Men’s physique Category
Physique Division competitors are lean, fit, and muscular yet do not have the muscle mass or extreme leanness required for the Bodybuilding Division.
Athletes wear conventional board shorts cut ABOVE the knee. 11″ inseam (28cm) or slightly shorter is allowable. Athletes wearing board shorts at mid thigh length may be scored down.”
Featured Pro Athlete – World Champion Seung Hyeon Kim | South Korea
Judges are looking for
- One hand on the hip in all poses
- Nicely shaped and balanced muscle throughout
- A small waist
- Good V-taper
- Abdominal definition
- One hand shall be placed on the hip on all quarter turns to differentiate from bodybuilding
- No bodybuilding poses are allowed
- Physique divisions are height based and split according to athlete numbers keeping events competitive but fair.
COMPETITORS ARE JUDGED IN TWO ROUNDS
Round 1
- Symmetry and Muscle Tone
- The perfect V taper from the shoulders down to the small waist
- Shoulders, chest, arms, upper back and lats should be balanced, consistent, or harmonious
- The most complete package shall win this round
ROUND 2
- Overall stage presentation. Ties are broken in round 2.
- Tanning, grooming, and suit choice should accentuate the physique
- Posing, stage walk, and overall aesthetic appeal is also evaluated