Here is a list of the top 20 richest bodybuilders, with their estimated net worth. See who made the list and find out how much they are worth!
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01.Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actor, producer, entrepreneur, former bodybuilder in competition, and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger was the 38th governor of California from 2003 until 2011. He was born in Austria’s Thal and immigrated to the country in 1968. Seven times the Mr. Olympia champion, he has acted in more than 30 movies.
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger amassed a $300 million fortune, making him the wealthiest bodybuilder in the world.
02.Rich Gaspari
American professional bodybuilder and businessman Rich Gaspari. He has finished in the top two of the Mr. Olympia contest three times, and he has won a lot of other competitions. Additionally, he founded the sports nutrition business Gaspari Nutrition. Rich, who was raised in Newark, New Jersey, began weightlifting at the age of 13. He saw results right away, and by the time he was 17, he had taken home the Mr. Teenage America bodybuilding championship. Rich went on to have a very lucrative career as a professional bodybuilder after that. He has won the IFBB Mr. America title, the IFBB Mr. Universe title, and the IFBB Pro World Championship, among other titles.
Rich Gaspari, who is currently worth an astounding $90 million, has his own supplement brand and range of merchandise.
03.Jay Cutler
Former National Football League quarterback Jay Cutler played 12 seasons in American football (NFL). He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, and he has previously played for the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins.
According to celebrity networth, Jay Cutler is estimates worth $30 million.
04.Ronnie Coleman
With eight victories, American professional bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman holds the record for the most Mr. Olympia titles. On May 13, 1964, Coleman was born in Longview, Texas. He started working out when he was 15 years old, and in 1983, he took home his first amateur championship. Coleman began his career as a professional bodybuilder in 1992, and he has since gone on to become one of the sport’s greatest athletes. Coleman has won the Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, the Masters Olympia, and the IFBB Pro World Grand Prix in addition to his Mr. Olympia championships. He is regarded as one of the best bodybuilders of all time and has been elected into the IFBB Hall of Fame.
Ronnie Coleman, one of the best bodybuilders of all time, has a net worth of $10 million. Despite being one of the wealthiest bodybuilders, he belongs higher up on this ranking.
05.Gary Strydom
Mr. Olympia six times has been won by Gary Strydom. He has also won the Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic twice and the IFBB Mr. International competition four times. On October 6, 1962, Gary Strydom was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the age of 14, he started lifting weights, and by the time he was 18, he had captured his first Mr. South Africa crown. Strydom relocated to the United States in 1983 to further his professional career after winning a number of further championships. Strydom’s first Olympia victory came in 1986, when he won the competition by defeating Lee Haney. He successfully defended his Olympia championship against Haney the following year, and then Dorian Yates in 1988.
His final contest took place in 2006, which was a full ten years after the one before. Gary Strydom has a $8 million net worth.
06.Lou Ferrigno
Lou Ferrigno is a former professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and actor. His appearances on the television shows The Incredible Hulk and The King of Queens are what made him most famous. On November 9, 1951, Ferrigno was born in Brooklyn, New York. His mother, Victoria Ferrigno, was a stay-at-home mom, and his father, Matt Ferrigno, was a police lieutenant. Ferrigno had hearing loss as a child, which led to other kids calling him “deaf Lou” and making fun of him. At age 13, Ferrigno began weightlifting as a coping mechanism for his hearing loss and shyness. Ferrigno’s success as a bodybuilder was quickly a result of his weightlifting. He won the IFBB Mr. America competition in 1970 and went on to win the Mr.
With a $6 million net worth, Ferrigno is among the wealthiest bodybuilders in the world.
07.Lee Haney
Lee Haney is a former professional bodybuilder from the United States. He holds the record of eight Mr. Olympia titles and is regarded as one of the finest bodybuilders of all time. Lee Haney, who was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, became interested in weightlifting at a young age. In high school, he seriously started lifting weights, and he later competed in college and then professional bodybuilding competitions. When Lee Haney won the Mr. Olympia title an unprecedented eight times straight in the 1980s, his competitive career reached its pinnacle. In 1997, he ended his career as a professional bodybuilder, and today he works as a coach and motivational speaker.
