Markus Ruhl

Markus Rühl (born 22 February 1972 in Darmstadt, Germany) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. Rühl began training at the age of 19 following a doctor's recommendation after sustaining a knee injury while playing soccer. At 120 lb., Rühl 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

Competitive Record

* 2009 Mr. Olympia - 15th

* 2009 New York Pro - 3rd,

* 2006 IFBB Austria Pro Grand Prix - 3rd

* 2006 Mr. Olympia - 8th AdLr

* 2005 Mr. Olympia - 15th

* 2004 Mr. Olympia - 5th

* 2003 Arnold Classic - 3rd

* 2002 Mr. Olympia - 8th

* 2002 Night of Champions XIV - 1st

* 2002 Toronto Pro Classic - 2nd

* 2001 Mr. Olympia - 14th

* 2000 MR OLYMPIA - 7th

* 2000 JOE WEIDER'S WORLD PRO CUP - 5th

* 2000 Grand Prix England - 5th

* 2000 Night of Champions - IFBB—2nd

* 2000 Toronto Pro - IFBB—1st

* 1999 Grand Prix England - IFBB—7th

* 1999 Joe Weiders Pro World - IFBB—7th

* 1999 Mr. Olympia - IFBB—10th

* 1999 Night of Champions - IFBB—4th


Stats

* Height: 5'10" (1.78 m)

* Off Season Weight: 320-340 lb. (145.14-154.22 kg)

* Competition Weight: 280-295lb. (130.4 kg)

* Arm Size: 24" (61 cm)(contest)

* Leg Size: 34" (86 cm)(contest)

* Chest Size: 60" (152 cm) Max Bench at 600lb.