56 Most Muscular Female Bodybuilders with Instagram

The ladies’ category of bodybuilding has developed and matured throughout the years into an incredibly talented pool of entertainment. There are several female bodybuilding categories, some of which are more populous than the men’s divisions. This has forced athletes of many disciplines to put their abilities and physiques to the test.

Check out these amazing female bodybuilders with the most muscular physiques on Instagram. These women are not only gorgeous but incredibly strong too. Check out their pictures and get inspired! These women have really put their blood, sweat, and tears into the sport. Their hard work has paid off. They have great physiques, great strength, awesome personalities, and awesome physiques that you will want to check out.

1. Nataliya Kuznetsova

Nataliya Kuznetsova	Information
Full Name	Nataliya Kuznetsova
Nickname	Amazonka, Russian Muscle Amazon
Birthdate	July 1, 1991
Birthplace	Chita, Chitinsky District, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russian Federation
Height	5 ft 10 in
Weight	225 lb
Best Win	IFBB WOS Romania Muscle Fest Amateur champion 2018
Notable Competitions	IFBB Romania Muscle Fest Pro, November 2019
Powerlifting Journey	Began powerlifting at the age of fourteen to gain muscle mass
Education	Graduated from Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture in 2013
Sponsorship	Sponsored by Oxytropin, RPS Nutrition, and RichPiana 5% Nutrition (since 2019)
Steroid Usage	Regularly uses steroids and estrogen blockers to support her muscle strength and mass
Marital Status	Married to bodybuilder Vladislav Kuznetsov
Instagram	@nataliya.amazonka

Nataliya Kuznetsova is a Russian professional female bodybuilder. She currently holds weightlifting, deadlift records and was a world champion in weightlifting in 2014. She was born on July 1, 1991, in Chita, Russia.

2. Stefi Cohen

Stefi Cohen, a powerlifter, physical therapist, and Instagram phenomenon, is completely jacked, and she is far stronger than she seems. Cohen is a strength legend, having set 25 world records.

Date of Birth	28th March 1992
Place of Birth	Caracas, Venezuela
Height	1,52m
Weight	55kg
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Stefi Cohen

3. Dana Linn Bailey

Dana Linn Bailey	Information
Full Name	Dana Linn Bailey
Nickname	DLB
Born	May 30, 1983 (age 40)
Birthplace	Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Height	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight	125 lb (contest)
Pro-debut	Jr. USA Bodybuilding 2011
Best win	2013 Olympia – 1st place
Achievements	Winner of Joe Weider’s Olympia in 2013
Athletic Background	Recruited to play soccer for West Chester University and transitioned to lifting after college
Gym Development	Co-developed Warhouse Gym in Reading, Pennsylvania
Competition Appearances	Fit Expo, Flex Lewis Classic, American Ninja Warrior, Nationals, Arnold Classic
Entrepreneurship	Co-founded Flag Nor Fail apparel, Run Everything Labs supplement brand, and DLB Daily online training program
Net Worth	Approximately $1 million – $5 million (as of 2019)

Dana Linn Bailey is an American IFBB Pro bodybuilding and fitness competitor. She is Joe Weider’s Olympia winner 2013. She was born on May 30, 1983, Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

4. Бахар Набиева – Bakhar Nabieva

It’s easy to understand why Bakhar Nabieva has 2.8 million Instagram followers. The social media fitness sensation has some of the largest legs and tiniest waists in the industry, flaunting a physique that would make any bodybuilder jealous. She was born in April 8, 1994.

Date of Birth	April 8, 1994
Place of Birth	Baku – Azerbaijan
Height	5’2″ (157.5cm)
Weight	52.2 – 56.7kg
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Miss Iron Bum

5. Andrea Shaw

Andrea Shaw	Information
Full Name	Andrea Shaw
Birthdate	December 18, 1983 (age 39)
Nationality	American
Residence	Clinton Township, Michigan, U.S.
Height	5 ft 5+1/2 in (1.66 m)
Weight	On-season: 169-179 lb (77-81 kg) Off-season: 180-209 lb (82-95 kg)
Profession	Professional bodybuilding champion Physique and figure competitor
Titles	Three-time Ms. Olympia champion (2020, 2021, 2022) Three-time Ms. Rising Phoenix champion
Background	Grew up in Detroit, Michigan Started in gymnastics and competitive cheerleading Developed interest in bodybuilding and fitness during school years
Education	Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science
Trainer/Coach	John Simmons (Longtime boyfriend and former IFBB Pro)
Training Facility	Powerhouse Gym in Highland Park, Michigan
Competition Break	Took an eight-year break from competing to focus on studies and research
Division	Transitioned from figure competitions to physique and later to bodybuilding
Career Highlights	Placed 2nd at the 2018 Nationals, earning an IFBB pro card Made guest appearances at various events
Training Commitment	Dedicates 8 to 14 hours per week to training
Notable Appearances	Modeled for women’s clothing lines Conducted training events with Mamdouh Elssbiay, the 2020 Mr. Olympia title winner
Health Challenges	Experienced a blood disorder deficiency attributed to anabolic drug use
Personal Training	Works as a personal trainer
Future Plans	Aspires to obtain a doctorate degree

Andrea Shaw is an American professional bodybuilding champion and bodybuilder. She has won two Ms. Olympia and two Ms Rising Phoenix titles. She was born on December 18, 1983

6. Linda Durbesson

Linda Durbesson is a qualified physical therapist who promotes wellness and health to her over one million Instagram followers. She often updates her profile with exercises and ideas for admirers to follow.

