legendary bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno he is widely regarded as one of the most successful athletes the sport has seen. He played a vital role in the growth of bodybuilding. In a recent Instagram post, Ferrigno showed off his shredded abs at nearly 71 years old.
Ferrigno shared a fierce rivalry with another icon and seven times Mr Olympia winner arnold schwarzenegger, with whom he also trained. He brought an incredibly toned physique during the Golden Age of bodybuilding and won numerous shows. His gigantic size earned him two Mr. Universe titles.
Ferrigno posed a serious threat to Schwarzenegger on the Olympia stage. Ultimately he was unsuccessful as the “Austrian Oak” bested him for a second place finish in 1974. Ferrigno returned the following year (1975) determined to take home a Sandow trophy, but was unable to dethrone Schwarzenegger and finished third. .
In 1977, Lou Ferrigno’s star power soared to new heights when he landed a leading role in the popular documentary pumping ironAlong with Schwarzenegger. The competitive history between the two is credited with the rise of bodybuilding in pop culture, which Lou later used to his advantage. With his gigantic build, Ferrigno secured the leading role in Marvel’s Hulk TV series in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
He also shares training tips with his 273,000 followers on Instagram. he recently he opposed the uprising out of ego and trying to impress others and emphasized focusing on proper form and technique, even if it means using lighter weights.
Lou Ferrigno shows off some shredded abs at 71 (Almost)
In a recent mail Posted on Instagram, Ferrigno shared a physical update showing off his ripped abs at “almost” 71 years old.
“I have been training for 58 years. Proud to be able to maintain my physique by staying dedicated at almost 71 years!”
After walking away from the spotlight, Ferrigno made headlines for being booked for play a scary creature in the next space horror movie The hermit. This will mark his return to the film industry as he plays a cannibalistic and murderous pig farmer.
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Lou Ferrigno gave an idea of the training and diet he followed to maintain a 300 pound shredded build during their competition days. He revealed that he would need to eat four or five meals a day, high in protein and low in carbohydrates.
He also kept to a low-fat diet and got plenty of cardio to keep up with his conditioning. According to Ferrigno, it’s important to have the right mindset and determination to reach your goals, which he believes has helped his longevity.
