National Physique Committee (NPC)

The National Physique Committee (NPC) is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States. The National Physique Committee of the USA, Inc., is the official U.S. governing body of men's and women's amateur bodybuilding, fitness and fitness. It is recognized by the International Federation of Body Builders (IFBB). As an affiliate to the IFBB Professional League the only way to qualify for the IFBB Professional League is through an NPC pro qualifying national contest.

The NPC was formed back in 1982 after government legislation caused many sporting events - like track and field, and physique competitions - to break away from some of the other federations. The IFBB recognizes only one amateur physique federation per country, and in the United States, the NPC is the amateur arm of the IFBB. All bodybuilders - must win a qualifying NPC show before they can become IFBB professionals.

For more information, contact the National Physique Committee:

P.O. Box 3711, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15230
(412) 276-5027