Over the long history of bodybuilding there have been a tremendous amount of athletes, some who have reached the absolute pinnacle of greatness and others never given their chance to shine. Former Olympia champion and legend of the sport Sergio Oliva was one of those athletes who fell in the former category. So great was his genetics and ability to build muscle that people revered Oliva as a living legend. There’s a reason why people called him “The Myth” after all. Living up to a legend is no easy task, a task that Sergio Oliva Jr. is attempting to tackle. [wptouch target=”mobile”]
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[/wptouch] Genetics are a major factor in becoming a top bodybuilder and it’s something Sergio Oliva was blessed with. As such, those same powerful genetics have been passed on to the legend’s son. Sergio Oliva Jr. has only recently become a professional bodybuilder but already comparisons to his father are being made. It’s obviously something that can’t be helped. Sergio Oliva is an absolute legend and a three time Olympia winner after all, so it’s only natural that a ton would be expected of his son. As such, Sergio Oliva Jr. has been training hard in the hopes that he can eventually live up to his father’s name. With so many talented bodybuilders currently at the top of the heap, Oliva Jr. will have to wade through the fire in order to become one of the best in the world. Through that trial by fire he can begin to make his own legend and show that greatness runs in the family. Oliva Jr. has had an extended off season, one in which he’s been putting in some quality time at the gym. Check out the photo below to see the progress that Sergio Oliva Jr. has made.
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Big shoes to fill…
Big shoes to fill…
