Bodybuilding
Use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop musculature
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Bodybuilding is a strength sport. The sport is governed internationally by World Fitness Federation. Wikidata lists 1 discipline or variant under it.
TypeStrength sports
PractitionersBodybuilder
Governing bodyWorld Fitness Federation, National Amateur Bodybuilders Association
Family tree
Disciplines and variants
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Natural bodybuildingBodybuilding movement with various competitions that take place...
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Games | 6 | 1981 | 2009 | 1981, 1989, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009 |
| Pacific Games | 4 | 2007 | 2023 | 2007, 2011, 2015, 2023 |
| Asian Games | 2 | 2002 | 2006 | 2002, 2006 |
| Arab Games | 1 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Pan American Games | 1 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| South American Games | 1 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
Governance
Governing bodies
What you need
Equipment and playing area
Equipment