Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding

Description
Description

Bodybuilding is a competitive sport focused on the aesthetic presentation of muscular development and symmetry. Competitors engage in intense weight training and nutrition regimens to sculpt their bodies, emphasizing muscle size, definition, and overall physique. In competitions, bodybuilders perform a series of poses on stage, showcasing their muscles from various angles. Judges evaluate them based on criteria such as muscle size, symmetry, proportion, conditioning (the level of muscle definition and leanness), and stage presence. There are different categories, like men's physique, women's bikini, and classic bodybuilding, each with specific criteria.

Major bodybuilding events include the Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic, held annually. While it's popular worldwide, the United States, Brazil, and parts of Europe have particularly active bodybuilding communities. The sport requires dedication, discipline in both training and diet, and a deep understanding of one's own body.

History
History

Bodybuilding began in the late 19th century, evolving from circus strongman acts and physical culture movements. It gained prominence with figures like Eugen Sandow, who is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Bodybuilding." Sandow organized the first major bodybuilding contest, the "Great Competition," in 1901. The sport grew in the 20th century, especially after World War II, with the emergence of icons like Steve Reeves and later Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The introduction of the Mr. Olympia contest in 1965 marked a significant milestone, setting new standards for professional bodybuilding. Over the years, bodybuilding has seen shifts in training methods, nutrition, and aesthetic ideals, growing into a global phenomenon with various categories for men and women.

Future
Future

The landscape of competitive bodybuilding is evolving with a growing focus on health, diversity, and inclusivity. There's a rising trend in natural bodybuilding, where athletes are tested for performance-enhancing substances, emphasizing health and fairness. Categories like Classic Physique are gaining popularity, where the aesthetic leans towards a more traditional, balanced physique.

The inclusion of more categories for women, such as Bikini, Fitness, and Wellness, showcases diverse body types and fitness ideals. Globally, the sport is expanding, with increasing participation from countries across all continents. The use of social media and online platforms is also playing a significant role in popularizing bodybuilding, making it more accessible to a broader audience and encouraging a new generation of athletes.

Common Questions
Common Questions
What is aesthetic bodybuilding?

Aesthetic bodybuilding is primarily concerned with how finely tone the muscles of your body look and how little body fat percentage you have. Aesthetic bodybuilding is more about how your body looks rather than how strong you really are.


How do you start bodybuilding?

Bodybuilding starts by joining a gym and gradually getting stronger by working out with lower weights and moving up to higher weights and reps. Eating healthy food on a consistent schedule to lose body fat and maintain muscle is another attribute.

What should you eat before a morning bodybuilding workout?

The first thing you should eat when waking up is plenty of water, good carbs, protein, and healthy fats. Water in the morning helps digestions and rehydration, good carbs keep you feeling full and stable and protein helps build, repair torn muscles and healthy fats maintain muscle mass.

