Hi,
Markus was not in his all time best condition (ok, but not ripped like some other guys). But Markus have one of the most impressive physique in Bodybuilding. His Upper Body (from the top) is unbeliviable thick/dense, wide....but he had to cut his "back-side" more, and improve his general condition by 5-10 %.
I saw him training many times in his gym. He is really a hard worker, "believe me". Maybe in Graz next weekend he is able to get his direct qualification for next years Mr. Olympia. If he do so, than he can come next year with further improvement. In the past he had a lot of work outside of Pro-Bodybuilding (marriage,
built a house, being owner of a Gym which he bought from a friend).