Doug Brignole

10/14/2026

Today, as I pay homage to your memory and the amazing life you lived on this earth, I can say that time has passed but the empty space you left is still quite profound. You were amazing and I am reminded everyday just how intelligent, fun, adventurous, kind, compassionate, and loyal you were, and how you lived your life with the utmost integrity. I wish you were here. It is an honor to continue your business legacy at Brignole Biomechanics Institute - bringing your biomechanics expertise and authority to the world, just as you wanted and planned. Until we meet again, my beloved brother...rest in Paradise, in the presence of the Divine.

Your brother, Herman

09/23/2026

As the bodybuilding community continues to mourn the passing of Don Howorth, Brignole Biomechanics Institute offers another treasured photo from Doug’s personal archives. Doug had titled this photo, “The Iron Man Breakfast of Champions,” with Don Howorth, Phil Williams, Doug Brignole, and Mike Christian. It is a perfect example of the camaraderie and friendships forged in the bodybuilding community where recognition of the immense discipline required to compete is highly respected.

Again, our heartfelt condolences to Don’s family and friends.

Featured IFBB Icons: Don Howorth, Phil Williams, and Mike Christian

09/22/2026

Brignole Biomechanics Institute mourns the passing of Doug's friend, Don Howorth: Our deepest condolences go out to his daughter, family, and friends. An absolute icon in our bodybuilding community: 1967 IFBB Mr. America and the first-ever Muscle Beach Hall of Fame inductee.

The entire bodybuilding community mourns the profound loss of the legendary "Duke of Delts"—a true pioneer of the Golden Era whose structural symmetry, dedication, and historic presence in the Dream Big documentary will never be forgotten.

Photo L-R: Tony Pearson, Anita Tinerino,
Don Howorth, Bob Birdsong, Ed Corney, Doug Brignole, and Gene Mozee

09/18/2026

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08/30/2026

BRIGNOLE BIOMECHANICS INSTITUTE™

MENTORS ARE IMMORTAL™
A Tribute to Bodybuilding Legends

Remembering Franco Columbu and his extraordinary contribution to bodybuilding.

Today marks the 7th anniversary of the passing of Doug Brignole’s friend and fellow bodybuilder, legendary two-time Mr. Olympia Franco Columbu — August 7, 1941 – August 30, 2019.

Franco, a champion bodybuilder, strength athlete and one of the most recognizable figures of bodybuilding’s Golden Era, left an enduring mark on the sport and generations of athletes who followed.

This wonderful photo of Franco and Doug together captures the camaraderie that connected so many of the great bodybuilders of their generation.

Photo Source: Old School Bodybuilding Forever — originally posted September 28, 2018.

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

MUSCLE BEACH - MR. & MS. MUSCLE BEACH COMPETITION, INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Today, another group of stellar athletes will step onto the iconic Muscle Beach stage in Venice, California.

For several years, Doug Brignole proudly served as a judge at the annual Mr. & Ms. Muscle Beach competitions.

These photographs from July 4, 2022, capture a few moments from Doug's years at Muscle Beach—celebrating competitors, reconnecting with longtime friends, and serving the bodybuilding community he cared so deeply about.

Thank you to Joe Wheatley and Joe Wheatley Productions for keeping this historic bodybuilding tradition alive.

As competitors take the stage, all of us at the Brignole Biomechanics Institute wish every athlete a memorable competition and continued success in their fitness journey.

Happy Independence Day!

— Brignole Biomechanics Institute
— Mentors Are Immortal™️

06/12/2026

BRIGNOLE BIOMECHANICS INSTITUTE PRESENTS…

MENTORS ARE IMMORTAL™️

LEGENDS MONTH

Doug Brignole & Ric Drasin.

Two legends. Two mentors.

06/04/2026

RIP - BILL GRANT. Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of bodybuilding legend, Bill Grant, from Brignole Biomechanics Institute.

10/14/2025

October 13, 2022....In loving remembrance of my beloved brother, Doug. I will carry you in my heart forever. I am carrying on your global legacy of fitness, integrity, forthrightness, love, compassion, camaraderie, and what it is to be a good, honest, caring human being. I miss you brother. Herman Brignole, President of Doug Brignole LLC. BRIGNOLE BIOMECHANICS - MENTORS ARE IMMORTAL™️