National Physique Committee

National Physique Committee
SportAmateur bodybuilding
CategorySports governing body
JurisdictionInternational
AbbreviationNPC
Founded1982 (1982)
AffiliationIFBB Professional League
IFBB Amateur International / International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness (formerly)
Affiliation dateSince 2005 (IFBB Professional League)
Until September 18, 2017 (IFBB Amateur International / International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness)
HeadquartersPO Box 789, Carnegie 15106, United States of America
PresidentJim Manion
Official website
npcnewsonline.com

The National Physique Committee (NPC) is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States.[1] Amateur bodybuilders compete in competitions from local to national competitions sanctioned by the NPC. While the term "bodybuilding" is commonly used to refer to athletes participating in contests sanctioned by the NPC and IFBB Pro League, nine divisions are represented including men's bodybuilding, women's bodybuilding, bikini, men's physique, classic physique, women's physique, figure, fitness, and wellness.

  1. ^ Melfa, Frank A. (1998). Bodybuilding, a realistic approach : how you can have a great body! (2nd ed.). New Brunswick, N.J.: Power Writings. p. 296. ISBN 0-9641640-7-8. OCLC 40734691.