Hello All, I would like to welcome new competitors as well as new members who are here to support the IATBP’s mission. Thank you for becoming part of the IATBP! For competitors, here is the link for the Competitors Handbook. I will begin mailing t-shirts to all new...
Hello All, Just a few quick reminders, and some great news for bodybuilders: Please make sure you read your handbook, located here. Powerlifters should wear knee sleeves and not knee wraps. Bodybuilders, please make sure you email your 60-90 second posing music to me...
Hello All! With the bodybuilding contest and powerlifting meet less than a month away, I’m sure those of you who are competing in Atlanta have been training hard, eating right, and hopefully getting enough rest. We at the IATBP are so excited to welcome both returning...
Trans 101: Health Facilities By Ida Hood Trans people from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds tend to experience significant health disparities compared to the general population. You may be asking yourself how can I make a difference and have some type of...
What is Monkeypox and how is it affecting the LGBTQ population? By Ida Hood Monkeypox is a disease that is caused by infection from someone who may have the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox is spread through close contact with infectious sores, bodily fluids, or what is...
We are happy to announce the standings for the October 2, 2021 bodybuilding competition and powerlifting meet! Both events were live streamed. You can watch the powerlifting competition here. The bodybuilding competition lives here. Unfortunately, the...
Trans bodybuilding and powerlifting is alive and well in Atlanta, Ga! Our bodybuilding competition and powerlifting meet October 2, 2021, was a huge success, thanks to all of you who helped make it possible. I’ve included lots of links here, hoping y’all will follow...
We are very excited to welcome you to Atlanta and to meet all competitors this weekend, Saturday, October 2! In this post you will find: Check-in times and locations for bodybuilding competition and powerlifting meet Where to email your music (for bodybuilders) Link...
COVID-19 Safety Policy Update Hello all, IATBP has decided that the COVID-19 rapid test that was to be required 48 hours or less before the competitions is no longer needed. I have updated the previous blog regarding this change. If you have any questions or concerns,...
Hello All! In this post you will find: The link to the Competitors Handbook Info about Entry Fees A note to bodybuilders Our new gender divisions for the October 2, 2021 bodybuilding competition and powerlifting meet T-Shirt mailing info Competitors Handbook: Here is...
IATBP represents the future of transgender bodybuilding and powerlifting. We have created new competition and meet divisions to include non-binary and gender-nonconforming groups, as well as an open division for those who don’t wish to compete according to...
IATBP COVID-19 Safety Policy Here you’ll find important information about our COVID-19 safety policy for the October 2, 2021 IATBP bodybuilding competition and powerlifting meet in Atlanta, GA. Creating a safe space to compete is of the utmost importance to the IATBP....
Listen here to a compelling interview with IATBP Executive Director Bucky Motter and IATBP judge and NPC bodybuilder Paulo Batiste. Broadcast on the eve of the IATBP's Inaugural Virtual Conference 2020: Voices in Trans Bodybuilding and Powerlifting, veteran WABE host...
We at the IATBP are so excited to announce registration is now open for our free Zoom Conference, the Inaugural Virtual Conference 2020: Voices in Trans Bodybuilding & Powerlifting, being held October 3rd at 11:50 a.m. EDT/8:50 a.m. PDT. You can click here to...
Below we have a linked several Black-run LGBTQ+ organizations, as well as several funds and petitions created specifically for Black folks of Trans experience, that we hope you will learn from, donate to, and support however you can. Black Lives MatterFinimpact: How...
CW: Although there is no explicit or graphic imagery or description, the following letter does contain discussions of violence against Black people. Dearest IATBP members, First and foremost, we want to send out our deepest and sincerest condolences to the many...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the October 3, 2020 Bodybuilding Competition and Powerlifting Meet are being cancelled. In its place, we will be holding a Zoom conference with workshops relevant to bodybuilding, powerlifting, and issues that trans athletes face. More...
Get your workout groove on with Shawn Stinson. Are you uncomfortable going back to the gym yet because of COVID-19? Trans Bodybuilder and Coach Shawn Stinson shows you how it's done. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shawn Stinson (@coachshawn_fit) on Apr...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shawn Stinson (@coachshawn_fit) on Apr 5, 2020 at 7:08pm PDT In- home workouts can be simple. No need for dumbbells, bars, or special equipment. Let Coach Shawn Stinson show you how! Shawn Stinson is the IATBP’s head judge....
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IATBP is uncertain whether or not the IATBP bodybuilding competition and powerlifting meet will be held October 3rd, 2020. Rest assured that if the events are canceled, your IATBP memberships will be honored for the 2021...