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Physique
Mission Statement
The aim of the ANB is to take NATURAL Bodybuilding,
Fitness, Figure and Model Competitions to the Highest
possible level, while at the same time offering competitors
more opportunities than the natural athlete ever thought
possible.
The Australasian Natural Bodybuilding Association administers
the drug free sport of Bodybuilding, Figure and Model competitions throughout Australia
and New Zealand. This is accomplished in the following manner,
by proper drug testing using the I.O.C. methodology, with highly
experienced and competent officials plus excellent show sponsors.
This in turn brings improved show venues, higher quality awards
and prizes, PLUS more media exposure for the competitors, as well
as a solid Judging Criteria & Proficient Judging Personnel with
the highest integrity and standards.
Please send your comments or enquiries via e-mail to
info@anb.com.au
and a representative will contact you as soon as practicable.
Sponsorship and contest day promotion enquiries are
also welcome, all sports media interests are warmly
welcomed to our competitions and children are most welcome
and encouraged to support their family members at our
events.
Women's
Bodybuilding Guidelines:
Round 1 - Muscularity
Round 1 - 45%
In this round competitors perform the following compulsory poses:
1. Front Double Biceps
2. Front Lateral Spread
3. Side Chest (either side at the choice of the competitor)
4. Side triceps (again either side)
5. Rear Double Biceps (spike one calf)
6. Rear Lateral Spread
7. Abdominal and Thigh
In this round judges are comparing competitors for the following:
Muscularity - The shape, thickness and quality of muscle.
Proportion - The balance of one muscle group against another.
Definition - Muscle separation, definition and vascularity.
Balance - Left side of the body compared to the right, front compared to rear.
Round 2 - Symmetry
Round 2 - 45%
In this round the competitors will stand in numerical order facing the judges and they will perform four one quarter turns - the first will be facing the judges, then the competitors will be asked to make three one quarter turns to the right, thus displaying their physique from every angle.
In this round judges are looking for the following:
Structural Flaws - Faults within the competitor's skeletal structure.
Proportion - The balance of one muscle group to another eg. Lower body to upper body, biceps to calves, waist to quadriceps etc.
Balance - The left side of a competitor's body compared to the right, the front compared to the rear.
Symmetry - The competitor's overall shape and line.
Round 3 - Free Posing
Round 3 - 10%
Competitor's will pose to their own music for a
maximum of 60 seconds.
In this round judges are looking for:
Posing Ability
Presentation / Entertainment
Physique
The judges are looking for a dramatic routine which shall include poses from Round 1.
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MUSCLE MASS
It must
be remembered that, first & foremost, a physique contest is a Bodybuilding contest. Contestants must exhibit a degree of muscular development which will naturally vary according to the class being judged. Obviously, one would not expect a Teenage competitor to exhibit the mass of an Open class competitor.
Muscular size will vary between Male & Female competitors.
However, when making comparisons within a class, muscle mass & size plays an important part with the more advanced muscularity scoring higher points.
SEPARATION
This factor must be considered in conjunction with muscle mass. Separation is the delineation between the muscle
groups of the physique. Excess subcutaneous fatty tissue under the skin blurs this muscular division resulting in a smooth appearance which detracts from muscular mass.
A good physique must have muscular mass which is complemented by sharp muscular separation rather than being flawed by being too smooth
DEFINITION
This must not be confused with separation. Definition is the display of the individual muscles & muscle fibers taken to
a wish degree (often referred to as 'ripped' or 'shredded').
A physique that has good muscle mass, separation & definition must be scored highly. However, definition that is taken to the point of emaciation, will only reduce mass & fullness can not be judged so highly.
Definition should be only to show clean muscle mass, otherwise the muscles appear stringy & flat.
SYMMETRY
A key
ingredient in a winning physique & one that owes it's qualities mainly to the genetic component of the competitor. Wide shoulders, narrow hips, trim waist & a deep rib-cage are genetically endowed qualities on which a championship physique can be built.
Faults such as knock-knees, bowed legs, rounded shoulders
or any curvature of the spine, whilst unfortunate, are to be scored down during the symmetry round.
PROPORTION
This must not be confused with symmetry, although a proportionate physique owes much to it being symmetrical in the first place.
A proportionate physique is one that has no overall development in which each individual bodypart complements
the others in both size & shape. The upper body should not be developed to the extent that it overpowers the lower body & vice-versa.
All bodyparts should flow in harmony with no bodypart being over developed to the detriment of the others. Right & left sides should be equally developed, so as to not exhibit no readily observable differences in size. Adjoining muscle groups should
enhance each other rather than detract.
These qualities; Muscle Mass, Separation, Definition, Symmetry & Proportion, are the major considerations when assessing any physique, but must be viewed in conjunction with some rather less important, (but not trivial) considerations which can enhance or detract from the major qualities mentioned.
