Markus Ruhl was an absolute freak of nature.

Markus Ruhl was one of the top bodybuilders of his era. He had a freaky size and incredible definition that few could go up against. While he may not have been Olympia champion, Markus Ruhl was a major influence for many up and coming bodybuilders looking to put on the same massive size.

Watch this motivational video by Raiden Motivation that features Markus Ruhl during his glory days and the hard training he put in to become one of the most recognizable figures in bodybuilding history.

For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.