AN EIGHT-time Mr. Olympia champion who is still bodybuilding at age 63 has revealed one phrase that makes him a winner.
Lee Haney is a former International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) bodybuilder.
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He shares the all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles, alongside Ronnie Coleman.
Originally from South Carolina, Haney is regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.
A recently resurfaced interview featuring the icon has revealed the seven-word phrase that he believes makes him a winner.
"It takes time to build a masterpiece,” he shared.
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"Nothing was done overnight, it took time,” he continued.
Haney says the way bodybuilders train and eat has changed drastically since he took home his trophies in the 1980s and 1990s, Generation Iron reported.
Nowadays, he said young bodybuilders are too focused on bulking because they're prioritizing sheer mass over the quality of their physique.
"They guys are 40, 50, 60lbs overweight and they have to traumatize themselves eating chicken and green beans," he said on a recent episode of the podcast Escape Fitness.
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A number of former bodybuilders are gaining praise online.
Mike Christian, the 67-year-old bodybuilder who boasts an impressive career, has been hailed as a legend by his followers.
Christian, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, started competing in 1976, and nicknamed himself The Iron Warrior.
The 67-year-old has since won a number of International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness competitions including Mr. Universe, Mr. America, and Mr. World.
His on stage career came to an end in 1992.
However, Christian still boasts an impressive physique.
"They call me a legend, at 67," he captioned one Instagram post, showing off his strong arms.
Fans flooded the comments with words of praise for the ex-IFBB pro.
"Sixty-seven!!! You are the MAN!! Massive respect!!!" one fan said underneath the post.
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"True legend," said another.
"Still jacket. Looking great champ," one Instagram user wrote.
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