The 80-Year-Old Bodybuilder Defying Every Stereotype #internationalwomensday
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Mar 8, 2026 16:01
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Happy International Women’s Day! Today we’re celebrating the incredible Ernestine Shepherd, a record-holding bodybuilder who proves that strength has no age limit. She didn’t start lifting weights until her 50s, yet went on to become known as “Granny Six-Pack,” inspiring women around the world with her discipline, positivity, and power. Send this a woman who inspires you and remind her just how strong she is!
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