2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am Natural Universe: Preview
The 2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am Natural Universe show embarks this weekend!
The 2022 International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Pro/Am Natural Universe show takes place this weekend, September 2-3, 2022, in Tampa, FL.
2022 INBA PNBA Pro/AM Natural Universe is a significant event in natural bodybuilding. Competitors are battling it out for a chance to qualify for Natural Olympia if they haven’t already. And for the ones who have, they want to earn a good placing, heading into the final three months of the INBA PNBA natural bodybuilding season.
Natural Universe
This week is “peak week”– the week before a bodybuilding show where competitors put it into high gear to make any final preparations for the show–for Natural Universe competitors.
Denny Kakos started the first Natural Universe in 1990. The Natural Universe title is trademarked, and It’s one of the most prestigious natural bodybuilding titles the INBA PNBA offers. That has seen the faces of many great champions.
Past Champions
This year, there are over 30 pro athletes competing from different countries. Prize money, other prizes, PNBA Elite World Tour Points, and social media exposure will be offered. This is the first time a natural bodybuilding show of this prestige will be held in Tampa, Florida.
Athletes Attending
Here are some athletes you can expect to see at Natural Universe.
Stacked Open Pro Bodybuilders
- Joe Carabase
- Thomas Cornell
- Joseph Farese
- Benjamin Hernandez
- Mexico
- Christian Kellenberger
- Germany
- Uche Mbah
- Ivan Puga
- Mexico
- Former Natural Universe champion
- Philip Ricardo Jr.
- Former Natural Universe champion
- Mark Troiano
- 2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am Philip Ricardo Legends Internationals competitor
Impressive Pro Grand Masters 50+ Line up
Pro Classic Physique: Open
- Benjamin Hernandez
- Derek Joe
- 2021 Natural Olympia Pro Champion
- Patricio Martinez
- Josh Mazza
Pro Men’s Physique: Open
Pro Bikini Divas: Open
- Arely Ayala
- Mexico
- 2nd Place 2021 Natural Olympia Pro Bikini
- Danielle Bouldin
- Lissy Guerrero
- Kayla Rowling
- 2x Natural Olympia Pro Bikini Champion
- Lafaye Young
- Stephani De Zeorzi
PNBA Wellness Category: Debut
- Yvette Arthur
- United Kingdom
- 2021 Natural Olympia Champion
Besides the competitors on this list, there will be many more amazing elite natural athletes. All athletes will be qualified to compete at the XXV Natural Olympia on November 10th-13th in Las Vegas.
Check out the INBA PNBA schedule for Natural Olympia qualifying events on the 2022 schedule. Don’t miss out; come and check out the competition!
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The INBA PNBA released a statement regarding Natural Universe on their Instagram page. You can see their complete report and clip highlighting the show below.
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