Bodybuilding

The most muscular and extremely conditioned of all categories. Bodybuilding is the highest degree of 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.

“How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.”

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 to be worn (Not Supplied)

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