Date of Birth	December 20, 1979
Place of Birth	France, Carpentras
Height	5’5″ (165cm)
Weight	145 – 155 lbs (65. 8 to 70.3 kg)
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Linda Durbesson

7. Jessica Buettner

Jessica Buettner	Information
Full Name	Jessica Buettner
Birthdate	1995
Nationality	Canadian
Sport	Powerlifting
Achievements	– Gold medal in the 2022 IPF 76kg open powerlifting classic
Other Sports	Formerly competed in shot put

Jessica Buettner is a Canadian weightlifter who earned a silver medal at the 2019 IPF World Championships in Helsingborg in the 72 kg – rough weight category. Additionally, she set three children’s weightlifting records in the 2018 World Championships, and she participated in the pitching event prior to that. In 1995, she was born.

8. 袁合荣-Yuan Herong

Yuan Herong is a female oriental medicine physician based in Qingdao, Shandong, China. She has sparked outrage on social media for her lovely angelic face, but the same strong build as any male gym rat, as well as steamy sensual cosplay photographs. 11 September 2020. She was born in Qingdao, China, in 1989.

Date of Birth	1989
Place of Birth	Qingdao, China
Height	5ft 6 in (167 cm, 1.67 m)
Weight	62 kg (137 lbs)
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Yuan Herong

9. Lauren Taylor

Lauren Taylor	Information
Full Name	Lauren Alexandra Taylor
Date of Birth	June 16, 1998
Age	25 years old
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Known For	Lead role as Shelby in Disney Channel’s “Best Friends Whenever”
Birthplace	Littleton, Colorado, U.S.
Hometown	San Diego, California, U.S.
Musical Performances	Opened for Wilson Phillips, Michael Bolton, Vanessa Williams, and Debbie Gibson
Family	Has two twin brothers
Residence	Southern California, U.S.

Lauren Taylor, a figure athlete and lifestyle coach, would put the majority of people to shame with her toned core and sculpted shoulders even when she’s “out of shape.”

10. Rachelle Carter

Rachelle Carter is a figure competitor, fitness model, and personal trainer. Rachelle made her stage debut in 2013 at the NPC Phil Heath Classic, where she won her first show. She proceeded to accumulate remarkable performances from this point forward, placing strongly at events such as the North American Championships, the NPC Pittsburgh Championships, and the 2014 NPC Nationals, when she earned her Pro Card.

Date of Birth	July 20, 1985
Place of Birth	United States
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	None

11. Shanique Grant

At 24, most individuals are still figuring out their life, but Shanique Grant was already the world’s top Women’s Physique bodybuilder. Shanique Grant quickly acquired the sort of body that was worthy of coming to the stage as a result of her inherent athleticism. She became interested in bodybuilding after being influenced by Phil Heath and Dallas McCarver. She was born in August 10th, 1995.

Date of Birth	August 10th, 1995.
Place of Birth	Los Angeles, United States.
Height	5’4” (162.5cm)
Weight	120 lbs (54.4 kg)
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Shanique Grant

12. Cydney Gillon

Cydney Gillon	Information
Full Name	Cydney Gillon
Nationality	American
Profession	IFBB professional figure and fitness competitor
IFBB Figure Olympia Titles	6-time consecutive winner (2017 to 2022)
Education	Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania
University Athletics	Track team athlete for the University of Pennsylvania (2010-2014)
Television Appearances	Contestant on Survivor: Kaôh Rōng
Survivor Placement	Finished 4th on Survivor: Kaôh Rōng, lasting 37 days in the game

Cydney Gillon is a professional bodybuilder who has won the Figure Olympia competition on many occasions. She was born in 1992 in Douglasville, Georgia, United States of America.

13. Juliana Esteso

Juliana Esteso, who competes in the IFBB’s Wellness category, is perhaps the most adamant advocate for leg day. For years, she has been at the top of her game, and she does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

Date of Birth	N/A
Place of Birth	Brazil
Height	5’5″ (or 165 cm)
Weight	25 lbs (or 57 kg)
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	aka Juliana Mota

14. Carrie June Anne Bowlby

Carriejune Anne Bowlby is an American fitness model, online star, and source of inspiration for others across the world who want to have her amazing figure. She began exercising throughout her high school years, participating in track and field, gymnastics, and cheering. She was born in 1996 in New Jersey, America.

Date of Birth	7 February 1996
Place of Birth	New Jersey
Height	5’4″ (162.5cm)
Weight	125 – 135lbs (56.7 – 61.2kg)
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Carriejune, Carrie June Anne Bowlby

15. Renee Enos

Renee Enos, a fitness enthusiast and self-proclaimed “fitnerd,” is as at ease at the gym as she is in theatrical-quality costume. After relocating to the mainland United States, the Hawaii native found her passion for exercise and hasn’t looked back since.

Date of Birth	April 9, 1987
Place of Birth	Hawaii
Height	5’2″ (or 157 cm)
Weight	128 lbs (or 58 kg)
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	None

16. Maddy Daniel

Lulu-Belle Maddy Daniel may be a blossoming powerlifter these days, but her abs may fool you into believing she’s set to compete in a figure competition once again.

Date of Birth	14 November 1986
Place of Birth	Israel
Nationality	Israel
Net Worth 2022	$1-9 million
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Lulu-Belle Maddy Daniel

17. Savannah Prez

Savannah Prez, a fitness model living in Belgium, has over one milion Instagram followers, which we’re thinking has something to do with her insanely muscular quads. After perusing her Instagram page, you’ll never want to miss leg day again.

Date of Birth	1996
Place of Birth	Belgium
Height	5’2 “- 160 cm
Weight	130 lbs – 59 kg
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Savannah Prez

18. Guusje Van Geel

Guusje Van Geel (born 20 April 1999) is a Dutch YouTuber and social media influencer best known for her Instagram and TikTok videos. She primarily uploads fitness vlogs to YouTube. In November 2019, she began uploading videos.

