By Iona Cleave
A BODYBUILDING veteran, dubbed the “giant killer”, has stunned fans with throwback pictures from his youth.
Lee Priest, 50, has proved he was destined set to be a superstar in the industry judging by his monster muscles at only 13.
The astonishing throwback snaps show Lee at 13 (above) and 15 (below)[/caption]
Priest, who is is 235 pounds of pure muscle, posted on his Instagram alongside the crazy pics: “13 and 15 years old competing”.
The Australian champion started blowing the competition back in his early teens.
He won he first professional event at 13, and it’s easy to see why in his newly revealed throwback pictures.
Throughout his teenage years, Priest continued to storm through competitions, including the International Federation of BodyBuilding Mr. Australia Championship.
The 5ft5in muscle man even became the youngest man ever to turn pro in the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation at 20.
His loyal legion of fans was absolutely amazed at the youthful pictures of Priest.
“At 13 you were bigger than most gym goers,” one said.
“Wow that’s really unbelievable,” another wrote.
A third offered: “You always raised the bar…You are the giant killer. Respect, one of the best to ever compete. Thank you, Mr Priest.”
Recently, the bodybuilding legend also shared a throwback video which sent his fans into a frenzy.
Priest shared the jaw dropping clip on his Instagram, showing clips of him before he became a bodybuilding champ and revealing the extent of his amazing transformation.
The video first shows Lee before he shed his excess weight, the clips to the bodybuilder in his prime, when his muscles rivalled that of world champions.
His followers were amazed with one replying: “Phenomenal – the most overlooked bodybuilder of all time.”
Another chimed in: “Should of been Mr Olympia… Giant Killer!!”
During the 1990s and 2000s, he competing alongside the masterful Jay Cutler and absolutely stunned the 4x Mr Olympia with his strength and physique.
In a 2018 interview, Culter admitted that Priest at only 20-years-old was the most mental bodybuilder he’d ever seen.
“He was f***ing insane big he was crazy big – I’d never seen anything like that,” he said.
Now mostly retired, Lee spends his time on podcasts and offering advice as well as recovering from a few injuries.
And measuring in at only 5ft5inch, Lee has proved that his height is not an obstacle to succeeding in both the bodybuilding world and his love life.
Not long ago, a fan insecure about his height asked Priest if he had ever felt this way, to which he replied no.
“The only time my height has been like, even on my mind, is when people ask me a question about it,” said the legendary bodybuilder.
“I’ve never thought about it, I’ve dated girlfriends who have been near 6ft, and I’m 5’5. So, that’s never bothered me.”
The star continued: “When I stood on stage near Coleman or anyone, Marcus Rule, Paul Delet like 6’1 or 6’2… I didn’t even think oh s*** he’s taller than me.”
His successes on the world stage have inspired people around the world to forget whatever barriers they believe stand in their way.
Priest in his prime was a legend in the game – competing with the biggest stars[/caption]
Lee, who stands at only 5ft5in is known as the ‘giant killer’[/caption]
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