Head to head
Lou Ferrigno vs John Grimek
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 23 cm more than John Grimek.
- Lou Ferrigno is listed as heavier, at about 280 lb, roughly 60 lb more than John Grimek.
- In contest wins, Lou Ferrigno leads with 5 first-place finishes against 0 for John Grimek.
- Lou Ferrigno has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Lou Ferrigno
John Grimek
Age
75
88 †
Height
6'6" · 198 cm
5'9 · 175 cm
Weight
280 lb · 127 kg
220 lb · 100 kg
Chest
58 in
50 in
Arms
22 in
20 in
Waist
34 in
30 in
Olympia titles
1
0
Contest wins
5
0
Podium finishes
10
0
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
1960s
—
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Perth Amboy, New Jersey,
Nationality
United States
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.
Lou Ferrigno vs John Grimek: quick answers
Who is taller, Lou Ferrigno or John Grimek?
Lou Ferrigno is taller at about 198 cm, compared with 175 cm for John Grimek.
Who is heavier, Lou Ferrigno or John Grimek?
Lou Ferrigno is listed at about 280 lb, and John Grimek at about 220 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Lou Ferrigno or John Grimek?
Lou Ferrigno has 5 first-place finishes and John Grimek has 0, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Lou Ferrigno and John Grimek?
Lou Ferrigno is 75 and John Grimek was 88.
