Head to head
Mike Mentzer vs Joe Weider
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Mike Mentzer is the taller of the two at 5'11" (180 cm), about 3 cm more than Joe Weider.
- Mike Mentzer is listed as heavier, at about 230 lb, roughly 44 lb more than Joe Weider.
- In contest wins, Mike Mentzer leads with 10 first-place finishes against 7 for Joe Weider.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Mike Mentzer
Joe Weider
Age
49 †
93 †
Height
5'11" · 180 cm
5'10 · 177 cm
Weight
230 lb · 104 kg
185 lb · 84 kg
Chest
52 in
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Arms
18 in
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Waist
31 in
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Olympia titles
1
0
Contest wins
10
7
Podium finishes
18
7
Division
—
Men's Open
Debut
1970s
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Hometown
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Mike Mentzer vs Joe Weider: quick answers
Who is taller, Mike Mentzer or Joe Weider?
Mike Mentzer is taller at about 180 cm, compared with 177 cm for Joe Weider.
Who is heavier, Mike Mentzer or Joe Weider?
Mike Mentzer is listed at about 230 lb, and Joe Weider at about 185 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Mike Mentzer or Joe Weider?
Mike Mentzer has 10 first-place finishes and Joe Weider has 7, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mike Mentzer and Joe Weider?
Mike Mentzer was 49 and Joe Weider was 93.
