Natural Bbing org's?

**Growin24/7** · 07-21-2010, 11:48 PM

I know this has been addressed before but i just can't seem to find the answer...What is the MAIN natural bodybuilding org.? ik that there is a bunch but i am very confused as to which is the most prestigious in the natural world...? and if so what is the next 2-3 best shall i say?

sorry again if this has been answered and gone over before!

**Rsardinia** · 07-22-2010, 12:17 AM

To name a few, IFPA, WNBF, PNBA, NGA are all natural professional organizations.

**Yoshe** · 07-22-2010, 10:07 AM

i compete in the INBF. it's large, gives athletes exposure via Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Magazine, and all shows are run extremely well. It's also the strictest tested organization around.

www.inbf.net

**MsGuns** · 07-22-2010, 10:12 AM

I compete in several...

US based...NGA, OCB (IFPA is the Pro division) and the INBA (will compete in when I get back on stage)
Canada based...UFE, FAME, WBFF and IDFA (latter 2 I dont compete in)

I would say try/work/attend a show in each and see which one you like best.

**Shoe** · 07-22-2010, 10:30 AM

I believe the WNBF and the IFPA are the big two in the U.S.

**NATURAL-1987** · 07-22-2010, 12:54 PM

In my eyes when looking at the most "prestigious" I go by the best athletes and best testing.
INBF/WNBF-Jim Cordova and Shawn Clarida compete here.. they also have their own magazine, and treat the athletes very well from what I am told.
OCB/IFPA-Doug Miller, Kiyoshy Moody and Phillip Ricardo are pros...Enough said.
INBA/PNBA-Kiyoshy Moody, Warren Clampit and Phillip Ricardo compete here not to mention "Natual Olympia" has a nice ring to it :-)
I say try them all until you find where you fit in best.

**Growin24/7** · 07-22-2010, 12:56 PM

ok well thanks a lot, i am trying to do my first show in mid/late 2011 so i want to kinda pick a show in a few months and run with it! i just am not sure which i should do first uk hmmm

**MsGuns** · 07-22-2010, 04:11 PM

also here is a website w/ most of the orgs shows listed:
www.naturalbodybuildingevents.com

**J Franco** · 07-22-2010, 08:21 PM

The OCB/IFPA is the most representive natural federation in the USA.
Simply meaning, they have the most shows in the states versus any other federation.

**Lean Physique** · 07-22-2010, 10:04 PM

Ditto on that Joe...OCB/IFPA are very well run orgs,cant go wrong with them.

**MsGuns** · 07-23-2010, 01:33 AM

We need an OCB/IFPA show in Texas!

**J Franco** · 07-23-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by J Franco

The OCB/IFPA is the most representive natural federation in the USA.
Simply meaning, they have the most shows in the states versus any other federation.

Also would like to add, The OCB/IFPA has there own published magazine that can be found nationwide on newstands!
Fitness & Physique Magazine.
Contest coverage to articles to interveiws to name some of the contents.