Men’s
Physique

Focused on upper-body aesthetics: broad shoulders, small waist, strong V-taper, visible abs. Leg development not judged to the same degree as in Bodybuilding.

Divisions:

• Men’s Physique First Timer
• Men’s Physique Rookie
• Men’s Physique Novice
• Men’s Physique Under 23
• Men’s Physique 30+
• Men’s Physique 40+
• Men’s Physique 50+
• Men’s Physique Open

Men’s
Classic Physique

Inspired by the Golden Era: symmetry, proportion & classic lines over sheer size. Conditioning similar to Bodybuilding but with less overall mass.

Divisions:

• Men’s Classic Physique First Timer
• Men’s Classic Physique Rookie
• Men’s Classic Physique Novice
• Men’s Classic Physique Under 23
• Men’s Classic Physique 30+
• Men’s Classic Physique 40+
• Men’s Classic Physique 50+
• Men’s Classic Physique Open

Men’s
Bodybuilding

The most extreme of all the men’s categories: maximum muscularity and definition, with every muscle group clearly separated and conditioned.

Divisions:

• 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

This chart shows which categories can be combined in the same competition. Gold squares with “APPROVED CROSSOVER” logos indicate approved crossovers.

Crossover Eligibility

Important: A crossover may only be completed with one additional category.

Athletes cannot cross over into more than two categories total.

This means:

• You may compete in your primary category, and
• One additional eligible crossover category only

You must choose one or the other if multiple crossover category options are available.