Sports

* Under Development *

6’2” | 1.88 m
235-245 lb | 106-111 kg (Contest)
July 30, 1947
Arnold Schwarzenegger
188.000
111.000
1947.00
721000
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
5’2” | 1.57 m
129 lb | 59 kg (Contest)
May 1, 1968
Denise Masino
157.000
59.000
1968.00
19000
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Denise Masino
5’10.5” | 1.79 m
275 lb | 125 kg (Contest)
April 19, 1962
Dorian Yates
179.000
125.000
1962.00
39000
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Dorian Yates
5’9” | 1.75 m
212-240 lb | 96-109 kg (Contest)
August 23, 1965
Flex Wheeler
175.000
109.000
1965.00
21000
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Flex Wheeler
5’9” | 1.75 m
185 lb | 84 kg (Contest)
June 28, 1942
Frank Zane
175.000
84.000
1942.00
32000
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Frank Zane
Front Double Biceps Pose
55
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Front Double Biceps Pose
Front Lat Spread Pose
255
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Front Lat Spread Pose
5’5” | 1.65 m
121 lb | 55 kg (Contest)
September 30, 1957
Gladys Portugues
165.000
55.000
1957.00
17000
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Gladys Portugues
5’11” | 1.80 m
209 lb | 95 kg (Contest)
December 27, 1969
Joan Marie Laurer
180.000
95.000
1969.00
83400
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Joan Marie Laurer
5’8” | 1.73 m
155 lb | 70 kg (Contest)
February 10, 1971
Lisa Marie Varon
173.000
70.000
1971.00
8700
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Lisa Marie Varon
Most Muscular Pose
800
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Most Muscular Pose
6’2” | 1.88 m
240 lb | 109 kg (Contest)
August 10, 1964
Nicole Bass
188.000
109.000
1964.00
12000
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Nicole Bass
5’9” | 1.75 m
240 lb | 109 kg (Contest)
December 18, 1979
Phil Heath
175.000
109.000
1979.00
30000
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Phil Heath
5’6.5” | 1.69 m
129 lb | 59 kg (Contest)
June 21, 1955
Rachel McLish
169.000
59.000
1955.00
8300
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Rachel McLish
Rear Double Biceps Pose
10
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Rear Double Biceps Pose
5’11” | 1.80 m
287-300 lb | 130-136 kg (Contest)
May 13, 1964
Ronnie Coleman
180.000
136.000
1964.00
102000
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Ronnie Coleman
Abdominal & Thigh Pose

The Abdominal and Thigh Pose requires bodybuilders to show off several of their body features such as chest thickness, front arm size, abs, quadriceps muscle, forearm size, serratus anterior, external intercostals, front calf size, and lat width front. There are several ways to produce this pose, but generally, it requires contestants to put either hand over the head and flex the abs from either side or one side or placing both hands over the head and tightening the abs from the front of the body. Either way, it would excite judges if they can see both the oblique and intercostal musculature.

Collection of drawings of the Abdominal & Thigh Pose performed by various bodybuilders
The Abdominal and Thigh Pose requires bodybuilders to show off several of their body features such as chest thickness, front arm size, abs, quadriceps muscle, forearm size, serratus anterior, external intercostals, front calf size, and lat width front.

Collection of drawings of the Abdominal & Thigh Pose performed by various bodybuilders
Abdominal & Thigh Pose
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Displays: Abdominal definition, external intercostals, quadriceps, serratus anterior

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Abdominal & Thigh Pose assorted bodybuilders

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Phil Heath
Scaled height comparison drawings of Phil Heath compared to other bodybuilders

America's Phil Heath has titles in both the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) and professional wrestling such as Total Nonstop Action (TNA) World Tag Team Championship. As a professional bodybuilder, he won Mr. Olympia seven times and participated in 25 competitions, taking the first position eighteen times and winning the Iron Man show. He has kept Mr. Olympus six successive times. He was nicknamed "The Next Big Thing" or "The Gift." Phil was the overall winner of the National Physique Committee (NPC) USA Championship, making him suitable for the IFBB Pro. He has received The Colorado Pro Championships title, two IFBB professional events, and The New York Pro Championship titles.

Phil Heath has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m) and competes in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of 240 lb (109 kg).

Set of illustrations of Phil Heath in assorted bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
America's Phil Heath has titles in both the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) and professional wrestling such as Total Nonstop Action (TNA) World Tag Team Championship. As a professional bodybuilder, he won Mr. Olympia seven times and participated in 25 competitions.

Phil Heath has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m) and competes in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of 240 lb (109 kg).

Set of illustrations of Phil Heath in assorted bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Phil Heath
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240 lb | 109 kg (Contest)
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Nickname: The Gift, The Next Big Thing
Years Active: 2006—

Birthday
December 18, 1979

Drawings include:
Phil Heath standing, bodybuilding poses

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Side Triceps Pose

The Side Triceps Pose is about showing off your lateral triceps from the head to the side. Bodybuilders can pose on either side. However, it is better to rotate your body to bare your lateral triceps from both sides for the judges. While in this pose, show off your shoulder and chest size, calf development, thigh separation, side forearm development. To do the side triceps pose: face the judges with the feet a few inches apart; plant the toes on the floor, and back leg straightened. Flex the front leg while lifting the front heel. Use the back arm to grip the wrist front and aim for the small of your back. Your front upper arm should be against your side while the back palm on your rear. Then exhale while tightening the abs, legs, deltoids, and triceps.

