Weight Lifting, Weight Training, Bench Press & Bodybuilding
March 19, 2024
Bodybuilder Franco Columbu Tribute

Bodybuilder Franco ColumbuFranco Columbu Bio

It’s a long way from the island of Sardinia in Italy to Southern California, and no one knows better than Dr. Franco Columbu.

From humble beginnings, Dr. Columbu has gone from villager to boxing champion, to international bodybuilding superstar, to entrepreneur, to Doctor of Chiropractic and most recently to actor and film producer.

Dr. Columbu has won every major title in both bodybuilding and weightlifting as well as setting records in powerlifting … an unusual achievement.

He is a two-time Mr. Olympia, the most prestigious and lucrative title in bodybuilding and has been Mr. Universe and Mr. World, among others.

With firsthand experience of the necessity of chiropractic in his personal and professional lives, Dr. Columbu is an authority on sports medicine and kinesiology and has applied his knowledge to several books, including “Weight Training and Bodybuilding: A Complete Guide for Young Athletes” (with Dr. Richard Tyler, DC); “Franco Columbu’s Complete Book of Bodybuilding” (with a foreword by Arnold Schwarzenegger); and “The Bodybuilder’s Nutrition Book” (with Lydia Fragomeni).

He received is DC degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1978 and has just been recognized by them as “2003 Alum of the Year”.

His film appearances include the famous documentary “Pumping Iron”, “Conan the Barbarian”, “Running Man”, and “Terminator”. He also starred and produced the action features “Beretta’s Island” (with an appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger), “Doublecross” and his latest “Ancient Warriors”, which has just been released in the US on Video and DVD.

Dr. Columbu resides in Brentwood with his wife Debbie and his daughter Maria and maintains his practice Personalized Chiropractic Care in West Los Angeles.

Franco Columbu Achievements

Titles Won in Bodybuilding:
• Mr. Italy
• Mr. Europe
• Mr. International
• Mr. World
• Mr. Universe
• Mr. Olympia (1976, 1981)
Titles Won in Powerlifting:
• Champion of Italy
• Champion of Germany
• Champion of Europe
• World Champion
World Records in Powerlifting:
• Bench Press 520 lbs.
• Squat 655 lbs.
• Deadlift 750 lbs.
Records in Weightlifting:
• Olympic Press 325 lbs.
• Snatch 270 lbs.
• Clean and Jerk 400 lbs.
Boxing: Amateur Boxing Champion

Franco Columbu Interview

Franco Columbu Pics

Franco Franco Franco Franco Franco
 

Return to the Male Bodybuilding Index

 





Natural Bodybuilding | Growth Factor-1 | Discount Bodybuilding Supplements | Gain Weight Fast | Big Arms | How To Get Ripped
Weight Lifting Programs | Weight Lifting Equipment | Weight Training Articles | Weight Lifting Workouts | Workout Routines
Bench Press Routine | Bench Press Workout | Increase Bench Press | Bench Press Records | Bench Press Chart
Lean Body Mass | How To Run Faster | Bodybuilding Tips | Athlete Celebrity Interviews | Muscle Growth Stories
Muscular System | Healthy Bodybuilding Recipes | Muscle Man | Female Bodybuilders | Weight Lifting Exercises
Powerlifting | Dumbbell Exercise | Muscle Bodybuilding T Shirts | Vince Gironda | Vince Delmonte | Jennifer Nicole Lee
Weight Lifting Accessory | Football Strength Workout | Weight Lifting Belts | Mike Geary
Bench Press | Fitness Links | How To Gain Weight Fast | Strength Blog | Build Muscle Fast | Workout Reviews | Workout Videos
Weight Lifting & Weight Training Tips For Building Muscle Strength
 
Fitness Models | Strongman | Muscle Building Nutrition | Muscle Growth | Muscle Building Experts

Supplements: Testosterone Booster | Super Fat Burner | Beta Alanine | Creatine Caps | Nitric Oxide NO2 | Muscle Building Supplements | Post Workout Supplement

Articles: Bench Press Tips | Supplement Reviews | Muscular Strength | Bodybuilding Nutrition | Fitness Health | Muscle Building
Fat Loss Tips