Overall
A balance of size, symmetry, muscularity, posing, stage presence and personality.
Prejudging
Poses
- Front Double Bicep
- Front Lat Spread
- Side Chest
- Side Tricep
- Back Double Bicep
- Back Lat Spread
- Abdominal & Thigh
- Most Muscular
*All contact with other competitors is prohibited.
Night Show
Competitors will enter the stage individually to perform their posing routine to the music of their choice. Time limit is 60 seconds.
*Music containing profanity or explicit language is prohibited and will result in routine being cut short.
*Moon Pose is prohibited.
*Lying on the floor is prohibited.
Pose Down
All 1st place winners will enter the stage as a group and compete for the Overall trophy, by doing ¼ turns and Mandatory Poses. They will also be given 20 seconds of free posing with some background music.
*All contact with other competitors is prohibited.
Attire
POSING SUITS:
- All suit bottoms must be V-shaped, no thongs or padding are permitted.
- Male suits must be solid color with no wording or decals.
- No altering or manipulating suit while on stage.
*No jewelry onstage other than a wedding band and earrings.
Health
Tan/Skin
- Tanning lotions or creams should be applied evenly and sparingly over the entire body and in such a manner so as not to cause streaking.
- Use of tanning or makeup to contour, shade or define muscle tone is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
- Your face color should match your body color.
- Sparkles, glitter or gold coloring are strictly prohibited whether applied as part of a tanning lotion and/or cream or applied separately.
- Excessive application of glaze/oil on the body is strictly prohibited.
Conduct
- Competitors must conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect favorably on the sport of bodybuilding.
- Do not make disparaging remarks concerning the Judges or Competitors anywhere in the venue.
- Do not make disparaging gestures while on stage, or engage in any conduct that demeans you, your fellow Competitors, Judges, hosts (the venue) or the fans.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in immediate disqualification and relinquishment of ALL placings. The Athlete will also be escorted out of the venue.
*These rules also apply to any Trainers or Coaches who hold a backstage pass.