📍 About Bodybuilding Competitions
Classic bodybuilding is a sport that evaluates maximum muscle mass, dryness, proportions and symmetry. The Lithuanian Bodybuilding Federation annually organizes several championships that attract the country's strongest athletes.
This calendar includes all 2026 bodybuilding competitions in Lithuania.
🏆 Bodybuilding Competitions 2026
| Event | Date | Rank | Categories | Federation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian Bodybuilding Championship | October | Vilnius | All categories | IFBB |
| Baltic Bodybuilding Cup | May | Kaunas | All categories | IFBB |
| Vilnius Open Championship | June | Vilnius | Classic, Open | LKF |
| Bodybuilding Cup | August | Klaipėda | All categories | IFBB |
| Masters Championship | November | Vilnius | Masters (+40) | IFBB |
📊 Bodybuilding Categories
Classic Bodybuilding
Evaluated on classic proportions, V-taper, aesthetics. Weight limits based on height. Reminiscent of the Arnold Schwarzenegger era.
Open Bodybuilding
Maximum muscle mass with no weight restrictions. The largest and most impressive category.
Masters
Category for older athletes (+40, +50, +60 years). The same criteria as in Open apply.
Weight Categories
Open is divided by weight: up to 70 kg, up to 80 kg, up to 90 kg, up to 100 kg, over 100 kg.
🕺 Mandatory Poses
In bodybuilding competitions, 7 mandatory poses are performed:
- Front Double Biceps — front double biceps
- Front Lat Spread — front lat spread
- Side Chest — side chest display
- Back Double Biceps — back double biceps
- Back Lat Spread — back lat spread
- Side Triceps — side triceps display
- Abdominals and Thighs — abdominal and thigh display
💪 Preparation Specifics
Bodybuilding preparation is an extreme process lasting 16-24 weeks:
- Off-season (6-8 months): mass-gaining phase with a calorie surplus
- Prep phase (16-24 weeks): fat burning while maintaining muscle mass
- Peak week: carbohydrate, sodium and water manipulation
- Competition day: carbohydrate loading, pump-up before the stage
- After the competition: reverse diet, hormone recovery
🙋 FAQ
Biggest Bodybuilding Competitions in Lithuania?
Lithuanian Bodybuilding Championship (IFBB, Vilnius, October) — the main event of the year.
How Much Does Participation Cost?
Registration fee: 50-100 € + IFBB license (30 €/year).
Do You Need to Be an IFBB Member?
For IFBB competitions — yes. Other federations have their own licensing systems.