Professional bodybuilding

Professional bodybuilding called also pro bodybuilding. It is a term that is used in the sport of bodybuilding, and may refer to several different concepts.

In the modern bodybuilding industry "Professional" generally means a bodybuilder who has won qualifying completions as an amateur and has earned a 'pro card' from the IFBB. Professionals earn the right to compete in sanctioned competitions including the Arnold Classic and the Night of Champions. Placings at such competitions in turn earn them the right to compete at the Mr. Olympia; the title is considered to be the highest accolade in the professional bodybuilding field.
Many natural bodybuilding organizations such as the Natural Physique Association and North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation also have professional ranks.