Head to head
Arnold Schwarzenegger vs Markus Ruhl
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Arnold Schwarzenegger is the taller of the two at 6'2" (188 cm), about 10 cm more than Markus Ruhl.
- Markus Ruhl is listed as heavier, at about 330 lb, roughly 97 lb more than Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- In contest wins, Arnold Schwarzenegger leads with 19 first-place finishes against 5 for Markus Ruhl.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger has 7 Olympia titles.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger is the older of the two at 79, 25 years older than Markus Ruhl.
Measure
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Markus Ruhl
Age
79
54
Height
6'2" · 188 cm
5'10 · 178 cm
Weight
235 lb · 106 kg
330 lb · 150 kg
Chest
57 in
60 in
Arms
22 in
24 in
Waist
34 in
38 in
Olympia titles
7
0
Contest wins
19
5
Podium finishes
22
11
Division
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Men's Open
Debut
NABBA Mr. Universe1968
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Hometown
Thal, Styria, Austria
Darmstadt, Germany
Nationality
United States
Germany
Measurements are approximate and come from each athlete’s profile. Wins, podiums and Olympia titles are counted from the listed contest history. The crown marks who leads each row.
Arnold Schwarzenegger vs Markus Ruhl: quick answers
Who is taller, Arnold Schwarzenegger or Markus Ruhl?
Arnold Schwarzenegger is taller at about 188 cm, compared with 178 cm for Markus Ruhl.
Who is heavier, Arnold Schwarzenegger or Markus Ruhl?
Markus Ruhl is listed at about 330 lb, and Arnold Schwarzenegger at about 235 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Arnold Schwarzenegger or Markus Ruhl?
Arnold Schwarzenegger has 19 first-place finishes and Markus Ruhl has 5, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Markus Ruhl?
Arnold Schwarzenegger is 79 and Markus Ruhl is 54.





















