MENS BODYBUILDING RULES.

ATTIRE.

• Costume must be of one solid color only. No multi-colored costumes are permitted.
• Props are not permitted.
• Skin must be tanned and free of all body hair. Dream-Tan or other such tanning products that do not require oil as a final coat are not permitted.
• Jewellery is acceptable but must be understated.
• Competitor number to be worn on the left side of costume.

ROUND 1.

COMPULSORY POSES.

PROCEDURE.

Seven Compulsory poses are required. They are to be performed in the following order:

1. Front Double Biceps
2. Front Lat Spread
3. Side Chest
4. Rear Double Biceps
5. Rear Lat Spread
6. Side Triceps
7. Abs and Thighs

• Severe variations of any Compulsory pose may be disallowed by the Head Judge with an appropriate warning given. Please make sure you know how to hit the required poses properly.
• The calf must be flexed in both Back poses and both Side poses.
• Side Chest and Side Triceps poses can be from your preferred side.
• All competitors will perform these poses together after which, comparisons may be called.
• Although it is not a Compulsory pose, competitors are encouraged to have a Most Muscular pose available on request.
• No chewing gum on stage.

CRITERIA.

A defined, balanced and proportionate physique is required. Definition, balance and proportion is expected to be even through all areas of the body. Eg: a hard defined upper body with small soft legs will be considered unbalanced and judged accordingly.

Muscle size is important in this round too. This is not a dieting contest. Bigger, harder and proportionate physiques will be judged above physiques with “stringy” looking muscles.

The muscularity of a competitor cannot be judged with a layer of subcutaneous fatty tissue under the skin. Competitors will be marked down accordingly if they present a smooth look.

ROUND 2.

SYMMETRY.

PROCEDURE.

• Competitors will be taken through 4-Quarter turns.
• Facing the judges, all Quarter turns are done to the right, until competitors are facing the judges again.
• All competitors will perform these poses together after which, comparisons may be called.
• Feet must be kept flat on the floor and heels should be kept together during this round.

CRITERIA.

As per Round 1, with the emphasis on balance, proportion and symmetry in a relaxed state.

ROUND 3.

POSING.

PROCEDURE.

Competitors are required to perform a 60 second routine to the music of their choice.

CRITERIA.

• A well-choreographed routine is required, displaying your physique to its best advantage.
• Competitors are encouraged to make their routines entertaining.
• It is not necessary for competitors to include any or all of the Compulsory Poses in their Posing Routine. The posing routine is for each individual to show off their body to its best advantage. Choose poses that suit your physique.

POSEDOWN.

• After completion of the 3 Rounds, all competitors will come back on stage and perform a Posedown for approximately 60-90 seconds. Competitors are encouraged to interact with each other, hitting their best poses to excite the crowd.
• After the Posedown, all competitors will go backstage. Only the Top 5 competitors will come back out for the trophy presentation.

TROPHY PRESENTATION.

Trophies and prizes will be presented to the Top 3 competitors. Sponsors will offer consolation prizes for both the 4th and 5th place getters.

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