Markus Rühl

Birth Sign Pisces

Nationality Germany

#35088 Most Popular

1972

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.

2008

Rühl signed a sponsorship deal with Ultimate Nutrition in late 2008.

2018

In 2018 he started his own supplement company, Rühl's Bestes.

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

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