Lee Haney is one of the wealthiest bodybuilders in the world with a net worth of $5.5 million.
08.Phil Heath
American professional bodybuilder Phil Heath competes internationally. He now holds the Mr. Olympia title, which he has won a total of seven times. In 2002, Heath started his bodybuilding career. Since then, he has developed into one of the sport’s most successful athletes. Heath has won the Arnold Classic four times and the IFBB Pro World Championship in addition to his Mr. Olympia victories (three times).
Given that he is tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger in terms of fame, Phil Heath’s $5 million net worth might not seem like much. He remains one of the wealthiest bodybuilders in the world, nevertheless.
09.Dorian Yates
Dorian Yates is a former English bodybuilder who competed professionally. His tenure as Mr. Olympia from 1992 to 1997 is what made him most famous. In his prime, Dorian was one of the world’s most successful bodybuilders, and his physique was regarded as one of the best ever. Dorian was born in Birmingham, England, in 1962. At the age of 15, he started weightlifting and soon became interested in bodybuilding. At age 26 and after succeeding in several local contests, Dorian made the professional transition. When Dorian defeated Lee Haney in 1992, he became the 30 year old Mr. Olympia, breaking all previous records. For the following five years, Dorian would successfully defend his title.
Dorian Yates is among the wealthiest bodybuilders in the world with a net worth of $4 million.
10.Hodge Twins
The Hodge Twins are identical twin brothers who have become well-known because to their podcast and YouTube channel. Their funny videos and approach to contentious subjects are well-known.
HodgeTwins, an American stand-up comedy pair, are thought to be worth $3.7 million.
11.Mike O’Hearn
Actor and four-time Mr. Universe Mike O’Hearn has been featured in more than 200 fitness magazines. The covers of Men’s Fitness and Muscle & Fitness have both featured him. Mike has a variety of acting credits outside of his employment in the fitness business, including roles in movies and television shows.
O’Hearn, who has a net worth of $2.5 million as of this writing, is one of the wealthiest bodybuilders in the world.
12.Mike Rashid
Successful American businessman, fitness model, and bodybuilder Mike Rashid. He is the creator of the well-known training facility Iron Addicts Gym in Miami, Florida. Additionally, he has developed numerous fitness and nutrition plans, such as the Mike Rashid 8-Week Training System. On October 20, 1980, Rashid was born in Detroit, Michigan. His single mother reared him, and he spent a large portion of his youth in poverty. Rashid was adamant that he would overcome these obstacles and achieve in life. At the age of 14, he started lifting weights, and his passion for fitness quickly grew. After completing high school, Rashid enlisted in the American Army. He participated in operations in Afghanistan and Iraq as a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division.
The number of views on his YouTube channel is in the millions. Mike Rashid’s current net worth is thought to be $2.1 million.
13.Christian Guzman
American fitness enthusiast Christian Guzman is also an entrepreneur and well-known figure on social media. He is the creator of the exercise gear and apparel company Alphalete Athletics. On YouTube, he has more than 3 million subscribers, and he has 2 million Instagram followers. Guzman created his YouTube channel in 2012 as a way to share his knowledge and chronicle his fitness progress. His instructive and entertaining films immediately won him fans. He established Alphalete Athletics in 2015 with the intention of producing top-notch workout gear and apparel. Since then, the company has become a popular among fitness fans. Guzman has worked with well-known companies like Adidas, Samsung, and Nike in addition to Alphalete.
Christian Guzman’s net worth is $2 million.
14.Dexter Jackson
World-famous bodybuilder Dexter Jackson has won many awards, including the Mr. Olympia. He is also a well-known novelist and businessman. Jackson, who was born in 1969 in Tampa, Florida, started training weights at a young age. At the age of 18, he entered his first bodybuilding competition. He later won other local and regional contests. He won the Arnold Classic in 1998, one of the world’s most famous bodybuilding competitions. Jackson’s major break came in 1999 when he became the first African American to win the Mr. Olympia title. The next year, he successfully defended his title. He finished second in the Mr. Olympia competition in 2001, but he won it again in 2002.
