INBF WNBF Judging Criteria
The Bikini Division is a women’s physique division designed to find athletes with fit and shapely body that is not heavily muscled or over-defined.
A traditional two-piece bikini posing suit is worn and may be multicolored or solid, and embellishments and jewelry are permitted. Shoes are required, but the height of the heels is optional.
Competition Bikini Suits
- Competitors shall choose the style suit that best accentuates their physique.
Competitors are judged in three (2) rounds:
- Round 1
- Fitness and balance in the Bikini division are achieved through a lightly muscled and not overly lean or hard-appearing physique as compared to Figure, Fit Body, or Bodybuilding.
- Round 2
- Physical Appearance refers to the overall appearance of the athlete. Stage presentation, hair, tanning, makeup, and suit choice are encompassed in this round.
- Athletes’ hair should be swiped to the side during the back pose
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Featured WNBF Pro
Kirsty Scents
Men and women in the Bodybuilding Divisions will be judged through a series of quarter turns and poses. This allows the judges to evaluate not only individual poses and body parts but also determining the most complete package or athlete on stage.
Men wear a bodybuilding posing suit; women wear a two-piece bodybuilding suit with or without embellishments.
Athletes are judged in 2 rounds:
- Round 1 - Symmetry - encompasses the overall balance and X shape of the physique. This is evaluated and judged on all sides
- Round 2 - Muscularity - size, shape, hardness, definition, and conditioning in all body parts and how they also blend together.
Feature WNBF Pro
Sam Okunola
The Wheelchair Bodybuilding Divisions will be judged through a series of poses that will allow the judges to evaluate not only individual body parts, but also the “whole package.”
Athletes shall wear black sweat pants or “joggers”, black athletic shoes, and black socks
Athletes are judged in two rounds:
- Symmetry – Encompasses the overall balance of the physique from the waist up through the shoulders and trapezius muscles. 1/4 turns will be executed on stage. If athletes need help to manipulate their wheelchair they may receive support.
- Muscularity – Muscle mass, proportion, conditioning, and definition above the waist
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Featured Wheelchair Bodybuilding
INBF Amateur Mike Infante
Figure is a class of physique competition judged equally on symmetry and muscle tone.
Athletes wear two-piece figure suits; thongs or T-back bottoms are not allowed. The suit may be embellished with rhinestones, sparkles, or sequins for added effect. High-heeled shoes are required. Jewelry and body piercing are permitted, but they must not be offensive or obscure the physique.
The Figure Division is judged in 2 rounds:
- Round 1 - Symmetry takes into account balance and proportion; physiques should be symmetrically balanced, with no one body part overpowering the rest of the body.
- Round 2 - Muscle tone focuses on moderate muscle tone; leanness and muscle development are expected. However, competitors must not be over-conditioned, as in the Bodybuilding or Fit Body divisions.
- Tie Breaking - Overall stage presence, hair, makeup, attire, and accessories that compliment and enhance the athlete’s figure, are evaluated to help break ties.
Featured WNBF Pro
Maddy McConnell
Fit Body judges are looking for an athletic physique, but without the level of muscle mass of the bodybuilding division.
Athletes wear two-piece figure suit; thongs or T-back bottoms are not allowed. The suit may be embellished with rhinestones, sparkles, or sequins for added effect. High-heeled shoes are required. Jewelry and body piecing is allowed, but must not be offensive or obscure the physique.
Scoring is based on two 2 rounds:
- Round 1 - Symmetry is judged on balanced proportions; upper and lower body should not overpower the other, and no one body part should overpower the rest of the physique.
- Round 2 - Muscle tone will focus on the overall conditioning of the body, not overly muscular, too striated, or hard looking. Competitors should not appear to be at the same overly lean physical level of a Bodybuilding competitor.
Featured WNBF Pro
Alejandra Collzo Gonzalez
Physique Division competitors are lean, fit and muscular, yet do not have as much muscle mass or extreme leanness required for the Bodybuilding Division.
Athletes wear conventional board shorts cut ABOVE the knee. 11″ inseam (28cm) or slightly shorter is allowable. Athletes wearing board shorts at mid thigh length may be scored down.
Judges are looking for:
- One hand on the hip on all poses
- Nicely shaped and balanced muscle throughout
- A small waist
- Good V-taper
- Abdominal definition
- One hand shall be placed on the hip on all quarter turns to differentiate from bodybuilding
- No bodybuilding poses are allowed
- Physique divisions are height based and split according to athlete numbers keeping events competitive but fair.
Tanning, grooming, suit choice, posing, stage walk, and overall aesthetic appeal are taken into consideration as judges look for the best overall package.
Competitors are judged in two 2 rounds:
Round 1
- Symmetry and Muscle Tone
Round 2
- Overall stage presentation. Ties are broken in round 2.
Featured WNBF Pro
Kyle Okura
