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