An inspiring bodybuilder has proven that there is no age limit to success.
In a clip shared on Instagram from the IFBB Masters World Championship 2023, which took place on September 3, James Arrington flexed his muscles during the competition. In the comments, many expressed how amazed they were at Arrington’s well-trained body.
“This is so awesome. Great work. He looks so happy to be up there,” wrote the professional bodybuilder Michael Lawhorne.
“My jaw dropped when he saw that rear lat spread 😮 AMAZING!!! 👏🏾,” raved a fellow bodybuilder Omar Glaspy.
“This is wild👏👏,” commented Phoebe HaganParticipant in the IFBB World Bikini.
IFBB pro SarahHarley also shared: “Wow!!! Over 90!!! This man is incredible, this is a bigger achievement in my opinion than winning the Olympics. Just wow 🤯, I’m speechless! 👏👏👏.”
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In 2018, Arrington made it into the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest bodybuilder in the world. In a video announcing the news, he gave a preview of his training program. “It’s a great feeling to be in the gym and get blood flowing to the muscles, pumping them up and looking better,” he said.
His trainer Karl Glas added: “He’s probably the most consistent competitive bodybuilder we have. He never misses a beat. He loves the game, like we all do, and it shows.”
In the video, Arrington received praise from renowned bodybuilders Jerome Fergusonwho admitted: “I want to be like him when I grow up – timeless.”
Throughout his bodybuilding career, the 90-year-old has won several competitions, including first place at the 2013 and 2014 Masters National Championships. It looks like he has no plans to retire from the sport anytime soon.
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