Bodybuilding facts for kids

A strongman Eugen Sandow, the "Father of modern bodybuilding".

Bodybuilding is an activity where people train to make their muscles grow bigger and stronger. It's a way people change their bodies by making their muscles much larger.

People who do this activity are called bodybuilders. In competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders show off their muscles to a group of judges. The judges give points based on how their muscles look.

To make their muscles stand out, bodybuilders often lose body fat. They might also use special oils and tanning to make their muscles look even clearer under bright lights. This process helps to show the muscle definition.

Competition

For some people, bodybuilding is a full-time job. Bodybuilders train very hard, and then they pose on stage during competitions.

Bodybuilders do not show how strong they are. They only show how well-developed their muscles are. It is important for every muscle group to be built up. The person with the best muscles and poses will win the contest.

When bodybuilders train, they follow special diets and training plans. These plans help them get the best results for their muscles.

Some popular bodybuilders who took part in competitions include Arnold Schwarzenegger and Charles Atlas.

Related pages

• Body image
• Calisthenics
• Exercise
• Flexibility training
• Jogging
• Physical attractiveness
• Physical fitness
• Running
• Sports
• Squat
• Strength training
• Stretching
• Weight training
• Yoga

Images for kids

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  Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman in October 2009

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  Lukas Osladil posing onstage with a variation of the Most Muscular pose

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  Protein milkshakes, made from protein powder (center) and milk (left), are a common supplement

See also

In Spanish: Culturismo para niños