Bodybuilding is a form of
body modification involving intensive
muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and
professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of
judges, who assign points based on their appearance. Bodybuilders prepare for competition through a combination of
fat loss,
oils, and
tanning which combined with lighting make the definition of the muscle group more distinct. Some well-known bodybuilders include
Charles Atlas,
Steve Reeves,
Reg Park,
Arnold Schwarzenegger, and
Lou Ferrigno. Currently,
IFBB professional bodybuilder
Phil Heath from the United States holds the title of
Mr. Olympia. The winner of the annual Mr. Olympia contest is generally recognized as the world's top professional bodybuilder.