| Lee Haney Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 111 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 11, 1959 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Shirley Draper Haney |
Lee Haney is an American former professional bodybuilder of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) who shares most of his all-time Mr. Olympia titles at eight with fellow retired professional bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman. Before fame, his interest in bodybuilding first kicked off when he began training in school and later won his first big tournament, Mr. America at the age of 19. Following his successful debut as a young bodybuilder at that time, he didn’t stop there and continued to work his hardest to make a name in the world of bodybuilding. He was awarded his first Mr. Olympia trophy in 1984 and later won his last 8th title in 1991. Lee has been on a hiatus for the longest time and he has not participated in any bodybuilding tournaments. However, he remains active with bodybuilding by sharing his experience and expertise to other bodybuilding aspirants. He has trained many professional athletes and celebrities, and, he has served as a consultant for some of the best nutritional companies worldwide.
Born Name
Lee Haney
Nick Name
Hercules
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Fairburn, Georgia, United States
Residence
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nationality
Education
He graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College where he earned a degree in youth counseling.
Occupation
Retired Professional Bodybuilder
Manager
Lee Haney is represented by his own company Lee Haney’s Nutritional Support System.
Build
Bodybuilder
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
111 kg or 245 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Lee Haney has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall, bodybuilder physique
- Big Thick Lips
- Downward Pointed Nose
Body Measurements
- Neck – 20 in or 51 cm
- Chest – 56 in or 142 cm
- Arm – 21 in or 53.5 cm
- Waist – 31.5 in or 80 cm
- Thigh – 30 in or 76 cm
- Calf – 20 in or 51 cm
Religion
Born Again Christianity
Best Known For
Earning the record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight which he shares with fellow retired professional bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman
First Bodybuilding Match
In 1979, Lee Haney made his bodybuilding debut for the Teen Mr. America and earned his first bodybuilding title after finishing the tournament at the 1st place.
First Film
In 2010, Lee made his feature film debut as “Himself” in For Honor or Glory.
First TV Show
In 2017, he made his first TV show appearance as ‘Himself’ in the Got to Have Faith episode of the series, Leave It to Stevie.
Personal Trainer
As of July 2019, he has been on a hiatus and has not joined any bodybuilding tournaments for the longest time. But amidst his exit from his career as a professional bodybuilder, Lee remains active in maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle. He owns a gym in Atlanta, Georgia, where he usually trains himself while also acting as a professional coach and trainer to athletes and sports enthusiasts who visit his gym to train.
Though he has not mentioned any specifics about his diet and what food he eats to keep himself in shape, he belongs to a team of certified trainers designed with a lifestyle fitness training and nutrition programs that helps others reach their goals on becoming fit and healthy. With that, part of keeping himself fit and healthy probably includes eating the right food and religiously following the best healthy diet plans on every level possible.
Professional athletes, sports enthusiasts, and celebrities look for Lee and his team for goal-specific sports training during the off-season and for injury recuperation. Lee has personally trained some well-known sports athletes and celebrities such as Evander Holyfield, Steve Harvey, Jeannie, and Bill Daprano. During an interview in the past, he shared his beliefs relevant to keeping a physically fit and healthy body. He mentioned that processed foods and carbonated liquids are a big no if the goal is to give the body the right nutrients it needs.
Lee has also shared some tips and what specific food he used to eat during his bodybuilding days. For proteins, he would eat chicken, eggs, lentil, and fish while for carbohydrates, his favorite was sweet potatoes. For greens, he liked to use spinach on most of his diets. He had pineapples during his training days and preferred almonds and walnuts for his daily diet routine. Lee also shared that he would take as many as 15 whole eggs for his muscle growth during his off-season.
Lee Haney Favorite Things
- Hobbies – Working out, Training
- Food Options – Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Lentils, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Almonds, Walnuts
Source – Instagram
Lee Haney Facts
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