.

[@scoobydodo793]

Be careful what you say you might get a lawsuit against you, ask Nick lol

[@philheathslegalteam]

That's why you won't see "Phil Heath`s Gut" commenting no more.

[@Journeyofnow_]

Sudais Faisal HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@mrsmithers9612]

Stfu

[@quotemusic5162]

I managed to develop a bubble gut without even taking any steroids. I'm starting to think I'm generically gifted as well! Bubblympia here I come!

[@gifstar]

Kevin Levrone should be included as well. His ability to compete, stop training for months and then put on muscle for the Mr Olympia in such a short span of time is stuff of legends.

[@Lysander45]

Nick: Phil Heath is one of the most genetically gifted bodybuilders... Phil Heath: That is slander it is all hard work I am suing you.

[@BackGuy]

Could Phil Heath have been a Christmas gift?

[@mikeh7769]

He is the Santa dude

[@denisdalrin6217]

Anders Gjellan could have been a Christmas tree

[@danielpletikosic9021]

why you were not featured in best backs videos what a blasphemy god damn it!

[@prenti1205]

Yes it'd be *HOW THE HEATH STOLE CHRISTMAS*

[@philheathslegalteam]

Yes, yes he surely can. We`ll sue Santa while we`re at it.

[@JamesPetroff]

Sergio Oliva was an incredible mass monster in his day with perfect proportions in my opinion. Can you imagine what he could have done with all the gear today? He could have been even bigger while still looking statuesque.

[@QuinnCoulombe]

Could Wiz Khalifa have been a pothead?

[@junaidkhalidmir6396]

He already is a Crack head

[@dylanrosser797]

@@junaidkhalidmir6396 a rich crack head though...get it right....

[@_good_for.]

@@dylanrosser797 doing crack makes you nothing but a poor guy😢

[@Hello-oc7vj]

How about lee priest he has insane genetics

[@metafull]

It was mostly because he was a dwarf

[@scottstorchfan]

Hassan Khalil ehm no. Too short. Short muscle-bellys

[@Billswiftgti]

he is short

[@regularjack2]

Flat chest and a flat watery back

[@1stdecondivineusher914]

👍

[@swedishwiking2955]

Phil Heath is the most "gifted"...He even got a bracelet!

[@AxxLAfriku]

Tomorrow another day at school my friends created a funny game in every break I get punched in the face by all of them. But when I get home to my TWO girlfriends it is all good again. I am the KZbin Megastar. Thanks for listening dear swedish

[@apu_apustaja]

Has anyone started selling copies of the bracelet yet? You should have like any entire club of bodybuilders turn up to an expo wearing them.

[@heavymetalfitness2091]

AxxL What a loser

[@3Runner95]

​@@apu_apustaja That would be hilarious

[@SureBone99]

Hahahahahaha

[@BitHead1000]

Lee Priest... the human cartoon. I mean that in a good way.

[@AB-gz9yb]

BitHead1000 i agree

[@oconnell21]

Kevin Levrone, he only trained a few months out of the year

[@nostalgicTMWTrealOG]

Kevin Levrone went from average joe to top 3 Olympian in 12 weeks No other bodybuilder can achieve this, he should be number one

[@ryanjacobson6222]

Hey Bro roelly winklaar, not crazy like phil heath but hes freaky af and when he comes in with a tight waist. WOW

[@ommoh6981]

True, i think Nick should have included him in the list.

[@atomedgesharpening]

Phil's muscle bellies are so outstanding that his belly muscles stand out too.

[@patricksalhany8787]

Nice one.

[@discordmemesductor5518]

HHHAHAHAHA

[@heavymetalfitness2091]

What about Paul dillet or Kevin levrone!

[@gummixx6885]

yeah LEVRONEEEEE should be there WTF

[@gottarantulas6612]

Right?!

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

Yeah, kev probably could put muscle on in the shortest amount of time than anyone could.

