Southern Muscle Showdown

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October 3, 2026

Dalton Convention Center
Dalton, GA

Martinilawyer.com presents the 6th Annual NPC Southern Muscle Showdown and IFBB League Southern Muscle Showdown Pro. This premier event continues to grow each year, bringing together top-tier athletes, passionate fans, and a high-energy competition atmosphere.

Promoted by Steve and Rachel Payne, the Southern Muscle Showdown delivers a first-class experience for both competitors and spectators. As an Olympia and Masters Olympia qualifying event, this show attracts elite talent from around the world. Held in Dalton, Georgia, it has become a must-attend stop on the NPC and IFBB Pro League calendar.

Whether you’re stepping on stage or cheering from the crowd, make your plans now and be part of one of the South’s fastest-growing physique events.

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November 21, 2026

Lawrenceville, GA

GET READY, GEORGIA… IT’S TIME FOR THE SOUTHERN NATURAL SHOWDOWN!

The stage is set. The lights are bright. And the best natural athletes in the nation are ready to bring championship energy to Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Welcome to the Southern Natural Showdown — a premier, drug-tested NPC amateur and IFBB Pro League event proudly promoted by Steve and Rachel Payne. This isn’t just another competition… this is where hard work, discipline, and integrity collide on a professional stage built for greatness.

From breakthrough newcomers to battle-tested veterans, the Southern Natural Showdown delivers a high-energy NPC Amateur stage where athletes compete for more than just trophies — they compete for opportunity. With qualification pathways to the prestigious Ben Weider Naturals Pro Qualifier and Pittsburgh Natural Pro Qualifier, this is where amateurs make their move toward the next level.

Southern Natural Showdown — Where Natural Champions Rise.

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