Men's Physique | WNBF Australia - Natural Bodybuilding

Men's Physique Category

Physique competitors are lean, fit and muscular, yet do not have the muscle mass or extreme leanness required for the Bodybuilding category. They are characterised by having a small waist, broad shoulders, and a remarkable abdominal area.

Tanning, grooming, suit choice, posing, stage walk, and overall aesthetic appeal are also taken into consideration as judges look for the best overall package.

Athletes wear conventional board shorts cut ABOVE the knee. 11″ inseam (28cm) or slightly shorter is allowable. Athletes wearing board shorts at mid thigh length may be scored down.

Competitors are judged in two 2 rounds. Please see segments below for details.

Criteria +

Men's Physique competitors are judged on a lean, fit and muscular physique, without the extreme mass or conditioning of bodybuilding.

Nicely shaped and balanced muscle throughout

A small waist

Good V-taper

Abdominal definition

Defined calves

Even though upper legs are covered by the board shorts, this section of the legs is still taken into account as part of the athlete's overall aesthetics. Make sure that the board shorts you pick enhance your physique.

Competitors are judged in 2 rounds:

Round 1 - Symmetry & Muscle Tone

This round encompasses overall muscle balance and conditioning.

Overall muscle balance and proportions

Conditioning without extreme leanness

Round 2 - Stage Presentation

Overall appearance of the athlete including:

Stage presence and confidence

Tanning and grooming

Suit selection and fit

Scoring System +

Mandatory Poses & Stage Walk +

Please visit our Poses page showcasing the mandatory quarter turns, poses and I Walks essential for our shows. Check it out HERE

The information below outlines competitor's poses for each round.

Round 1 - Symmetry

Athletes will execute 4 quarter turns at the discretion of the Head Judge.

1. Front Pose

Competitors will face the judges. Feet must remain parallel but some lateral positioning of the toes is acceptable. Hands may be held at the sides momentarily to display symmetry, but this should not look like a bodybuilding front relaxed pose. Over flexed posing and clinching of the fists is not preferred.

2. Side Poses

Competitors hips must face the side of the stage and heads should be turned toward the judges. Shoulders may be turned as much as 35 degrees toward the judges in order to accentuate their V-taper.

One arm shall hand down and the other hand may be bent at the elbow with the hand resting on the hip or obliques.

Feet should remain flat on the floor, with no excessive toe pointing or flexing.

3. Back Pose

Competitors will face the back of the stage. Feet must remain parallel but some lateral positioning of the toes is acceptable. Hands may be held at the sides momentarily to display symmetry, but this should not look like a bodybuilding back relaxed pose. Over flexed posing and clinching of the fists is not preferred.

Round 2 - Stage Presentation

Athletes will be asked to perform an I-Walk.

The I-Walk is the competitor's opportunity to show grace, poise and confidence.

The I-Walk will consist of a front pose at the rear centre of the stage and a walk to the front.

The competitor will then present their front, preferred side, and back pose plus any other poses/transitions of their choice and exit through the right side of the stage.

Requirements:

The I-Walk will be done to music selected by WNBF Australia

35 seconds maximum time allocation

Poses should not be held for more than 3 seconds each

Execute the I-walk in a tasteful, confident manner

Over exaggerated posing or performance outside Men's Physique category (Bodybuilding poses, gymnastic moves, etc.) will be scored down.

Classes +

Teen

A teen athlete will be no younger than 16 and no older than 19 years old on the day of the competition they have registered for.

Junior

A Junior athlete will be under 23 and older than 18 on the day of the show (Australia only).

Athletes who are 23 years and 1 day old on the day of the show are not eligible to compete in the Junior class*

*If the show is postponed and you have already signed up while meeting the age requirement you may be eligible to still compete as a Junior. Contact us and we will be happy to look into your case.

First Timer

Is this your first season competing, or are you transitioning to a more muscular category for the first time? If so, you qualify as a First-Timer!

First-Timers are either newcomers to competitive bodybuilding or athletes with some experience entering a new category for the first time. First-Timers can also join the Novice class OR Open class of the same category and/or crossover to other classes (including Open) in a different category (e.g., First-Timer Bodybuilding /- Open Men's Physique ).

Novice

Novice competitors are athletes who may or may not have competed before but have not placed top three in an Open class (in the WNBF or in any other natural organisation)

If you win a Novice class, you are no longer eligible to compete as a Novice in that class in future competitions.

The overall Novice winner will be invited into the Open class of the same category in the same event. It is up to the athlete whether they accept this invitation. No further costs are incurred if the invitation is accepted, rather, it is a prize that can be redeemed for that event only.

Open Pro Card

The Open class is available to all athletes who are not registered for the Novice class. This becomes a Pro Qualifying class with 8 or more athletes registered. Depending on the number of athletes, the class may be split into 2, A and B, based on athlete height.

Masters Pro Card

Athletes 40 years and over are eligible to compete as a Masters athlete. This becomes a Pro Qualifying class with 5 or more athletes registered. Depending on the number of athletes, the class may be split This is designed for athletes is class is split into 2, A and B, based on athletes’ height.

Men's Physique Category

Criteria +

Round 1 - Symmetry & Muscle Tone

Round 2 - Stage Presentation

Scoring System +

Mandatory Poses & Stage Walk +

Round 1 - Symmetry

1. Front Pose

2. Side Poses

3. Back Pose

Round 2 - Stage Presentation

Requirements:

Classes +

Teen

Junior

First Timer

Novice

Open Pro Card

Masters Pro Card

Placings, Awards, & Pro Cards +