When it comes to our military, passion is essential for success. We see this in the determination of the brave soldiers that defend our great nation. We see it in their eyes, their struggles, and their lives.

We see the same passion in every individual committed to building a better body, and we think it's worth applauding, celebrating, and honoring. At Bodybuilding.com, we support all of our brave troops as they support our country, surpass their fitness goals, and improve our lives.

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Military Challenge

At Bodybuilding.com we believe a solid exercise, nutrition and supplement plan is critical to a healthy body. We also believe the right level of motivation is equally important. The U.S. Military relies on this level of physical fitness and leadership to develop the perfect soldier.

The "Military Challenge" was designed to find the best of the best from the U.S. Military. This includes not only the ability to get in to great shape, but also the ability to show leadership in motivating their fellow soldiers.

The "Military Challenge" seeks to find the best combination of both these traits in identifying the "Bodybuilding.com Military Spokesperson" of the Year. Both the Top Male and the Top Female will be chosen.

Bodybuilding In The Military

Whether you're a new muscle-building recruit or a longtime veteran, these service manuals cover everything you need to build the body you want. Get the right training info, and the right supplements to reach your goals, right here.

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Military Training			Bodybuilding Troops
	Combat Survival. What best prepares Marines for the combat environment? Highly functional training.			A Soldier's World. Learn how pilot Walter Crawford manages to stay in shape in a hostile environment.
• Pumping Iron - Iraq Edition. • What Is The Best Marines Workout? • Train Like A Soldier!			• The Middle East: A Bodybuilder's Story. • A Hardcore Marine, Lcpl Douglas Stapleton! • "Wolfe For Life," Master Sergeant Wolfe.

Military Amateurs

Check out each of these incredible Military Bodybuilders of the Month! Not only have they achieved amazing results, they've also detailed how they did it-including training plans, meal plans, and supplements used.

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Army Bodybuilding Amateur - This We'll Defend
	PFC Ryan Tennant. I wanted to be in good enough shape to be ready for basic training.			E-4 David Holt. Bodybuilding has become a therapy to channel the bad into the good.
Marines Bodybuilding Amateurs - Semper Fidelis
	E-5 Ian McHugh. I got turned on to weight training in order to prepare for Marine Corps boot camp.			Lcpl Douglas Stapleton. Ever since I joined the Marines I've tried to get bigger & stronger.
Navy Bodybuilding Amateurs - Not Self But Country
	AT3 Scott Spaulding. I grew up a Navy Brat traveling the world, playing sports wherever we were stationed.			E-5 Christopher Dunbar. I first began training to help cope with the stresses of military life.
Air Force Bodybuilding Amateurs - Above All
	SSgt Jason Foster. I knew I had to dedicate myself to being in the best shape possible.			SSgt Julius Lendof. It wasn't until I joined the military that I realized what weightlifting can do.

Community

Connect with the Bodybuilding.com military community to reach your goals! Get inspired, join the conversation, and hold yourself accountable with our free, service-dedicated BodyGroups and Forums.

BodyGroups are online support networks based on shared backgrounds, lifestyles, and goals. Each and every BodyGroup is dedicated to hitting a specific fitness target, and members of each group share inspiration, answers to training and nutrition questions, and motivation to lift bigger, look better, and live healthier every day. Search through the Groups, find the one that matches your goal, and join now!

The Forums are a free space for discussion, with threads (conversations about a specific topic) ranging from fitness - including training, nutrition, and supplementation - to daily life in the military. In any and every thread, you can share your story, debate your favorite subject, and find answers to your most pressing questions.

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BodyGroups			Forum Threads
	ALSS MARINES. We are a group of Hard Core Marines. Born to fight, trained to kill, ready to die, but never will.			Military Talk. A place for those of the Armed Forces who proudly serve. Semper Fi wherever you serve.
• Army Strong. • US Navy SEALs. • The Female Marine. • Armed Forces • Bonecrushers			• The Official US Army Thread • The Official USMC Thread (4th Tour). • Offical United States Air Force Thread. • Official US Navy Thread. • The Official USCG Thread.

Anthony "Doc" Knesel

Check out Anthony "Doc" Knesel's visit to Bodybuilding.com, and learn how this enlisted medic and his squad have faced down a chaotic schedule, unpredictable demands, and an unforgiving environment to reach their goals.

Anthony "Doc" Knesel always knew he'd join the military. His father and many other family members were enlisted, and his family was bound by strong service traditions. What Anthony didn't know is that he and his squad would end up regularly using Bodybuilding.com for supplements, training information, and nutrition expertise to reach their shared goal of peak physical fitness.

Just recently, Anthony learned that Bodybuilding.com is located in his home city and state of Meridian, Idaho, and we had the opportunity to invite him here while on leave! Check out a video of Anthony's visit below, and learn all about overcoming the trials and tribulations of military bodybuilding.