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 Focus
- Size, muscularity, symmetry, proportion
- Conditioning: vascularity, separation, striations
- Back, chest, shoulders and leg detail
- Confident, polished posing
Mandatory Poses
1. Front double biceps
2. Front lat spread
3. Side chest
4. Side triceps
5. Abs & thighs
6. Rear lat spread
7. Rear double biceps
8. Most muscular (choice
Attire
Traditional bodybuilding trunks
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 Timer
- 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 60+
- Men’s Bodybuilding Open
Related Categories
Mens Fitness | Men’s Physique | Men’s Classic Physique | Men’s Bodybuilding