Markus Rühl

Markus Rühl performing in Biberach an der Riss (off-season).

Markus Rühl (born 22 February 1972, in Darmstadt, Germany) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. Rühl began training at the age of 18 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 five years later. During this period he worked as a used car salesman. Rühl signed a sponsorship deal with the famous brand Ultimate Nutrition in late 2008.[1] He possesses some of the biggest shoulders in bodybuilding history.[2][3]

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  1. Rühl was disqualified from the 1999 Mr. Olympia contest after testing positive for diuretics.[7]

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