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Both in my top 10

[@jldp24]

Paul dillett is thr most gifted...Paul dillett 93 Pro Ironman...smallest joints on the widest shoulder set ever...thst is genetics..nothing else is genetics

[@antoniodbz5850]

No Kevin Levrone? He got huge in 6 months, don't forget that. THAT'S GENETICS!

[@lilkifsoni]

Becoz of muscle memory . Get that shit inside ur head

[@ronyboy40]

Dont forget hgh, that will put muscle on green bean

[@MrKid351]

@R F water, carbs, fat, and perhaps was when he was young So he generally grew in height.

[@VDR2612]

@Daniel Starks HAHAHA JOKES

[@mikekatz193]

I am so genetically gifted, that my ability to lose my blue t-shirt will never be matched

[@jaya.2424]

He’s probably still pissed about it!

[@mikekazz5353]

Hey sorry I think I grabbed yours by mistake, I thought the tag said Mike Kazz.

[@jeraisnaturalfitness9313]

I'd put Sergio Oliva as the best bodybuilder when it comes to genetics

[@zeff2103]

the shape and size he had , at that time is just freaky

[@FrankieNeedles323]

It's too bad he is so underrated. The man was an absolute legend.

[@zeff2103]

@@FrankieNeedles323 good he's getting some recognition lately

[@DOWNHOMEBASS]

Absolutely Sergio especially at that time if he was around now with the equipment and supplements and PEDS they take he would be very hard to beat.

[@dukeflame3]

Does ability to put on muscle include the ability to put on bracelets?

[@litchiwolki8699]

up with the comment

[@rob22849]

my goodness you guys killed it!

[@CCCPCommunist]

Lee Priest shouldve made it. Dude looked better than 20 year olds at 13.

[@1stdecondivineusher914]

You're right Lee Priest,Flex Wheeler and Shawn Ray are missing on this list👈

[@Zhoniin]

I'd like to give Phil Heath's genetics a.... Wait.. Who am I? Where am I? What is this is place?

[@TheNasser1997]

Surprised you didn't argue for tank top tiger to go on this list 😂

[@mauriceflores3343]

Could Phil Heath be an S class hero 🤔

[@sharksinyourmouth389]

@@TheNasser1997 could Beefcake be a bodybuilder??

[@tattman7944]

Zhoniin could superalloy darkshine be Ronnie Coleman?

[@vincentkennedymcmahon8380]

Nice try punk

[@facfatza]

1. Sergio Oliva 2. Ronnie Coleman 3. Kevin Levrone 4. Flex Wheeler 5. Phil Heath

[@1stdecondivineusher914]

Other than the order ! I agree 100%with everyone mentioned on this list 👏👏👏👏👍

[@1stdecondivineusher914]

Shawn Ray ,Frank Zane could've made the line to in my opinion😃

[@dannemesias9625]

Paul dillet is also up there.

[@pragyannath]

Phil Heath destroys everyone except Ronnie in this list

[@kingryuga9710]

@@1stdecondivineusher914 Frank zand?! Definetly not

[@MsTalons]

Ronnie Colleman over Phill Heat?Defamation lawsuit incoming.

[@JDayFitness]

MsTalons typo city lol

[@nrao2151]

MsTalons u

[@89Dustdevil]

Sergio should've been on here imo. I don't know how easy he put the muscle on, but the quality and insertions were imo top tier and still haven't been bested. He also claimed his brother who never made it out of Cuba was way bigger than he was.

[@HopeForTheBrokenBand]

Kevin levrone..? Only trained like 20 weeks out of the year lol.

[@alexrobo99999]

+1 for Levrone

[@saurabh75prakash]

Sergio Olivia, Serge nubret, Charles clairmonte, Kevin levrone, Lee preist, Paul dillet...

[@3Runner95]

Could Snoop Dogg have been a dog?

[@illwitness]

Could Eminem have been an M&M?

[@winstonhong4948]

woof

[@extremeuzer3]

Feel like Frank Zane could make this list solely thanks to his body structure. His super small wrists and waist were incredible.

