Class Criteria
Classic Bodybuilding
Classes
Classic Bodybuilding is split into 2 sub categories these are:
Men's Classic (Classique Int) | ||
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Height | Weight | Formula |
Tall (> 1.79m) | 7kg | Height - 100 + 7 = Max weight |
Short (< 1.78.9m) | 7kg | Height - 100 + 7 = Max weight |
Judging Criteria
Classic Bodybuilding Class will be judged on, Muscularity, Symmetry, Balance & Proportions, Conditioning & Presentation. Judges will reward physiques that best represent a graceful classic package with all muscle groups flowing from broad shoulders to a narrow waist, to powerful legs with heavy emphasis on aesthetics.
Individual Posing Routines will be marked & the athlete should use this time to demonstrate their Classic posing style.
Attire
Men’s Classic Class are required to wear “Classic” style posing shorts. These are required to be a minimum of 3 inches on the sides and MUST be Black. Athletes in this class will not be permitted to take the stage in “Pro Cut” Trunks.
Rounds of Judging
Competition Rounds | |
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Round | Description |
Round 1 | 4 x quarter turns |
Round 2 | 60 Second Routine |
Round 3 | Comparisons |
To be concluded with a 60-second pose down |
Round 1 - Quarter Turns
The entire line-up is brought onstage, in numerical order and in a single line. The line-up will be divided into two equal-size groups by the head judge (when applicable) to perform quarter turns. Athletes should remember this is the first view the judges have of their physiques and remember they are being judged at all times.
Starting in a front facing pose with knees, hips and toes to be facing the judges. Athletes will be asked to “quarter turn to the right” four times. Each turn athletes will be expected to showcase their physiques while maintain traditional Bodybuilding class poses.
Round 2 - 60 Second Routine
Each athlete will be allowed 60 seconds to complete their individual posing routine. Individual routine music must not contain profanity, or content promoting violence or racial hatred. Any routine featuring inappropriate music will be stopped, and the athlete will be required to leave the stage.
It is the responsibility of the Athlete to ensure that they submit their induvial posing routine music as instructed on the registration confirmation email.
Round 3 - Comparisons
This is the final round where the athlete has the opportunity to demonstrate their physique to the judges. Judges will be making their final comparisons and assign a rank to the athletes accordingly. Athletes will perform compulsory poses as follows;
- Front Double Bicep
- Side Chest
- Side Tricep
- Front Lat Spread
- Rear Double Biceps
- Rear Lat Spread
- Abs & Thighs,
- Best Classic Pose