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JUSUP WILKOSZ: GREATEST GERMAN BODYBUILDER (EVEN GREATER THAN DENNIS WOLF?)

by GI Team Published on Apr 25, 2016

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Wilkosz vs Wolf.

There’s a reason that bodybuilding is revered by so many fans. It’s an endeavor that amateurs and pros are heavily invested in. It’s an athletic undertaking that any individual from any walk of life can pursue. In terms of the sport itself, it’s an international affair with tons of competitors from all over the globe. If you were to go to any IFBB bodybuilding competition you’d see athletes from all different walks of life. Competitors from America, England, Brazil, Egypt, Russia, you name it and there’s sure to be a high level bodybuilder representing their country with pride.

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Germany is one country with its fair share of great bodybuilders. The first that would come to mind for many current followers of the sport is no doubt Dennis Wolf. Wolf has placed within the top five of the Olympia’s open weight competition for years now and has shown great development throughout his career. The German bodybuilder has proven himself to be a formidable foe to fellow competitors like Phil Heath, Kai Greene, and Shawn Roden.

Though Wolf is certainly a great bodybuilder, the truth is that he may not be the greatest to hail from Germany. Jusup Wilkosz was perhaps the greatest bodybuilder to ever compete from Germany. Wilkosz was a huge presence during the 80s and had one of the best physiques of the era, a fact that he doesn’t get nearly enough credit for. If you didn’t know Jusup Wilkosz before then check out the Instagram posting below.

One of Germany’s greatest bodybuilders. Jusup Wilkosz was know as the German Hercules. He was 6′ and weighed 240-245 pounds, He turned pro in 1979 winning the IFBB World Cup. At the 1984 Mr.Olympia when he showed up at 245 and in the best shape of his life…..he placed 3rd behind Mohamed Makkawy (2nd) and Lee Haney (Mr. Olympia). Of all the athletes to ever represent Germany, only Jusup an Dennis Wolf have made the top 3 of the Mr.Olympia. #pumpingiron #miamigym #miamiiron #porkys #iron #muscleology #miamimecca #muscle #powerlifting #regpark #classicbodybuilding #beast #weightlifting #goldenageofbodybuilding #lifeslyle #lifting #beastmode #richpiana #bodybuildingmotivation #competitor #physique #goldenerafitness #staygolden? #oldschoolphysiques #flex #olympia #art #mind #ironreligion #oldschoolaesthetics

A photo posted by Old School Bodybuilding™ (@thegoldendays) on Jan 10, 2016 at 3:37pm PST

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