Beginning in the 2000s and continuing to the present day, the Modern Era is characterized by a balance between size, conditioning, and aesthetics. Bodybuilders now strive for the massive size of the Mass Monster Era while also aiming for the symmetry and definition of earlier periods. Athletes like Phil Heath and Big Ramy exemplify this era, where the goal is to achieve a well-rounded and impressive physique through advanced techniques and nutrition.
- Don Youngblood
- Mark Dugdale
- Colette Nelson
- Tina Chandler
- Debi Laszewski
- Andrulla Blanchette
- Michelle Jin
- Gayle Moher
- Michael Norwood
- Ade Rai
- Charlene Rink
- Angela Yeo
- Kris Dim
- Heather Foster
- Jacqueline Fuchs
- Varinder Singh Ghuman
- Johnnie O. Jackson
- Monique Jones
- Dennis James
- Lenda Murray
- Alina Popa
- Rodney St. Cloud
- Chris Cook
- Colette Guimond
- Ben Pakulski
- Helle Trevino
- Theresa Ivancik
- Nancy Lewis
- Frank McGrath
- Angela Salvagno
- Flex Lewis
- Denise Masino
- Andrea Shaw
- Roelly Winklaar
- Andrew Jacked
- Lisa Cross
- Laura Davies
- Iris Kyle
- David Henry
- Dennis Wolf
- Aleesha Young
- Steve Cook
- Brandon Curry
- Nataliya Kuznetsova
- Chris Bumstead
- Ebanie Bridges
- Derek Lunsford
- Jo Lindner
- Shawn Rhoden
- Justyn Vicky
- Gladys Portugues
- Brad Rowe
- Jose Raymond
- Gustavo Badell
- Danny Hester
- Justin Compton
- Ronny Rockel
- Vince Taylor
- Scott Wilson
- Phil Heath
- Jim Arrington
- Hidetada Yamagishi
- Gunter Schlierkamp
- Victor Martinez
- Ronnie Coleman
- Toney Freeman
- Milos Sarcev
- Hadi Choopan
- Rich Piana
- Branch Warren
- Paul Dillett
- Kai Greene
- Mamdouh Elssbiay
- Evan Centopani
- Mohamed Makkawy
- Lionel Beyeke
- Samir Bannout
- Kessia Mirellys
- Nasser El Sonbaty
- Lee Priest
- Andreas Cahling
- Gary Strydom
- Stan McQuay
- Sergio Oliva Jr
- Clark Bartram
- Darrem Charles
- Dexter Jackson
- Jay Cutler
- Chris Cormier
- Kevin Levrone
- Joey Sergo