Ageless athletic gymnastics.

Modern power sports have an ancient history. Physical force and body were valued in Ancient Egypt, Ancient China and Iraq. Ancient Greece was famous for its cult of beauty of the body. To give the body a beautiful shape used for heavy lifting. To our days has heard about the province of Crotone, famous for its athletes. Great Teagan (lived 3rd century BC) 9 year old boy was moved to a bronze statue at a decent distance. Milon carried on the shoulders of the bull around the stadium.

At a later time, power sports has not lost its popularity. Widely known record set in England by Thomas Tohana. The straps over his shoulders he picked up three barrels with a total weight of 816 pounds Record dated 1741. Rich in outstanding athletes and the 19th century. Canadian Louis Cyr in the late 19th century showed the following results: bench press one arm – 124 kg, two – 150kg in the deadlift, two hands, 860 pounds. Absolutely amaze his record in the deadlift with a finger of one hand – 247 kg and in lifting weight – 1950 kg! However, athletes of that time were distinguished by heaviness, which helped entertainment performances.

The grandfather of modern athleticism called Eugene Sandow. It was he who developed techniques of strength training. Later Theodor Siebert added methodology two approaches with multiple repetitions.

In 20 -30 years began to hold the championship in best physique. They involved the representatives of different sports. First bodybuilding competition was held in the United States, in 1940, the title of "Mr. America" was given to John Grimek. In 1943, the victory in the contest won Clare Ross, who is known as the first real bodybuilder.

Mass, entertainment and the popularity of this sport brought Steve Reeves. With its outstanding data, it brought joy to any environment. His success was more than impressive: the title of "Mr. America", later "Mr. universe". Reeves became a popular actor and played leading roles in several acclaimed films. He put just the beginning of the popularization of bodybuilding, and further promotion of the sport and is currently.