Date of Birth	20 April 1999
Place of Birth	Netherland
Nationality	Dutch
Residence	Nijkerk, Gelderland, Netherlands
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Guusje Van Geel

19. Ariel Khadr

Ariel Khadr is a model and IFBB Pro Fitness competitor. This is her life, from young and ambitious gymnast to one of the most promising athletes on the Olympic stage. She was born on the 8th of September 1992.

Date of Birth	September 8th, 1992
Place of Birth	American
Height	5’0 (152.5cm)
Weight	115lbs (52.2kg)
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Ariel Khadr

20. Missy Truscott

Missy Truscott has been a major influence in the Fitness Division of female bodybuilding for numerous years. Throughout this, she has remained relatively unknown to fans. That seems to be about to change after her most recent performances. With victories in both the Arnold Classic and the 2020 Olympia, she has established herself as one of the world’s best athletes.

Age	20+
Place of Birth	Redmond, Washington
Height	5 feet and 4 inches
Weight	130 pounds or 58.967 kilograms
Net Worth	US$1.7 million (estimated)

21. Whitney Jones

Whitney Jones is a female bodybuilding legend at the age of 43, a decade into her profession. This athlete is a two-time Ms. Fitness Olympia champion and a fixture in the category.

Date of Birth	August 11th, 1977
Place of Birth	Arizona
Height	5’6″ (167.5cm)
Weight	135-145lbs (61.2-65.8kg)
Era	2010, 2020

22. Sarah Villegas

Sarah Villegas, a Dallas native, has sprung into the scene and established herself as one of the world’s top bodybuilders. This athlete in Women’s Physique has made the most of her time in the sport.

Age	25+
Place of Birth	Texas
Height	5 ft 4 inches
Weight	65Kg-70Kg
Net Worth	$250kUSD

23. Latorya Watts

Latorya Watts, a nearly ten-year veteran of female bodybuilding, is one of the most intriguing competitors in the sport. She is still one of the greatest athletes in her class at the age of 40. Watts’ fame has soared in recent years as a two-time Ms. Figure Olympia winner. She has a cheerful attitude that pervades everything she does, backed up with exceptional talents.

Date of Birth	May 28, 1980
Place of Birth	Las Vegas
Height	5 fl 10 in
Weight	114 lbs
Consulting Inquiries	[email protected]

24. Nadia Wyatt

Nadia Wyatt, a figure competitor, is one of the most physically proficient bodybuilders competing today. She has made some significant strides over the years, and it is beginning to pay off. With her finest performance of her career, a solid third place finish at the 2020 Olympia, things are looking up for this young athlete. 

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25. Nicki Chartrand

Nicki Chartrand‘s recent progress has been consistent. However, one might argue that her finest work has occurred away from the stage, as she has acted as an inspiration to admirers. With regards to her competitive history, she has shown consistent progress. She made her Olympia debut in 2020, finishing a solid eighth in the Ms. Olympia’s comeback.

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26. Dayana Cadeau

Dayana Cadeau	Information
Full Name	Dayana M. Cadeau
Nickname	The Gift, The Jay Cutler Of Women’s Bodybuilding, The Flex Wheeler of Female Bodybuilding
Birthdate	June 2, 1966
Birthplace	Haiti
Nationality	Haitian Canadian
Residence	Wilton Manors, Florida
Languages	Haitian Creole, French, English
Professional Career	Retired in 2011 (bodybuilding), currently in physique
Pro Card	Earned in 1997 by winning the overall title at the Canada Cup

Dayana M. Cadeau (born June 2, 1966) is a professional female bodybuilder from Haiti. She and her mother relocated to Quebec City, Quebec, at the age of seven, where she was reared. Her mother desired that she study English and enrolled her in a private Christian school. Cadeau won her pro card in 1997 after winning the Canada Cup’s overall championship.

27. Angelica Teixeira

With over 300,000 followers on Instagram, Angelica is already one of the most prominent bodybuilders. However, if you haven’t already, we cannot suggest following her highly enough. Angelica Teixeira has accomplished a great deal for someone who has only been in the ranks of professional female bodybuilders for five years. She has improved at a breakneck pace to win two Bikini Olympia championships.

Date of Birth	March 10, 1985
Place of Birth	Brazil
Height	5’4” (162.5cm)
Weight	115 – 125lbs (52.2 – 56.7kg)
Nationality	Brazilian

28. Janet Layug

Janet Layug is perhaps the most popular female bodybuilder on this list. She is a legend in the Bikini Division. She has long been one of the division’s elite competitors and has lately achieved new heights.

Date of Birth	December 29th, 1988
Place of Birth	Florida, USA.
Height	5’8 (172.5 cm)
Weight	125-135lbs(56.7-61.2kg)
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Janet

29. Jennifer Dorie

Jennifer Dorie is a Canadian IFBB Bikini Pro. She was born in 1999. She has the attitude of a victor. Since 2018, she has competed in a number of pro bikini contests and bodybuilding stages. During the early phase, she competed as an amateur and had to work really hard to get her Pro Card. She has returned home with several prizes and medals.

Date of Birth	7 October 1996
Place of Birth	Ontaria, Canada
Height	162.56cm
Weight	55kg
Net Worth	$1 million

30. Irene Andersen

Irene Andersen	Information
Full Name	Irene Andersen
Birthdate	December 18, 1983 (age 39)
Height	5 ft 5+1/2 in (1.66 m)
Weight	On-season: 169–179 lb (77–81 kg)
Pro-debut	IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow (physique)
Best win	Ms. Olympia champion (2020, 2021, 2022)
Predecessor	Iris Kyle
Active	Retired 2019 (physique)
Nationality	American
Championships	Three-time Ms. Olympia winner
Early Life	Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan
Fitness Journey	Discovered interest in bodybuilding after seeing Lenda Murray at a gym
Training	Trains at Powerhouse Gym in Highland Park, Michigan
Accomplishments	Made guest appearances at bodybuilding competitions
Current Status	Personal trainer

Irene Andersen, a Swedish female bodybuilder, is one of the world’s most talented Open competitors. She does not, however, always receive the same level of recognition as some of her other counterparts. Andersen competed in the Ms. Olympia’s return at the end of 2020. Here, she looked sturdy her way to a fifth-place finish, and she embodied the spirit of the sport.

