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IFBB CATEGORIES

MEN’S BODYBUILDING MEN’S CLASSIC CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
Athletes train to develop all parts of BODYBUILDING This new concept in our Bodybuilding
their body and muscles to maximum Classic bodybuilding is a version of modalities is a different version of the
size but in balance and harmony. the sport based on the classic Classic Bodybuilding. The relationship
There should be no “weak points” physique concept. between height and weight is different,
or underdeveloped muscles. Moreover, To create equal chances, the more kilos, and the criteria worths
they should follow a special pre- competitors’ bodyweight is limited basically in the old, classic look. Even
competition training system, to according to their body height, more, the attire is a retro style one, a
decrease the bodyfat level as low as following a special IFBB formula for short with a minimum long at the sides
possible and remove the underskin each body height category. of 15 cms. Bodies must be classic V
water to show the quality of muscles: Since muscle mass is limited, shape look, well proportionated, more
density, separation and definition. special attention is paid to the overall artistic way to pose. The vacuum pose is
The competitor who displays more view of the physique, body the key pose in this division, where a
muscle details scores the highest. The proportions and lines, muscle shape tiny waist is very important in the total
other matter to be assessed is general and condition, including density, body physique score. This sport division is
view of the physique, which should be fat level, definition and details. growing in every contest under IFBB in
proportionally built. Broad shoulders These values are assessed by the despite of being born only months ago.
and narrow waist, as well as adequately judges during rounds one and three. Classic Physique want to show again
long legs and shorter upper body, are In round two, like in bodybuilding, the classic look that in the 60´s and 70´s
what the judges are looking for. free posing routines are performed to years in the last century did famous our
These qualities are displayed during music of the athletes’ choice. sport, Bodybuilding. In fact the
two physique assessment rounds when There are two assessments rounds, competition system is doing two news
competitors do seven mandatory poses with the same rules as in bodybuilding. poses; Vacuum pose; famous in the
during comparisons of three to eight older era of 50´s to 80´s, the reason for
athletes chosen by the judges. this is easy; evoiding distended bellies
There are three rounds, including and this movement is specially able to
one offering athletes the opportunity show who is the one with problems in
to show their physique during this pose. The second new one pose is
60-second free posing to music. Judges not only ONE pose, to the calling voice
will assess each round, giving athletes “your favorite classic pose” you can do
individual places. whatever pose you consider to do, You
can not repeat poses and you can not
pose to the rear. This way the athlete is
free to show his best side to the judges.
Muscle size, classic physique look,
tiny waist, rounded muscles, good
shoulders and abdominals are the main
weapons among the winners.

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