Bodybuilding

Judging Criteria
Men and women in the Bodybuilding Divisions will be judged through a series of poses that will allow the judges to evaluate not only the individual body parts but also the "whole package". Men wear a Bodybuilding posing suit; women wear a two-piece bodybuilding posing suit with or without embellishments.
Athletes are judged in two rounds:
1. Symmetry encompasses overall balance and conditioning.
2. Muscularity and conditioning judges mass, definition, and proportion.
Download the WNBF/INBF Bodybuilding Division Judging Criteria
WEIGHT CLASSES
MEN'S BODYBUILDING*
Lightweight – 165lbs and under
Middleweight – 165lbs to 180lbs
Heavyweight – 180lbs and over
WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING
Lightweight – 118lbs and under
Middleweight – 118lbs and over
*Subject to change based on promoters discretion
QUARTER TURN POSES

Front Pose

Side Pose (Both Sides)

BACK RELAXED
Mandatory Poses

Front Double Biceps

Front Lat Spread

Side Chest

Side Triceps

Rear Double Biceps

Rear Lat Spread

Ab & Thigh

Most Muscular
Bodybuilding Routine
Routines are 60-90 seconds (show dependent) will be allowed for each competitor with music to display their overall physique, conditioning, individuality, and creativity with their presentation. Props may be used and are encouraged. Routines are only performed in the finals.