Head to head
Joe Weider 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 21 cm more than Joe Weider.
- Lou Ferrigno is listed as heavier, at about 280 lb, roughly 95 lb more than Joe Weider.
- In contest wins, Joe Weider leads with 7 first-place finishes against 5 for Lou Ferrigno.
- Lou Ferrigno has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Joe Weider
Lou Ferrigno
Age
93 †
75
Height
5'10 · 177 cm
6'6" · 198 cm
Weight
185 lb · 84 kg
280 lb · 127 kg
Chest
—
58 in
Arms
—
22 in
Waist
—
34 in
Olympia titles
0
1
Contest wins
7
5
Podium finishes
7
10
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
—
1960s
Hometown
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Brooklyn, New York
Nationality
Canada
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.
Joe Weider vs Lou Ferrigno: quick answers
Who is taller, Joe Weider or Lou Ferrigno?
Lou Ferrigno is taller at about 198 cm, compared with 177 cm for Joe Weider.
Who is heavier, Joe Weider or Lou Ferrigno?
Lou Ferrigno is listed at about 280 lb, and Joe Weider at about 185 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Joe Weider or Lou Ferrigno?
Joe Weider has 7 first-place finishes and Lou Ferrigno has 5, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Joe Weider and Lou Ferrigno?
Joe Weider was 93 and Lou Ferrigno is 75.