[@ray.gene.bowner]

Blaha isn't in the top five?? This list is *COMPLETELY RIGGED.* NON-NEGOTIABLE

[@AB-gz9yb]

Minoru Mineta lol

[@1stdecondivineusher914]

👍

[@akshayk8679]

Sergio Oliva Flex Wheeler Mike Mentzer Kevin Levrone Lee Priest

[@roldanrosario243]

Might be that thing about Mentzer being the first perfect score at the Olympia.

[@rajeshwaran108]

@Blake Holmes because he is the only guy to win perfect score in a bodybuilding competition

[@FranciscoRodriguez-lp6zg]

I would have given Lee Priest an honorable mention....

[@wolololer]

how can u say a swarf is genetically gifted?

[@thespy7795]

Flex Wheeler is the SINGLE MOST Genetically Gifted Bodybuilder EVER! Then Kevin Levrone and Paul Dillet!

[@adolpholiverbush2]

3 exceptional choices, I would add Vic Richards.

[@Transit_my-way]

Good picks. I was about to include those and vic Richards

[@chrisricks6363]

The Spy Sean Ray

[@M.J.D.R]

Nah just watch his physique before he took synthol

[@mamster233]

The Spy do you know what Paul Dillard looks like now?

[@ahmedabduallh1336]

Keep your gift I work hard. "Kai Green"

[@_good_for.]

🔥💜

[@ronammar5021]

V taper is also part of genetics. Gotta include Shawn ray for overall structure and completeness of physique. And obv flex wheeler. I think he looked rounder than Phil

[@heyphilphil]

I would have included Jason Blaha.

[@sageXx429xX]

Hahah built like a bag of milk

[@aaronevans7197]

@@sageXx429xX thank you that made my day 🤣🤣

[@thatguy8152]

Could blaha's hips bear Children?

[@Crunch_Buttsteak]

The Monster! He has a presence when he enters a room!

[@MorganEveryDay]

He's taken every steroid there is and looks like shit

[@Teragamerz]

6:40 we'll never get to see this physique anymore

[@hamza361]

Larry Wheels - Size and Strength!

[@stephendavies8751]

I would also include Shawn Ray. In terms of always coming in conditioned like Dexter. But his physique was so proportioned and vertally perfect.

[@Crazelord91]

Is Phil's impressive ability to keep talking out of his ass also be a genetic gift?

[@kiyoponnn]

If so, it is a very common genetic gift.

[@jackanzer7629]

That was pretty good

[@tbirdboy]

Shawn Ray was Imho genetically near perfect.

[@captainzoltan7737]

from an aesthetics lines symmetry, and completness standpoint yes but bodybuilding also involes size and in that regard his sorley lacking. he didnt have the best genetics for height or bone structure (smaller boned meaning couldnt pack as much muscle.) im not bashing the guy i love shawn ray and i love his physiqu4e. just speaking objectively.

[@ausarjaguar3309]

No Flex Wheeler? No Kevin L.? WTF Man!!!

[@YeahRight825]

Exactly!

[@Luke-do1ek]

I love flex but he used a LOT of site enhancement man so I don’t think it would be fair to the others if he was on here for pure “genetics”. Don’t get me wrong he had one of the best physiques of all time

[@regg32457]

Top ten baby!

[@steveperez9769]

@@Luke-do1ek There isn't a single bodybuilder that is more gifted than Flex Wheeler. This claim is backed up by scientists that studied Flex Wheeler. You wouldnt find another person in the history of bodybuilding with the same built as him.

[@Ibra-BB]

The most gifted bodybuilder is Flex Weehler almost all the bodybuilders said that

[@zackjondro3640]

Man I just don't think big Ramy looks good at all

[@abnerbondoc7087]

Agree. Turnip quads dont look good at all

[@marcelimarilag]

Zack Jondro agree. He puts on so much muscle for his height. If he’s as tall as arnold, he’d win so much olympia titles for sure.

