bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbä-dē-ˌbil-diŋ 
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
specifically
: the developing of the physique for competitive exhibition
Examples of bodybuilding in a Sentence
She's been doing competitive bodybuilding for a few years now.
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Police believe Halpern’s death was the first of five connected to the Apollo Gym, a popular bodybuilding gym in Hollywood that attracted both cops and criminals.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024
Similar to how Arnold Schwarzenegger manifested his achievements in bodybuilding and film through positive visualization, individual willpower is key to maintaining the drive needed to succeed.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
The Apollo Gym and Fitness Center between Stirling Road and Griffin Road opened in 1980 and quickly became home to the most determined bodybuilding men and women, along with paramedics, firefighters and police officers.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024
There’s also been a clear emphasis on showing skin—a nod to Love Lies Bleeding, the film Stewart is currently promoting, which explores bodybuilding culture.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024
Similar to how Arnold Schwarzenegger manifested his achievements in bodybuilding and film through positive visualization, individual willpower is key to maintaining the drive needed to succeed.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
The Apollo Gym and Fitness Center between Stirling Road and Griffin Road opened in 1980 and quickly became home to the most determined bodybuilding men and women, along with paramedics, firefighters and police officers.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024
There’s also been a clear emphasis on showing skin—a nod to Love Lies Bleeding, the film Stewart is currently promoting, which explores bodybuilding culture.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Bodybuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodybuilding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbäd-ē-ˌbil-diŋ
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
bodybuilder
noun
-ˌbil-dər
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