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Chris Bumstead is the world’s best bodybuilder in the newer bodybuilding division called Classic Physique. He is the reigning Mr. Olympia, who has held the title since 2019.

• Name: Chris Bumstead
• DOB: February 2nd, 1985
• City: Ottawa, Canada
• Years Active:  2016 to Present
• Championships: 4x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique

Here’s a short summary of the young career of bodybuilding champion Chris Bumstead. Detailing how Chris got into bodybuilding, his training routine, and his diet.

Chris Bumstead’s Early Life 

Chris “CBum” Bumstead had an active childhood growing up in Canada. He was a star athlete who excelled at multiple sports, from fencing football, hockey, and basketball.

When Chris was fourteen, he started lifting weights and learning about proper technique and training. Since he was a star athlete, he put a lot of time in the weight room.

This led Chris to transform his body from 170 to 225 lbs during his years in high school. He looked like a star athlete with a great physique.

Chris Bumstead’s Entry Into Bodybuilding 

After spending years lifting on his own, Chris would meet his first bodybuilding coach, Iain Valliere. Iain is a pro bodybuilder who dated Chris’ sister and saw potential in Chris.

The bodybuilding pro took Chris under his wing and taught him everything e knew about bodybuilding. Bumstead would gradually learn everything from how to set up his workouts, rep ranges, technique, and diet.

For his first bodybuilding show, Chris prepared alongside his sister. The siblings competed at a local amateur contest in Ontario.  Both Chris and his sister won overall best physiques in their divisions.

Just two years after making his bodybuilding debut in 2014, he received his pro card two years later in 2016. At 21, Bumstead would take his shot as a pro athlete.

From the moment Chris stepped on a pro stage, he found success. In his rookie years, Bumstead won the 2016 IFBB North American Championship in Classic Physique.

He followed this performance up with 2 straight runner-up honors at the 2017 and 2018 Mr. Olympia. Bodybuilding fans knew it was only a matter of time before CBum took over the sport.

Why Did Chris Bumstead Choose Classic Physique? 

Chris chose Classic Physique because he looked up to Frank Zane and the legend Arnold. He admired their physiques, that is considered the classic physique look. 

Modern bodybuilding has turned into the battle of the biggest rather than the best physique. This is why Bumstead chose to become a Classic Physique bodybuilder.

Chris Bumstead’s Memorable Career Moments 

Chris Bumstead has dominated the Classic Physique division in bodybuilding. Here are some of the highlights from his ongoing reign as the sport’s best athlete.

Mr. Olympia 2019

CBum’s first Olympia win may have been his sweetest win. After coming in second two years row, Bumstead finally got over the hump and became champion. This was the start of a dynasty.

Mr. Olympia 2020 to 2023

Chris Bumstead has been well above his competition in his five years as king of Classic Physique. The definition of his legs and figure is reminiscent of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s era of dominance. 

It looks like Chris will hold the crown until he retires or until a special competitor dethrones him.

Chris Bumstead Parts Ways With Trainer

The bodybuilding world was shocked when Chris announced he was no longer working with his longtime trainer. 2023 will be Chris’ first Olympia without his long-time trainer running his preparation.

Chris Bumstead’s Training 

Chris Bumstead’s training regiment consists of five days of hard training and resting on the weekends. Here are examples of what Chris’ workouts look like.

Back Workout

• Deadlifts: 4 sets with rep counts of 10, 8, 8, and failure.
• Bent-Over Rows: 4 sets with rep counts of 12, 10, 10, 8.
• Wide Grip Pulldowns: 4 sets with 12 to 15 reps.
• Assisted Wide Grip Pullups: 4 sets with 12 to 15 reps.
• Straight Arm Pulldowns: 4 sets with 12-15 reps.
• Dumbbell Rows: 4 sets with rep counts of 15, 12, 10, 10
• Machine Rows: 3 sets with 20 reps each.
• Hyper Extensions: 2 sets to failure.

On Bumstead’s back days, he’ll usually choose between wide grip pulldowns or assisted wide grip pullups.

