The 1960s, 70s, and 80s saw professional bodybuilding grow at a
tremendous rate. Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Pumping Iron" movie was a
huge hit and cult underground classic for decades. In the 80s, ESPN
carried bodybuilding event coverage almost daily. In the 1990s, the
sport took an odd turn however. Insulin and growth hormone arrived on
the scene. Suddenly, every bodybuilder had thicker skin, larger brows
and elbows, and the size of competitors jumped 15 to 20 pounds on
average after being relatively stable for several decades.
The argument, at this point, typically derails into an "old vs. new"
discussion as to whether today's mass monsters are better than
yesteryear's class monsters. But one trend is starting to emerge,
upon which both sides can probably agree: Health problems of modern
bodybuilders are emerging earlier.
Most of the competitors from the 60s through the 80s can still be
seen at professional and amateur shows, signing autographs at the
expos. They are smaller, but most look like healthy older guys, in
their 50s, 60s, and beyond. Most are still alive. They used
bodybuilding to make a living, and have since retired....

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