ABA/INBA
MR & MS PHYSIQUE
MS PHYSIQUE
JUDGING CRITERIA
The requirement for the Ms Physique division varies from female bodybuilding in subtle ways. While physique competitors should not have the bulk of a bodybuilder, it is judged along the lines of a bodybuilding contest. As with all divisions, we require the competitors to reduce their body fat as low as possible, we still expect hardness and definition, but taken to the point that stops before a competitor loses their ‘figure or shape’ and the individual muscle groups lose their fullness or dimension.
In Ms Physique competitors perform seven (7) compulsory poses, and quarter turns:
1) Front double biceps
2) Side chest (any side)
3) Side triceps (any side)
4) Rear double biceps
5) Abdominal & thigh
6) Side Intercostals
7) Most Symmetrical (best displays your symmetry of your choice)
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In the Evening Show you must have a routine to music, no more than 60-90 seconds. We suggest you bring 2 copies of your music, to have one as backup.
The concept of Women’s Physique is to express more femininity than is done in bodybuilding.
Such as:
- High heel shoes are worn
- Hands remain "ALWAYS OPEN" not clenched during the posing
- Jewelry and hair decorations are allowed
- Competitors may not twist their physique during the symmetry round (see the Line Up photo at the top), the Head Judge may ask for a ’straight’ line up if the closeness of the division requires full scrutiny.
1) An alternative to women's bodybuilding presenting a leaner physique, in heels and competition suit.
- Muscuilarity
- Conditioning - Reduction of Bodyfat
- Symmetry
-Mandatory Poses with Open Hands
DIVISIONS
• Novice
• Open
• Jr. Masters (35-39)
• Masters (40-49)
• Grand Masters (50-59)
• Ultra Masters (60-69)
• Super Ultra Masters (70+)
At National & International level competitionis it is discouraged that competitors crossover into Bodybuilding and visa versa.
Who Qualifies for TEAM USA Men’s Physique Competitions:
Competitors that place in the top five (5) in each class in three competitions in the season to qualify for Team USA.
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MR PHYSIQUE JUDGING CRITERIA
Updated March 2011
Required Beach or Board Shorts
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CRITERIA
- Excellent Body Conditioning, Good Muscularity & Symmetry
- Fit & Athletic Physique - Not the bulky mass of a bodybuilder.
Judges will be looking for fit and athletic contestants who display the proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity size will be marked down.
- Stage Presence and Personality
Competitors will be asked to walk on stage in beach boardshorts (shorts must be just above the knee in length and below the belly button, no spandex and no logos are permitted on the beach boardshorts but a manufacturer’s logo such as Body Glove symbol or Quicksilver are acceptable.) No shirts and no shoes or sandals will be allowed to be worn onstage. No lewd acts allowed; for example the moon pose or gang signs. Judges are looking for the contestant with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience.
COMPETITION JUDGING
Comparison Round:
- The competitors will walk on stage in a group and be directed to do quarter turns by the Head Judge and proceed ask a series of mandatory poses.
1) Front Double Biceps
2) Hands behind the head Abdominals
3) Left Side Chest
4) Left Side Triceps
5) Rear Double Biceps
6) Right Side Chest
7) Right Side Triceps
8) Best Pose – a pose that best displays your physique. NO Crab Pose is allowed.
Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in quarter turns and in their mandatory poses.
The concept of Men’s Physique is to express more athletic built physique than the bulky mass in bodybuilding.
Such as:
- Board shorts MUST ALWAYS be worn.
- NO Front or Rear Lat Spreads and NO Most Muscular poses of any kind during mandatorys
EVENING SHOW - FINALS
Athletes will T-Walk to music provided incorporating their personal style, as well as, the basic mandatory poses. Be creative!
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HEIGHT CLASSES:
Promoters can choose to have one class or two. For contests with two classes:
- 5' 9" & Under
- Over 5’9”
At National & International level competitionis it is discouraged that competitors crossover into Bodybuilding and visa versa.
Who Qualifies for TEAM USA Men’s Physique Competitions:
Competitors that place in the top five (5) in each class in three competitions in the season to qualify for Team USA.