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MIXED PAIRS The couple will also be
Mixed pairs were officially judged as a unit with
recognised by the IFBB a sport particular attention being
discipline in 1983 as a given to how well their
bodybuilding mixed pairs. individual physiques
In 2013, however, the IFBB complement each other and
cancelled women’s how well they move in
bodybuilding, so now the mixed unison.
pairs category is open for women follow the same dress code as in In the routine round judges pay
participating in female physique or women’s physique. particular attention to how well each
female fitness or female body fitness Mixed pairs competition consists of couple display their physiques to music.
performing with male bodybuilder or three rounds: Round one - the semi- Judges are looking for smooth, artistic,
male classic bodybuilder. finals - are the comparisons. Round two and well-choreographed routines which
Men from mixed-pairs perform are mandatory poses and round three may include any number of poses,
mandatory poses in the same as in are the posing routine in the finals. although a mandatory set poses must be
bodybuilding. Women perform these The overall physique of both partners included.
poses in the same style as in women’s for the degree of proportion, symmetry, The couple must also include
physique. muscle size and quality, including intermittent pauses during their routine
Male competitors wear the same density and separation, as well as skin to display the muscular development of
attire as in bodybuilding, while women tone is judged. their physique.

WORLD

CHAMPIONSHIPS

WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE WOMEN’S WELLNESS FITNESS WHEELCHAIR BODYBUILDING
The women’s physique division was The wellness fitness division is intended The IFBB wanted to create a division to
introduced at the beginning of 2013 for women who prefer a muscular enable male wheelchair users to
for women who want to prepare for physique without muscle separation and compete in national and international
a heavier, bodybuilding-style body who wish to be athletic and aesthetically events, including continental and
but who do not want to be extremely pleasing, with a bigger body mass than World Championships.
dried, lean and muscular. in bikini fitness. Athletes train to develop all upper
Competitors want to remain athletic Wellness fitness is placed somewhere body parts and muscles to maximum
and aesthetically pleasing. between bikini fitness and women’s size but remaining in balance and
There are three rounds. In round physique. harmony, avoiding “weak points” or
one - the semi-finals - competitors’ The assessment of the physique, underdeveloped muscles.
physiques and muscularity are judging criteria and rounds are the same Preparing for a competition, they
assessed during quarter turns and as women’s bikini fitness. Competitors decrease their body fat level and
four compulsory poses. perform quarter turns in all rounds plus remove the underskin water to show
In the finals compulsory poses individual “I-walking” presentation in the quality of muscles: density,
and the posedown are performed in the finals. separation and definition.
round two and a short, 30-second Vertical proportions - legs to upper They display muscles during seven
posing routine to music of body length - are one of the key factors. mandatory poses as well as the posing
competitor’s choice in round three. Horizontal proportions of hips and waist routine which lasts 60 seconds. The
There are two categories in this to shoulder width may favour women athletes perform all rounds seated on
division: up to 163cm and over with slightly bigger hips, thighs and the wheelchairs, wearing long pants
163cm. buttocks. and sport shoes.
There are four wellness fitness Currently, one open category is
categories: up to 158cm, up to 163cm; up performed.
to 168cm and over 168cm.

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