Eugen Sandow- the father of modern bodybuilding. In 1889 Eugen Sandow, a Jewish pioneering German bodybuilder, took part in the strongmen competition, in London. Sandow easily beat the reigning champion and won instant fame and recognition for his strength. Soon after he became a worldwide athletic superstar. In 1894, Sandow was featured in a short film series by the Edison Studios. The film featured him flexing his muscles rather than showing his physical strength. | HistoryBites

#TBT 1894 - Eugen Sandow was a German strongman, circus performer and strength athlete considered by historians to be the "father of modern bodybuilding." ⁣Sandow's physique was known around the world as he pioneered the concept of training the body to achieve a specific look. Watch Chapter 1 of the Rogue Legends Series to learn more about Sandow and his impact on strength history. Watch Here: https://www.roguefitness.com/sandow | Rogue Fitness Europe