IFBB PRO Women's Bodybuilding
USAMarianna Gasparyan aka “Power Mayan” is a former elite world-record powerlifter who transitioned into professional bodybuilding, earning her IFBB Pro status in 2023.
Bodybuilding Career (IFBB Pro)
Marianna earned her professional status in the IFBB Pro League at the 2023 NPC USA Championships, competing in the Women’s Bodybuilding Lightweight division.
IFBB Pro Debut: Following her pro card win, she has competed in high-profile events such as the Toronto Pro Qualifier.
Physique Transition: Since shifting focus from pure strength to aesthetics, she has competed in divisions including Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique.
Powerlifting Legacy
Before bodybuilding, Marianna was one of the most dominant powerlifters in history, often cited as one of the strongest women pound-for-pound.
Retirement: She officially retired from competitive powerlifting in May 2021 to pursue bodybuilding.
World Records: She has set over 80-90 all-time world records across multiple weight classes (primarily 123 lbs and 132 lbs).
Unprecedented Strength: In 2019, she achieved a historic 720 Wilks score at the Kern US Open, where she squatted 260kg (573 lbs)—more than 4.6 times her body weight.
Personal Life
Coaching: She is coached and trained by her husband, Sergey.
Recent Activity: As of late 2025, she continues to maintain an active presence in the fitness community, sharing highlights of her best shape and training milestones.