A major 2022 investigation by revealed a long-standing history of sexual exploitation within the IFBB Pro League and the National Physique Committee (NPC) .

Critiques of modern bodybuilding often focus on the extreme distortion of the human form, which some view as a "perversion" of natural health and aesthetics.

Some athletes discovered their standard fitness photos were repurposed and featured on pornography sites without their knowledge or permission. 2. Bodybuilding as "Perverted" Performance Art

The concept of creating art in a "perverted" or exploitative manner stems from significant investigative reports and historical controversies within the sport . While bodybuilding is often framed as a "living statue" art form, systemic issues have led to its characterization as a space for exploitation and fetishization. 1. Systematic Sexual Exploitation