Bodybuilding vs. Physique — What's the Difference?

Bodybuilding is the use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop one's muscles (muscle building) by muscle hypertrophy for aesthetic purposes. It is distinct from similar activities such as powerlifting because it focuses on physical appearance instead of strength.

The body considered with reference to its proportions, muscular development, and appearance

The process of developing the musculature of the body through specific types of diet and physical exercise, such as weightlifting, especially for competitive exhibition.

The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.

A sport in which the aesthetics of muscular development is the basis for competition.

(bodybuilding) The trained muscular structure of a person's body.

(dated) Work done to construct or repair the body of an automobile.

The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.

Exercise that builds muscles through tension.

Constitution of the human body

Exercise that builds muscles through tension

Alternative names for the body of a human being;