Shaw on the Mr. Olympia stage, via Shawstrength on Youtube
Brian Shaw's appearance alongside Mr. Olympia contestants has been spectacularly hilarious every time it has happened. He stands at 2.03 m or 6'8', much taller than even the tallest of Mr. Olympia winners. Because of his enormous physique, Shaw is regarded as a true giant of the Strongman events.
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Here is a compilation of the best photos when Shaw stood (or sat) next to the best of bodybuilders:
1. Presenting the Classic Physique Award to Chris Bumstead:
Shaw shaking hands with Chris Bumstead; source: Shawstrength on YouTube
Shaw hosting Ronnie Coleman at a podcast, via @Shawstrength Podcast on Youtube
3. Training with Ronnie Coleman:
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Shaw and Coleman training together; via @shawstrength on YouTube
4. "I made it to the Mr. Olympia stage":
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At the Mr. Olympia stage with all winners; via @Shawstrength on YouTubeAt the Mr. Olympia stage; via @Shawstrength on YouTube
5. Backstage:
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Backstage at the Mr. Olympia
Hilarious comments pour in on such sightings of the Strongman with bodybuilders:
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"He can almost use him as his keychain" the user commented; via @ShaunJones on YouTube
One user sarcastically commented:
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"6' vs. 5'11, one user commented" Another user commented; via @ShaunJones on YouTube
How adorable the other muscular men start looking when Shaw appears, another comment read:
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"went from 'that's impressive' to 'that's adorable'" another wrote
A bodybuilder puts in hard work to become one, while a strongman is born with special genetics, implied another:
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"Difference between genetics and hardwork" the user commented; via @ShaunJones on YouTube
Strongman and Bodybuilders: What's the difference?
Strongmen are expected to move and carry more weight, in any way - lifting, dragging, pushing, etc. They can have more body fat than muscle. Due to their muscles being buried deep inside their fat and flesh, strongmen often appear like giants.
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Bodybuilders like NPC athletes and Mr. Olympias are, on the other hand, expected to have well-defined and visibly differentiable muscles. Also, the ability to lift weight is only a behind-the-scene factor of their final show and posing. Their body should have aesthetic appeal such as uniform skin tone and bilateral symmetry. Their form is more like a chiseled mythological hero (as opposed to giants).
This is why a strongman looks like a mythological giant when surrounded by bodybuilders. Watch this hilarious video of Brian Shaw on the Mr. Olympia stage:
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