31. Oksana Grishina

Oksana Grishina	Information
Full Name	Oksana Grishina
Birthdate	March 25, 1978
Birthplace	Kaliningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality	Russian
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight	114 lb (52 kg)
Pro-debut	NPC Europa IFBB Pro Super Show
Best win	Four-time Ms. Fitness Olympia winner
Notable Achievements	– Earned four consecutive Ms. Fitness Olympia titles
O.G. Pole Fitness	Professional Pole Sport Championship at Mr. Olympia
University Degree	Specialist in Physical Training and Sports
Residence	California, USA

Oksana Grishina is a former professional gymnast and bodybuilder from the Russian Federation. She announced her retirement from bodybuilding in 2017, having won her fourth consecutive Mrs. Fitness Olympia title and 10 straight Arnold Classics. She was born in Kaliningrad, Russia, on March 25, 1978.

32. Monique Jones

Monique Jones	Information
Full Name	Monique Jones
Nickname	Mo, Superwoman, The Golden Girl, The Dark Destroyer
Born	March 12, 1979
Birthplace	Fort Knox, Kentucky
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Occupation	Professional Female Bodybuilder
Fitness Background	Started fitness journey at age 16
Competitive Journey	Transitioned from figure shows to bodybuilding
Notable Achievements	Won 1st place overall at SNBF show in 2001
Ms. Olympia Qualifier	Qualified for every Ms. Olympia since 2011
Residence	Greenville, South Carolina
Religion	Christian
Additional Roles	NPC judge and contest prep coach
Trainer	Johnny Stewart
Education	Homeschooled as a child
Family	Mother of a daughter
Sponsor Company	Species Nutrition

Monique Jones is a professional bodybuilder from the United States of America. On the IFBB Pro Women’s Fitness Ranking List, she is recognized as the seventh-best female bodybuilder. She was born at Fort Knox, Kentucky, on March 12, 1979.

33. Helle Trevino

Helle Trevino	Information
Full Name	Helle Trevino (née Nielsen)
Nickname	Beastqueen
Birthplace	Sønderborg, Denmark
Nationality	Danish-American
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight	In Season: 165.3 lb (75.0 kg) Off-Season: 180 lb (82 kg)
Championships	2017 and 2019 Rising Phoenix World Championships
Pro Debut	IFBB Jan Tana Classic
Best Win	Rising Phoenix World Championships, 2017, 2019
Gymnastics Background	Started gymnastics at the age of 3
Diverse Athletic Career	Competed in various sports including ballroom dancing, swimming,
Early Success	Won heavyweight and overall categories at the Danish Nationals in 1998
Ms. Olympia Placements	Placed 5th in the heavyweights at the Ms. Olympia
Relocation	Moved from Denmark to California in 2012
Language Skills	Speaks Danish, English, and German
Entrepreneurship	CEO & Founder of Team Evolution
Personal Training Career	Worked as a personal trainer in Venice, California
Previous Occupation	Worked as a caretaker of disabled people for 15 years
Current Residence	Los Angeles, California

Helle Trevino is a Danish/American professional bodybuilder and 2017 and 2019 Rising Phoenix world champion title winner. She was born on July 9, 1975, in Sønderborg, Denmark.

34. MayLa Ash

MayLa Ash began her career in the Women’s Physique Division before transitioning to Open competition. This proved to be a wise decision, as she finished fourth in the 2020 Ms. Olympia.

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35. Iris Kyle

Iris Kyle	Information
Full Name	Iris Floyd Kyle
Nickname	Chocolate Chip, The Female Ronnie Coleman, Game Over, Iron Maiden, Bertha
Birthdate	August 22, 1974
Birthplace	Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality	African-Indian American
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight	On-season: 130–167 lb (59–76 kg) Off-season: 175–180 lb (79–82 kg)
Pro-debut	IFBB Ms. International
Most Notable Wins	– Ten-time overall Ms. Olympia champion
Professional Titles	Seventeen titles in total
Ranking	Ranked as the best female bodybuilder in the IFBB Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Ranking List in 2013
Athletic Background	– Versatile athlete in high school (cross country, basketball, softball, volleyball)
Education	– Benton Harbor High School
Inspirations	– Inspired by bodybuilders Lenda Murray and Bev Francis
Early Career	– Won the 1994 Long Beach Muscle Classic
Rise to Prominence	– Gained attention in the NPC California overall and heavyweight title win
Ms. Olympia Journey	– First professional win at the 2001 Ms. Olympia (heavyweight title)
Retirement and Return	– Announced retirement from bodybuilding after winning her tenth Ms. Olympia title
Legacy	– Most successful female professional bodybuilder of all time

Iris Floyd Kyle is a professional bodybuilder from the United States. She is now the most successful professional female bodybuilder of all time, having won seventeen championships in total, including 10 Miss Olympia crowns and seven international titles. She was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on August 22, 1974.

