Men’s Physique Category

2 Rounds of Competition Plus Posing Routine

1. Criteria used to judge a physique is based on two equal rounds: symmetry and muscularity. A third round is graded to a lesser degree, and that is the Posing Routine Round. Depending upon the number of competitors, you may be divided up into different classes or divisions, age groups or height. If the turnout is low than the organization reserves the right to combine any and all classes or divisions.
   1. Muscularity (Body Conditioning) 40%
   2. Symmetry (Quarter Turns) 40%
   3. Posing Routine 20% Set to music of athletes choice. No shorter than 30 seconds and no longer than 1:00 Minute. The routine should incorporate athlete’s artistic moves and poses. Music must be safe for all ages and audiences.
2. Each competitor will be given a score placement based on total performance in each round with an overall tabulation of placing between both rounds.
3. Male competitors must wear one piece board-shorts between mid-thigh and knee length. Bikini, thongs or G-strings are not permitted except for International events. Jewelry is not permitted except for wedding bands.

Muscularity Round (Mandatory Poses)

1. Will walk individually out onto the stage and execute a few of their best poses, with a sufficient amount of time to hold each pose for the judges and to rest between each pose.
2. Competitors will present themselves on stage in serial order in a straight line or curve facing the judges assuming a semi-relaxed non-overly wide stance with at least one heel firmly planted on the floor.
3. Male competitors must wear one piece board-shorts between mid-thigh and knee length. Must be performed barefoot. No jewelry, gloves, hats, etc., are permitted.
4. After initial comparisons are complete the head judge may shift the position of the competitors to conduct additional comparisons.
5. Judges will be looking at the size of the muscle relative to skeletal structure, shape, hardness and definition. This includes the separation between individual muscles and muscle groups without being overly striated, big, dense, hard or dry. THIS IS WHAT SEPARATES PHYSIQUE FROM CLASSIC PHYSIQUE AND BODYBUILDING.
6. Muscle shape should be aesthetically pleasing and should demonstrate development from the belly out to the extremities.

Symmetry Round

1. Competitors will present themselves on stage in serial order in a straight line or curve facing the judges assuming a semi-relaxed stance with ankles touching.
2. Will execute a series of quarter turns to the right allowing the judges to view them from the front, left side, back and right side before returning to the front starting position.
3. Symmetry refers to the structural harmony of the physique relative to the size of various body parts. It can be defined as the proportional balance of opposite body parts.
4. Symmetry does not refer to muscular mass but rather to the harmonious blend of all body parts to present a total aesthetically proportionally developed physique.
5. Points are not granted based on potential.
6. This event is primarily and upper-torso competition. Leanness and muscularity count. Body should display and “S-Curve” shape with tight lines and a well-balanced abdominal wall and tapered waist.
7. The thick muscles and extremely low body fat levels of the Bodybuilders is NOT desired for the Contemporary Physique Competitor. Physique competitors should have a wide back and shoulders, a smaller waist, combined with perfect symmetry and balance to their physique, with some muscle striations. We offer both TESTED and NON-TESTED Divisions in Contemporary Physique.
8. Muscle shape should be aesthetically pleasing and should demonstrate development from the abdomen out to the upper body extremities.