Bodybuilding is routed in the tradition of self improvement, both in terms of body image and self worth, with a subculture rich in history, these men have given rise to a world of intense competition, driving competitors to bring their bodies to the absolute physical peak.

Explore the lives of these individuals and what it takes to be selected to be the best in the world, Mr. Olympia and how that criteria has developed  and changed over the years. Defining what the best means and how the sport has evolved over the last 50 years. This is the evolution of bodybuilding.