36. Margie Martin

Margie Martin	Information
Full Name	Margie V. “The Marvelous One” Martin (née Smith)
Nickname	Margie “The Marvelous One” V. Martin, Notorious best poser, Drop-set Queen
Born	February 7, 1979
Nationality	American
Profession	Professional Female Bodybuilder
Ms Rising Phoenix	First Ms Rising Phoenix of the IFBB Wings of Strength Rising Phoenix Championships
Military Service	Served in the Marine Corps, reaching the rank of sergeant
Human Resource Specialist	Worked for the U.S. Department of Defense in Urasoe-shi, Okinawa, Japan
Passion for Bodybuilding	Inspired by meeting Lee Haney, GLOW and American Gladiators, She-Ra, and Tigress
First Competition	Placed 5th in the Far East Armed Forces Bodybuilding Competition in Okinawa, Japan
IFBB Pro Card	Earned by winning the heavyweight category and overall at the NPC USA Championships
Pro Debut	Made professional debut at the IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow
Achievements	Placed 2nd at the IFBB Omaha Pro, 10th at the IFBB Ms. Olympia,
Current Residence	Las Vegas, Nevada
Family	Mother of 4 children, including stepchildren
Advocacy	Advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, openly bisexual

Margaret “Margie” V. Marvelous is an American professional bodybuilder. She was the first Phoenix Girl of 2015 and the Phoenix World Championships Phoenix Wings of Phoenix Rising. She was born on February 7, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

37. Lenda Murray

Lenda Murray	Information
Full Name	Lenda Murray
Nickname	Female Haney
Born	February 22, 1962
Birthplace	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight (In Season)	150-153 lb (68-69 kg)
Weight (Off-Season)	158-164 lb (72-74 kg)
Professional Debut	IFBB Ms. Olympia
Best Win	8-time Ms. Olympia champion (1990-1995, 2002, 2003)
Predecessor	Cory Everson, Juliette Bergmann, Iris Kyle
Successor	Kim Chizevsky-Nicholls, Iris Kyle
Career	Retired in 2004
Education	Western Michigan University, degree in political science
Bodybuilding Achievements	Defined the standard for female bodybuilders with an hourglass figure and proportional physique
Other Ventures	Commentator for bodybuilding events on ESPN
Personal Life	Resides in Los Angeles, California
Other Accomplishments	Produced fitness videos

Lenda Murray was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 22, 1962. She is a professional female bodybuilding champion in the United States. She joined the Powerhouse Gym in Highland Park, Michigan, in 1984. Ron Love, an NPC Nationals competitor, told her within two days of attending the gym that she had the physique for bodybuilding. She opted to compete in the 1985 Ms. Michigan Championships after a year of training to maintain fitness. After finishing fourth, she became addicted to the sport.

38. Andrulla Blanchette

Andrulla Blanchette	Information
Full Name	Andrulla Blanchette
Nickname	Iron Goddess
Date of Birth	July 29, 1966
Birthplace	Hackney, London, England
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight (On Season)	130–158.733 lb (9–11 st; 59–72 kg)
Weight (Off Season)	145–150 lb (10–11 st; 66–68 kg)
Pro-debut	IFBB Jan Tana Pro Classic
Best Win	Ms. Olympia (Lightweight) – 2000
Predecessor	None
Successor	Juliette Bergmann
Active	Retired since 2002
Achievement	Most successful female British bodybuilder
Judo Expertise	Black Belt First Dan in Judo
Early Success	Won Miss London Championships with short notice
Coaching and Mentor	Coached and mentored by Ian Dowe, British bodybuilder
Awards	Women’s Physique World’s European Bodybuilder of the Year
Notable Appearance	Featured on TV show “Lexx” as “Queen of Sheba”
Current Residence	London, England
Religious Beliefs	Christian

Andrulla Blanchette was born on July 29, 1966. She is a professional female bodybuilder from England. Blanchette planned to do weightlifting to aid her judo but quickly realized her strength. She improved in lifting 200 lb (91 kg) weights, which led to her earning her IFBB pro card in the 1993 World Games in the Netherlands. Andrulla is Black Belt First Dan in Judo.

39. Yaxeni Oriquen

Yaxeni Oriquen	Information
Full Name	Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen-Garcia Perez
Birthdate	September 3, 1966
Birthplace	Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela
Nationality	Venezuelan-American
Occupation	Retired Professional Bodybuilder
Major Achievements	Ms. Olympia champion (2005), only Venezuelan bodybuilder to win the Ms. Olympia title
Ms. International Titles	Five-time winner (2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2012)
Current Residence	Miami, Florida
Gym Ownership	Owner of Rypt Gym Miami
Occupation	Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition
Early Career	Started in theater and modeling, studied theater in Venezuela
Professional Career	Began bodybuilding in 1989, earned professional card after winning Ibero (Central) American Championships
Family	Mother of one son, Luis Alcala
Religious Beliefs	Evangelical Christian

Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen-Garcia Perez was born on September 3, 1966, and is a retired Venezuelan-American bodybuilder. In 1989, Oriquen began devoting herself to bodybuilding as a sport. She won four amateur competitions in 1993, and after winning the Ibero- (Central-) American Championships, she earned her professional card. She subsequently relocated to the United States. In 2005, she won the Ms. Olympia competition, which is her greatest professional accomplishment. She has won the Ms. International crown five times, in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2012.

40. Geraldine Morgan

Geraldine Morgan	Information
Full Name	Geraldine Morgan
Nickname	Vikinga
Date of Birth	July 22, 1977 (age 45)
Nationality	Chilean
Profession	Professional Bodybuilder
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight (In Season)	73 kg
Weight (Off-Season)	79 kg
Pro-debut	IFBB Ms. International 2012
Best Win	IFBB Olympia Amateur & International Cup 2011

Geraldine Morgan is a professional female bodybuilder from Chile. She was born on July 22, 1977. She is 1.68 meters tall and weighs 73 kg when in season. 79 kg (Off-Season). Geraldine Morgan is more commonly known by her family name, Geraldine Morga. After completing her official education, she began a profession as a bodybuilder early in her life.

