{"id":9947,"date":"2026-01-15T02:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T02:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9947"},"modified":"2026-01-15T02:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T02:16:11","slug":"bodybuilders-compete-in-nanbf-natural-iowa-competition-in-des-moines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9947","title":{"rendered":"Bodybuilders compete in NANBF Natural Iowa Competition in Des Moines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>May 8, 2021, 4:00 p.m. CT<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/0c942b85-006b-4af0-b590-722a7c1adc42-20210508_001_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/0c942b85-006b-4af0-b590-722a7c1adc42-20210508_001_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" elementtiming=\"pg-lead-image\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Adam Hanson of Winterset, center right, competes in the Men's open bodybuilding division of the NANBF Natural Iowa competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Adam Hanson of Winterset, center right, competes in the Men&#8217;s open bodybuilding division of the NANBF Natural Iowa competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__ifg\"\/>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:660px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/73227bf9-411b-45e8-b7b5-2080e4f73c3b-20210508_002_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=440&amp;height=660&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/73227bf9-411b-45e8-b7b5-2080e4f73c3b-20210508_002_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=880&amp;height=1320&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bodybuilders compete in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Bodybuilders compete in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/6d95d012-1aa1-4f64-96da-8a32c5dfcb5e-20210508_003_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/6d95d012-1aa1-4f64-96da-8a32c5dfcb5e-20210508_003_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn't do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn&#8217;t do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__ifg\"\/>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/77df2df0-2c79-4f4e-ad6b-6e68486f18ce-20210508_004_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/77df2df0-2c79-4f4e-ad6b-6e68486f18ce-20210508_004_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Braxton Martin, 16 of Cedar Rapids, uses a band backstage to stay warm between competitions during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Martin is one of only two kids in his school that competes in bodybuilding but said he likes working to get better and fulfill his potential as a bodybuilder.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Braxton Martin, 16 of Cedar Rapids, uses a band backstage to stay warm between competitions during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Martin is one of only two kids in his school that competes in bodybuilding but said he likes working to get better and fulfill his potential as a bodybuilder.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:441px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/bcfba4a5-8bc0-49a3-85f5-344e22afc9fb-20210508_005_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=441&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/bcfba4a5-8bc0-49a3-85f5-344e22afc9fb-20210508_005_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=882&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Amber Smith uses bands to warm up before going onstage during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Amber Smith uses bands to warm up before going onstage during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__ifg\"\/>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/23f92f89-55a5-4e30-98eb-1417b37ee0a7-20210508_006_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/23f92f89-55a5-4e30-98eb-1417b37ee0a7-20210508_006_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rollers are used to touchup the competition tan on bodybuilders before going onstage during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Rollers are used to touchup the competition tan on bodybuilders before going onstage during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:660px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/c1cfa031-4ea6-4cea-8bee-5d420b93fcde-20210508_007_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=440&amp;height=660&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/c1cfa031-4ea6-4cea-8bee-5d420b93fcde-20210508_007_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=880&amp;height=1320&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aaron McCarthy, right, competes in the Men's open bodybuilding division of the NANBF Natural Iowa competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Aaron McCarthy, right, competes in the Men&#8217;s open bodybuilding division of the NANBF Natural Iowa competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__ifg\"\/>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:660px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/68763a3c-e447-45a7-97ef-26c624b0b4ad-20210508_008_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=440&amp;height=660&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/68763a3c-e447-45a7-97ef-26c624b0b4ad-20210508_008_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=880&amp;height=1320&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn't do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn&#8217;t do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/8feda232-e98b-41f6-b686-85b959b51524-20210508_009_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/8feda232-e98b-41f6-b686-85b959b51524-20210508_009_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bodybuilders strike a pose as they compete in the Women's Physique open division of the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Bodybuilders strike a pose as they compete in the Women&#8217;s Physique open division of