CONTEST PREPARATION
The way a competitor prepares
for a competition can often mean the difference between placing & not placing. No TAN or a hastily applied patchy tan can detract from an otherwise pleasing physique to the degree that, when compared with a similar physique with a good even tan, it is placed lower. A good even tan highlights a physique, whereas a pale tone tends to emphasise lack of definition & separation.
The
same point can be made to the application of POSING OIL. Over use of oil tends to reflect light & smooth out rather than enhance definition. Oil smeared onto posing trunks gives a scruffy, untidy look which also should not bar an obviously winning physique from taking it's due
place but should be used with care when assessing physiques that are in close or even contention.
Personal grooming such as untidy HAIR, can also be viewed in this context.
CONTEST PRESENTATION
This is another area in which the judges should pay close attention. The competitors should present themselves to the best of their ability at all times. They should be able to perform the compulsory poses perfectly on request, and follow the instructions of the Chief Judge without question. His optional
posing routine should flow smoothly, & to the required time allotment.
However, Judges should always remember that they are judging a Bodybuilding competition, not a posing contest, & that a poorer display by a better physique should not place lower than a better display by a poorer physique. However, if physiques are very close in the judges estimation, points
scored by superior presentation may elevate one over the other.
SKIN BLEMISHES
Tattoos, Acne, Scars & other blemishes should only be taken into consideration if judging is close. Extensive tattooing, such as some ethnic tattoos definitely detract from the aesthetic value of the physique & should be judged accordingly.
COMPARISONS
The importance of comparisons cannot be over emphasised. The comparisons will assist the judges in deciding
which competitor has the superior physique, from the aspects of the judging criteria as presented on the day.
Judging Women's Classes
The Judging Criteria for Women is not as simple as you might expect, so read this section carefully!
The judging of the Woman's "Bodybuilding" class should be conducted using the same principles as the Men's classes, although ensuring that the competitors still maintain the sleek Feminine lines expected of the Female athlete.
Muscularity, Symmetry & Proportion are all significant attributes * should be regarded in the same manner in a Female physique as in a Males.
The criteria in the Women's "Figure"
class differs from the "Bodybuilding" class in that
Symmetry & Proportion attract MORE significance
than Muscularity.
A firm, toned, "Feminine" physique is called for although there should be some degree of Muscularity & Muscular Separation, it should not
approximate that level of muscularity displayed in the "Bodybuilding" classes. Presentation & Development take an increased importance as these qualities enhance the Feminine aspect of the competitors physique.
Compulsory poses for the "Figure" class differ from
the "Bodybuilding" classes.
WOMEN'S Compulsory Poses (Physique)
Round 1.
1.Front Double Biceps
Front view arms overhead at 45 degrees with hands open or clenched, right leg is extended to the side, contraction of the biceps, abdominals, thighs & calves. Judges will assess this pose exactly as for the Men's pose 1.
2. Front Lat Spread
Again
facing the Judges, with ONE leg to the side, the competitor will place the hands (preferably clenched) against the lower waist & will expand the lat muscles. At the same time, the competitor will contract as many frontal muscles as possible, including separation of the quads. Judges will assess this pose exactly as for Men's Pose 2.
3. Side Chest
The competitor will quarter turn to the side as instructed by the Chief judge (as in Men's Pose 3). With the front arm bent to 90 degrees with palm upward, rear hand grasping the front wrist, front leg either extended behind on the toes, or leg bent with heel raised onto the toes, contraction of the biceps, pectoral, thigh & calves. Judges will assess this pose as in Men's Pose 3.
4. Rear Double Biceps
Facing the rear, arms overhead at 45 degrees, hands open or clenched, one leg back with the heel raised,
contraction of the biceps, upper & lower back, thighs & calves. Judges will assess this pose as for Men's Pose 4.
5. Rear Lat Spread
Again facing the rear, the competitor will stand with one leg to the side, raised onto the toe, & with hands (preferably clenched) on the lower waist, expanding the lats while also contracting other rear muscles, especially the leg biceps & calves. Judges will assess
this pose as for Men's Pose 5.
6. Side triceps
The competitor will quarter turn to the side as instructed by the Chief Judge. With both hands behind the back, the rear hand either interlocking fingers or grasping the wrist of the front hand, front leg either to the rear on the toes, or knee bent forward with heel raised, contraction of the triceps, pectorals, abdominals, thighs & calves. Judges will assess this pose as in Men's Pose 6.
7. Abdominals & Thighs
Front view, both hands behind the head, one leg placed forward, contracting the abdominals by "crunching" down, pectorals & thighs. Judges will assess this pose as in Men's Pose 7.
 
 
 
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