41. Elisa Pecini

Elisa Pecini is a renowned bodybuilder born in Brazil on January 20, 1997. Competitor in the IFBB bikini division who has won competitions such as the 2016 South American Open Expo and the 2017 Tampa Pro. She is a popular fitness model on Instagram, with over 500,000 followers. Aquarius is Elisa Pecini’s zodiac sign, according to astrologers.

Date of Birth	January 20, 1997
Place of Birth	Campinas, Brazil.
Height	162,56cm
Weight	62kg
Nationality	Brazilian

42. Beatriz Biscaia

Beatriz Biscaia is a fitness model with dual Canadian and Portuguese citizenship. Born with beautiful Portuguese features, she learned how to utilize them professionally at a young age. It all started with dance lessons as a child. At 16, Beatriz Biscaia began going to the gym only a few years ago. Beatriz Biscaia quit dance at age 15, but she still desired to use her body to inspire and experiment with something new. Today, she is recognized as the youngest IFBB Bikini Pro competitor, earning her professional card at age 17.

Date of Birth	April 12th, 2001
Place of Birth	Beatriz Biscaia
Height	5’2″ (157.5cm)
Weight	115-125lb (52.2kg-56.7kg)
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name	Beatriz Biscaia

43. Deepika Chowdhury

Deepika Chowdhury is from Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh. So far, we have encountered Indian female bodybuilders from larger cities who have access to every other facility. However, Deepika began her voyage in Bhopal, somewhat less developed.

She overcame all obstacles and is regarded as one of the finest female bodybuilders in India.

She is India’s first female IFBB professional (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness). Additionally, she is the first Indian woman to win a global tournament. The category was Overall Figure in the 2015 NPC Steve Stone Metropolitan Championships in the United States.

AGE	30
Place of Birth	Pune, Maharashtra
Height
Weight
Nickname/ Other Name/ Real name

44. Juliana Malacarne

Juliana Malacarne	Information
Full Name	Juliana Cristina Malacarne
Date of Birth	May 8, 1973
Nationality	Brazilian
Ethnicity	Brazilian and Italian
Height	5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Weight	124 lb (contest)
Profession	IFBB professional bodybuilder
Career Highlights	Four-time winner of the Olympia Women’s Physique Showdown (2014-2017)
Achievements	Won the New York Pro Championship Women’s Physique category in 2012, 2013, and 2014
IFBB Pro Card	Earned in 2005 at the IFBB Amateur BodyFitness Championships
Residence	United States (since 2007)

Juliana Malacarne is a professional IFBB bodybuilder from Brazil. She has won the Olympia Women’s Physique Showdown for four consecutive years, from 2014 to 2017. Malacarne was born in So Paulo, Americana. Her ancestry is Brazilian and Italian. Malacarne began training after being inspired by Monica Brant and earned her IFBB Pro Card at the 2005 IFBB Amateur BodyFitness Championships in So Paulo.

45. Gayle Moher

Gayle Moher	Information
Full Name	Gayle Moher
Birthdate	April 7, 1957
Birthplace	Hillingdon, London, England, U.K.
Nationality	British-American
Height	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight	Contest Shape: Approximately 130 lb (59 kg)
Pro Card	Earned by winning the NPC Nationals in 1996
First Professional Contest	Competed in the following year
Greatest Achievement	Winning the 1999 Jan Tana Classic
Gym and Spa	Owner of Gayle Moher’s Face and Bodyworks
Notable Documentary	Featured in the episode “Muscle Worship” of the 2007 Five documentary series Hidden Lives
Daughter	Courtney
Current Residence	Scottsdale, Arizona

Gayle Moher is a British-American professional bodybuilder born on April 7, 1957. In competition shape, she is 5 feet 4 inches tall (1.63 meters) and weighs approximately 130 pounds (59 kilograms). She competed in various beauty contests as a teen. In 1990, she began bodybuilding after visiting the United States of America. Moher won the NPC Nationals in 1996 to earn her pro card; the following year, she competed in her first professional contest.

46. Christa Bauch

Christa Bauch	Information
Full Name	Christa Bauch
Birthdate	December 19, 1947
Birthplace	Bad Schandau, East Germany
Nationality	German
Occupation	Former Professional Female Bodybuilder
Achievements	– Second place in NABBA German, European, and World championships
Additional Information	– Overcame challenges of relocating to West Germany for her family’s education

Christa Bauch was a professional female bodybuilder. She was born on December 19, 1947. She was born in East Germany’s Bad Schandau. She was a renowned arm wrestler of a world-class caliber who bested numerous male bodybuilders. The 1994 Canada Cup represented Bauch’s best finish as a professional. Following the 1995 Jan Tana Classic, she retired from competition. She continues to train, although she no longer competes. At the height of 5’3″, Bauch’s typical competition weight ranged between 132 and 145 pounds.

47. Kay Baxter

Kay Baxter	Information
Full Name	Kay Baxter
Birthdate	October 3, 1945
Birthplace	Monroe County, Ohio, U.S.
Profession	Pioneer Female Bodybuilder
Competed	1979-1986
Notable Achievements	1981 NPC Gold’s Classic Champion
Influence	Inspirational for aspiring female bodybuilders
Contribution	Groundbreaker in wrestling videos and action movies
Music Connection	Featured in David Lee Roth’s “California Girls”
Athletic Background	Collegiate gymnast at Kent State University
Physique	Large and muscular physique for a female bodybuilder
Training	Trained with legendary bodybuilder Don “The Ripper” Ross
Steroid Use	Admitted to taking some steroids during training
Bodybuilding Style	Complete bodybuilder with superior size in multiple areas
Wrestling Videos	Produced wrestling videos showcasing her strength
Fan Devotion	Voted “Best Woman Bodybuilder in the World”
Legacy	Inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame
Tragic End	Died in a car crash in 1988 while pursuing acting career

Kay Baxter was born on 3 October 1945 – 16 May 1988. She was a bodybuilding pioneer. From 1979 to 1986, Baxter competed in women’s bodybuilding, including four IFBB Ms. Olympia competitions between 1982 and 1985. She inspired many aspiring female bodybuilders, particularly those who desired a physique that was even, by bodybuilding standards, large and muscular. She was a pioneer in making wrestling videos and short action films that catered to fans of women’s bodybuilding, as well as appearing in the 1985 Billboard top three single “California Girls” by David Lee Roth, whom she dated and trained.

