I’m a 50-year-old bodybuilding legend – my throwback vid shows my transformation from chunky to totally ripped
A BODYBUILDING legend shared a throwback video which has stunned his fans as it reveals the extent of his amazing transformation.
Lee Priest shared the jaw dropping clip on his Instagram, showing clips of him before he became a bodybuilding champ.
The first part of the video showed Lee before he shed his excess weight, before showing the bodybuilder in his prime, when his muscles rivalled that of world champions.
His followers were stunned, with one replying: “Phenomenal – the most overlooked bodybuilder of all time.”
Another chimed in: “Should of been Mr Olympia… Giant Killer!!”
Lee is 235pounds of pure muscle, and his hard work allowed him to become the youngest man ever to turn pro in the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation at 20.
During the 1990s and 2000s, he competing alongside the masterful Jay Cutler and absolutely stunned the 4x Mr Olympia with his strength and physique.
In a 2018 interview, Culter admitted that Priest at only 20-years-old was the most mental bodybuilder he’d ever seen.
“He was f***ing insane big he was crazy big – I’d never seen anything like that,” he said.
Now in his 50s, Lee spends his time on podcasts and offering advice as well as recovering from a few injuries.
And measuring in at only 5ft 4inches, Lee has proved that his height is not an obstacle to succeeding in both the bodybuilding world and his love life.
Not long ago, a fan insecure about his height asked Priest if he had ever felt this way, to which he replied no.
“The only time my height has been like, even on my mind, is when people ask me a question about it,” said the legendary bodybuilder.
“I’ve never thought about it, I’ve dated girlfriends who have been near 6ft, and I’m 5’5. So, that’s never bothered me.”
The star continued: “When I stood on stage near Coleman or anyone, Marcus Rule, Paul Delet like 6’1 or 6’2… I didn’t even think oh s*** he’s taller than me.”
His successes on the world stage have inspired people around the world to forget whatever barriers they believe stand in their way.