Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding
The most muscular and extremely conditioned of all categories. Bodybuilding is the highest degree off development and refinement. Requiring large muscle groups, with extreme balance and symmetry top to bottom, side to side and front to back. Degree of conditioning should include good vascularity, separation and definition between muscle groups, and visible striations of the main muscle groups such as legs, glutes, chest back and shoulders.
Men’s bodybuilding should have a polished overall look and effortless posing. This includes the stand, posing, transitions, self-confidence and overall presentation. It will require the highest degree of posing practice and cardiovascular conditioning due to the intensity of poses.
Judging Points
- Broad shoulders, small waist and very well balanced between all muscle groups of the upper body and lower body
- Symmetry and presentation are the major judging factors for Men’s Bodybuilding
- Stage presence & confidence
- Posing to be confident with minimal shaking. Transitions to be smooth and well-rehearsed.
Attire
Posing Trunks
Posing
- Four quarter turns – front pose, side pose, back pose and opposite side pose to judge symmetry
- Mandatory poses including:
– Front Double Biceps Pose
– Side Chest Pose
– Side Tricep Pose
– Rear Double Bicep Pose
– Rear lat spread pose
– Abdominal and thigh pose
– Most muscular of your choosing
Divisions
Divisions may be split into further classes once over a certain number of competitors. Some divisions will not run unless there is 3 or more competitors entered into them. With the exception of some age groups & First Timer divisions that a competitor might not be eligible to enter into at their next event.
- Men’s Bodybuilding First Timers
- Men’s Bodybuilding Rookie
- Men’s Bodybuilding Novice
- Men’s Bodybuilding Under 23
- Men’s Bodybuilding 30+
- Men’s Bodybuilding 40+
- Men’s Bodybuilding 50+
- Men’s Bodybuilding Open