Biceps & Chest

• Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: 5 sets with rep counts of 15, 15, 12, 12, 10.
• Smith Machine Bench Press: 4 sets with rep counts of 12, 10, 8, 8.
• Incline Dumbbell Fly’s: 3 sets with reps counts of 15, 12, 12
• Cable Fly’s: 3 sets with a rep range of 12 to 15.
• Push Ups: 3 sets to failure.
• Barbell Curls: 3 sets with 15 reps each.
• Reverse Barbell Curls: 3 sets to failure.
• Machine Preacher Curls: 3 sets with a rep range of 12 to 15.
• Hammer Curls: 2 sets with a rep range of 8 to 10.

Hamstrings & Glutes

• Lying Leg Curls: 4 sets with 15 reps each.
• Straight Legged Deadlifts 4 sets with a rep range of 15 to 20.
• Standing Leg Curls: 2 sets of 4 to 5 reps.
• Reverse Hack Squat: 4 sets with a rep range of 15 to 20.
• Single Leg Glute Kickbacks: 3 sets with a rep range of 12 to 15.

Shoulders & Triceps

• Dumbbell Lateral Raise: 3 sets at 15 reps each.
• Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 sets at 12 reps each.
• Barbell Front Raise: 3 sets at 12 reps each.
• Single Arm Cable: 4 sets with reps of 20, 15, 12, 12.
• Upright Rows: 3 sets with reps of 15, 12, 12.
• Rope Face Pulls: 3 sets with reps of 15, 12, 12.
• Machine Lateral Raises: 3 sets at 15 each.
• Bench Dips: 4 to 5 sets with a rep range of 12 to 15.
• EZ Bar Skull Crushers: 4 sets with a rep range of 12 to 15.
• Reverse Grip Barbell Skull Crushers: 4 sets with a rep range of 12 to 15.
• Single Arm Cable Kick Backs: 3 sets with reps of 12, 10, 8.

Quads

• Leg Extensions: 3 sets with 15 reps each.
• Squats: 2 sets with 8 reps each.
• Leg Press: 4 sets with reps of 40, 30, 20, 10.
• Leg Extensions (Again): 3 sets with 15 reps each.
• Standing Lunges: 4 sets with a rep range of 6 to 8.

Chris Bumstead’s Meals

A normal day of eating for Chris consists of 6 meals with a total of 6,500 calories. Here is an example of what Chris Bumstead’s day of eating looks like.

• Meal 1 (Breakfast): 3 eggs with potatoes and ketchup.
• Meal 2 (Preworkout Meal): Spinach, rice, and chicken breast. 
• Meal 3 (Post Workout Meal): Chicken breast, sweet potatoes, banana, snack.
• Meal 4: Chicken breast with veggies and rice.
• Meal 5 (Dinner): Chicken breast, avocado, and sweet potatoes.
• Meal 6: Salmon and rice.

Chris will also consume 3-4 protein shakes daily between these meals.

Chris Bumstead’s Supplementation 

Chris keeps his supplement stack simple since he gets most of his nutrition from his six meals. Here are some of the supplements that he takes.

• Vitamin K2
• Vitamin D3
• Vitamin C
• Omega 3s/Fish Oils
• Lipids
• Healthy Cholesterols

Chris Bumstead’s Opinion on Steroids in Bodybuilding 

Chris Bumstead has been very open about steroid use among classic physique competitors. He has admitted use but uses in conjunction with the advice of his numerous doctors and blood tests.

Bumstead also cleared the stigma that bodybuilders take every drug they can. Being pro athletes, bodybuilders like Chris are choosy about what they put into their bodies. 

He chooses only performance-enhancing drugs that will give him results with the least effects on his health.

The Legacy of Chris Bumstead

Chris Bumstead is already a bodybuilding legend. He is the only Classic Physique competitor to win four Mr. Olympia titles and win them consecutively.

Bumstead is the clear king of the Classic Physique division, who has evolved into a successful YouTube personality. His legacy is already established; anything he does now is just an addition.

