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IFBB European Championships 2026 Complete Results (Interactive Panel)
Once again, we’ve experienced another spectacular edition of the IFBB Amateur European Championships and the IFBB Mr. Europe Semi-Pro Championship in Santa Susanna, the world capital of fitness. This year, the competition took place simultaneously on two stages, so…
How do judges score at IFBB championships? Learn how the scoring system works
You have been preparing for months. Your posing is flawless, and your physical condition is at its peak. However, when you step onto the international stage, you enter a technical system where strategy and regulations dictate the final outcome. Understanding this…
The IFBB Success Roadmap 2026: Where and When to Compete to Earn Your Pro Card
The 2026 IFBB season is moving at a fast pace. We analyze the first half of the year (March to June), a critical period where your planning will make the difference between achieving professional status or falling short. As an Official Photographer and Stage Coach, I…
Ultimate IFBB Semi PRO Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
In-depth analysis of the new division managed by IFBB PRO Official. 1. What is IFBB Semi PRO? It is essential to clarify that IFBB Semi PRO competitions are amateur events, but with professional management. They are organized directly by IFBB PRO Official as a direct…
IFBB I-walk and V-walk Guide 2026: 10 Keys to a Top presentation
T-walk, I-walk, V-walk… presentations have changed and evolved a lot in recent years. I wouldn’t say it was for the better, but I won’t write this article to complain; instead, I’m here to help you adapt to what you must keep in mind for your 2026 presentation. I can…
10 mistakes that keep you from the podium in Bikini Fitness IFBB (and how to fix them)
Thanks to my work as a photographer at the most important IFBB championships, I spend many hours in front of the stage. In addition, having the images, editing them, and reviewing them hundreds of times looking for the best athlete poses, combined with my interest in…
IFBB Competition Schedule (2nd Half 2025): Your Strategic Guide to Choosing a Stage and Succeeding
The second half of 2025 is here, and with it, the echo of applause, the shine of medals, and the dream of glory on the IFBB stage. If you’re planning to compete, you’ve likely been looking at the competition calendar. But let me tell you something: choosing a…
How to get the IFBB PRO Card in 2026: Pros and Cons
(Updated 2026) In 2025, the IFBB created the new IFBB SEMI PRO division , which also allows you to earn a pro card that enables you to compete in IFBB PRO OFFICIAL . Read on to learn about the differences in this new IFBB division. (Updated 2024) Since August 2024…
Agne Kiviselg I-walk improvements – World Championships vs Arnold Classic Europe 2020
I’ve wanted to post about this for a long time, but I thought that today, February 14, 2021, exactly 2 years since I decided to create the Black Swan Trophy , would be a perfect day to talk about this. Arnold Classic Europe was the last big competition of a year 2020,…
IFBB Czechia PRO: Brigitta Bekefi wins in Opava before Arnold Classic Europe
The Czech town of Opava hosted, on December 5, the last competition of the European calendar, before the important appointment of the Arnold Classic Elite Pro that will be held in Santa Susanna, on Saturday, December 12. The amateur competition, PEPA Grand Prix,…
