Class Criteria
Men’s Bodybuilding
Classes
The following classes fall within the categorisation of Men’s Bodybuilding
- Junior Bodybuilding
- First Timer Bodybuilding
- Novice Bodybuilding
- Masters Over 50’s Bodybuilding
- Masters Over 60’s Bodybuilding
- Men’s Athletic Bodybuilding
- Bodybuilding Class 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
- Open Disabled
Junior Bodybuilding
The minimum age for athletes to compete is 16 and the maximum being 19 years and 364 days. This ruling also applies for the finals, world championships and the Universe. If an athlete has qualified within that age range but falls outside by the time the finals comes around, the athlete is permitted to change classes. World Fitness Federation officials will guide the athlete if they have not already selected a class.
First Time Bodybuilding
This class is for athletes who have never stepped on stage at all previously. This includes Model Classes, independent shows or local charity shows. It is for TRUE First-Time athletes only. Athletes found to have competed previously will be disqualified from the class. If this is found out once the show is concluded, and the athlete placed in the class, they will be stripped of their trophy and title and Banned from the federation.
Novice Bodybuilding
An athlete who has not placed in any top 3 of ANY Federation’s National Final will be considered a Novice, First Time Classes or Junior Classes being the exemption to this rule. A Novice cannot move between open Classes & then back to Novice, the single exception is if they are/were able to move to Junior Bodybuilding. In all cases, athletes will be encouraged to move out of the Novice Class if it is felt they are of a sufficient standard to challenge in open classes.
Masters Over 50's
The age requirement to compete in the Master’s Over 50's is that an athlete MUST be aged 50 or above at the qualifying show. An athlete that is under 50 at the qualifying show but over 50 at a final, is still not permitted to enter the class.
Masters Over 60's
The age requirement to compete in the Master’s Over 60's is that an athlete MUST be aged 60 or above at the qualifying show. An athlete that is under 60 at the qualifying show but over 60 at a final, is still not permitted to enter the class.
Open Disabled
This class is open to male disabled athletes only.
Men's Bodybuilding Classes | |
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Height Class | Height Range |
Class 1 | > 1.79m |
Class 2 | 1.72 – 1.79m |
Class 3 | 1.65 – 1.72m |
Class 4 | < 1.65m |
Men's Athletic | ||
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Height | Weight | Formula |
Tall (> 1.79m) | 3kg | Height - 100 + 3 = Max weight |
Short (< 1.79m) | 3kg | Height - 100 + 3 = Max weight |
Judging Criteria
All Men’s bodybuilding classes will be judged on -
- Proportion
- Symmetry
- Muscularity
- Condition
- Stage Presence
N.B The athlete with the best genetics structure and with the least number of faults wins.
Attire
All Men’s bodybuilding classes, with the exception of Men’s Classic are required to wear Pro Cut posing trunks. These can be in any colour the athlete chooses.
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,
- Most Muscular
- Most Muscular of choice