Markus Rühl



Markus Rühl (born 22 February 1972, in Darmstadt, West Germany) is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder. Rühl began training at the age of 19 following a doctor's recommendation after sustaining a knee injury while playing football. At 120 kg, Rühl began training hard six days a week until deciding to compete on a professional level five years later. During this period he worked as a used-car salesman. Rühl signed a sponsorship deal with Ultimate Nutrition in late 2008. In 2018 he started his own supplement company, Rühl's Bestes.

Legacy
Although Rühl only won two shows in his career, he is considered one of the biggest "mass monster" bodybuilders who ever lived.

Stats (active peak numbers)

 * Height: 1.78m
 * Arm size: 65 cm (contest)
 * Leg size: 85-88 cm (contest)
 * Waist size: 97 cm
 * Chest size: 150 cm

Competitive record

 * The Bachgau Cup
 * 2010 IFBB Europa Super Show - 7th
 * 2009 Mr. Olympia - 15th
 * 2009 New York Pro - 3rd
 * 2006 IFBB Austria Pro Grand Prix - 3rd
 * 2006 Mr. Olympia - 8th
 * 2005 Mr. Olympia - 15th
 * 2004 Mr. Olympia - 5th
 * 2003 Arnold Classic - 3rd
 * 2002 Mr. Olympia - 8th
 * 2002 Night of Champions - 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 - 2nd
 * 2000 Toronto Pro - 1st
 * 1999 Grand Prix England - 7th
 * 1999 Joe Weider's Pro World - 7th
 * 1999 Night of Champions - 4th
 * 1999 Mr. Olympia - Disqualified

Training movies

 * XXXL-Big beyond belief - 2000
 * Made in Germany - 2004
 * Big and loving it - 2007
 * Ruhling 4 Ever - 2010