Rare photos of Lou Ferrigno guest posing in the UK.
Very rare images have recently emerged on social media of bodybuilding legend Lou Ferrigno guest posing in the UK.
Bodybuilding legend Lou Ferrigno, is one of the most popular athletes in the history of the sport.
Competing against Arnold Schwarzenegger and moving on to a career in film and TV, Ferrigno has established himself as a bodybuilding superstar.
Lou Ferrigno made a name for himself in the famous documentary ‘Pumping Iron’ and the TV series, The Incredible Hulk.
Leaving the sport of bodybuilding at a very young age to start his acting career, Lou walked away from the sport before reaching his peak.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is on record saying that if he had Ferrigno’s physique, he would be unbeatable.
Immediately after competing at the Mr. Olympia and filming Pumping Iron, Lou walked away from the sport of bodybuilding in 1975. Ferrigno made a return 17 years later in 1991.
Ferrigno joined Vince McMahon’s now-defunct WBF (World Bodybuilding Federation), but Joe Weider convinced him to return to the IFBB.
Joe Weider and Lou Ferrigno would eventually make a deal for Lou Ferrigno to compete at the 1992 Mr. Olympia. Lou ended up finishing in 12th place.
Lou would continue to compete in 1993 at the Mr. Olympia to finish in 10th and finally place a controversial 2nd to Robby Robinson at the 1994 Masters Olympia.
Lou would never compete again and attended several guest posing appearances around the world.
These photos have emerged on social media, and were taken between 1992 and 1993.
Lou was invited to the UK to guest pose and participate in a seminar.
Lou Ferrigno’s Competition History
1971
Pro Mr America – WBBG, Teen, 1st
Teen Mr America – AAU, 4th
Teen Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 5th
1972
Pro Mr America – WBBG, 2nd
Mr Universe – NABBA, Tall, 2nd
1973
Mr America – IFBB, Overall Winner
Mr America – IFBB, Tall, 1st
Universe – IFBB, Overall Winner
Universe – IFBB, Tall, 1st
1974
Mr International – IFBB, Overall Winner
Mr International – IFBB, Tall, 1st
Olympia – IFBB, HeavyWeight, 2nd
Universe – IFBB, Overall Winner
Universe – IFBB, Tall, 1st
1975
Olympia – IFBB, HeavyWeight, 3rd
1992
Olympia – IFBB, 12th
1993
Olympia – IFBB, 10th
1994
Olympia – Masters – IFBB, 2nd
