Did you know? Joe Weider is internationally and universally known as the Father of Modern Day Bodybuilding!
Joe Weider, Father of Modern Bodybuilding, & his brother, Ben Weider, former IFBB President, are honored in this tribute for their tireless service to the Bodybuilding community for over 60 years! Featured below are videos, audio interviews, & more!
By: Bodybuilding.com Staff
In this special tribute to Joe and Ben Weider and the entire Weider fitness empire, we've assembled our latest and best Weider-related content into one, easy to use highlight feature. Enjoy!
Audio & Video Interviews
Audio Interviews:
PRO BODYBUILDING WEEKLY
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Ben Weider's Final Interview As IFBB President!
Dan Soloman and Bob Cicherillo speak frankly with IFBB President, Ben Weider on Pro Bodybuilding Weekly. 10/23/06
Joe Weider Podcast Interview
Dan Gastelu interviews the Father of Modern Bodybuilding, Joe Weider! In this exclusive Bodybuilding.com audio interview, Joe talks about his new book, Brothers of Iron, co-authored by his brother, Ben Weider! 10/31/06
Ben Weider Podcast Interview
Dan Gastelu interviews IFBB President, Ben Weider! In this exclusive Bodybuilding.com audio interview, Ben talks about his new book, Brothers of Iron, co-authored by his brother, Joe Weider! Learn how they created an international movement! 10/20/06
Video Interviews:
An Insider Look At The Weider Offices With Peter McGough!
The Fit Show takes an insider look with Peter McGough at the never before seen Weider offices. Where do they store all the pictures, how did the magazine form, how did they come up with the Olympia name? Check it out! 9/07/06
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Press Releases
Ben Weider Resigns As President Of The IFBB!
After 61 years as acting president of the IFBB Pro Bodybuilding organization, Ben Weider has decided to resign from his position. Long-time friend & working partner, Dr. Rafael Santonja will now assume the duties... 11/2/06
An Interview With Joe Weider.
People say you were never a lifter yourself, your vitamins are crap, Muscle & Fitness is crap, you make too much money, you lie to kids about the gains they can make.The myths are debunked. 6/11/03
Ben Weider Reminisces On The Early Days Of Bodybuilding.
Weider spent much time corresponding and visiting with the world's physical fitness authorities. Here Weider talks exclusively about a Edmond Desbonnet, whom some consider to be the leader of the Physical Culture Movement. 11/08/05
If you think that Canada's contribution to sports stops with hockey, you've got another thing coming. In the 1930s, a slightly built boy named Joe Weider and his younger brother Ben couldn't make it home from school through their tough section of Montreal without being beaten up or picked on by neighborhood hooligans.
An ad by Charles Atlas caught their eye; they were sick of being '9O-pound weaklings'; and they tried his calisthenics program. When that didn't do much to make either their muscles bigger or the bullies go away, they turned to Strength & Health, a magazine published by strongman-competition promoter Bob Hoffman.
As they grew into young men, the brothers set about building strong bodies with a set of barbells made with parts found in a junkyard. They soon discovered that lifting weights made more than their biceps and triceps bigger.
Click To Enlarge. "You Are My Life," Weider Says,
As Larry Scott, Sergio Oliva & Arnold Schwarzenegger Watch & Support Their Mentor.
It also built self esteem, which, as it turned out, was the real key to beating bullies. They didn't realize it then, but this passion for exercise marked the beginning of a career for both of them, one that would ultimately impact the lives of millions and launch an international sport
The Weiders are the undisputed pioneers of bodybuilding, whose guiding missionary zeal has turned a once marginalized activity into a competitive and mainstream sport, one that may well number among the Olympic competitions one day.
In 1995, for example, bodybuilding moved one step closer towards IOC recognition when it was one of the events participating officially at the Pan American Games in Argentina.
But perhaps most important has been the Weiders' impact on the health and well being of millions on nonathletes: "Ours is not simply a sport, it is a lifestyle," Ben explains. "This is our contribution, our life and our dedication."
Books
FEATURED PRODUCT
New Bodybuilding Book: Brothers of Iron By Ben Weider & Joe Weider!
How the Weider brothers created an empire and a movement! In this 300 page book by Joe and Ben, they share how they transformed bodybuilding into a hugely successful sport.
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Ryan DeLuca, Ben Weider & Russ DeLuca
Met At The 2006 Olympia.
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Joe Weider's "Most Muscular Man" Pose Was Often Used As His Picture Byline In Magazines.
Photo by Frank Giardina. Permission to use granted by Sports Publishing, LLC.
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Book Cover: Brothers Of Iron, And Ben & Joe Weider With Ronnie Coleman (2002).
Permission to use photos granted by Sports Publishing, LLC.
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At The Historic First Mr. Olympia Contest In 1965, Ben And Joe Weider Present The Awards To Winner Larry Scott & Runner-Up Harold Poole.
Permission to use photo granted by Sports Publishing, LLC.
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Joe Weider (In Suit) At The 1949 Mr. North America Contest In New York City.
Photo by Frank Giardina. Permission to use granted by Sports Publishing, LLC.
Click Image To Enlarge. Ben Weider, Lee Haney & Raphael Santonja At The 2006 Inaugural Flex Awards.
Click To Enlarge. In This Rare Photo Taken From The IFBB Archives,
Weider Is Seen Visiting With Professor Desbonnet
At 5 De La Varenne, In Paris.
Click To Enlarge. The IFBB Proudly Salutes Honorary Colonel Weider.
Click To Enlarge. Jim Manion, Ben Weider, & Dr. Rafael Santonja.
Photo courtesy of Rob Wilkins.
Click To Enlarge. Joe And Ben Weider.
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Click To Enlarge. Rob Wilkins, Dr. Rafael Santonja, & Ben Weider.
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Feedback
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