Professional bodybuilding involves the use of anabolic steroids to build muscle mass. There are two types of steroids - anabolic steroids, which promote muscle growth, and catabolic steroids, which break down muscle. While anabolic steroids can help with muscle building, weight loss, and athletic performance, they also carry health risks like heart and liver problems. The International Federation of Bodybuilders was founded in 1946 and established competitions like Mr. Olympia to find the best bodybuilders. Many famous champions like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lee Haney, and Ronnie Coleman are believed to have used steroids to achieve their championship physiques, though drug testing policies have challenges.

1. Professional Bodybuilding
and Steroids

2. Types of Steroids
• There are 2 types of steroids:
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Anabolic
Catabolic

3. Catabolic Steroids
• Breaks down muscle mass.
• Used to treat:
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Severe allergic reactions
Lupus
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Severe asthma
Certain types of cancer

4. Anabolic Steroids
• Promotes muscle growth.
• Used for:
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Weight loss
Increased athletic performance

5. Possible Negative Side Effect of Anabolic
Steroids
• Acne
• Heart problems
• Liver disease
• Aggressive behavior
• Gynecomastia

6. Positive Effect of Anabolic Steroids
• Faster training recovery
• Minimal muscle loss while losing weight
• Increased endurance
• More efficient muscle building

7. The International Federation of Body Builders
(IFBB)
• Established in 1946 by Ben and Joe
Weider.
• Two founding members were the United
States and Canada.

8. A Growing Federation
• As more people took an interest in
professional bodybuilding, more
competition needed to be made.
• In 1965, Joe and Ben came up with
the first Mr. Olympia competition,
were only the very top tier of
bodybuilders could compete to see
who was the best of the best.

9. Larry Scott
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The first winner of the Mr. Olympia title.
Won Mr. OlympiaTitle 1965-1966
before retiring.
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5’7”; 205 lbs contest weight.
Only undefeated Mr. Olympia.
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First and only Mr. Olympia to die.
Died of Alzheimer's disease on March
8th
, 2014 at the age of 75.

10. Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Born in Austria.
• One of the most renowned Bodybuilders
in history.
• Won Mr. Olympia title 1970-1975 and
1980.
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6’2”; 235 lbs contest weight.
Went on the be the governor of
California.

11. Lee Haney
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Won Mr. Olympia title 1984-1991.
Tied with Ronnie Coleman for most titles.
• 5’11”; 248 lbs contest weight.

12. DorianYates
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Won Mr. Olympia title 1992-1997.
5’10”; 262 lbs contest weight.

13. Ronnie Coleman
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Won Mr. Olympia title 1998-2005.
Tied with Lee Haney for most titles.
• 5’11”; 300 lbs contest weight.

14. Phil Heath
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Won Mr. Olympia title 2011-2013.
5’9”; 240 lbs contest weight.

15. DrugTesting in the IFBB
• For legal reasons, the IFBB does have to drug test, but the entire system is
very shady from an outside prospective.
• Drug testing isn’t advanced enough to catch pro’s that are cycled off.

16. Conclusion
• The Bodybuilding industry would not be nearly as big as it is today without
steroid use.