Manfred Hoeberl
Encyclopedia
Manfred Hoeberl (born May 12, 1964 in Graz
, Eggenberg
, Austria
) is a former strongman
and Powerlifter who was known as having the largest arms in the world during the early-mid 1990's. Manfred was born in the same town as bodybuilding
legend and former Governor
of California
, Arnold Schwarzenegger
.
Competition twice (1993, 1994) and was runner up at the 1994 World's Strongest Man
competition. Hoeberl competed in the World's Strongest Man finals in 1991, and 1993 as well, finishing 8th, and 4th respectively.
Manfred won Austria's Strongest Man
7 times, from 1989-1994 & 1996.
In the early 1990s Hoeberl claimed to have the largest arms in the world. At the 1994 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, bodybuilding journalist Joe Roark measured Hoeberl's upper arm to be 25.75 inches (654.1 mm) cold. Right after Hoeberl curled a 150 lb. dumbbell for several reps and was re-measured at 26 inches pumped. After the measurement Roark claimed Hoeberl was the first man in history to have an upper arm girth three times the size of his wrist circumference.
Shortly after this, Hoeberl co-wrote his first book 10 Minutes to Massive Arms.
Manfred was officially certified on the No. 3 Captains of Crush
gripper in 1997.
competition, although he never again competed in the World's Strongest Man. A severe biceps injury forced him into retirement in 1997.
Manfred was involved in a second near fatal accident in 2002. Manfred was involved in a head on collision with a truck while riding a motorcycle at 80 miles per hour. Due to his injuries Manfred is no longer weight training, he is quoted as saying "I am kinda lucky to be alive".
Graz
The more recent population figures do not give the whole picture as only people with principal residence status are counted and people with secondary residence status are not. Most of the people with secondary residence status in Graz are students...
, Eggenberg
Eggenberg
-Places:*Eggenberg , a district of the Austrian city of Graz*Schloss Eggenberg , a palace in Graz*Eggenberg, Switzerland, a village in the municipality of Mühleberg, canton of Berne*Eggenberg House, city palace in Sopron , Hungary...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
) is a former strongman
Strongman (strength athlete)
In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or circus performers of similar ilk who displayed feats of strength such as the bent press , supporting large amounts of...
and Powerlifter who was known as having the largest arms in the world during the early-mid 1990's. Manfred was born in the same town as bodybuilding
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their...
legend and former Governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
.
Life and career
Manfred won the Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man
Europe's Strongest Man is an annual strength athletics competition which began in 1980. The event is held in various locations throughout Europe, and features exclusively European strongman competitors. Mariusz Pudzianowski currently holds the record for most wins with 6 titles...
Competition twice (1993, 1994) and was runner up at the 1994 World's Strongest Man
1994 World's Strongest Man
The 1994 World's Strongest Man was the 17th edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Magnus Ver Magnusson from Iceland. It was his second title after finishing second the previous 2 years in a row. Manfred Hoeberl from Austria finished second after finishing fourth the previous year, and...
competition. Hoeberl competed in the World's Strongest Man finals in 1991, and 1993 as well, finishing 8th, and 4th respectively.
Manfred won Austria's Strongest Man
Austria's Strongest Man
Austria's Strongest Man is an annual strongman contest constisting of exclusively Austrian strength athletes.The event was established in 1989, the inaugeral winner was Manfred Hoeberl who would go on to win the title a total of 7 times.-Event Placings:...
7 times, from 1989-1994 & 1996.
In the early 1990s Hoeberl claimed to have the largest arms in the world. At the 1994 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, bodybuilding journalist Joe Roark measured Hoeberl's upper arm to be 25.75 inches (654.1 mm) cold. Right after Hoeberl curled a 150 lb. dumbbell for several reps and was re-measured at 26 inches pumped. After the measurement Roark claimed Hoeberl was the first man in history to have an upper arm girth three times the size of his wrist circumference.
Shortly after this, Hoeberl co-wrote his first book 10 Minutes to Massive Arms.
Manfred was officially certified on the No. 3 Captains of Crush
IronMind
IronMind Enterprises, Inc. is a niche market business based in Nevada City, California, that specializes in “tools of the trade for serious strength athletes.” Though many of its products include strength-training equipment and accessories, IronMind also publishes books, DVDs and the quarterly...
gripper in 1997.
Car Accidents and Retirement
Shortly after the 1994 World's Strongest Man contest, Manfred was involved in a near fatal car accident in which he broke several limbs, and fractured his hip in 8 places. After months of rehabilitation, Manfred returned to strongmanStrongman
Strongman or Strong Man can mean:* Strongman * Strongman * Strongman * High striker, a physical strength carnival attraction* Strongman , a Marvel Comics character...
competition, although he never again competed in the World's Strongest Man. A severe biceps injury forced him into retirement in 1997.
Manfred was involved in a second near fatal accident in 2002. Manfred was involved in a head on collision with a truck while riding a motorcycle at 80 miles per hour. Due to his injuries Manfred is no longer weight training, he is quoted as saying "I am kinda lucky to be alive".