If you were to make a Mt. Rushmore of bodybuilding, Ronnie Coleman is an automatic choice. The 7x Mr. Olympia took the sport to new heights and is considered one of the best ever.

• Name: Ronnie Coleman
• DOB: May 13th, 1964
• City: Monroe, Louisiana
• Years Active: 1990-2007
• Championships: 7x Mr. Olympia

Here is the bio of bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman. Detailing his body-building career and how he became one of the greatest of all time.

Ronnie Coleman’s Early Years Ronnie Coleman’s 

Growing up in Monroeville, Louisiana, Ronnie Coleman was an active kid. He lived with multiple siblings and excelled at football from an early age.

Coleman noticed early on that he had some physical gifts and was naturally strong. This led him to earn a college scholarship to play football with the GSU Tigers. Ronnie was also smart and graduated with an accountant degree from the university.

Entry Into Bodybuilding 

When Ronnie began his bodybuilding training, he was struggling financially. After college, he had trouble finding work and couldn’t afford a gym.

He was even a Domino’s delivery driver who lived off pizza. When he got a steady gig as a security guard, Ronnie was able to get a gym membership. 

At one Mr. Olympia event, Ronnie was hired to work security. Multiple times during Olympia weekend, Ronnie was confused about one of the pros.

People approached Coleman, saying he could be on that stage, but he didn’t believe them.

But after enough encouragement, Ronnie would begin training. His friends told him to go visit Arlington gym Metroflex, which was known for training bodybuilders.

When Metroflex owner Brian Dobson saw Ronnie, he offered him a free lifetime membership in exchange for training him. This would be the beginning of Ronnie Coleman’s bodybuilding career in 1990.

He’d win various amateur shows with his naturally big physique and definition. But despite his natural talent, it took Ronnie years to become a champion.

Ronnie’s first Olympia in 1992 ended without the young bodybuilder placing. He would spend the next years with disappointing outcomes at Mr. Olympia.

It took Ronnie eight years to finally break his ceiling and become an elite bodybuilder.

Ronnie Coleman’s Legendary Career 

Ronnie Coleman was the most dominant bodybuilder in the world from 1998 to 2004. Here are the highlights of his 7 Mr. Olympia titles.

After seven years of learning and grinding, many bodybuilding fans considered Ronnie the next big thing. During his preparation for the 1998 Mr. Olympia, Ronnie evolved into the world’s greatest bodybuilding.

Fans were stunned at the size and definition Ronnie was able to achieve. His hard luck was rewarded, and he won his first Mr. Olympia title.

For the next six years, Coleman had a stranglehold on the world of bodybuilding. He was heads above all of the competitors, and everyone agreed.

Coleman would come in bigger and more defined at the next six Olympias. He tied bodybuilding legend Lee Haney’s Olympia record with eight straight Mr. Olympia titles.

In 2006, Coleman was finally uncrowned by 3x runner-up Jay Cutler, who became a legend. Coleman’s 8 years on top of the sport is considered one of the most dominant runs in bodybuilding history.

Ronnie Coleman: The Police Officer

What made Ronnie’s feats in bodybuilding more miraculous was that he held down a day job. For most of Coleman’s career, he worked as a full-time police officer in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

In his training DVD, cameras followed Ronnie as he went on his weekly patrols and ate his meals in the squad car.

Ronnie Coleman’s Training 

His intense training made Ronnie a legend to many fans and athletes. Ronnie’s training sessions became the stuff of legend as he put up insane weight in his hot Dallas gym.

During competition season, Coleman’s training routine would look something like this.

• Day 1: Back/Biceps/Shoulders 
• Day 2: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Calves.
• Day 3: Chest and Triceps.
• Day 4: Back, Biceps, and Shoulders 
• Day 5: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Calves
• Day 6: Chest, Triceps, Calves, and Abs
• Day 7: Rest

However, Ronnie admitted that he would hit every muscle group when he worked as a police officer. Putting up numbers equivalent to pro powerlifters.