[@wolololer]

besides his legs he is prety good

[@dantheunstopabl9002]

I know

[@thomashodis5740]

Are you guys trolling ?? Just fucking around or what? I dont think you guys actually watch any bodybuilding or really follow the sport to make statements like that.

[@robertprince2651]

We're missing Kevin "Maryland Muscle Machine" Levrone. Dude could slap on muscle in no time at all.

[@danielhill9466]

Kevin Leverone. Didn't he only train for half the year before the Olympia?

[@josephmccoy2329]

Daniel Hill thats what i thought too

[@poptart7875]

like 4 months lol

[@alexaxy3328]

No legs.

[@JAC8504]

Yeah. The title was naturally gifted and he ended up going into mass monsters. I would have d Jackson and Kevin levrone as #1. He was more naturally gifted than just about anyone

[@nostalgicTMWTrealOG]

Sometimes only 12 weeks But big Ramy is more gifted yeayea... gets stuffed with HGH and a ton of food in kuwait and it’s called gifted these days

[@MW-ir3cc]

Next do a video about bodybuilders with "the talent to sculpt themselves with symmetry and proportion".

[@jerrydesu]

Kevin Levrone must surely be genetically gifted

[@stylishskater92]

This! When i saw the video title i immediately thought Kevin Levrone is gonna be on this list wtf.

[@nostalgicTMWTrealOG]

This list is shit without Levrone in it

[@TonyIllia]

Hi Nick - Love your videos. And I appreciate the thorough and thoughtful analysis of the sport, especially the respect given for the history and old school guys. On that note, your list has some conspicuous omissions, most notably Sergio “The Myth” Olivia who had crazy muscle mass and freaky proportions with an unbelievably small waist and joints. I also think Mike “Heavy Duty” Mentzer deserves an honorable mention on your genetics list. Cheers.

[@barontk]

Mendenhall?? 5th? Above people like Levrone or Dillett? Well...

[@eccentriconyt]

8:26 I guess this is where Yujiro Hanma's back was inspired by.

[@hanzok2230]

Do the same but aesthetic wise.

[@bcgnews8933]

Hanzok begone dude go for men's physique

[@tyronejones4245]

When it comes to putting on muscle that really popped, it's hard to beat Ruhl.

[@sigurdh.s8320]

Kevin Levrone deserved an honorable mention imo. Nice list though

[@p.h.w.gorilla]

Every time I watch this show I'm surprised how humble calm and polite Nick is. You couldn't get mad at this guy if you wanted to. Very professional very rational. Never messy.. keep up the great work

[@rutammokashi2146]

kevin not even in the honourable mentions, let alone in the top 5?! unacceptable!

[@themusic6808]

Marc Lobliner did a video a couple years back on this and told a story that in the late 90’s when he was working for Weider he gave Kevin Levrone a ride somewhere about 12 weeks out from the Olympia and noticed Kevin had lost all his size, as it was known throughout his career he played in a rock band and would come off gear and not train for the majority of the offseason, losing his gains. 12 weeks later at the Olympia Kevin showed up onstage having gained something like 40 pounds of muscle, peeled, and placed top 3. I’d say that’s pretty wild genetics.

[@photoshopschool9205]

No Sergio Oliva or Flex Wheeler?

[@amoghdalvi8487]

This channel has the best comment section ever!

[@pzogel]

Big Lenny clearly has the best genetics in bodybuilding

[@HoobleyWoobley]

A true legend

[@thatguy8152]

What do you think about that DALE!?!

[@sackychin6267]

Not many people are 340 lbs with abs

[@rawbertdogler]

love watching this video after forcing my girl to watch the ronnie coleman documentary on netflix last night. nick, youve successfully turned someone who didnt give a shit about bodybuilding into a fan big enough to recognize all the names and accomplishments in this video. i dont know what it is about your videos that are so addictive but theyre simply that, addictive. i cant stop watching them and theyre about a subject i originally couldnt give a shit less about. keep it up, nicks strength and power signing out.

