Contest: 267 lb (121 kg) Off season: 300 lb (140 kg)[2]
Professional career
Pro-debut
IFBB New York Pro
2005
Best win
Arnold Classic
2009–2010, 2016
Leslie Kai Greene (born July 12, 1975) is an American professional bodybuilder. Nicknamed "The Predator" and "The People’s Champ",[3] he is known for his leg development and artistic posing routines.[4] He came second in the 2012, 2013, and 2014 editions of the IFBB's Mr. Olympia competition and won the Arnold Classic competition in 2009, 2010, and 2016. He was known for his rivalry with Phil Heath.[5]
Outside his career as a professional bodybuilder, Greene is a trainer,[6] artist,[7] podcaster,[8] and entrepreneur,[9] and has appeared in movies[10][11][12] and documentaries. His documentaries include Overkill (2009), Redemption (2010), and Generation Iron (2013). The latter was the biggest documentary release of 2013, holding the number 1 spot for 3 consecutive weeks after its release.[13]
Greene’s choice of apparel has influenced trends and preferences within the fitness and lifestyle sectors. He is known for popularising the hoodie during workout sessions, with the hoodie becoming a representation of Greene’s brand and philosophy. A striking element of his wardrobe is the Kai Greene RWXKG Fleece Hoodie, particularly in its bold red color.[14][15]
