What's the Difference: Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini?
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Bikini |
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Physical Condition: - Well defined muscles with visible muscle fibers and veins - Very low body fat |
Physical Condition: - Well-shaped muscles without excessive size or definition - Lean and smooth - Low body fat |
Physical Condition: - Evident muscle tone without visible muscle definition - Lean but with some softness; feminine; a “beach body” - Lower than average body fat, but not too low |
Appearance: - Wears two-piece posing suit in a solid color - Bare feet - Hair and make-up not distracting - Uses tanning lotions or gels |
Appearance: - Wears a two-piece posing suit that may be colorful and adorned with rhinestones and other glitter or sparkle - Wears high heels - Full make-up and styled hair - Jewelry allowed, but should not be distracting - Uses tanning lotions or gels |
Appearance: - Wears a two-piece posing suit that may be colorful and adorned with rhinestones and other glitter or sparkle - Wears high heels - Full make-up and styled hair - Jewelry allowed, but should not be distracting - Uses tanning lotions or gels |
Competition: - Classes by Weight and Age:
- Competitors, on stage together, complete a series of mandatory poses. - Top 5 competitors will complete a 60 second posing routine to music of their choice. Music must be provided on CD and appropriate for an audience that includes children. |
Competition: - Classes by Height and Age:
(Height divisions are determined by the number of competitors.)
- Competitors do a Model Walk onto the stage one at a time. - They then stand along the back wall and will be asked to make some turns once all competitors are on stage. |
Competition: - Classes by Height:
(Height divisions are determined by the number of competitors.)
- Competitors do a Model Walk onto the stage one at a time. - They then stand along the back wall and will be asked to make some turns once all competitors are on stage.
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Judging Criteria: 1. Muscle Size and Shape 2. Muscle Definition and Separation 3. Symmetry and Proportion 4. Stage Presence |
Judging Criteria: 1. Muscular Definition 2. Symmetry and Proportion 3. Stage Presence |
Judging Criteria: 1. Stage Presence 2. Symmetry and Proportion 3. Muscular Definition |