48. Rachel McLish

48 Rachel McLish	Information
Name	Rachel McLish
Birth Date	June 21, 1955
Place of Birth	Harlingen, Texas, United States
Occupation	Professional bodybuilder, author, actress
Notable Achievements	First Ms. Olympia (1980), Two-time IFBB Ms. Olympia (1980, 1982)
Training Philosophy	Emphasized balance, symmetry, and overall aesthetics
Notable Publications	“Flex Appeal: A Body & Mind Approach to Weight Management”
Film/TV Appearances	“Pumping Iron II: The Women” (1985), “Raven Hawk” (1996)
Retirement	Retired from competitive bodybuilding in 1984
Influence	Pioneered the acceptance of muscular women in the sport

Rachel Livia Elizondo McLish is an American bodybuilding champion, actress, and author. She was born on June 21, 1955. In 1980, she won the inaugural United States Championships and defeated Auby Paulick to win the inaugural IFBB Ms. Olympia competition. After her victory at the 1980 Olympia, no woman appeared on more magazine covers for the following five years. The manufacturing company Dynamics Health Equipment Corporation sponsored her.

49. Stacey Bentley

Stacey Bentley	Information
Full Name	Stacey Bentley
Birthdate	July 1, 1957
Birthplace	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation	Registered Nurse, Former Professional Female Bodybuilder
Education	Franconia College, New Hampshire
Role Model	Early role model for women’s bodybuilding
Achievements	Top five finish in Women’s World Bodybuilding Championships, Winner of Robby Robinson Classic, World Couples Championships, and Frank Zane Invitational
Retirement	Retired from competitive bodybuilding
Career Transition	Became a personal trainer, focusing on general weight training and cardiovascular exercise
Contributions	Worked as a nurse, specializing in patients with eating disorders, Worked with blind, deaf, and disabled children, Currently works with the geriatric population
Legacy	Overcame obstacles and served as an inspiration for physical and mental improvement through bodybuilding
Recognitions	Inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame (2005)

Stacey Bentley was a qualified nurse and former professional female bodybuilder during the late 1970s and 1980s. She was born in 1956. Bentley, along with Claudia Wilbourn and Rachel McLish, was one of the first female role models of bodybuilding and its benefits for women. She passed away on 31 December 2019.

50. Juliette Bergmann

Juliette Bergmann	Information
Full Name	Juliette Bergmann
Birthdate	November 30, 1958 (age 64)
Birthplace	Vlaardingen, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight (In Season)	129-133 lb (59-60 kg)
Weight (Off-Season)	140-145 lb (64-66 kg)
Professional Debut	IFBB Ms. Olympia 1985
Best Win	IFBB Ms. Olympia champion (lightweight and overall) 2001
Championships	– Dutch National Championship: 1984, 1985
Notable Achievements	– Ranked 1st on the IFBB Women’s Bodybuilding Professional Ranking List
Career Break	Took a 12-year break from competition (1989-2001)
Retirement	Retired from bodybuilding after the 2003 Ms. Olympia
Personal Life	– Married in 1975 (divorced in 1985)
Additional Honors	Cited as the “Grecian Ideal” with balanced measurements

Juliette Bergmann, born on 30 November 1958, is the Dutch female bodybuilding champion. She began bodybuilding training to lose weight in 1981 with her ex-husband after attending a female bodybuilding competition and forming a favorable opinion of the competitors. In 1982, she participated in her first competition, which she won. She decided to become a bodybuilder in 1983 after attending a bodybuilding competition and observing how attractive the female competitors were.

51. Candice Carr-Archer

Candice Carr Archer	Information
Full Name	Candice Carr-Archer
Birthdate	June 9, 1972
Birthplace	Trinidad
Residence	Trinidad
Occupation	Professional Female Bodybuilder
Notable Achievement	Central American Champions (CAC) Bodybuilding Championships 2009
Pro Card	Obtained in 2009
Ms. Olympia Goal	Qualification
Female Bodybuilders	One of the six on the island of Trinidad

Candice Carr, a professional female bodybuilder from Trinidad, was born on 9 June 1972. She resides on the island of Trinidad at this time. 2009 saw the issuance of Candice’s professional license. According to Candice, there are no more than six female bodybuilders, including Candice, on the island of Trinidad. She stated that her objective is to compete in the Ms. Olympia competition.

52. Tina Chandler

Tina Chandler	Information
Full Name	Tina Chandler
Nickname	TC
Birthdate	September 2, 1974
Birthplace	Shreveport, Louisiana
Nationality	American
Residence	Houston, Texas
Education	Sam Houston State University
Sport Background	Competitive gymnast, various school sports
Bodybuilding Debut	SW Texas State (2004)
Pro Card	Middleweight class winner at NPC Nationals (2007)
Ms. Olympia Placement	10th (2009)

Tina Chandler was born on September 2, 1974. She is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States. Tina Chandler was born in 1974 as the second of three children in Shreveport, Louisiana. She grew up in the Texas cities of Conroe and Willis. She was a Sam Houston State University student. Tina participated in her first Ms. Olympia competition in 2009, ranking tenth. In 2004, she participated in and won her first bodybuilding competition, the SW Texas State. She received her IFBB pro card after winning the middleweight division at the 2007 NPC Nationals.

