Every single day, millions of people go to the gym with the intention of becoming body beautiful. Only a few achieve their goals and the very best of the best, become professional bodybuilders. Hours and hours spent in the gym result in perfectly chiseled bodies and awe-inspiring physiques.
We’ve compiled a list of 20 hot and sexy female bodybuilders who we think are some of the best. Do you agree with our list? Is there anyone we’ve missed off? Let us know in the comments below.
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Pauline Nordin
As well as a fitness competitor, fitness model and fitness trainer, Pauline is also a journalist and was the trainer for the TV show “The Biggest Loser”. A champion from the junior ranks, Pauline has continued her success and is regarded as one of the most inspirational women in the sport.
Amanda Latona
You don’t get a nickname “The Booty Queen” unless you can back it up. A 10-time IFBB champion, Amanda is the founder of BootyQueen apparel and a promoter for the NPC national qualifier show, the Kucloclassic. Cover model, recording artist, entrepreneur, Amanda has it all.
Juliana Malacarne
A true living legend, this Brazilian bombshell is a 4 times Miss Physique Olympia winner who won every Miss Olympia from 2014, before deciding not to compete in 2018. Her gorgeous smile and classy look set her apart from other women in the field and makes her one of the most recognizable faces on the scene.
Sarah Ainsley Harrison
Born and raised in Canada, although a dual citizen of the UK, 27 year old Sarah is a 4 times bikini champion and level 4 accredited personal trainer and exercise therapist. She was also crowned Miss Canada and winner of the Best Body award. Not content with conquering the fitness world Sarah has also featured in films and is a model.
Alessandra Pinheiro
You won’t believe it but the beautiful Alessandra is 42 years old. Another Brazilian bodybuilder and fitness model, Alessandra competes in the IFBB pro league and has won the Arnold classic competition twice and the Karina Nascimento classic once. With a bachelor’s degree in physical education, Alessandra has brains as well as beauty.
Larissa Reis
Another Brazilian, Larissa earned her pro card in 2007 and was the first female Brazilian to win a professional figure show in the US. Larissa credits her parents for teaching her about hard work and attitude, which she says helped her get to the top.
Alicia Gowans
An Australian EBFF Fitness Diva Pro, personal trainer, and entrepreneur, Alicia won her pro card in 2014. A 2x WBFF world and USA champion, Alicia helps others to realize their fitness dreams as a Precision nutrition coach and also works as a prep coach, coaching others online.
Amy Quine
UK born Amy Leigh-Quine is a WBBF fitness athlete and personal coach, not to mention actress and model. After being rejected for a career in modeling Amy set her sights on other types of modeling and quickly found fitness. Winner of the UKBFF Kent classic, Amy now focuses on building her own brand and training online others as a coach.
Ariel Khadr
3 x IFBB pro fitness champion, Ariel has been competing in shows since the age of 16. Winning numerous titles Ariel became the youngest IFBB fitness pro when she won the NPC Team Universe Fitness Nationals championships. After which Ariel took a 6-year hiatus to focus on her college degree. 26 year old Ariel is currently rehabbing from injury and coaches others that want to follow in her footsteps.
Aspen Rae
IFBB Figure Pro, Aspen is a figure competitor from San Jose, California. Initially, a long distance runner Aspen became interested in trying something new and began lifting weights. With the help of her coach she soon began to realize her dream of competing in fitness shows as a bikini competitor, before switching to figure in 2016, which she felt allowed her to work on her body without having to worry about gaining too much size.
Emeri Connery
Originally from Coolvile, Ohio, Emeri is a bikini athlete and personal trainer. She was inspired to start competing after her brother had competed in his own shows. Emmeri has been competing since 2014 and won 2 Mountaineer classics in 2017. Viewed as a rising star in the industry, Emeri works hard and has improved dramatically in the 3 years since her debut.
Oksana Grishina
Born in Russia, the former gymnast grew up in both Russia and Latvia where she also pursued classical ballet. Oksana moved to the US in 2007 and hasn’t looked back since. Crowned Miss Olympia from 2014-2017 and with a string of other titles to her name, Oksana is regarded as one of the greatest ever.
Emma Paveley
Emma is a Uk based IFBB Pro competitor. In addition to being a 2 x IFBB Fitness champion, Emma is also a 2x Olympian. Emma has a background in gymnastics and also enjoys training in Crossfit to maintain well-rounded fitness. Emma recently appeared on the UK show NinjaWarrior.
Marzia Prince
Marzia is an award-winning personal trainer and IFBB Bikini Pro. She started lifting at 23 years old and became a bikini fitness competitor in her 30’s. At 32 years old she won the 2007 Miss Bikini Universe competition. She was one of the first IFBB bikini pros and earned the 3rd IFBB bikini pro card at 35 years old.
Lisa-Marie Graham
Lisa-Marie is a London based Sports Therapist, Personal Trainer, Bikini competitor, and UKBFF British, Nationals and English GP Champion. She also placed 2nd at the Arnold classic in Africa. 33 year old Lisa-Marie got into competing after starting out as a musical theatre actress and starting to lift weights while living in Australia. After training with a friend she fell in love with lifting and started training seriously.
Mavi Gioia
41 year old Italian, Mavi, is an IFBB Pro and was the overall winner of the Excalibur Bodybuilding and Figure Championships in 2008. Winner of the 2006 Wabba European fitness championships and Wabba national body fitness championships, Mavi is no stranger to the podium.
Monica Martin
Fitness model and IFBB Pro bodybuilder Monica originally comes from Brazil. She started bodybuilding as a teenager and was the first girl from Brazil to become an IFBB Pro bodybuilder. She now lives in the US. A champion in many different countries, Monica is highly regarded as an idol to many female bodybuilders.
Heidi Vuorela
Coming from Sweden and a mother or 2, Heidi competes in the women’s physique division and is also a personal trainer. She works with both men and women that want help in transforming their lives and uses her own practical experience to make her a better, more well-rounded coach. A winner in her native Sweden, Heidi is dedicated to her craft.
Kristal Marshall
Kristal Marshall has many strings to her bow, a former beauty queen and WWE Diva, Kristal has also worked as a model. After gaining her pro license Kristal went on to place 2nd in the NPC Arnold Amateur Championships and win the NPC USA Bodybuilding and Figure Championships in 2009. She also placed 4th in the IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding and Bikini Championships in 2010.
Kizzy Vaines
Coming from South Yorkshire in the UK, Kizzy was a dancer up until the age of 22, when she decided to change focus and pursue a career in bodybuilding. She became interested due to her husband and has competed all over the world. A 3x Olympian and 2x IFBB champion Kizzy is also a hair stylist.
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