Symmetry
- Balanced and proportioned physique from left to right side as well as top to bottom.
- No one-body part should overpower the rest of the physique.
- Capped shoulders
- Developed back with v-taper
- Small waist, not blocky
- Defined abs
- Sweeping developed quads
- Developed glutes and hamstrings
- Visible muscular separation and minimal striations
Quarter Turns are always to the right
Front Pose – Heels must be together and in line, without either foot ahead of the other toward the front. Heels cannot be spread wider than 2-3 inches apart. Hips MUST face the judges and arms must remain to the sides (although they shouldn’t touch the sides or be exaggerated spread wide). Lats should be open/flared to show a nice V-Taper. Toes must face the judges, but competitors can angle their toes out SLIGHTLY if it helps to accentuate their thigh presentation.
Side A Pose – From the front pose, competitors execute a ¼ turn to the right and adjust stance. Upper body turned toward judges so the rear shoulder can be seen, but nothing exaggerated. Hips must face side of the stage. Eyes must face side of the stage. Toes must face side of the stage with both feet flat. The feet can be offset only half the distance of the foot (front or back foot offset). Long hair should be pushed back behind the front shoulder so it doesn’t obscure view. Front and rear hands must not be placed on the body, and should hang freely with palms toward the body.
Back Pose – From the side pose, competitors execute a ¼ turn to the right and face the curtain or rear of the stage. Both feet must be together or very close (heels within 2-3 inches of each other). Toes cannot be spread wide apart. Feet cannot be offset to any degree (i.e., one in front of the other). Competitors should brush their hair to one side so their back can be seen. Arms must be at the sides with the hands hanging freely- palms toward the body. Lats spread wide to show upper body symmetry.
Side B Pose – From the front pose, competitors execute a ¼ turn to the right and adjust stance. Upper body turned toward judges so the rear shoulder can be seen, but nothing exaggerated. Hips must face side of the stage. Eyes must face side of the stage. Toes must face side of the stage with both feet flat. The feet can be offset only half the distance of the foot (front or back foot offset). Long hair should be pushed back behind the front shoulder so it doesn’t obscure view. Front and rear hands must not be placed on the body, and should hang freely with palms toward the body.
Side A Pose – From the front pose, competitors execute a ¼ turn to the right and adjust stance. Upper body turned toward judges so the rear shoulder can be seen, but nothing exaggerated. Hips must face side of the stage. Eyes must face side of the stage. Toes must face side of the stage with both feet flat. The feet can be offset only half the distance of the foot (front or back foot offset). Long hair should be pushed back behind the front shoulder so it doesn’t obscure view. Front and rear hands must not be placed on the body, and should hang freely with palms toward the body.
Back Pose – From the side pose, competitors execute a ¼ turn to the right and face the curtain or rear of the stage. Both feet must be together or very close (heels within 2-3 inches of each other). Toes cannot be spread wide apart. Feet cannot be offset to any degree (i.e., one in front of the other). Competitors should brush their hair to one side so their back can be seen. Arms must be at the sides with the hands hanging freely- palms toward the body. Lats spread wide to show upper body symmetry.
Side B Pose – From the front pose, competitors execute a ¼ turn to the right and adjust stance. Upper body turned toward judges so the rear shoulder can be seen, but nothing exaggerated. Hips must face side of the stage. Eyes must face side of the stage. Toes must face side of the stage with both feet flat. The feet can be offset only half the distance of the foot (front or back foot offset). Long hair should be pushed back behind the front shoulder so it doesn’t obscure view. Front and rear hands must not be placed on the body, and should hang freely with palms toward the body.
- Open, Novice, Pro
- Teen/Collegiate: Ages 14-22
- Masters: Ages 35+
- Two-piece Figure suit: The two-piece suit must be in good taste; thongs or T-back bottoms are not allowed. The suit may be adorned with rhinestones, sparkles, sequins, etc. for added effect.
- High-heeled shoes are required.
- Jewelry is permitted; Body jewelry (piercing) is allowed, so long as it is not offensive. Other jewelry (earrings, necklace, bracelets) may be worn, but should not obscure the physique or be in poor taste.
- INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION (Model Walk) - Each competitor will execute the model walk.
The competitor will be judged on presentation and poise. Poses will be performed at the following locations on stage.....
- Rear Center Stage (Front Pose)
- Front Right Side Of Stage (Side Pose facing center stage)
- Front Center stage (Front & Rear Pose)
- Front Left Side Of Stage (Side Pose facing center stage)
- GROUP SYMMETRY (Quarter Turns) – Symmetry encompasses overall balance of shape and muscle balance from top to bottom and right to left.
- GROUP MUSCULARITY/CONDITIONING (Quarter Turns) – Athletes will be judged on conditioning by executing a series of mandatory poses. Competitors must hit all the mandatory poses in a timely manner. Remember every time a poses is called for the judges are looking at the complete package from top to bottom and right to left, not just that body part.
