How to Enter the Mr. Universe Competition

Being named Mr. Universe is a great achievement for bodybuilders who strive to reach the top of their sport. Simply getting there is an accomplishment since you must win a string of titles to be eligible to enter the Mr. Universe contest.

Instructions

1. Register with the National Amateur Bodybuilders Association (NABBA). You must be an NABBA member in good standing to compete in the Mr. Universe competition or any other events sanctioned by the NABBA.

2. Start small. Begin your hunt for the Mr. Universe title by competing in several local or state competitions. Work out all the kinks in your routine here so when you're ready to move on you're in top form.

3. Win a local or state competition. By winning one of these competitions, you'll be eligible to move on to the next step.

4. Enter a national competition. Your chosen competition must be an official NABBA event.

5. Enter the correct division. There are many different divisions in the Mr. Universe competition-including amateur and professional classifications-so choose your division carefully.

Tips & Warnings

• The following are considered national NABBA events: the National Bodybuilding Championships, the American National Bodybuilding Championships, the Natural United States Bodybuilding Championships and the Natural American Bodybuilding Championships. A win at any of these events can qualify you for the Mr. Universe competition.

• NABBA events are run with height divisions instead of weight divisions.

• The Mr. Universe competition began in England in 1950 and was strictly for amateurs. Two years later the professional division was added.

Resources

• Visit the official NABBA website.