Bodybuilding is an exercise form that involves developing the muscles, sometimes for competitive purposes. Someone who regularly engages in this form of exercise is called a bodybuilder. There are various synonyms for the word "bodybuilder," including muscleman, weightlifter, powerlifter, sculptor, and ironman. A muscleman is someone who has excellent muscle tone and shape, whereas a weightlifter is somebody who lifts weights to develop their muscle strength. Powerlifters are those who focus on increasing their maximum strength capacity. Sculptors are experts at creating the perfect physique, and ironmen are those who specialize in strength and endurance challenges. These synonyms can be used interchangeably, but they have slightly different connotations and nuances.