Hello Folks, Recently Ive been getting contacted to clear up What the Judges are looking for in the Bikini division. I recently attended an IFBB Judging Seminar to ensure that proper criteria was being passed onto the provincial athletes. The guidelines are there are 4 divisions (Bikini, Figure, Physique and Bodybuilding). Each division has limits on both ends of the spectrum as to what is ideal and what is too much in either direction regarding conditioning, muscle mass, definition, etc. For those that push the limits of your chosen division you may also may be pushing the limits of what the judges look for in your division. First thing our judges have to ask themselves is Is this competitor in the correct division? If so great! If not you will be scored down because your physique doesnt match the division. A competitor in the physique division looking like a bodybuilder will be scored down regardless of how awesome she may look. (Even though the NLABBA removed womens bodybuilding last year we still have the guidelines on both sides of what is acceptable and what is not). We are not looking for Hard bikini competitors we are looking for girls that train hard and take care of themselves. Figure competitors are to look fit and athletic with slightly more muscle then bikini competitors. Physique should have a slightly larger and muscular look with slightly less body fat but without deep muscle separation and striations. Additional vascularity is acceptable but not in the criteria. Below is a post of the differences. The Body Fitness (Figure) picture is not ideal as shes a little too small but Im sure you get the idea.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 02:04:04 +0000
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