Classic Physique
Required Suit
Classic Physique Posing Trunks/Shorts (ALL BLACK COLOR ONLY)
Judging Criteria
Consists of Two Rounds: Group comparison and posing routine.
Judging Criteria is based on symmetry, muscularity, definition, (conditioning) and stage presence.
Round 1- Symmetry of Proportion: Definition: Correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or median plan or center of axis. Competitors will be instructed by the Head Judge to stand erect with their feet together, and arms down to their sides of their torso, shoulders and head facing directly front. Competitors will make quarter turns to the right on command as they are judged on overall balance, shape of their physique. Their structure should be overall aesthetically pleasing from all four sides viewed. Symmetry is defined as the proportional balance of opposite body parts such as: Shoulder caps to the arms and to the calfs Barrel of the chest to the quadriceps together Upper torso tapering down to the waist and hips Round 1- Muscularity, Definition & Separation: Competitors will perform a number of mandatory poses and “Classic Physique” poses on command of the Head Judge. The competitors will be judged on overall muscularity and size, muscle shape and fullness, and muscle density. Definition is judged on the competitor’s distinct muscular detail level that separates the different muscle groups of their physique while attaining the mass and fullness of their muscle groups. A very conditioned and very stringy runners look is NOT acceptable in this division.
Mandatory Poses
- Front Double Biceps
- Front Lat Spread
- Abdominal and Quadriceps
- Left Side Chest
- Left Side Triceps
- Rear Double Biceps w/ Calf Flexed
- Rear Lat Spread w/ Calf Flexed
- Right Side Chest
- Right Side Triceps
- Hands on Hips Most Muscular
- Crab (The Hulk) Most Muscular – CLASSIC PHYSIQUE POSE –
- Twisting Back Standing/Kneeling
- Victory Symmetry Stance
- Front Pose with Vacuum
- Front or Back Pose Split Stance
Individual Posing Routine (Round 2)
Each top 5 competitor will be allowed a maximum of 60 seconds to present himself in an individual posing routine.
Creativity and “Classic Physique” Pose(s) must be portrayed in posing routine along with presentation of physique and physical conditioning in the overall routine. The competitor provides posing routine music by uploading it in the www.zbodyfit.com system.
Men’s Classic Physique Divisions
Open, Juniors, Masters 40+
PNBA Professional Men