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Bodybuilding, or weight-training, is a sport and form of recreation in which people develop their muscles by lifting weights. By repeating exercises with progressively heavier weights, bodybuilders increase the size of their muscles.

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Weightlifting involves the lifting of weights attached to a barbell. People lift weights for exercise and to build their muscles. Weightlifting… See more »

Sandow, Eugen

Sandow, SAN doh, Eugen (1867-1925), a German strong man, performed great feats of strength in Europe and the United States. His fame helped make… See more »

Lukin, Dean

Lukin, Dean (1960-...), an Australian weightlifter, became a national sports hero when he won a gold medal for weightlifting in the super… See more »

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