His personal record for the main lifts were:

• Squat: 822.8 lbs (373.21 kg)
• Deadlift: 829.8 lbs (373.21 kg)
• Bench Press: 562.5 lbs (255.24 kg)

Ronnie Coleman’s Meal Plan 

Ronnie was one of the early bodybuilders who gave fans access to his eating habits. The numerous videos of Ronnie eating have views equal to the number of his epic training videos.

Here is what Ronnie Coleman’s in-season meal plan looked like during his bodybuilding career.

• Meal 1: Grits, Eggs, & Coffee
• Post-Training Protein Powder
• Meal 2: Chicken Breast, Rice, Red Beans, Cornbread
• Post-Training Protein Powder
• Meal 3:  Chicken Breast, Baked Potatoes/Fries
• Meal 4: Steak & Carb
• Late Night Protein Powder

Coleman would also drink gallons of water to go along with his eating and supplement intake.

Ronnie Coleman’s Supplements 

Ronnie even gave fans access to his supplementation as a bodybuilding champion. Here is a sample of the supplements Ronnie took during his career.

• 3-5 Grams of L-arginine(2 Per Day)
• Multivitamins
• Pre-workout Supplements(Before Every Training Session)
• Branch Amino Acids(BCAAS)
• Protein Powder
• Omega 3s

Ronnie Coleman Talks Steroids

In recent years, Ronnie Coleman has been more open about steroid use in bodybuilding. He admitted to using steroids throughout his career but didn’t divulge how much.

On his appearance on JRE, Coleman claimed that pro bodybuilders got steroids from prescriptions. The main governing body in steroids didn’t clean up the sport, but made it a rule that steroids must be bought legally.

Ronnie Coleman’s Injuries

Sadly, the legendary bodybuilding is in poor health. After years of pushing his body to the limit, Ronnie’s body finally gave out on him.

A victim of his own success. In multiple interviews, Ronnie detailed that he was plagued with injuries and just trained through them.

Ronnie has undergone dozens of surgeries since retiring from bodybuilding in the early 2000s. The 7x Mr. Olympia has a metal rod keeping his spine together with numerous screws and braces locking it in. Today, the legend has to get around using a wheelchair and crutches. 

The Legacy of Ronnie Coleman

Despite the health problems, Ronnie Coleman is still a beloved legend. He is an all-time great bodybuilding who inspired generations of lifters with his intense training styles.

Today, you will never enter a gym without hearing someone yell out, “Lightweight BABY!!!” Ronnie cemented his legacy and continues to inspire future athletes.

The UFC is celebrating its 30th year as a company. When you think about all the years of history, various UFC commentators were there to call the action.

Here is a list of the UFC commentators who called some of the world’s best fights. Detailing UFC commentators, past and present, who had the best seats in the house.

How Many UFC Commentators Have Worked for the UFC? 

There have been around 20 UFC commentators in the history of the promotion. They have called a total of 679 UFC events in the thirty-year history, which is rapidly growing.

The UFC Commentators

Joe Rogan (1997 to Present) 

When you think about UFC commentators, the first name that pops into your head is Joe Rogan. The comedian and podcaster has been calling the action in the cage since 1997.

His manager told him to quit the gig, but Joe loved fighting. Sitting in the front row to see and call the fights was enough for him.

 Rogan became the voice of the UFC in his 26 years with the promotion. He also went on to host the biggest podcast in the world with the Joe Rogan Experience.

Jon Anik (2011-Present)

Jon Anik has been working within MMA since 2007. Anik started out as an ESPN anchor covering UFC events before joining the promotion as a color commentator in 2011.

When the partnership between ESPN and the UFC started, Jon became the head UFC color commentator and replaced Mike Goldberg. This decision upset a lot of fans who grew up with Rogan and Goldberg on commentary.

Anik would brush off any negative comments and do a good job. He is one of the hardest-working UFC commentators liked by all his peers.

Daniel Cormier (2016-Present)

Daniel Cormier has become one of the main UFC commentators, covering all the big events. The ex-2-division champion transitioned from fight to commentator in 2016 when he worked UFCFN 96.

