The NPC, or the National Physique Committee, is the most well-known amateur
bodybuilding organization in the United States. As long as you are a member, you can participate in the
competition for bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini, and physique.
Many of the athletes will move on to attend a professional IFBB event later in their careers if they’ve
been successful in this competition. The NPC’s athletes often appear in magazines such as Muscle &
Fitness and Muscular Development, to name a few.
The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness, or IFBB, was founded in 1946
in Montreal by Ben and Joe Weider. The two brothers wanted to take the sport to the next level. Today
IFBB has more than 170 national federations worldwide and holds over 2500 events globally. The
competitors with the most success go to the IFBB Hall of Fame
This is the professional division.
Professional athlete Paul Dillett founded the WBFF, or World Beauty Fitness and
Fashion.
But that’s not all. They also provide support for their partners to promote health, fashion, and
entertainment as well. Because of their connections, athletes get sponsorships and marketing
opportunities, and the events are more like fitness shows, with the best muscle models, both males, and
females.
The International Competition Network, or ICN, was initially created with a world-class
level in mind back in the ’90s. Today they run about 40 competitions each year. However, their focus
With eight independent state organizations, ICN is still one of the most critical Australian
bodybuilding organizations.
The National Amateur Body-Builders’ Association, NABBA, was created in 1948 and is one
of the original competitive bodybuilding associations. Competitors come from all around the world to
compete for the title Mr. and Ms Universe. Legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Pearl, and Reg
Park competed in the NABBA..
The Australian Natural Bodybuilding Federation, ANB, was created in 1983 by Robert
Powel. He had a passion for strength training. The goal of this organization is to raise the standards
of bodybuilding, health, and fitness. They offer support to the athletes with sponsorships and marketing
opportunities. One of ANBs focuses is giving the
