Full Name: Samir Bannout
Nickname: The Lion of Lebanon
Date of Birth: 1955
Nationality: Lebanese
Profession: Professional Bodybuilder
Height: 5'7" (170cm)
Weight: 205 - 215lbs (88.5 - 93.0kg)
Era: 1970, 1990, 2010
Major Achievements: Mr. Olympia 1983, IFBB Hall of Fame
Training Philosophy: Follows a 3-day split routine.
Favorite Exercises: Chin-ups, bent-over rows.
Nutrition Philosophy: Extreme pre-competition diet, primarily meat, minimal carbs.
Influences: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu, Chris Dickerson, Danny Padilla, Tom Platz