[@mohdatif2693]

And where is Leverone? Who gain blow out muscles in 4 months

[@Oellie]

Channels like yours made bodybuilding great again. You can say that fitness youtube and influencer stuff is bullshit, but in my view that all helped to get a new focus on this sport. And your channel does it in the best way.

[@josephmccoy2329]

What about Kevin Levrone? Didnt he only train for the Olympia like 6 months out of the year?

[@areverland6121]

How can u NOT have Lee priest, flex and Levronee on that list ? Lee was big even as a teen , Levrone used redicolous short time for prepping to Olympia , and flex liked to party and hardly broke a sweat at the gym

[@LordWout]

You are forgetting Hedge!

[@Kennerfull]

Colemann trained so hard man ended up on a wheelchair bro.

[@jamesclark5244]

Two people you didn’t recognized, Shawn Ray and Flex Wheeler.

[@BLynnE]

My s/o is 63, and has been slowly getting into bodybuilding since his total knee replacement in 2011. He's one of those lucky guys who put on muscle just living day to day. His doctor (back in the day) described him as a "heavily muscled man" before he ever decided to start weight training. The thing is, he's one of those genetically gifted men who didn't realize what he had, because he was always kind of heavy set. BTW, he was a collegiate wrestler until the top US collegiate wrestler at the time blew his knee out. The reason I mention all this is because when he started getting more serious about weight training, his testosterone levels were at the lowest levels of the norm for that test. Last year he decided to work out more (as much as he could and still work 12 hour shifts), and even more recently is lifting every day. He just went in for his yearly physical, and his T levels are now smack in the middle of norm for that test. No enhancements, just weight lifting. We've heard that lifting helps keep T levels up; he's a believer now. BTW too, he's looking at entering his first show this next year; problem being finding a trainer in our area that understands bb and isn't simply into fitness.

[@langjunxin7874]

Nick should make a: The most genetically gifted gutbuilder of all time

[@chefmastershake]

Big Lenny, no one comes close.

[@danestanley-sandymartin]

Surprised you didn't include Lee Priest. Photos of him as a teenager in comparison to any other teenage body builder comes down to genetics rather than steroid use. Lee was a beast from age 12-13 and got better every single year. His mass for his height was insane too.

[@que0179]

Love you still stay so unbiased even though Phil was so petty with you. Keep up the good work.

[@DanielEBurnette]

@Nick's Strength and Power I heard that Dorian Yates actually didnt have to train as much to put on muscle. Didnt he say he hit each body part once a week, and was only in the gym 4 days a week for like an hour each session? Looking at how big Dorian got, if he was only doing 4-one hour sessions a week he definitely deserves to be in the top 5 list for most genetically gifted for putting on muscle.

[@PNesssmol]

Charles Clairemonte. Had insane measurements (24 inch arms) and was extremely aesthetic.

[@roymcelwee9334]

Awesome video and great comparison points. Keep up the good work.

[@Biolo-G_KJ]

Could Phil Heath have been in "Teen Mom 3"?

[@WhyAreTheyOverHere]

What I don't get is why the spinal erectors on these bodybuilders are never cross striated. Going from Arnold's era into the 80's you could see it on the leaner guys.

[@suhdude9775]

If I looked like Big Ramy for one day I'd be really freaking happy

[@christianmontes6213]

I would add Lee Priest too, his teenage photos are unbelievable.

[@97achis]

What about Flex Wheeler

[@edamon20]

I agree with all except your number 5. He's an honorable mention. Flex Wheelers conditioning was dynamic. You have to consider who he lost to. Definitely an uncrowned Mr. O. I refuse to let Wheeler not be mentioned. When we saw Shawn Rhoden defeat Phil we revisited Flex again. Otherwise you were on point as always. Your really good at what you do. Most appreciated is your humility in what you do. I watch every time you press enter!

[@a.c.f.2423]

In no particular order: Paul Dillett, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Flex Wheeler. I still regard Lee Haney as the best Mr. O ever, I'm surprised how Nick often overlooks him over Yates and Coleman.