Since retiring, Cormier has become a full-time UFC commentator and a full-time wrestling coach.

Dominick Cruz (2016-Present)

Around the same time Daniel Cormier was hired in 2016, the UFC was looking for new blood on commentary. They would also hire ex-Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz as a color commentator.

During this time, Dom was dealing with one of his many knee injuries that threatened his career. If he couldn’t fight anymore, Cruz would stay around fighting and become one of the UFC commentators.

Miraculously, Dom’s fight career continued, and now he plays double duty both as a fighter and commentator.

Paul Felder (2017-Present)

UFC vet and fan-favorite Paul Felder is one of the most-liked UFC commentators currently working in the company. Surprisingly, his commentary career started just two years after Paul began fighting in the UFC.

Whenever he wasn’t fighting himself, he covered a UFC event somewhere in the world. Felder made his commentary debut at UFCFN 116 and his PPV debut at UFC 230 in 2018.

The durable fighter has retired from fighting and works as a full-time commentator. Paul does get the occasional callout, but he’s turned them down.

Michael Bisping

After retiring as a former world champion and one of the best TUF winners ever, Michael Bisping went into commentating. He made his debut on color commentary in 2019 at UFCFN 144 and worked on Dana White’s fight series.

Bisping’s personality and humor have made him one of the most popular UFC commentators currently working. Along with The Count’s commentary duties, he hosts multiple podcasts and runs his YT channel.

Mike Goldberg (1997-2016)

For many UFC fans, Mike Goldberg is one of the greatest UFC commentators ever. He started around the same time in 1997 and became the UFC commentary team.

Mike and Joe would work together for nearly 20 years and saw all of the history get made. Goldberg’s relationship with the UFC would end in 2016 as he parted ways with the company.

Since then, Mike has moved to commentating for Bellator MMA, where he’s still saying his trademark phrase> “It is all over!!!”

Kenny Florian (2008-2021) 

Kenny Florian was one of the first UFC fighters to become a UFC commentator. The long-time fighter retired from the sport in 2011, but began commentating during his fighting career.

Florian fille in for Rogan on commentary at UFC 83 in 2008. From then on, Florian continued working as the number of UFC commentators grew. Florian would branch off into hosting various MMA shows from the ESPN deal.

In 2021, Florian announced an exclusive deal with the PFL, where he would work as a commentator and host. He also hosts the Anik & Florian Podcast with friend and UFC commentator Jon Anik.

Dan Hardy (2014-2021)

Dan Hardy was another ex-fighter who found his second life as a UFC commentator. Hardy debuted his commentary in 2014 and covered many of the promotion’s international events.

The ex-fighter would also be part of panels of the various MMA shows on ESPN and the UFC website. Everything was going well for Hardy until he had an altercation with Herb after a fight while he was commentating.

Things continued to sour between the UFC and Hardy until he was released in 2021. Hardy has now moved on as an analyst for Sky Sports.

Randy Couture 

The MMA legend Randy Couture tried his hand at commentary during the 2000s. Some of his first attempts at commentary took place after his first retirement.

After his business relationship ended with the UFC, Randy would sporadically work in other promotions and in action films. He would actually play himself as a commentator in the film Red Belt.

Jim Brown (1993)

New UFC fans may not be aware, but the NFL legend Jim Brown commentated on the very first UFC event. He was hired to commentate just the one event as the organizers didn’t know if there would be another event.

Like everyone during the time, Brown wasn’t very educated about fighting. He gave his opinion every now and then, but Brown was one-and-done after the first UFC.

John Gooden (2014-Present)

John Gooden has worked within the UFC since 2014. He first worked as an analyst and most notably hosted Inside The Octagon with Dan Hardy.

The UFC has faith in Gooden to fill any position they need, whether it’s commentary, hosting, or writing. This reliability has made Gooden one of the most respected UFC commentators currently working.

