Classic

Balanced X-frame physique with wide shoulders,
Tapered waist, and proportioned legs
Full muscle bellies that create a pleasing shape rather than an extreme, blocky build
Clean muscle separation and condition will play a role.
Posing that showcases aesthetics and symmetry rather than just size and muscularity
This division is for competitors who embrace the classic look of bodybuilding
legends—a physique that blends size, shape, symmetry, and flow rather than sheer
mass.
Consideration will be shown for classic posing for your compulsories and routine,
and also vacume poses are sort after.

Round 1 Quarter Turns

Competitors will line up at the posing line with a front stance. The judges will instruct competitors with "Quarter Turn To The Right" until they are facing the judges once more. The athletes may be split and/or rearranged to allow accurate assessment by all judges. Competitors will hold each stance to demonstrate balance, symmetry and proportion along with the mass and condition of their physiques. This important round will have significance when the judges are determining the initial "call-outs" for round 3.

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Round 2 Routine

Each competitor will then be required to do an individual posing routine. This is the opportunity to display their physiques to the judges without distraction. It is advised that athletes present themselves with confidence and control of their physique. Displaying each muscle group to the best of their ability. Athletes can use mandatory and non-mandatory poses of their choice.

Routines to be a minimum of 45 seconds, (Area Competitions can go up to 60 seconds max. dependant on amount of competitors in each class,) However you must check with your Area Rep who will inform you of the times for their show.

45 seconds max is designated time for the Britain Finals, England and Universe Competitions.

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Round 3 Comparisons

Competitors will be called back on to stage. Competitor numbers will be called requesting them to come front / centre stage in small groups of 4 - 6, known as the "call-outs".

The judges will request the following poses.

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1. Abs and Thighs

2. Lat Spread

3. Front Double Bicep

4. Side Chest (any side)

5. Side Tricep (any side)

Turn to face the rear

6. Rear Lat Spread showing Hamstring and Calf

7. Rear Double Bicep

Turn to face the front

8. Most Muscular

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Athletes who are not in the line-up are asked to adopt the "front stance" with no posing.

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Pose-down & Awards

All athletes may be asked to perform 30 seconds of free posing - then assemble in a line at back of stage for placement awards. (This may take place after preliminary rounds of another class)

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