Men's Bodybuilding
Criteria
Men’s Bodybuilding category considers 3 elements: Muscularity, conditioning, and proportion in that order. A greater amount of lean muscle (aka Fat-Free Mass Index) will give a contestant the greatest advantage.
1) Muscularity (40)
2) Conditioning (30)
3) Proportion (30)
Posing
Quarter turns
Front relaxed
Facing stage right relaxed
Facing upstage relaxed
Facing stage left relaxed
Mandatory Poses
Front Double Biceps
Front Lat Spread
Side Chest
Side Triceps
Rear Double Biceps
Rear Lat Spread
Overhead Abdominal & Thighs
Most Muscular (Hands on hips and/or Crab)
Individual Routine: Competitors individually perform an up to 60-second posing routine to music. The individual routine is not factored into scoring for the Bodybuilding category alone, but it does count toward consideration for Overall Best Male Athlete.
Suit: All posing suits will be subject to prior inspection. No large logos will be permitted. Proper fitting of posing suit is required. Excessively baggy suits and thongs are not permitted. Must be in one color, well fitted, have no distracting materials. Color should not be visibly soiled or discolored. Must fully cover the genitals and gluteal area (no thongs) and be cut thinly on the side to exhibit hip and abdominal muscularity.
Notable Champions: Meshak Ochieng, Shevon Cunningham