Jeff Blatnick (1994-2001)

For the UFC fans of the 90’s, the voice of the UFC was Jeff Blatnick. Jeff was one of the first UFC commentators who started working for the promotion in 1994 at UFC 4.

Blatnick was one of the early color commentators who could explain the techniques used in the fights. Jeff was the head UFC commentator for seven years before leaving the company in 20001.

He is also credited for coining the term “MMA” and helped establish the Unified Rules of MMA.

Brendan Fitzgerald (2017-Present)

Brendan Fitzgerald has been working as a commentator for the UFC since 2017. He is one of the regular commentators who are constantly rotated around different events.

Even though he lacks knowledge and experience, Fitzgerald is good at playing off his ex-fighter commentators. Brendan was also part of a viral moment during the riot at the UFC Mexico City event.

Michael Bisping recorded Fitzgerald as he continued commentating while hiding under the commentary table. He is well-liked and good at keeping the event moving.

Brian Stann (2013-2017) 

Brian Stann was one of the early UFC fighters turned UFC commentators during the early 2010s. After retiring from fighting in 2013, Stann would quickly switch to the commentator role.

He had good looks and knowledge, which made for a great combination as an on-air personality.  During his four years in the company, Stann was one of the fan-favorite UFC commentators.

In 2017, Stann made the difficult decision to step down as a commentator. He quit his job in the UFC to become the COO of a large real estate firm. 

Jimmy Smith (2018)

Jimmy Smith was one of the longtime Bellator MMA commentators who left the company when Scott Coker took over. After a short run as a fighter and reality TV host, he jumped into commentator.

After parting ways with Bellator, Jimmy would have a short run in the UFC. His run as a UFC commentator would only last one year.

Smith was invited to work with ONE Championship but turned it down due to Singapore’s anti-pitbull laws. He is now working as a commentator for Invicta FC.

Rashad Evans (2017-2021)

Rashad Evans is another of the first generation of UFC fighters turned UFC commentators. The former champion, Evans, worked every part in nearly every role for the UFC during the 2010s.

Evans was routinely hosting the MMA shows on ESPN while occasionally commentating on some shows. After working for the UFC for a few years, Evans has moved on and is now commentating for Khabib’s Eagle MMA promotion.

Frank Mir (2006-2010)

During the first MMA boom of the 2000s, we saw fighters also work as commentators. Former UFC champion Frank Mir was one of those fighters that worked as a commentator.

Mir would work on the ZUFFA owned WEC until the UFC absorbed the promotion. In that time, Frank would also make appearances commentating on smaller UFC events.

He then went back into fighting full-time and stayed with the company before moving to Bellator.

Natural bodybuilding is rapidly growing in popularity. More fans than ever are following the sport and are constantly debating who the best natural bodybuilders are.

Here is a list of the current best natural bodybuilders in the sport today. Check out the stats of the top-ranked bodybuilders below and what they’re known for.

What is a Natural Bodybuilder? 

Natural bodybuilding is a form of bodybuilding in which individuals strive to build and develop their physique without drug enhancement.

The pursuit of pursuing a perfect physique without the use of performance-enhancing drugs, like anabolic steroids or HGH.

These “natty divisions” were created by drug-free bodybuilders who felt competing in standard bodybuilding was unfair.

The term “natural.” in this context refers to the commitment to achieving through entirely natural means. They rely solely on exercise, diet, and natural supplementation.

All of the major bodybuilding organizations, from the INBA to WNBF, now have drug-free bodybuilding divisions. All of which makes contestants go through drug tests to ensure the event’s integrity.

The Differences Between Normal Bodybuilding vs. Natural Bodybuilding 

We’ll also go ahead and spell out the difference between normal bodybuilding and natural bodybuilding. The obvious difference is normal bodybuilding contestants use steroids, and natural bodybuilders do not.

Steroid use is actually encouraged and a must if you wish to succeed in normal bodybuilding.

The Current Best Natural Bodybuilders

The current era of natural bodybuilding includes some of the sport’s best athletes. Here are the top six best natural bodybuilders in the world.

