Introduction : Bodybuilding stands out as a widely practiced sport globally, pursued to augment muscle hypertrophy, strength, and endurance. It's imperative to grasp the frequency and origins of injuries in bodybuilding to devise effective prevention strategies. While nutrition emerges as a notable potential risk factor, its correlation with bodybuilding injuries necessitates further investigation.
objective : The objective of this study is to investigate the incidence of injuries among amateur bodybuilders and explore the association between nutrition and other potential factors with these injuries..

Method: An online survey was disseminated among amateur bodybuilders through social media platforms. The survey comprised questions regarding their personal attributes, training routines, and sports nutrition habits. The questionnaire covered various aspects of nutrition essential for athletes, such as meal frequency, protein and carbohydrate intake, consumption of supplements, pre- and post-training nutrition, and hydration during workouts. Additionally, participants were asked about any injuries they had experienced in the previous six months. The collected data underwent descriptive analysis and logistic regression.
Result : The study, based on data from 150 respondents, examined thirteen potential risk factors for injuries in bodybuilding, with 46% reporting at least one injury. The knee and shoulder were the most commonly injured areas, each representing 19% of injuries, followed by the finger/wrist at 13%. The results revealed a significant relationship between injury and sports nutrition (p-value=0.000). In logistic regression analysis, the odds ratio (OR) of 0.55 for the impact of nutrition on injury risk among bodybuilders, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 0.42 to 0.67, indicates a statistically significant association. Specifically, for every unit increase in the predictor variable (nutrition), there is a 0.55 times decrease in the odds of sustaining an injury among bodybuilders. Additionally, the odds ratio (OR) of 2.11 for being male, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 1.21-3.67, suggests that male individuals have approximately 2.11 times higher odds of sustaining an injury compared to females. The 95% CI indicates a high level of confidence that the true odds ratio falls within the range of 1.21 to 3.67.
Conclusion : The research emphasizes the significance of nutrition in reducing injury risks among bodybuilders and emphasizes the necessity for customized injury prevention strategies, especially regarding gender differences in injury susceptibility. Further investigation and interventions aimed at optimizing nutritional practices and addressing gender-specific injury patterns could play a crucial role in decreasing injury rates and enhancing the overall well-being of athletes in the bodybuilding community.