Men’s Physique

Quarter Turns 

Front pose - with or without one or two hands on the hip 

Side pose - front hand on or off the hip and the rear calf showing. 

Back pose - with one or two hands on or off the hip without exaggerating the Lat spread. 

Side pose - front hand on or off the hip and the rear calf showing. 

Front double biceps with open palms 

Rear double biceps with open palms 

Abdominal pose of your choice 

The quarter turns should appear effortless, and the presentation/posing round should be done without heavy tensing. Extreme tensing and posing is for the bodybuilding categories. 

The judges assess Men’s Physique from the hair down. 

Shape, balance, and proportion is, of course, the primary requirement as in all categories. 

As well as shape, balance, and proportion, men’s physique are judged on their presentation including skin condition and tone as well as facial features. 

The judges are looking for a healthy look rather than extreme conditioning and muscularity. 

This is not a “bodybuilder in shorts” category, it’s more a “model with muscle” category. 

I Walk 

The competitor should walk from off the side of the stage to the centre back of the stage and perform one pose and then walk directly to the centre of the stage in front of the judges and should do up to 7 of the compulsory poses with smooth transitions. 

Attire 

The shorts should be to knee length and not tight on the quads.  They can be of any colour to enhance the look of the physique.  Avoid big logos.