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MEN'S BODYBUILDING POSING CRITERIA

Men’s Bodybuilding judging criteria is based the competitors’ degree of symmetry, overall muscular development and conditioning.

Group Comparisons:
Each class is brought out to front center stage as a group and guided through quarter turns to display their physique from all sides. After the quarter turns competitors will be directed through the mandatory poses which consist of:

 

  • Front Double Biceps

  • Front Lat Spread

  • Left Side Chest

  • Left Side Triceps

  • Rear Double Biceps w/ Calf Flexed

  • Rear Lat Spread w/ Calf Flexed

  • Right Side Chest

  • Right Side Triceps

  • Abdominal & Thigh

  • Hands On Hips Most Muscular

  • Crab Most Muscular


Individual Presentation:
Competitors will perform a 60 second posing routine to music of their choice (Pros are allowed up to 90 seconds). Costumes and/or props are permitted, but are not required. If costumes or props are utilized, they should still allow presentation of the physique.

There will be a Best Posing / Presentation Award given to the Bodybuilder who not only presents his physique to its fullest potential but also brings an energy and excitement to the stage.

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