Arnold Schwarzenegger was one. So was Lou The Hulk Ferrigno. We’re talking bodybuilders and bodybuilding today. Years, months, weeks, days and hours of preparation go into the body of a bodybuilders to look it’s best come showtime. After all the training the finishing touches such as tanner and a big white smile are applied and they’re ready to go.
A competitor warms up during the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championship in Budaors, 10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
A contestant prepares backstage before competing in the European men's bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding and mixed pairs bodybuilding amateur championships in Sofia May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Contestants prepare backstage before competing in the European men's bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding and mixed pairs bodybuilding amateur championships in Sofia May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Contestants wait backstage before competing in the European men's bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding and mixed pairs bodybuilding amateur championships in Sofia May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Contestants wait backstage before competing in the European men's bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding and mixed pairs bodybuilding amateur championships in Sofia May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Contestants compete in the European men's bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding and mixed pairs bodybuilding amateur championships in Sofia May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
A contestant is reflected in a mirror as he prepares backstage before competing in the European men's bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding and mixed pairs bodybuilding amateur championships in Sofia May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Contestants compete in the European men's bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding and mixed pairs bodybuilding amateur championships in Sofia May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Contestants prepare backstage before competing in the European men's bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding and mixed pairs bodybuilding amateur championships in Sofia May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
A contestant is reflected in a mirror as he prepares backstage before competing in the European men's bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding and mixed pairs bodybuilding amateur championships in Sofia May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Contestants line up for the Memorial Day bodybuilding contest at Muscle Beach in Venice, Los Angeles, California, May 30, 2011. The bodybuilding contest is held annually during the Memorial Day weekend. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Contestants line up for the Memorial Day bodybuilding contest at Muscle Beach in Venice, Los Angeles, California, May 30, 2011. The bodybuilding contest is held annually during the Memorial Day weekend. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Alicia Baker, 26, looks in the mirror before the Memorial Day bodybuilding contest at Muscle Beach in Venice, Los Angeles, California, May 30, 2011. The bodybuilding contest is held annually during the Memorial Day weekend. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
A competitor poses during the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors,10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
A competitor prepares for the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors, 10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
A competitor waits for the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors, 10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Competitors pose during the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors,10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Competitors wait before the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors,10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Competitors wait before the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors,10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
A competitor warms up during the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors, 10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
A competitor warms up during the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championship in Budaors, 10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Competitors wait before the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors,10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
A competitor poses during the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors, 10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
A competitor warms up during the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors, 10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Competitors wait before the Fitness and Bodybuilding European Championships in Budaors,10 km west of Budapest, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Eventual winner Mohammad Arif Sakhi (C) poses during a bodybuilding competition at Areyub Cinema in the western part of Kabul city May 12, 2010. Hundreds of competitors entered the annual competition, organised by Afghanistan's national Olympic organisation, to vie for the title of Mr. Afghanistan. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani
A competitor prepares before a bodybuilding contest during 44th Asian Men's bodybuilding & 2nd Asian Men's Athletic Physique Championships at the Azadi (Freedom) sport complex in Tehran August 6, 2010. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi
Contestants compete in the Amateur Women's Classic Bodybuilding competition at the FIBO 2011 in Essen April 16, 2011. The FIBO is the leading International sports trade show of wellness, fitness and health and takes place from April 14 to 17. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender
Contestants compete in the Amateur Women's Classic Bodybuilding competition at the FIBO 2011 in Essen April 16, 2011. The FIBO is the leading International sports trade show of wellness, fitness and health and takes place from April 14 to 17. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender
A contestant competes in the Amateur Women's Classic Bodybuilding competition at the FIBO 2011 in Essen April 16, 2011. The FIBO is the leading International sports trade show of wellness, fitness and health and takes place from April 14 to 17. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender
A contestant competes in the Amateur Women's Classic Bodybuilding competition at the FIBO 2011 in Essen April 16, 2011. The FIBO is the leading International sports trade show of wellness, fitness and health and takes place from April 14 to 17. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender
A contestant competes in the Amateur Men's Classic Bodybuilding competition at the FIBO 2011 in Essen April 16, 2011. The FIBO is the leading international sports trade show of wellness, fitness and health and takes place from April 14 to 17. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender
A contestant competes in the Amateur Men's Classic Bodybuilding competition at the FIBO 2011 in Essen April 16, 2011. The FIBO is the leading international sports trade show of wellness, fitness and health and takes place from April 14 to 17. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender
A contestant competes in the Amateur Men's Classic Bodybuilding competition at the FIBO 2011 in Essen April 16, 2011. The FIBO is the leading international sports trade show of wellness, fitness and health and takes place from April 14 to 17. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender
Participants prepare backstage during a regional bodybuilding and fitness tournament in the southern Russian city of Stavropol, May 1, 2011. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko
Participants prepare backstage during a regional bodybuilding and fitness tournament in the southern Russian city of Stavropol, May 1, 2011. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko
A woman stands next a contestant who is reflected in a mirror as he prepares for a national bodybuilding competition in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod May 12, 2011. Some 43 male and females bodybuilders and fitness professionals competed in 11 categories of the competition which was held in an aim to discover local talent to represent Israel in international contests. Picture taken May 12, 2011. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
A contestants poses backstage during a national bodybuilding competition in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod May 12, 2011. Some 43 male and females body builders and fitness professionals competed in 11 categories of the competition, which was held in an aim to discover local talent to represent Israel in international contests. Picture taken May 12, 2011. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Contestants wait backstage during a national bodybuilding competition in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod May 12, 2011. Some 43 male and females body builders and fitness professionals competed in 11 categories of the competition, which was held in an aim to discover local talent to represent Israel in international contests. Picture taken May 12, 2011. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Competitors walk after their participation in a bodybuilding competition in Lima January 30, 2010. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
A competitor poses in front of the judges during the national champions bodybuilding tournament in Havana November 8, 2009. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa
An Afghan man exercises at a bodybuilding club in Herat December 12, 2009. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl
Contestants compete in the Amateur Men's Classic Bodybuilding World Championship in Budapest November 20, 2010. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh
Contestants compete in the World Amateur Fitness and Body fitness Cup in Budapest November 20, 2010. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh
Contestants compete in the Amateur Men's Classic Bodybuilding World Championship in Budapest November 21, 2010.
REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Contestants compete in the Amateur Men's Classic Bodybuilding World Championship in Budapest November 21, 2010.
REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
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