Markus Rühl

Markus Rühl (born 22 February 1972 in Darmstadt, Germany) is a IFBB professional bodybuilder. Markus is most well known for his freakish size[citation needed]. Ruhl began training at the age of 19, after recovering from a knee injury he sustained while playing soccer. At 145 lb., Ruhl began training hard six days a week until deciding to compete on a professional level four years later. During this period he worked as a used car salesman. He possesses some of the biggest shoulders in bodybuilding history, and is one of the strongest bodybuilders alive along with Johnnie O. Jackson, Dennis Wolf and Ronnie Coleman.

Stats
Height: 5'10" (1.78 m)
Off Season Weight: 320-340 lb. (145.14-154.22 kg)
Competition Weight: 275-285lb. (130.4 kg)
Arm Size: 24" (61 cm)(contest)
Leg Size: 34" (86 cm)(contest)
Chest Size: 60" (152 cm) Max Bench at 600lb. (Smith Machine)

Competitive Record

2009 Mr. Olympia - 15th2009 New York Pro - 3rd,2006 IFBB Austria Pro Grand Prix - 3rd2006 Mr. Olympia - 8th AdLr2005 Mr. Olympia - 15th2004 Mr. Olympia - 5th2003 Arnold Classic - 3rd2002 Mr. Olympia - 8th2002 Night of Champions XIV - 1st2002 Toronto Pro Classic - 2nd2001 Mr. Olympia - 14th2000 MR OLYMPIA - 7th2000 JOE WEIDER'S WORLD PRO CUP - 5th2000 Grand Prix England - 5th2000 Night of Champions - IFBB—2nd2000 Toronto Pro - IFBB—1st1999 Grand Prix England - IFBB—7th1999 Joe Weiders Pro World - IFBB—7th1999 Mr. Olympia - IFBB—10th1999 Night of Champions - IFBB—4th