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Mike and Ray Mentzer. Photograph taken by and copyright by Wayne Gallasch.Welcome to our site. We cover issues of interest to bodybuilders and fans of bodybuilding. We emphasize competitive issues, reviewing documentary films of contests, posing exhibitions, and training. Some contests are also covered, with emphasis on Masters-level competition. Printed material about bodybuilding, including books, is covered. Gerry Triano's posing tips are featured. Don't forget our links -- we keep them current. All material is by Mike Emery except as noted.
Current News
(updated February 28, 2009)National shows for NPC competitors in 2009:
The Wheelchair Nationals will be held in Palm Beach Garden, Florida, on March 21. The USA Wheelchair show will be held in Metarie, Louisiana, on June 21. See http://www.wheelchair-bodybuilding.com
The Junior USA will be held in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 23. See http://www.npcjrusa.com
The Junior Nationals will be held in Chicago on June 20. See http://www.npcjrnationals.com
The Teen, Collegiate and Masters Nationals will be held in Pittsburgh on July 18. See http://www.garyudit.com/npc_main.html. Changes this year include three new IFBB pro qualifications for women (over 45 women's bodybuilding, over 45 figure, and over 35 bikini), a new welterweight division for over 50 men, and a new division for over 80 men.
The USA show will be held in Las Vegas on July 25. See http://lindsayproductions.com/2009USA.htm Changes this year include IFBB pro qualifications for a third male bodybuilder and a second female bodybuilder, and pro qualifications for six competitors who win their classes in the new bikini division.
The IFBB North American show will be held in Cleveland on August 29. See http://www.garyudit.com
The Team Universe will be held in New York on September 19. See http://www.bevfrancis.com
The Nationals will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 21. See http://www.nationalbodybuilding.com
For all other 2009 NPC contests, see the full listings (in PDF format) here: http://www.npcnewsonline.com/new/PDFfiles/JanFeb09NPCcontestListing.pdf
Pro shows for IFBB competitors in 2009:
The Iron Man Pro was held in Los Angeles on January 24. Silvio Samuel won the show. For a contest report, see http://www.flexonline.com/news/654. For pix, see http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1304
The Arnold Classic will be held in Columbus, Ohio, on March 7. See http://www.arnoldclassic.com
The Australia Grand Prix will be held in Melbourne on March 14. See http://www.dohertysgym.com
The Europa Show of Champions will be held in Orlando on April 18. See http://www.europasupershow.com
The Pittsburgh Men’s 202 & Under show will be held on May 2 in conjunction with the NPC Pittsburgh show. Email npcfirst@aol.com for more information.
The New York Pro show will be held on May 16. A Men’s 202 & Under show will be part of the event. See http://www.bevfrancis.com
The Jacksonville Men’s 202 & Under show will be held on August 1 in conjunction with the Dexter Jackson Classic show. See http://www.dexterjacksonclassic.com
The Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Weekly show will be held on August 8. A Men’s 202 & Under show will be part of the event. See http://www.ifbbtampapro.com
The Europa Super Show will be held in Dallas on August 15. A Men’s 202 & Under show will be part of the event. See http://www.europasupershow.com
The Houston Pro will be held on August 22. A Men’s 202 & Under show will be part of the event. See http://www.houstonproshow.com
The Atlantic City Pro will be held on September 12. A Men’s Masters Over 40 and Women’s Masters Figure Over 35 will be part of the event. See http://www.ifbb-npcatlanticcityproam.com
The Olympia Weekend will be held on September 26 in Las Vegas. See http://www.mrolympia.com
Joe Weider’s Pro World Cup will be held in Berlin on October 4. See http://www.joeweidersproworldcup.eu