[@leanhanleleanah6929]

phil heath n1

[@themactrucc]

Spot on with everyone that you put in this video my man.

[@BEASTFROMTHEEASTCHANNEL]

Excuse me , but i cant see Flex Wheeler

[@markherron9512]

I was looking for some thing to go south on this list...but i do agree with ya on this one...great critique...

[@davidhagberg6118]

Only "weakness" i see in Big Ramy is short lat insertions. Atleast to my eyes.

[@chucksumpter7340]

Awesome job as usual Nick!

[@jackrogers3270]

What about Sergio Olivia sr,kevin levrone,flex wheeler,Paul dillet,Lee haney.this guys have some insane genetics in bodybuilding.

[@mightymush]

Nice video, I really enjoyed this. Ronnie was at his heaviest at the end of his career. The pundits at the time, all remarked that if he'd been lighter he might have retained the title, but he was chasing more and more size to the end of his career. I always wonder about Ramy, he never comes in shape, do his couches really think he is bigger than Ronnie at his peak. Unlikely, so dial him in!

[@sharpshootera]

I believe Arnold is also top 5 since considering how less drugs they got back in the day, very easily can be even top 3.

[@davidwitt3547]

@Kort Latimore that's about as bro science as it gets. Lmao

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

Too many weak points. Arnie was all chest, biceps, and calves. Great back and delta. So so triceps, and thighs that were too thin to match his upper body ( except 1974)

[@BestTutorials009]

@Kort Latimore That made no fucking sense. Stupid illiterate fuck.

[@LittleRedRubberDuck]

Awesome video Nick!

[@mlaking1969]

What about Paul Dillett? He was an awesome specimen of amazing genetics.... And was apparently able to grow using very light weights and was supposedly a notoriously bad trainer...

[@mikeatkins9880]

Nick, Nick Nick. Youre missing some greats in here, which imo are better than this list. 1. Lee priest - biggest arms proportional to body size ever, not too mention his muscle bodies were insane. Guy had massive calves and quads too, unbeatable abs and body symmetry. 2. Flex wheeler, probably the most underrated uncrowned mr.olympia ever. 3. Sergio Oliva, best v taper ever and the king of the victory pose. 4 - Kevin levrone - yet another guy with crazy genetics. best shoulders ever. Dorian shoukdnt even be on this list as a mention. only thing guys had was size, his flow and symmetry was disgusting. He did have an amazing back, ill give you that. Genetics isn't just about size, and most would argue size is the least important factor of genetics. Look at greg kovacs. guy was 400+ pounds in the off season, but he looked like a balloon and on stage he was just a big oversized croissant lol. genetics is your skin tone and elasticity, ability to attain muscle maturity, muscle bodies, symmetry and insertions etc. Size is genetic yes, but there's lots of big freak out there that look like crap still.

[@pbkimblee1858]

1. Frank Zane 2. Steve Reeves 3. Bob Paris My top 3

[@nicksalvatore5717]

I feel like Ronnie actually had not that great genetics referring to his calves and abs. But he worked so fucking hard. So hard, harder than ANYONE, he was unstoppable.

[@GainzRUsFitnessFlo]

This List seems to be only Focused on the Super-Heavy Guys, But its some Men's Physique Guys who have Some Crazy Genetics to have such tight waistlines with Crazy wide Lats….

[@foxtones6961]

Nick, looks like a top 10 list would be appreciated

[@pocketjedi6675]

GL with legal, Nick.

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

ty

[@camon666]

I'd have added Roelly Winklaar, there is something about his physique, that is just amazing, and his charismatic smile is a plus as well. Yet another amazing video nick, thanks a lot!

[@sotospan8409]

Sergio Olivia ? Guy literally ate McDonalds every day even before competition

[@TheFsissala]

Great vid as always. I would have had to have a place for Flex Wheeler though. From what I’ve heard(I could be wrong) but he wasn’t the hardest trainer in the gym, so to look the way he did means those genetics must be crazy.