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
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She's been doing competitive bodybuilding for a few years now.
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An emphasis on leanness and muscular prowess The primary sports where eating disorders traditionally surface are gymnastics, wrestling, dancing, bodybuilding and figure skating, since these are sports where weight and body image often come into play.
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Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
Quickly turning from hobby to profession, Trcka placed at the top of local bodybuilding contests and continued competing at the national level for decades.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to competing in numerous bodybuilding shows, Trcka appeared in such fitness magazines as Flex, MuscleMag International, and Women's Physique World.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
On Instagram, several of those Lowe’s worked with throughout his career also shared tributes to the late bodybuilding star.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
Quickly turning from hobby to profession, Trcka placed at the top of local bodybuilding contests and continued competing at the national level for decades.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to competing in numerous bodybuilding shows, Trcka appeared in such fitness magazines as Flex, MuscleMag International, and Women's Physique World.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
On Instagram, several of those Lowe’s worked with throughout his career also shared tributes to the late bodybuilding star.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Bodybuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodybuilding. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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