If you're a fan of bodybuilding, you must know how difficult it is to train to have an amazing body, defeat others in the game, and rise to fame, right?

It's not an easy task, and among the ones that can raise the bar a bit higher, overcome all hurdles, and become legends, we have Mamdouh Elssbiay, popularly known as Big Ramy.

As a professional bodybuilder, fitness coach, and entrepreneur, Mamdouh Elssbiay has been able to accumulate an admirable fortune over the years.

After being the second Arab to win Mr. Olympia in 2020, after the title was won by Samir Bannout in 1983, Big Ramy was given a whopping sum of $400,000.

This makes people want to know exactly how much this man is worth. Not to worry, this article is stacked with information about this successful bodybuilder, his personal life, his career, and more importantly, his net worth.

Big Ramy's Early Life And Background​
Mamdouh Hassan Elssbiay was in Al-Sebea, Kafr El sheik, Egypt on the 16th of September 1984. He was born into a large family, and he has six brothers with him being the last of them.

His family was involved in the fishing business right there in their village in Al-Seba. Growing up, Mamdouh worked in his family business as a fisherman, but he was also interested in sports. He played football for the village school and was later encouraged by his brothers to take on bodybuilding lessons.

When his family moved to Kuwait to expand the family business in 2010, he joined Oxygen Gym and started working out as a bodybuilder.

He made his professional debut at the Amateur Olympia that was held in Kuwait city in 2012 and appeared in the heavyweight category. He won the amateur competition, and that win started his professional career as a bodybuilder.

Young Big Ramy

Big Ramy's Professional Career​
Elssbiay started his bodybuilding career in 2012 and he won the Amateur competition and the Kuwait Golden cup just two years after he started bodybuilding workout. Since he started his workout at Oxygen gym in Kuwait, he has continued to gain more weight. In 2013, he made his IFBB debut and he placed first.

He also participated in the Arnold Classic Brazil in 2015 which he won and in 2016 he participated in the Arnold Classic Europe competition and placed second.

Mamdouh tested positive for Covid-19 in October 2020 and this prevented him from contesting in the Europa Pro Bodybuilding Championships. However, he went ahead to be the Mr. Olympia of that same year (2020) and the year after that (2021).

Big Ramy's Personal Life​
As of now, Big Ramy is happily married to his wife Marwa Al-Maghraby and they have three children between them. He was first engaged to his wife for several years before finally settling down to get married. He currently resides in Kuwait with his wife and children.

As with other celebrities, there are some controversies about his marriage although there's no solid evidence to back it up. There was a report from the Middle East in 2021 that Big Ramy has a second wife. The wedding ceremony was said to be done behind closed doors in a hotel in Alexandria, Egypt. However, till now, there has been no report that he left his first wife.

Also, Big Ramy is described as a man of focus, diligence, and hard work; he only focuses on work and his family.
Big Ramy and Marwa Al Maghraby

Big Ramy's Major achievements and Awards​
Mamdouh Elssbiay became the second Arabic man after Samir Bannout to win Mr. Olympia. Not only that, he won the Mr. Olympia title two consecutive times (2020 and 2021).

Upon his win at the 2020 Mr. Olympia, he was awarded the sum of $400,000 and a gold medal. He defeated Brandon Curry, the winner of the 2019 Mr. Olympia.

He is also the only bodybuilder to win the Mr. Olympia award and people's champ award. Since he started his career in 2012, he has not had numerous wins yet like his predecessors. But his professional titles since starting include:

New York Pro Championship 2013 & 2014.
Arnold Classic Brazil 2015
IFBB Kuwait Pro 2016
Arnold Classic Europe 2017
Mr. Olympia 2020
Mr. Olympia 2021

In 2015, he was given an award by Arnold Schwarzenegger the founder of the Arnold Classic, a legend in bodybuilding, and a politician. Big Ramy was awarded for his awesome journey in bodybuilding at the Arnold Classic Brazil competition.

Big Ramy's Net Worth​
Mamdouh Elssbiay or Big Ramy's net worth as of 2022 is estimated to be $10 million. He has been able to amass this much fortune from working as a professional bodybuilder since 2012. Through the years, he has won many titles and awards and his most recent one was Winnie Mr. Olympia in 2020. Upon earning the Mr. Olympia title, he earned the sum of $400,000 which is a significant boost to his total net worth.

Acting Career​
Apart from being a bodybuilder, Big Ramy has taken up a career in acting.

Big Ramy has been seen featuring in other movies like the Hamlet Pheroun and Generation Iron 2.

Big Ramy's Workout Routine​
As the popular saying goes, "Rome wasn't built in a day", the same can be said about Big Ramy. Although has managed to build this much muscle within a short time, he exercises a lot and he has a strict workout routine.

Also, his trainer Ahmad Alaqi ensured that he (Big Ramy) works on his back, chest, legs, and arms to enable build his massive structure.

Taking it a day at a time, Big Ramy works on his chest on Monday, his leg on Tuesday, his delts on Wednesday, his back on Thursday, and his arms on Friday.

Although these workouts are not easy it's quite easy for Big Ramy to get to the gym because he lived above the Oxygen gym. He spends most of his time in the gym that he can almost be compared to a "Gym rat".

Frequently Asked Questions About Big Ramy (FAQs)​
Q: Who was Big Ramy before he became a bodybuilder?​
Big Ramy has not always been a bodybuilder. Before he came into the limelight, he worked in his family's fish business. He was also a sportsperson as he was a football player in his village school. He started his bodybuilding journey in high school and became an amateur bodybuilder in college.
Q: Did Mamdouh Elssbiay win the 2021 Mr. Olympia competition?​
Mamdouh won the 2021, Mr. Olympia, following his win in the 2020 Mr. Olympia competition. The event was held in Orlando, Florida, United States. He defeated Brandon Curry, the 2019 Mr. Olympia Champion, and defended his first place as well in 2021.
Q:How tall is Ramy bodybuilder?​
Big Ramy stands at a height of ifb5 feet and 9 inches. He's considerably tall to qualify as a bodybuilder.
Q: Did Big Ramy use steroids at any time?​
The topic of Ramy's steroid use is a controversial one. His size and weight have got tongues wagging because he was able to gain more than 100 pounds within a year.

Also, there was a rumor about his steroids cycle being leaked online by one of his former trainers. These are all pointers to the fact that he's on steroids use but so far there has not been any substantial evidence.
Q: Who is big Ramy's trainer?​
Ramy hired Dennis James, an IFBB pro league legend, to be his trainer. Dennis did a good job of coaching him because Ramy was able to take home the Mr. Olympia title even after his battle with Covid-19 that year.

Bottom line​
Big Ramy is living proof that how long you've been in the game doesn't matter, what matters is how willing and ready you're to be a game-changer.

Big Ramy started as a bodybuilder in 2012 and before the next 10 years, he won the Mr. Olympia a title twice. This is a feat that takes other bodybuilders years to achieve and some a lifetime.

The bulk of his wealth comes from his profession as a bodybuilder. But apart from bodybuilding, he also doubles as a fitness coach and a businessman.

Big Ramy's journey as a bodybuilder has not been an easy one. Through the years, he's had many controversies thrown at him. Regardless of these controversies, misconceptions, and rumors, he has managed to walk his way up the ladder and carve a name for himself in his niche.

This article has been able to explore details about Bug Ramy's humble beginning, his personal life, his acting career, and his life as a professional bodybuilder.

With this information, you can be sure that Mamdouh Hassan Elssbiay is deserving of his name Big Ramy and every praise is given to him.

Big Ramy Net Worth

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