Participants 'muscle' their way to bodybuilding championships

Participants pose on the stage as the 2018 WBPF International Bodybuilding and Fitness Open Invitational Championships concludes in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, Sept 17, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The 2018 WBPF International Bodybuilding and Fitness Open Invitational Championships concluded on Monday night in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. The three-day event attracted over 480 bodybuilders from 15 countries and regions, with total prizes of 320,000 yuan ($46,558).

Participants flex their muscles as they compete during the 2018 WBPF International Bodybuilding and Fitness Open Invitational Championships held in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Participants compete during the 2018 WBPF International Bodybuilding and Fitness Open Invitational Championships held in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]