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Classic Bodybuilding

It is a version of bodybuilding for those male athletes who don’t want to develop
their muscles to their “extreme” full potentials but prefer lighter “classic” physique.
To create the equal chances to them, the competitors’ bodyweight is limited
according to their body height, following the special IFBB formula for each body
height category (currently there are five categories: 168 cm; 171 cm, 175 cm, 180 cm
and over 180 cm).
Since muscle mass is limited, special attention is paid to the overall view of the
physique, body proportions and lines, muscle shape and condition (density, bodyfat
level, definition and details).
These values are assessed by the judges during Rounds 1 and 3. In Round 2, like
in bodybuilding, free posing routines are performed to music of athlete’s choice.

Bodybuilding Classic Physique

Bodybuilding is the oldest modality This new concept in our Bodybuilding modalities is a different version of the
of the IFBB, it is a modality where Classic Bodybuilding. The relationship between height and weight is different, more
size, proportion, and, of course, kilos, and the criteria worths basically in the old, classic look. Even more, the attire
muscle definition are all valued. To is a retro style one, a short with a minimum long at the sides of 15 cms. Bodies
achieve this definition, athletes must be classic V shape look, well proportionated, more artistic way to pose. The
must follow a process over several vacuum pose is the key pose in this division, where a tiny waist is very important
weeks or even months before the in the total physique score. This sport division is growing in every contest under
competition, in which they try to IFBB in despite of being born only months ago.
reduce their body fat level as much Classic Physique want to show again the classic look that in the 60´s and 70´s
as possible. This procedure is years in the last century did famous our sport, Bodybuilding. In fact the
carried out through a specific diet competition system is doing two news poses; Vacuum pose; famous in the older
and specialized training. In era of 50´s to 80´s, the reason for this is easy; evoiding distended bellies and this
bodybuilding, as mentioned above, movement is specially able to show who is the one with problems in this pose. The
these elements are valued to second new one pose is not only ONE pose, to the calling voice “your favorite
determine a certain aesthetics that classic pose” you can do whatever pose you consider to do, You can not repeat
makes the body of bodybuilders poses and you can not pose to the rear. This way the athlete is free to show his
one of the most admired physical best side to the judges.
models, which we can even see Muscle size, classic physique look, tiny waist, rounded muscles, good
reflected in different aspects of shoulders and abdominals are the main weapons among the winners.
the art world throughout history, in
both sculptures and paintings.
Bodybuilding is judged based on
compulsory poses, from which the
judges evaluate the different
physical attributes mentioned
above. Through a scoring system
that awards placings, the different
positions that complete the Diverse
classification of a specific Abilities
category are determined. In
bodybuilding, there are different Category
classes where physiques with The categories for disabled
similar bodies are compared by athletes in bodybuilding are
grouping them into the various divisions that demonstrate what
categories.
the human will can achieve,
despite having certain diminished
Games Classic capacities. The athlete trains
Bodybuilding those muscles to a level that can no longer be considered normal. The
willpower, sacrifice, and discipline in these arts are valued much more than
Was introduced by the IFBB in 2016. It they are in people who do not face these circumstances, since for them,
is intended for less muscular men, with things are not so easy. Despite these challenges, the physical development
smaller bodyweight limits, what is the achieved by the different people who compete in continental and world
only difference compared to Classic championships in these disabled modalities often shows little difference when
Bodybuilding. There are two categories compared to the best physiques in our Federation. It is for us one of the
in Men’s Games Classic Bodybuilding: biggest prouds for us to show the physiques of these athletes when they
up to 175 cm and over 175 cm. pose on the stage.

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