the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__ifg\"\/>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/a91beaac-e808-4d0e-8f11-f11fcfd75bfa-20210508_010_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/a91beaac-e808-4d0e-8f11-f11fcfd75bfa-20210508_010_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bodybuilders compete in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Bodybuilders compete in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/f5b5b18b-d327-47d7-8d88-fb9555bb656f-20210508_011_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/f5b5b18b-d327-47d7-8d88-fb9555bb656f-20210508_011_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bodybuilders compete in the Men's open bodybuilding division of the NANBF Natural Iowa competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Bodybuilders compete in the Men&#8217;s open bodybuilding division of the NANBF Natural Iowa competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__ifg\"\/>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/02c04e6f-a6c7-4a42-8acd-5bf66fc7f284-20210508_012_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/02c04e6f-a6c7-4a42-8acd-5bf66fc7f284-20210508_012_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aaron McCarthy, right, competes in the Men's open bodybuilding division of the NANBF Natural Iowa competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Aaron McCarthy, right, competes in the Men&#8217;s open bodybuilding division of the NANBF Natural Iowa competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/5d3fdb2a-ff68-4de6-9701-83792f9622aa-20210508_013_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/5d3fdb2a-ff68-4de6-9701-83792f9622aa-20210508_013_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn't do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn&#8217;t do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__ifg\"\/>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/e9b5baba-286d-4b9c-8efe-f380c016891e-20210508_014_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/e9b5baba-286d-4b9c-8efe-f380c016891e-20210508_014_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn't do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn&#8217;t do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/288a49d9-2bad-4dca-b72b-f01315741715-20210508_015_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/288a49d9-2bad-4dca-b72b-f01315741715-20210508_015_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn't do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>First-time competitor Ben Fredrickson, 17 of Pella, gets his competition tan applied before competing in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. After having surgery on both knees Fredrickson couldn&#8217;t do traditional sports so he started lifting two and a half hours a day.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__ifg\"\/>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/3b49f0c1-c054-4fee-8aa4-6dd3997427a3-20210508_016_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/3b49f0c1-c054-4fee-8aa4-6dd3997427a3-20210508_016_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Braxton Martin, 16 of Cedar Rapids, uses a band backstage to stay warm between competitions during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Martin is one of only two kids in his school that competes in bodybuilding but said he likes working to get better and fulfill his potential as a bodybuilder.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Braxton Martin, 16 of Cedar Rapids, uses a band backstage to stay warm between competitions during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Martin is one of only two kids in his school that competes in bodybuilding but said he likes working to get better and fulfill his potential as a bodybuilder.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:440px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/7affcd81-d7e9-48b1-88fa-63d03d686dce-20210508_017_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/7affcd81-d7e9-48b1-88fa-63d03d686dce-20210508_017_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bodybuilders line up before being called onstage compete in the Women's Physique open division of the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Bodybuilders line up before being called onstage compete in the Women&#8217;s Physique open division of the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. 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Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Adam Hanson, right, does pushups before going onstage during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__ifg\"\/>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:441px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/f55fc8cb-870e-4e12-906f-129b3c3bc17d-20210508_020_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=660&amp;height=441&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/f55fc8cb-870e-4e12-906f-129b3c3bc17d-20210508_020_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=882&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bodybuilders compete in the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. 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Winners receive a pro-qualifier for the prestigious International Pro Elite organization.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Powers\/The Register<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em__lp gnt_em_img\"><picture class=\"gnt_em_img_pt\" style=\"height:660px\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/0ea3f92d-1f14-4c4d-9485-c98eaa761d96-20210508_021_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=440&amp;height=660&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2021\/05\/08\/PDEM\/0ea3f92d-1f14-4c4d-9485-c98eaa761d96-20210508_021_bodybuilding_bp.JPG?width=880&amp;height=1320&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A roller is used to touchup the competition tan on a bodybuilder before going onstage during the NANBF Natural Iowa bodybuilding competition at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. 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