Classic Bodybuilding 

Quarter Turns and Comparisons 

Front Pose  

Quarter Turn to the right  

Quarter turn to the back  

Quarter turn to the front  

Front double biceps  

Front Lat Spread  

Side Chest  

Back Double Biceps  

Back Lat Spread  

Side Triceps  

Abdominals and Thighs  

The judge assesses the overall male athletic appearance of the physique.  

This assessment begins at the head and extends downwards, taking the whole physique into account.  

The assessment, beginning with the general impression of the physique, the overall athletic development of the musculature; the presentation of a balanced, symmetrically developed physique; the condition of the skin and the skin tone; and the athlete’s ability to present him with confidence.  

During the comparisons of the compulsory poses, the judges look at the primary muscle group being displayed.  

The judges then survey the whole physique, starting from the head, and looking at every part of the physique in a downward sequence, beginning with general impressions, and looking for muscular bulk, balanced development, muscular density, and definition. The downward survey should take in the head, neck, shoulders, chest, all the arm muscles, front of the trunk for pectorals, pec-delt tie-in, abdominals, waist and quads.  

The same procedure for back poses will also take in the upper and lower back. the gluteus group, the leg biceps group, and calves. 

 A detailed assessment of the various muscle groups is be made during the comparisons, at which time the judges compare muscle shape, density, and definition while still bearing in mind the competitor’s overall balanced development.  

The comparisons of the compulsory poses can not be over-emphasised as these comparisons help the judge to decide, which competitor has the superior physique from the standpoint of athletic balanced development, muscular density and definition.  

The physique is assessed as to the level of overall muscle tone, achieved through athletic endeavours. The muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat.  

The assessment takes into consideration the tightness and tone of the skin. The skin tone should be smooth and healthy in appearance.  

The judge’s assessment of the athlete’s physique  includes the athlete’s entire presentation, from the moment he walks onstage until the moment he walks offstage. At all times the bodybuilder competitor must be viewed with the emphasis on a “healthy, fit, athletic-looking muscular physique, in an attractively presented total package”.  

POSING ROUTINE - 1 MINUTE 

The judges assess the routine with a view towards display of muscularity, definition,  
style, personality, athletic coordination, and overall performance.  

Judges look for a smooth, artistic, and well-choreographed routine which may include any number of poses that best displays their physique. The competitor must also include intermittent poses to display the muscular development of his physique.  

Attire 

Posing briefs of any colour. No g strings/Posing pouches allowed. 

   HEIGHT/WEIGHT CRITERIA

UP TO AND INCLUDING 168cm +4KG

UP TO AND INCLUDING 171cm +6KG

UP TO AND INCLUDING 175cm +8KG

UP TO AND INCLUDING 180cm +11KG

UP TO AND INCLUDING 190cm +14KG

UP TO AND INCLUDING 198cm +17KG

OVER 198CM +20KG