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Samir Bannout (Arabic: سمير بنّوت) (born November 7, 1955) is a Lebanese former professional bodybuilder and commentator. Nicknamed “The Lion of Lebanon”, he won the 1983 Mr. Olympia, defeating Mohamed Makkawy and Lee Haney. He is the first Middle Eastern bodybuilder to win a Mr. Olympia title.
May 2, 2021 · Learn how Samir Bannout, the Lion of Lebanon, built his dense and hard physique to win the 1983 Mr. Olympia. See his training philosophy, routine, and tips for bodybuilding success.
Learn about Samir Bannout, the Lebanese bodybuilder who won the 1990 Mr. Olympia and became an IFBB Hall of Famer. See his achievements, film appearances, and famous 'Lebanon Cedar' back pose.
Learn about Samir Bannout's life, career and achievements as a professional bodybuilder. He won the Mr. Olympia title in 1983 and competed until 2011, training with legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lee Haney.
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Oct 1, 2021 · Samir Bannout is a former Mr. Olympia champion and a bodybuilding legend. Watch the full uncut interview where he shares his stories, opinions, and insights on the golden era, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Big Ramy.
Samir Bannout had a curious career. In 49 pro contests over 16 years, he won only two. However, one of them was the 1983 Mr. Olympia. He had three good years, 1982–84, when his conditioning matched his aesthetic 5’7″ musculature, but otherwise he was almost always too bloated to make an impact.
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Jan 23, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Samir Bannout, the Lion of Lebanon, who won the 1983 Mr. Olympia and competed in 53 pro shows. Find out his current shape, his new invention, and his controversial reputation.