53. Valentina Chepiga

Valentina Chepiga	Information
Full Name	Valentina Chepiga
Birthdate	April 27, 1962
Nationality	Ukrainian
Profession	Professional Female Bodybuilder
Education	Kharkiv National University of Construction and Architecture
Career Transition	Transitioned to personal trainer in 1992
Bodybuilding Debut	Started bodybuilding in 1988
Amateur Achievements	European and World Amateur Champion (1997)
Professional Debut	IFBB Ms. Olympia 1998 (12th place)
Major Wins	Heavyweight class winner at the 2000 Ms. Olympia
Notable Achievement	Only Ukrainian bodybuilder to win the Ms. Olympia
IFBB Ranking	Ranked 1st on the IFBB Women’s Bodybuilding Professional Ranking List
Residence	Currently resides in Anchorage, Alaska

Valentina Chepiga, or more accurately Valentyna Chepiha, was born on April 27, 1962, and is a professional female bodybuilder. 1988 was the year that Valentina began bodybuilding, and in 1992 she changed occupations to become a personal trainer. (Reference needed) In 1997, Valentina won the European and World Amateur titles and earned her IFBB professional card. She made her professional debut at the 1998 Ms. Olympia competition, where she placed 12th. Her greatest professional accomplishment was winning the heavyweight division at Ms. Olympia in 2000, the first year the division was included.

54. Kim Chizevsky-Nicholls

Sunflower	Information
Full Name	Kim Chizevsky-Nicholls
Nickname	Sunflower
Date of Birth	April 23, 1968
Birthplace	Charleston, Illinois, U.S.
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight (On season)	121-165 lb (55-75 kg)
Weight (Off season)	180 lb (82 kg)
Pro Career Debut	Ms. International (1993)
Best Wins	Ms. Olympia (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999)
Retired	1999 (bodybuilding), 2002 (fitness), 2004 (figure)
Notable Achievements	First female bodybuilder to win both the Ms. International and Ms. Olympia in the same year (1996)
Ranking	Ranked as the best female bodybuilder in the IFBB Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Ranking until October 22, 2000
Hall of Fame	Inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in January 2008
Transition to Fitness Competitions	Competed in fitness competitions from 2001 with limited success
Transition to Figure Competitions	Competed in figure competitions after giving birth, with limited success
Marriage and Family	Married Chad Nicholls, a former bodybuilder and coach; two children, Dominic and Morgan Nicholls
Media Appearances	Featured and interviewed in the 2000 documentary “Bodybuilders”; appeared in the film “The Cell” (2000)

Kim Chizevsky-Nicholls was born on April 23, 1968. She is a professional bodybuilding, fitness, and figure competitor from the United States. Kim Chizevsky-Nicholls is considered one of the greatest and muscles female bodybuilders of all time. In 1996, she was the first female bodybuilder to simultaneously win the Ms. International and Olympia competitions. She holds the top spot on the IFBB Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Ranking List through October 22, 2000. The IFBB Hall of Fame inducted Chizevsky in January 2008.

55. Melissa Coates

Melissa Coates	Information
Full Name	Melissa Lavinia Coates
Birthdate	June 18, 1969
Birthplace	Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Date of Death	June 23, 2021 (aged 52)
Profession	Professional wrestler, bodybuilder, fitness model, actress
Wrestling Ring Names	Melissa Coates, The Bag Lady, Mistress Melissa, Super Genie, Mile High Melissa
Billed Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Billed Weight	150 lb (68 kg)
Notable Appearances	Extreme Dodgeball (Game Show Network), Ohio Valley Wrestling, Deep South Wrestling, NWA Anarchy, Women Superstars Uncensored
Bodybuilding Career	IFBB Jan Tana Classic champion (1996)
Education	Bachelor of Science in biology from Lakehead University
Relationships	Dated and managed Sabu

Melissa Lavinia Coates (18 June 1971 – 23 June 2021) was a Canadian actress, bodybuilder, fitness model, and professional wrestler. She was most well-known for her appearances in the first two seasons of the Game Show Network series Extreme Dodgeball. She was well-known in professional wrestling for her appearances in World Wrestling Entertainment’s developmental territories, Ohio Valley Wrestling and Deep South Wrestling, NWA Anarchy, and Women Superstars Uncensored. Under the ring name Super Genie, she was Sabu’s valet on the independent circuit.

56. Tazzie Colomb

Tazzie Colomb	Information
Full Name	Tazzie Colomb
Nickname	Ragin Cajun
Birthdate	August 20, 1966
Birthplace	New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	Off Season: 196–209 lb
Professional Career	Retired since 2013
Achievements	One of the longest-competing IFBB female professional bodybuilders of all time
Chest	128 cm
Waist	89 cm
Hips	107 cm
Foot Size	43
T-Shirt Size	XXXL
Clothing Size (USA)	50″ (Chest), 37″ (Waist), 43″ (Hips)
Neck Size	44 cm
Bicep Size	47 cm
Forearm Size	38 cm
Wrist Size	24 cm
Dress Size (USA)	22
Max Overhead Lift	90 kg
Max Dumbbell Arm	75 kg
Religion	Catholic
Education	Did not attend college
Current Residence	New Orleans, Louisiana
Relationship Status	Single
Notable Client	Personal trainer of Aaron Neville

Tazzie Colomb is an American professional female bodybuilder and powerlifter born on August 20, 1966. She is one of the IFBB female professional bodybuilders who has competed for the longest. She is one of the world’s strongest female powerlifters.