Sandow- The first bodybuilder....what a load of absolute rubbish.
The man simply did his bit to popularise it. He was a showman, nothing more. He had great marketing skills, i will give him that.
Bodybuiding is an ancient passtime, period. Eugene had a repulsive physique by todays standards.
Sandow was also infamous for his interest in the training of young males. A very dubious and vile role model.