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How Much Money Can A Professional Bodybuilder Earn?

In the world of fitness, there are many different professions. For example, there are personal trainers, physiotherapists, and teachers of all sorts. However, there is a certain section that has been widely popularized, Bodybuilding. Even if you’re not someone who is very knowledgeable about that space, there is a good chance that you know someone who is/was a bodybuilder. Some popular examples of people who were bodybuilders are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne Johnson. While they do not actively compete in competitions, they still try to maintain the best possible physique possible.

Luckily for those who are looking to get into professional bodybuilding, there are a few ways that you can earn money. Since the internet and communication have become so easy and normalized, there are more opportunities than ever. For example, bodybuilders can earn money from winning competitions. However, the amount of money you receive is nothing compared to the doors that’ll open for you. One example of this is sponsorships. Sponsorships are one of the many ways bodybuilders are able to earn a substantial amount of money. Similar to YouTube, sponsors will pay to have their brand exposed and represented. Therefore, we will take a look into what bodybuilding is, how to become one and how much money they can potentially earn.

What Is A Bodybuilder?

Bodybuilding is the acting of working out and following a particular diet to meet certain aesthetic criteria. Bodybuilders come in all shapes and sizes. However, the goal of a bodybuilder, at least one that competes, is to meet certain aesthetic requirements. There are various types of competitions that come with their own set of rules and standards.

As a bodybuilder, you will want the lowest possible body fat while maintaining a certain weight. For example, when you’re in the heavyweight class you will be expected to have a weight of over a certain amount. However, according to the CPA, when there are two classes (lightweight and heavyweight), contestants in the heavyweight class are expected to weigh over 176 pounds.

Aside from looking a certain way and weighing a particular amount, there are a few skills that you will need to develop. This is stage presence and posing. By stage presence, I mean the rules by which you must abide. An example of this is that you cannot have gum on stage.

When it comes to posing, this is where things get a little interesting. Posing is a skill and it takes a lot of practice to be good at it. The purpose of a pose is to show off your physique, to accentuate your muscles. However, there is a right and wrong way of doing it. Posing helps the judges see the various angles of your physique. Furthermore, you will need to go through a posing routine when competing. If you cannot pose correctly, the judges are likely to give an unfavorable score. This is due to the fact that they won’t be able to see your physique correctly. Coupled with the fact that your poses won’t compliment your body to the fullest extent.

Lastly, the other half of bodybuilding is your diet. Bodybuilders follow an extremely strict diet. This diet consists of very specific macros. Furthermore, bodybuilders track specific aspects such as calories, protein, and fat consumption. They will track through apps, spreadsheets, or any way they see fit. However, following these dietary habits are absolutely critical. This is due to the fact that the way you look is almost completely dependent on what you eat. You can work out and tear your muscle fibers as much as possible. However, if you’re not eating enough protein or sleeping correctly, you will not see the results that you want.

How To Become A Bodybuilder?

Becoming a bodybuilder, in theory, is quite easy. If you’re not looking to compete, the first step you should take is learning about different muscle groups. When bodybuilding, your goal is to grow your muscles. Therefore, if you know the anatomy of your muscles and how they work, you will be able to target them easier. Most people underestimate how powerful knowledge is when it comes to working out. This is especially true if you have specific goals. Next, you will want to find which workouts are the most efficient. For example, if you’re looking to build your biceps, curls are usually what most beginners do. However, as you learn more about working out and the anatomy of the bicep, you will find more efficient workouts. This means workouts that’ll target the bicep and give a more intense workout. This can be true for literally any muscle group.

After you’ve learned about the anatomy and particular workouts, you need to start a dietary plan. These plans are crucial. There are a lot of misconceptions floating around the internet when it comes to diets. However, you should find what works for you and is proven to help you reach your goal. For example, eating in a slight deficit while maintaining your body weight in protein is proven to help you lose weight with minimal muscle loss. Once you have these three key factors down, you can begin making your own goals and working towards them. However, it is important to get plenty of rest so that your muscles can heal and grow appropriately.

Lastly, if you’re looking to get into competitions, this is where things get a little trickier. When bodybuilding for competitions, you will need to work on the criteria previously mentioned. However, most successful bodybuilders, at least now, use some sort of enhancement steroid to help increase their gains. When you look at bodybuilders now, you will probably think that they look a bit unnatural. This is because it is, at least in the sense that their physique cannot be obtained through natural means. With that being said, if you are looking to compete you will probably need to make a decision on whether or not you want to go down this route. However, there are competitions that prohibit the use of steroids. Therefore, all hope is not lost if you’re not looking to use anabolic steroids.

How Much Money Can You Earn As A Bodybuilder?

Finding the exact amount that a professional bodybuilder can earn is quite difficult. This is due to the fact that earning money through bodybuilding is remarkably inconsistent. There are anecdotes of bodybuilders earning a median income of approximately $40,000 per year with a high of nearly $80,000 per year. However, there are a few ways that you can earn money. The first is through competitions. There are many competitions with various payouts.

One of the most popular is the Mr. Olympia competition with, in its 49th edition, will pay out the winner $250,000. However, let’s say that you earn a sponsorship. Sponsors can payout in various forms. Some sponsors will pay you out in cash, while others will give you free products. However, some will give you a promotional code and a percentage of all sales done under your code.

One way many bodybuilders can earn an income is by creating their own brand. This brand will usually include an amalgamation of products. This can range from a clothing line to a supplement line. Furthermore, a lot of bodybuilders open gyms, have Youtube channels, and promote themselves on social media. Therefore, as a bodybuilder, you can earn $40,000 per year from competitions if you train hard. However, if you learn how to market and brand yourself, you can easily earn double to triple that amount.

Shameed Chris Khan

Shameed is just a man on a mission to help those around him gain financial success. Obsessed with writing about all things finance, this GTA native is constantly learning and sharing his experiences with others.