MENS PHYSIQUE

Suits | Posing | Judging Criteria

Male physique competitors are athletes with a physique that displays symmetry, proportion and muscle tone. The muscles should be defined not as large or defined as that of a mens bodybuilding competitor.

Suit Requirements:

Physique competitors compete in boardshorts. The boardshorts maybe a color of the athlete's choice, must be loose-fitting, and must be mid-knee length.
While sports club logos are allowed, suits cannot be decorated.
All trademark logos are prohibited.
Close-fitting or elastic suits are prohibited.

Suit Requirements:

Physique competitors do not wear shoes during competition.

General Appearance Requirements:

Jewelry is prohibited with the only exception being a wedding band.
Athlete's with long hair should have a hair style that is up and off the back, shoulders and neck during comparisons. Any preferred hairstyle is allowed during the individual routine and must be tasteful.
Skin treatments should be natural looking and healthy tanned. (ProTan or a color on the same basis is preferred.)

*The head judge determines if an athlete's clothing and appearance meets the expectation of standard, taste, and decency set forth by the Mid-Atlantic Bodybuilding Association. Athletes who do not comply with these expectations may not be allowed to compete in the event.

ROUND 1 - INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

(40% of Overall Score)

In this round, competitors will each perform an individual routine in a T-walk across the stage. After entering the stage, each competitor will start with a "greeting" pose. From there, he will walk to the front middle line a make a "face front" pose. Next, the competitor will walk to the left side and make a "quarter turn" pose, repeating this step on the right side. After completing the side poses, the competitor will walk to the front middle line and make a back pose. Finally, he will go back to the starting position and make a "goodbye" pose.

Round 1 - Judging Criteria

Uniqueness & Creativity
Judges will be scoring competitors on the creativity of their individual routine. Athletes will be scored on the poses chosen for the routine, how well they match their routine to their selected music choice, and how they incorporate their own personality into the 90-second performance. Judges will be looking to see how well the competitor displays his overall physique with his selected posing.

Costumes and/or props will be allowed during the individual routine portion of the competition; however, these items may not interfere with the full presentation of the competitor's physique.

Stage Presence & Personality
The presence each competitor displays during the 90-second individual routine will be scored based on how engaging the athlete is with the audience, their overall domineer, and the smoothness with which the routine is performed. Competitors are expected to present themselves with confidence, proper posture, and proper form. Points may be lost if an athlete's routine does not flow or the athlete cannot transition smoothly between poses, looks rushed/unrehearsed, or if the athlete does not present a welcoming presence while on stage.

ROUND 2 - COMPARISONS

(60% of Overall Score)

MANDATORY POSES:

Relaxed Pose (Front)
Side Pose
Rear Relaxed Pose (Back)

Round 2 - Judging Criteria

Proportion:
Physique competitors should be balanced with the upper and lower body in proportion. No part of the body should overpower another part, nor should any one body part overpower the overall physique.
Symmetry:
Athletes' bodies should be symmetrical with equal development of muscularity on both right and left sides.
Muscularity:
Physique competitors are judged on muscle tone including the muscle development and leanness. The definition of the muscles should be less conditioned and smaller than that of a men's bodybuilder. Competitors with too much muscularity/size will score less with the judges. Muscles should appear firm and tight with some muscle striations visible.
Condition:
Athletes should have a physique that demonstrates some muscle separation and some striations.
Stage Presence:
On stage, physique competitors should appear confident and natural when standing or moving on stage while maintaining balanced control. Athletes should transition between poses with a creative and graceful flow.