Doug Miller 

• DOB: 1974
• Height: 5 ft 9 In(175 cm)
• Weight: 185-195 lbs(83.9-88. kg)
• Nationality: American
• Pro Since: 2004
• Other Work: Trainer, Entrepreneur 

Doug Miller is one of the best natural bodybuilders of the 2000s and was one of the early competitors. During the 2000s, Doug would have over five first-place finishes in the sport’s biggest competitions

Paul Kreuger

Competitions

• 2021 Natural Olympia

Paul Kreuger is one of the most interesting stories to ever come out of natural bodybuilding. Kreuger would spend 25 years as an amateur bodybuilder, occasionally competing for fun.

Later in his life, Paul got serious about competing. Just four weeks after earning his pro card, Kreuger would win the Natural Olympia.  Becoming one of the best natural bodybuilders in the sport in just a month as a pro.

Eric Helms 

Dr. Eric Helms is not one of the best natural bodybuilders but one of the biggest advocates pushing the sport. Eric Helms is a YouTube personality and, more importantly, a PhD in Exercise Science, who’s also a natural bodybuilder.

Helms has millions of followers and has been one of the biggest supporters of natural bodybuilding.

Brandon Lirio

After joining the military, Brandon Lirio got into natural bodybuilding to deal with anxiety. This led Lirio to become one of the world’s best natural bodybuilders—a 5x world champion, who is a 3x Mr. Natural Olympia, and a 2x Mr. Universe champion.

Simeon Panda

Simeone Panda is one of the best natural bodybuilders in the world and one of the most popular. Panda has gained a strong internet following, who follow his career and training.

Ron Williams

Ron Williams is considered one of the best natural bodybuilders of all time. Williams has won over 250 competitions and the three major titles multiple times. He is also one of the biggest natural bodybuilding YouTube personalities on the web.

Derek Joe

Derek Joe is another one of the newer, best natural bodybuilders in the world. He won the Natural Olympia in 2021 in his first year as a pro and has won numerous other competitions since.

Meshack Ochieng

If your nickname is “The Natural Ronnie Coleman,” you get a spot on the best natural bodybuilders list. Meshack Ochieng is a self-taught Kenyan natural bodybuilding, one of the world’s most famous competitors. 

John Hansen

John Hansen was one of the best natural bodybuilders ever, who competed throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Hansen is now one of the most respected voices in bodybuilding, who hosts a podcast and writes for several bodybuilding sites.

Komang Arnawa

Koman Arnawaa was the second bodybuilder of Asian descent to win the Natural Mr. Olympus. He was one of the youngest champions in the sport and one of the best natural bodybuilders of the 2000s.

Phillip Ricardo Jr.

Phillip Ricardo Jr. is one of the best natural bodybuilders as a 4x Natural Olympia Champion. When he won his last Natural Olympia in 2015, it was seven years removed from his last world title. This also made Ricardo Jr. the first athlete to win Natural Olympia after losing the title.

The Current Best Natural BodyBuilders in the Female Division

The best natural bodybuilders in the world aren’t just men; women have equally great physiques in their division. Here are the best natural bodybuilders currently in the female division.

Julia “The Jewel” Hubbard 

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Currently one of the best natural bodybuilders in the world, who has won every major title in the sport. The Olympia and Universe champion, Julia Hubbard, is one of the sport’s top athletes.

Holly Baxter 

Holly Baxter is one of the current best bodybuilders in the female division and a dietitian and trainer. You can follow her training and exercises on her popular Youtube page.

Stephanie Hammermeister 

IFBB Pro female bodybuilder Stephanie Hammermeister is one of the most known athletes in the sport. Her figure and intensity helped make her one of the best natural bodybuilders in the world.

Tina Nguyen

Tina Nguyen is one of the world’s most popular female natural bodybuilders/influencers. She has a large following on Instagram, who is watching her become one of the best natural bodybuilders in the IFBB.

Nathalie Foreau

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Nathalie Foreau is one of the best natural bodybuilders in France. At every competition she enters, Foreau is always one of the favorites to win.