Dexter Jackson’s net worth is projected to reach $2 million as of 2022.
15.Calum Von Moger
Bodybuilder Calum Von Moger is from Australia. He is an actor and model as well. On July 9th, 1990, Calum was born in Melbourne, Australia. At age 14, he began weight training. He won his first contest, the Mr. Junior World Championships, at the age of 16. He later turned professional in 2011 and has since won numerous events including the IFBB Arnold Classic, IFBB Mr. Olympia, and many others. Additionally, he has acted in movies including The Motivation Factor, Bigger, and the Generation Iron 2 and 3 sequels. He will make an appearance in the 2020 movie Universal Soldier: Regeneration.
Calum Von Moger’s net worth is currently thought to be $2 million, but I’m confident that it will rise quickly over the next few years.
16.Lazar Angelov
Bulgarian fitness expert, model, and author Lazar Angelov is well-known throughout the world. He is well recognised for his ripped figure, as well as for his well-liked books and training DVDs. Young Angelov participated in track and field and gymnastics competitions to start his fitness career. Later, he started weightlifting and found his genuine love for fitness. He made the decision to become a professional trainer and model after participating in several bodybuilding competitions. Since then, Angelov has amassed a substantial internet fan base of over 10 million followers and been highlighted in prestigious periodicals including Men’s Health, Muscle & Fitness, and GQ.
Lazar Angelov’s net worth is $2 million.
17.Mike Chang
Mike Chang is a member of the cast of the hit television programme Glee. He is a member of the show’s fictional glee club, the New Directions, and is portrayed by actor Harry Shum Jr. In the second season of the show, Chang makes his television debut as a transfer student to William McKinley High School. He is reserved and shy, but he has a gift for dance. Santana Lopez and Quinn Fabray, two other glee club members, become close friends of Chang very fast. Chang is demonstrated to be a diligent worker who is motivated to succeed. He is one of the most devoted members of the New Directions and is frequently spotted honing his technique in the dancing studio.
Mike Chang’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million.
18.Steve Cook
A well-known fitness model and trainer with more than ten years of experience, Steve Cook. He has a number of company operations in the fitness industry and is a successful entrepreneur. Cook began his career as a personal trainer in the fitness sector. He quickly started modelling and taking part in bodybuilding contests. He won his first contest, the Mr. Olympia title, in 2010. Steve has now developed into one of the most well-known fitness models in the world. Cook is a prosperous businessman in addition to a successful model. He founded a number of companies, including one that sells supplements and another that makes athletic gear.
Steve Cook is one of the wealthiest bodybuilders in the world today with a net worth estimated at $1.9 million.
19.Kai Greene
Kai Greene is a Brooklyn, New York-based professional bodybuilder. Also, he was a former runner-up for Mr. Olympia. At the age of 15, Greene started weightlifting; at the age of 20, he won his first tournament. Since then, he has won other competitions, such as the Arnold Classic and Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic. Greene is renowned for his rigorous workout regimens and commitment to the bodybuilding sport.
Kai Greene currently ranks 19th among the top 20 wealthiest bodybuilders with an estimated net worth of $1.6 million.
20.Jeff Seid
A well-known fitness model, social media influencer, and businessman, Jeff Seid. He has been highlighted in publications including Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, and Men’s Fitness. Additionally, Jeff has appeared on the cover of International Health & Fitness. His total number of followers on social media exceeds 10 million. The Arnold Classic, Olympia Expo, and FitCon have all featured Jeff as a speaker. In addition to his modelling and public speaking careers, Jeff is a successful businessman. He is one of the most popular fitness models in the world. He is the creator and CEO of the flourishing workout gear business SEIDWear.
Jeff Seid, who is only 23 years old, is one of the wealthiest bodybuilders in the world with a net worth of $1.5 million.
