WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING RULES.

ATTIRE.

• Costume must be two-piece and of one solid color only.
• Strictly no G-strings/thongs.
• Props are not permitted.
• Footwear of any type is 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.
• The use of Body Glitter is not permitted.
• Competitor number to be worn on the left side of costume.

ROUND 1.

COMPULSORY POSES.

PROCEDURE.

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

1. Front Double Biceps
2. Side Chest
3. Rear Double Biceps
4. Side Triceps
5. 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 your Rear Double Biceps pose 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.
• No chewing gum on stage.

CRITERIA.

A muscular, feminine look is required. Over developed male-looking muscles are not encouraged. Women bodybuilders should still maintain female looking muscles.

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

This is not a dieting contest. Women with “stringy” looking muscles are not the look we are after.

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 you.

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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