Classic Physique

Judging Criteria

The Classic Physique division takes the following elements into consideration: Proportion as its key component, followed by muscularity and conditioning. Along the lines of old school bodybuilding, posing is also part of the score.

1. Proportion (30)

2. Muscularity (25)

3. Conditioning (25)

4. Posing (20)

Classic Physique is a homage to the Golden Era of bodybuilding, where the ideal proportions had the perimeter of an athlete’s flexed arms match the perimeter of their neck and calves. (e.g., A man with 16” flexed arms should ideally have 16” calves and a 16” neck measured around). Upper leg development by Golden Era standards is limited by calf development, and vice versa. That is to say, thighs should grow as much as calves allow to maintain symmetry. Outstanding body parts, in terms of development would not make for a higher score.

Posing

Quarter turns

1. Front relaxed

2. Facing stage right relaxed

3. Facing upstage relaxed

4. Facing stage left relaxed

Mandatory Poses

1. Front Double Biceps

2. Side Chest

3. Back Double Biceps

4. Overhead Abdominal & Thighs

Classic Poses

(To be called at Head Judge’s discretion)

1. Victory

2. Archer pose

3. Mantis pose

4. Overhead Vacuum

5. Three quarter back double biceps (aka Arnold pose)