Jerry Brainum breaks down the top 5 bodybuilding physiques in the history of the sport.
When discussing the top bodybuilders of all time, things can get pretty heated. That’s mostly due to the fact that bodybuilding is a subjective sport. On top of it, picking the greatest of all time at anything is a subjective endeavor. Many variables such as impact on history, personality, statistics, and quality of the actual physique can all come into play in making the decision. That’s why we asked Jerry Brainum to pick his top five based purely on physique alone. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Jerry Brainum picks and analyzes the top 5 bodybuilding physiques of all time.
Putting aside history, statistics, and personality – we asked Jerry Brainum to pick his top five favorite bodybuilders based purely on physique. If you were to place these five athletes side by side out of time and space, how would you rank these legendary athletes? It’s not an easy decision but Jerry Brainum was more than up to the task pulling on his over 30 years of experience working in the industry.
So without further adieu, let’s break down Jerry’s top picks. In order, Jerry’s picks are: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, Sergio Oliva, Frank Zane, and Phil Heath. This is not your standard list when it comes to the greatest of all time. But that’s what makes things interesting.
Jerry Brainum continues to detail exactly why he picked each of these competitors. He goes so far as to also admit that certain athletes on this list he doesn’t like personally. Sergio Oliva specifically had some dismissive run ins with Jerry throughout the years. Phil Heath is another athlete that many find too cocky. Jerry counts himself among the people who agree with that. Regardless, facts are facts. And in Jerry’s eyes he can’t dismiss Phil Heath’s incredible physique.
You can watch Jerry Brainum break down his top five bodybuilding physiques in more detail by watching the GI Exclusive interview segment above.
