Is this real?

[Jordan]

if it is, ive never seen anything like it

[ROCKETW19]

what do you mean is this real? looks like a bodybuilder with a prostic(sp?) leg

[Jordan]

i thought maybe it was photoshop. his other leg looks pretty impressive considering he cant do squats

[football89]

Ya. If it isn't photoshopped which I don't think it is...Big props to that guy

[rude]

Amazing body, props to him

[go Yankees]

prosthetic...yeah, he looks phenomenal, maybe he does lots of extensions, or squats somehow, I dunno

[Shibby]

He probably focus' on one leg presses

[daf2]

it is real...i remeber reading an article on him before.

[Bouncer]

Ya its real. He could do squats on a smith machine, aswell as presses and so on. Much respect to that guy though!

[meat12]

wow thats pretty crazy

[BBAddict]

That takes a lot of dedication to keep it up after whatever caused him to lose a leg--anybody know the story there?

[Jordan]

The Remarkable Simon Robinson
By Rob Wilkins
(Photographs by Alex Mac of "The Beef" Magazine)

Perhaps one of the brightest moments and biggest surprises at this years Mr. Olympia was a standing ovation from over 6,000 fans for Simon Robinson. Born in Mansfield, England, 37 year-old Robinson was an active child who excelled at playing football (soccer). Blessed with exceptional athletic ability, he tried out for several professional football clubs. Unfortunately, he developed a medical condition which limited his eyesight and had to give up this pursuit. However, he quickly moved on and guided by his older brother, he turned to Tai kwon do. Gifted with speed and coordination, he immediately responded to martial arts training and by 16, Simon was the British junior champion-a title he held for four consecutive years.
While fighting older opponents, he realized that he had to improve his strength and went to a bodybuilding gym where he soon became hooked. At 20, he entered his first local bodybuilding competition. Influenced by his favorite bodybuilders John Brown and Bertil Fox, he went on to win Mr. Europe, Mr. World and Mr. Britain. Simon competed in over 20 local and international bodybuilding contests, remarkably never placing out of the top two. He developed a reputation as one of the best bodybuilders in the United Kingdom and Europe. Based on his unlimited potential, it seemed likely that he would follow in the foot steps of fellow country men Albert Beckles, Johnny Fuller, and Dorian Yates attaining IFBB Pro status.

Regrettably, Simon was involved in a horrific accident that put him in a coma for 12 days and he also lost a limb. With the love and support of family and friends, he preserved through a number of surgeries and years of physical therapy. Now, Simon is back on the bodybuilding stage and recently brought down the house displaying an incredible physique as a guest poser at the 2003 Mr. Olympia.