JUDGING

1. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 60 seconds to perform the following eight mandatory poses in the order shown:

• Front double biceps
• Front lat spread
• Side chest
• Back double biceps
• Back lat spread
• Side triceps
• Abdominals and thighs
• Most muscular

2. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.

3. The head judge then directs groups of competitors in numerical order through the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The size of the groups is at the discretion of the head judge.

4. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

FINALS

5. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of three minutes to perform a posing routine to music of the competitor’s choice.

6. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.

7. The head judge directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

8. The competitors then perform a 60-second posedown to music of the promoter’s choice.

SCORING

9. The Judging and Finals are each valued at 50% of the final score.

OTHER COMPETITION RULES

10. For all rounds, competitors must wear trunks of a solid, non-distracting color, made from cloth fabric, which are clean and decent. Metallic material, such as gold or silver lame, or shiny rubberized material, may not be used to make up the trunks. The use of padding anywhere in the trunks is prohibited. The trunks and/or the competitor’s body must not contain any commercial advertising and/or endorsements. If a competitor’s trunks do not conform to the above rules, or do not conform to acceptable standards of taste and decency, the head judge has authority to direct that the competitor change his trunks, failing which the competitor may be disqualified.

11. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to the left side of the trunks at Judging and Finals.

12. During the Judging, competitors cannot wear footwear, watches, bangles, pendants, chains, bracelets (wrist or ankle), ornamentation or artificial aids to the physique.

13. The use of props during the Judging or Finals is prohibited.

14. The use of vulgar, profane and/or offensive language in the posing music is prohibited.

15. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation. The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan. Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited. Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.

*Note: Athletes with extended abdominal/stomach muscles will be scored down in both Judging and Finals.

JUDGING

1. The entire lineup is called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.

2. The head judge then directs groups of competitors in numerical order through the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The size of the groups is at the discretion of the head judge.

3. Each competitor is then called back onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 60 seconds to perform the following five mandatory poses in the order shown:

• Front double biceps
• Side chest
• Back double biceps
• Abdominals and thighs
• Favorite classic pose (no most muscular)

4. The entire lineup is then called back onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.

5. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

FINALS

6. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of two minutes to perform a posing routine to music of the competitor’s choice.

7. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.

8. The head judge directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

9. The competitors then perform a 60-second posedown to music of the promoter’s choice.

SCORING

10. The Judging is valued at 100%. During the Finals, and at the discretion of the head judge, the callouts may be a judged and scored “confirmation round”. In such cases, these scores will replace those of the Judging.

OTHER COMPETITION RULES

11. For all rounds, competitors must wear trunks that are clean and decent and that meet the following specifications:

• Style: Plain, opaque (no briefs or underwear)
• Color: Solid black
• Fabric: Spandex (no shiny, rubberized, velvet, metallic or lamé material)
• Texture: Matt
• Length: see note below
• Front: One solid piece of material across the front of the trunks with no patch or section of different material in the middle
• Padding: No padding anywhere in the trunks
• Advertising: No advertising or endorsements except that small manufacturer logos are permitted

12. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to the left side of the trunks at Judging and Finals.

13. During the Judging, competitors cannot wear footwear, watches, bangles, pendants, chains, bracelets (wrist or ankle), ornamentation or artificial aids to the physique.

14. The use of props during the Judging and Finals is prohibited.

15. The use of vulgar, profane and/or offensive language in the posing music is prohibited.

16. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation. The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan. Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited. Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.

*Note: Effective January 1, 2019, all Men’s Classic Physique competitors, both IFBB Pro and NPC, will compete in Classic Physique Posing Trunks.

Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all Classic Physique Posing Trunks that are worn in competition must be black and no less than 4‐1/2 Inches in width on the sides/hips.  See photo below.

JUDGING

1. Competitors are called onstage in groups in numerical order and, under the direction of the head judge, perform a front and back pose.

2. Each competitor is then called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 45 seconds to perform a routine. The routine consists of front and back poses.

3. All competitors are then called back onstage and line up on diagonal lines at stage left and right. Center stage is left open for the callouts.

4. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the front and back turns, as well as the Model Walk. The number and placement of competitors is at the discretion of the head judge.

5. Under the direction of the head judge, the Model Walk is performed as follows:

• from a front pose, turn 180° towards the rear of the stage and adopt a back pose
• walk to the rear of the stage and pause
• turn 180° towards the front of the stage and walk back to the centerline

FINALS

6. Competitors who place outside the top 10 finalists may be introduced onstage individually in numerical order. Each competitor walks to center stage, performs a front pose and walks offstage.

7. The finalists are then called onstage where they line up along diagonal lines at stage left and right. Center stage is left open for the callouts.

8. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the front and back turns, as well as the Model Walk. The number and placement of competitors is at the discretion of the head judge.

9. Each competitor is then called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 45 seconds to perform a routine. The routine consists of front and back poses.

SCORING

10. The Judging is valued at 100%. During the Finals, and at the discretion of the head judge, the callouts may be a judged and scored “confirmation round”. In such cases, these scores will replace those of the Judging.

OTHER COMPETITION RULES

11. Competitors will compete in a two-piece bikini (“suit”) and high-heels. The bottom of the suit must be V-shaped. Thongs are not permitted. Competitors can compete in an off-the-rack suit. All suits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are therefore advised to bring two suits to check-in. If the front of the suit bottom is too low, the competitor will be instructed to change suits.

12. Competitors may wear jewelry.

13. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to the left side of the bikini bottom during Judging and Finals.

JUDGING

1. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 60 seconds to perform the following five mandatory poses in the order shown:

• • • Front double biceps, with open hands (no flat-footed full front pose but instead, some type of front twisting pose)
    • Side chest, with arms extended
    • Back double biceps, with open hands
    • Side triceps, with leg extended
    • Abdominal and thighs

2. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage.  The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.

3. The head judge directs groups of competitors in numerical order through the quarter turns and mandatory poses.  The size of the groups is at the discretion of the head judge.

4. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses.  The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

FINALS

5. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of two minutes to perform a posing routine to music of the competitor’s choice.

6. The entire lineup is called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage.  The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.

7. The head judge directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

8. The competitors then perform a 60-second posedown to music of the promoter’s choice.

SCORING

9. The Judging is valued at 100%. During the Finals, and at the discretion of the head judge, the callouts may be a judged and scored “confirmation round”. In such cases, these scores will replace those of the Judging.

OTHER COMPETITION RULES

10. The bikini must reveal both the abdominal muscles and the lower back muscles.  The use of padding anywhere in the bikini is prohibited.  The bikini and/or the competitor’s body must not contain any commercial advertising and/or endorsements.  If a competitor’s bikini does not conform to the above rules, or does not conform to acceptable standards of taste and decency, the head judge has authority to direct that the competitor change her bikini, failing which the competitor may be disqualified.

11. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to the left side of the bikini during Judging and Finals.

12. During the Judging and Finals, competitors do not wear footwear.

13. During the Judging, the hair must be worn off the shoulders so as not to hide the musculature of the upper back and shoulders.  The hair may be styled for the Finals.

14. During the Judging, competitors cannot wear watches, bangles, pendants, chains, bracelets (wrist or ankle), ornamentation or artificial aids to the physique.

15. The use of props during the Judging or Finals is prohibited.

16. The use of vulgar, profane and/or offensive language in the posing music is prohibited.

17. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation.  The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan.  Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited.  Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.