Ahmad Haidar

Ahmad Ali Haidar, born on 10 April 1968, is an IFBB professional bodybuilder who lives in Beirut, Lebanon. He is nicknamed Abzilla because of his highly developed abdominal muscles. His professional career began in 1997, when he took first place at the World Championships, and he made his IFBB debut at the 1998 Mr. Olympia, finishing 16th. He returned to the Mr. Olympia stage in 2002 and again in 2004, placing 13th both times, and he also competed regularly at the Arnold Classic and the Ironman Pro Invitational. After a short break following 2007 he came back in early 2009 with a fifth place at the Ironman Pro Invitational, which qualified him for that year's Mr. Olympia. He has been featured in fitness and bodybuilding articles and on the cover of Muscular Development magazine.