When it comes to bodybuilding, the guys who go all natural don’t get nearly enough credit. A lot of people look them over in preference for those who choose to get themselves yoked with some added assistance. We think that’s a mistake. We’ve talk before on this site about the big differences between natural bodybuilders and steroid users because we know that steroids aren’t everything. We’ve also talked all about the top vegan bodybuilders around. But today it’s all about the top physiques that were made without using steroids.

The Very Best Natural Bodybuilders Around

To make up for the misunderstanding, in this article we’re going to be giving credit where credit is really due. This article is going to be all about the best natural bodybuilders on the block today. So, we’ve got the top ten most impressive bodybuilders who don’t use anything in their workout other than protein powder and a lot of dedication.

Jeff Said

We’re going to start off our list with one of the most well known of our best natural bodybuilders and that’s Jeff Said. Interested in athletics from a young age, he played football in high school and also wrestled. After getting injured playing football, Said turned his attention to bodybuilding with some incredible results. With hard work and some serious determination, he became America’s youngest ever IFBB Pro.

Looking at his work-out, you can see that these gains are hard earned. According to Said, when he does cardio, it’s always some form HIIT exercise. At the same time, his lifting schedule shows a serious focus on gradual and symmetrical muscle growth. So, if you were looking for someone to inspire, you can consider Said as one of the best natural bodybuilders.

Mike Thurston

A personal trainer as well as bodybuilder, Thurston has an impressive physique to behold. Originally form England, Thurston has always been a big guy. After his teenage party days were behind, Thurston started to take bodybuilding more seriously and turn his natural size into something more.

In his college years, he actually left his spot on the rugby to give more focus to his real passion. Since then he has maintained slow and steady muscle growth throughout the years. This has only been matched by Thurston’s entrepreneurial spirit. After studying economics, he moved from personal trainer to manger. Then he took a big leap and started a fitness company with two other friends.

Sadik Hadzovic

A former model, Sadik is a prototype of good all natural bodybuilding. Even when he’s not training, Sadik is a big dude standing at 5’11 and well over 220 lbs. He regularly competes in the Mr.Olympia competition to show off his well sculpted physique as he should.

Some observers have regularly claimed that Sadik is less than honest about his all natural lifestyle. However, all evidence points to the contrary. His size hasn’t changed much since he moved from modeling into bodybuilding and he shows none of the usual side-effects of steroid use. That being said, haters are always gonna hate. At any rate, keep your eyes peeled for this guy because he’s got on the makings of real deal pro.

Jeff Rodriguez

Jeff Rodriguez didn’t have any real interest in bodybuilding until someone approached him in college years and pointed out his potential. After that, Jeff started going into things with his full force and energy. And if you watch any interviews with Jeff, you can just hear how much he enjoys bodybuilding simply for its own sake.

Looking at Jeff, people often point out his amazing triceps. A lot folks comment on how cleanly you call tell each of the three heads apart from each other. Of course, his body has a whole lot more than just arms. He’s all around absolutely shredded and looking absolutely amazing. We see it as just another testament to what a body can do without steroids.

Lazar Angelov

Hailing from Bulgaria, Lazar Angelov has made a huge name for himself as an all natural bodybuilder. He owes his success by adhering to a strict diet and intense exercise regiment. Originally, Angelov got his athletic start as pro basketball player before discovering his passion on for fitness and bodybuilding. After his career playing hoops came to a close, he joined the army where his enthusiasm for exercise really blossomed into something more serious.

Angelov has spent years carving his body into the intense level of perfection it has today. And with his ribbed abs and massive delts, his body is indeed something to behold. Likewise, Angelov has adamantly stated his avoidance of steroids or any other unnatural substance.

Ulisses Williams Jr.

Ulisses has been an active athlete since his youth and has recently been making a splash in the bodybuilding world as an all natural competitor. In addition to regularly competing, he also works as a fitness model to promote that health-conscious life-style.

When asked Ulisses claims that a lot of his success stems from his naturally competitive nature. He claims that his desire to simply be the best has been enough motivation to continue taking his body to new levels. And of course, he’s managed to do all of this while staying completely natty. He sites several old school bodybuilders as inspiration to remain natty.

Sergi Constance

Coming from Spain, Sergi Constance is one of the most impressive natural bodybuilders around today. Sergi couple his love of the game with a masters degree in Physical Education. And in his native Spain, Sergi dominates IFBB competitions, regularly taking first. Although with arms and eight pack abs like he’s got, none of this comes as a surprise.

Today Sergi is a man of many trades and talents. Aside from competing in bodybuilding, he also works as a fitness model and an occasional actor. Of course, Sergi’s most impressive feat is becoming the CEO of his own fitness company.

Simeon Panda

Don’t let his last name fool you because Panda a brick wall a man. Standing at 6’1 and over 200 lbs, his body is amazingly yoked from years of sticking to an intense workout program. He first got his thirst for lifting in his college years and has been crushing it ever since. His real break through came 2013 when he won the European Championships which earned him his pro status. Looking at his workout routine, Panda seems to revel in the more difficult exercise and has often expressed his love-hate relationship with squats.

These days, Panda competes all around the world and occasionally judges shows as well. Additionally, he also runs a sportswear company. We can hold up Panda as a success story not only in business, but also as one of the most impressive, long-lasting, and overall best natural bodybuilders.

Mike O’Hearn

Mike O’Hearn is the real McCoy when it comes to bodybuilding without any outside chemical assistance. This guy started out massive in his youth and has only utilized that to getter bigger. He really hit the ground running as he won his first competition at only 15 years old. From there, the guy just kept at and has been making a name and career for himself for near 30 years now.

In addition to competing O’Hearn was also a regular on ‘American Gladiators’ for several years. Contrary to accusations, he claims to have never used anything unnatural in his work out routine. That work ethic has been culminating over the years as he has held the title of Mr. Natural Universe four times over. So you know that this guy is something else. If you need a model for long-term natural bodybuilding, you can stop your search.

Ronnie Coleman

Ronnie Colemean stands as the most well-known and well-renowned bodybuilder on our list. And that’s with good reason. Coleman had an unusual start for the world famous builder that he became. Unlike a lot of guys who start off in sports, Coleman actually started out as a police officer. It was his experience as a cop, where he was regularly drug tested that inspired his choice to remain on an all natural regiment.

If you’re somehow not familiar with the legend of Ronnie Coleman, you only need to see a few photos in order to recognize that he’s an absolute beast. Moreover, this guy is the embodiment of dedication. Colemean didn’t have an easy time at the beginning of his career as he never placed higher than 3rd for several years. However, he was not a man to be easily discouraged. By sticking with it and working hard, he started to win titles and gain a size-able following. To date, he has one Mr. Olympia eight different times. That’s impressive in anyone’s book.

Last Thoughts on Natural Bodybuilders

A whole lot of people like to dismiss the idea of natural bodybuilders. Often they’ll make bogus claims that using steroids is only way to gain any real results, but we want to say that that’s dead wrong. The real key to becoming of the best natural bodybuilders is a strict workout regiment, well established diet and the determination to see it through.