Set of illustrations of assorted bodybuilders performing the Side Triceps Pose
The Side Triceps Pose is about showing off your lateral triceps from the head to the side. Bodybuilders can pose on either side. However, it is better to rotate your body to bare your lateral triceps from both sides for the judges.

Set of illustrations of assorted bodybuilders performing the Side Triceps Pose
Side Triceps Pose
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Displays: Lateral triceps, shoulders, chest, side forearm, calf development, thigh separation

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Side Triceps Pose assorted bodybuilders

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Dorian Yates
Scaled height comparison drawings of Dorian Yates compared to other bodybuilders

Dorian Yates is a former professional English bodybuilder famous for several things. First, for being a top bodybuilder in the 21st century. Second for being a six-time Mr. Olympia winner. Third, for his thick back. Fourth, becoming first in seventeen bodybuilding competitions and second in two contests. Fifth, for being the first "mass monster" bodybuilders combining muscle mass with peak conditioning. He was a great defender of Mike Mentzer's and Arthur Jones' high-intensity training (HIT) style of bodybuilding. He retired because of chronic injuries. Dorian was labeled "The Shadow" for arriving in bodybuilding contests unexpectedly and snatching titles from other bodybuilders.

Dorian Yates has a height of 5’10.5” (1.79 m) and competes in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of 275 lb (125 kg).

Series of elevation drawings of Dorian Yates in multiple bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Dorian Yates is a former professional English bodybuilder famous for several things. First, for being a top bodybuilder in the 21st century. Second for being a six-time Mr. Olympia winner. Third, for his thick back. Fourth, becoming first in 17 bodybuilding competitions and second in 2 contests.

Dorian Yates has a height of 5’10.5” (1.79 m) and competes in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of 275 lb (125 kg).

Series of elevation drawings of Dorian Yates in multiple bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Dorian Yates
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5’10.5” | 1.79 m
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275 lb | 125 kg (Contest)
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Nickname: The Shadow
Years Active: 1984–1997

Birthday
April 19, 1962

Drawings include:
Dorian Yates standing, bodybuilding poses

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Denise Masino
Group of scaled height illustrations of various bodybuilders compared to Denise Masino

America's Denise Masino is one with more success in modeling than in professional bodybuilding. As a model and female professional bodybuilder, she was famous for being the sexist fitness model, with her best wins coming in 2003 Night of Champions. In bodybuilding, Denise rose to stardom in the 1995 National Physique Committee (NPC) Nationals lightweight class and won the competition. She has taken part in nineteen contests, reaching the first position in one competition and second and third position in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) in 2004 and 2003. Her modeling career is rich in features in fitness and bodybuilding magazines. Born Denise Sánchez, she is deemed strong, smart, and fashionable with incredible energy and strength to show.

Denise Masino has a height of 5’2” (1.57 m) and competes in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of 129 lb (59 kg).

Set of illustrations of Denise Masino in assorted bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
America's Denise Masino is one with more success in modeling than in professional bodybuilding. As a model and female professional bodybuilder, she was famous for being the sexist fitness model, with her best wins coming in 2003 Night of Champions. Denise rose to stardom in the 1995.

Denise Masino has a height of 5’2” (1.57 m) and competes in bodybuilding with a contest body weight of 129 lb (59 kg).

Set of illustrations of Denise Masino in assorted bodybuilding poses measured with overall height
Denise Masino
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5’2” | 1.57 m
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129 lb | 59 kg (Contest)
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Years Active: 1996-2007

Birthday
May 1, 1968

Drawings include:
Denise Masino standing, bodybuilding poses

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