Bodybuilding Legends Show
Bodybuilding Legends Show
John Hansen
Tim Belknap, Part One
1 hour 9 minutes Posted Aug 10, 2026 at 6:01 am.
Introduction 3:20 - Emails to the Podcast 8:00 - John's Pro Debut  18:00 - Start of interview with Tim Belknap 59:35 - John reads the article "Tim Belknap - The New Hercules" written by Franklyn Page for the May, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John's Workout and Nutrition Coaching Bodybuilding Legends website
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Tim Belknap, 1981 Mr. America, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part One of his interview, Tim talks about why he started weight training to be a bodybuilder, the challenges he faced with being a diabetic, his rise to the top of the amateur level and winning the Mr. America title in 1981 over his rival, Lance Dreher. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "Tim Belknap - The New Hercules" written by Franklyn Page for the May, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine.  Timeline: 0:30 - Introduction 3:20 - Emails to the Podcast 8:00 - John's Pro Debut  18:00 - Start of interview with Tim Belknap 59:35 - John reads the article "Tim Belknap - The New Hercules" written by Franklyn Page for the May, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John's Workout and Nutrition Coaching Bodybuilding Legends website