Head to head
Alina Popa vs Lou Ferrigno
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Lou Ferrigno is the taller of the two at 6'6" (198 cm), about 30 cm more than Alina Popa.
- Lou Ferrigno is listed as heavier, at about 280 lb, roughly 119 lb more than Alina Popa.
- In contest wins, Alina Popa leads with 6 first-place finishes against 5 for Lou Ferrigno.
- Lou Ferrigno has 1 Olympia title.
- Lou Ferrigno is the older of the two at 75, 27 years older than Alina Popa.
Measure
Alina Popa
Lou Ferrigno
Age
48
75
Height
5'6" · 168 cm
6'6" · 198 cm
Weight
160 lb · 73 kg
280 lb · 127 kg
Chest
47 in
58 in
Arms
—
22 in
Waist
—
34 in
Olympia titles
0
1
Contest wins
6
5
Podium finishes
15
10
Division
—
Men's Open
Debut
2000s
1960s
Hometown
Brăila, Romania
Brooklyn, New York
Nationality
Romania
United States
Measurements are approximate and come from each athlete’s profile. Wins, podiums and Olympia titles are counted from the listed contest history. The crown marks who leads each row.
Alina Popa vs Lou Ferrigno: quick answers
Who is taller, Alina Popa or Lou Ferrigno?
Lou Ferrigno is taller at about 198 cm, compared with 168 cm for Alina Popa.
Who is heavier, Alina Popa or Lou Ferrigno?
Lou Ferrigno is listed at about 280 lb, and Alina Popa at about 160 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Alina Popa or Lou Ferrigno?
Alina Popa has 6 first-place finishes and Lou Ferrigno has 5, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Alina Popa and Lou Ferrigno?
Alina Popa is 48 and Lou Ferrigno is 75.




















