Three weeks ago, on July 27-28, we brought you all the on-stage action from the 2007 NPC USA Bodybuilding and Figure Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typically, you don’t get a look at what goes on behind the scenes at the contests. We’re here to change that with two galleries that give a birds eye view of what takes place backstage.

In addition, we caught up with light-heavyweight winner Peter Putnam a few hours before the prejudging on Friday evening. Here, we’ll give you a look at how one of the top bodybuilders in the amateur ranks prepared in the hours leading up to the prejudging. All photos are courtesy of FLEX photographer Kris Gethin.

Peter Putnam at the 2007 NPC USA Bodybuilding and Figure Championships

Backstage at the 2007 NPC USA Bodybuilding and Figure Championships pt.1

Backstage at the 2007 NPC USA Bodybuilding and Figure Championships pt.2