Patrik Baboumian Quotes

In 1959 I had broken the bench press record by lifting 565 pounds, and I could lift 715 pounds from a squat.

In 2010, I was ranked top 50 in the deadlift in three different weight classes, and I won my first natural bodybuilding competition.

My main goal is to become the most successful weightlifter in history.

I hate it when anyone in the gym can deadlift more than me.

I don't want to be the second-strongest man in the United States or the second-strongest man in the world. They don't get much attention. I definitely want to be No. 1.

I can squat 405. I'm proud of that - that's one of my favorites.

The true measure of strength is through a squat and deadlift.

I've been doing a lot of deadlifting and squatting for overall strength.

I pack on mass quickly when I lift.

If I could unify my second weight division, that would be huge.

I was rocking everyone at 135 and putting them down.

I've always wanted to be the strongest in my school, in my class, everywhere. I don't care if I'm in year seven, I wanted to be the strongest in the school.

I didn't start out planning to be Mr. Olympia I just wanted to be the best that I could be, but my goals changed as I went along. I wanted to be the British champion, and then I wanted to be a pro, then Mr. Olympia.

I need to improve my physical play and get as big and strong as I can.

I own 170 and 155. These are my weight classes.

When I decided to become a bodybuilder, I actually marked down a date. It was Oct. 8, 2002. The rest is pretty much history. It was an amazing feeling to know that I had the potential to become a champion.

I wish I had more body parts that I could work out. If I had my way, I'd be in the gym all day. I love to lift.

Largely in the beginning, I did a lot of extra work because I was lighter than all the other guys. I was at a massive disadvantage, so I had to put on weight. I started with eating. I had to really focus on my diet.

I have always maintained you should be able to bench press and deadlift at least twice your body weight.

I never thought I could win Mr. Olympia when I started my career in 2002.

I'm used to big boys. I train with big boys all the time.

A lot of guys are starting to get away from trying to jerk these heavy weights and throw all these heavy weights around.

It's good to break records, I love it.

I thought I was going to jump further than that, but I don't care - I'm Olympic champion.

I like to lift and do cardio to stay in shape, so I can walk the dog on somebody, and I like to be strong, but running 10 miles or a decathlon? That don't support my interests.