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Why We Train

  • 2008
  • 1h 33m
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7.8/10
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Why We Train (2008)
One man's journey through the world of bodybuilding, power lifting, health and fitness. Appearances by some of the greatest weight trainers of our time.
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This documentary has as its main purpose to shine a positive light on bodybuilding, power lifting, health and fitness. Also: A Tribute to Reg Park and honoring Muscle beach and all those who... Read allThis documentary has as its main purpose to shine a positive light on bodybuilding, power lifting, health and fitness. Also: A Tribute to Reg Park and honoring Muscle beach and all those who inspired us. Guile Branco is a bodybuilder preparing for his last competition taking plac... Read allThis documentary has as its main purpose to shine a positive light on bodybuilding, power lifting, health and fitness. Also: A Tribute to Reg Park and honoring Muscle beach and all those who inspired us. Guile Branco is a bodybuilder preparing for his last competition taking place at Muscle Beach, Venice. As he prepares he meets several champions and get insight into ... Read all

  • Director
    • Darin Mangan
  • Writer
    • Guile Branco
  • Stars
    • Guile Branco
    • Barbie Barbell
    • Dave Bautista
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    7.8/10
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    • Director
      • Darin Mangan
    • Writer
      • Guile Branco
    • Stars
      • Guile Branco
      • Barbie Barbell
      • Dave Bautista
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Guile Branco
    Guile Branco
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    Barbie Barbell
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    Dave Bautista
    Dave Bautista
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    Brooke Chirone
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    Franco Columbu
    Franco Columbu
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    Ed Corney
    Ed Corney
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    Allen Cutler
    Allen Cutler
    • Self
    Lou Ferrigno
    Lou Ferrigno
    • Self
    Gary Garver
    • Self
    Jeffrey Wayne Henderson
    • Self
    Victor Konovalov
    • Self
    Carlos Laguna
    • Self
    Paul Levesque
    Paul Levesque
    • Self
    Ana Lopes
    Ana Lopes
    • Interviewer
    Scot Mendelson
    • Self
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
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    Kevin Van Doorslaer
    Kevin Van Doorslaer
    • Self
    Amile Waters
    • Self
    • Director
      • Darin Mangan
    • Writer
      • Guile Branco
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      Initially it was supposed to be a film solely about Guile Branco's preparation for his last contest - however, during the filming, he ended up meeting other great athletes almost by chance, which led the film to be more about his journey and the people he meets.
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      Ashes Don't Burn
      by Jamie Meyer

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Columbus, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • BrightKnight Entertainment
      • Timeless Destiny Productions
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      • $70,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 33 minutes
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