October 21, 2023

48: Meet The Federations Part 4: The NPC And IFBB With Guest IFBB Head Judge Becky Clawson

1 hour 28 minutes

My guest today is IFBB Pro League Head Judge, and Mr Olympia & Arnold Classic Judge, Becky Clawson, who chats with me about the NPC and IFBB organization as a whole, each of the men and women divisions, the judging for each of the divisions, pro cards, drug testing, and so much more! Today’s episode continues the series that spotlights each of the organizations in bodybuilding and what makes them special and unique. Tune in for a full well, rounded picture of the NPC and IFBB!

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Key Takeaways:

*Meet Becky Clawson (2:32)

*Is the judging process the same for the NPC and IFBB locally and internationally? (8:20)

*Why Becky thinks you should compete with the NPC/IFBB (11:55)

*What do “natural” vs. “not natural” shows mean in NPC and IFBB (14:14)

*How to get your pro card (16:40)

*Why doesn’t the NPC and IFBB drug test all of their shows? (23:04)

*A breakdown of each of the different men and women divisions (27:23)

*Biggest change Becky has seen in the sport (43:56)

*Why is the IFBB pro card so sought after and does Does Becky believe it gives an advantage in life (47:41)

*Does the IFBB have standards, expectations, and certain “looks” they go for and want to see on stage (posing, suits, hair, stage walks, etc)? (52:25)

*How does the NPC and IFBB score their athletes in each of the divisions (and do the scores change?) (53:47)

*How do you become an NPC and IfBB Judge and learn how to judge? (1:04:30)

*Does the NPC and IFBB require you to use certain coaches, suit designers, makeup, wear specific hair, etc.? (1:09:57)

*What division does Becky think is the most difficult to judge and least difficult to judge? (1:16:45)

*Becky’s favorite competitor of all time across all divisions (1:18:03)

*Will there be any new divisions added to the NPC and IfBB coming up? (1:20:10)

*What’s next for Becky? (1:21:08)

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By Michele Welcome

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