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Behind the stage lights at the Natural Olympia bodybuilding event, featuring natural athletes preparing for competition.
21
Oct
2025

Behind the Stage Lights: What the Natural Olympia Really Means

The Natural Olympia is the most prestigious drug-tested bodybuilding event, organized annually by the INBA/PNBA for athletes who compete without steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs. BarBend+1 Born from the vision of promoter Denny Kakos in the late 1970s, the event evolved from local gym contests into an international stage for natural athletes. BarBend+1 Over time, […]

Mike Ashley steroid-free journey
29
May
2025

Bodybuilding Icon Mike Ashley Opens Up About His Steroid-Free Journey

Mike Ashley, one of the most respected figures in bodybuilding history, has long been celebrated not only for his aesthetics and competitive success but also for his claim of remaining natural in a sport often associated with steroid use. In a candid and insightful feature, Ashley finally addresses the long-standing question: Did he ever use […]