UIBFF Categories Details

 

WOMEN’S BIKINI: – No matter which division a contestant is competing in, there has to be a foundation of muscles. It is muscles that give the body of an athlete the desired shape. A bikini athlete must display nice rounded glutes, with a slight separation between the hamstring and glute area. A little rounded shape to the delts, gives shape to the upper body. In the bikini division the shape and structure is seen. Conditioning to an extreme is neither expected nor is desirable. Nor is it expected that a bikini athlete would display any separations or striations or visible muscle fibres.

There has always been some confusion, because people try to understand the criteria of a division by looking at the photos. In photographs, an athlete tends to look bigger and a little bit tighter than actually seen on stage by the judges. So when novice athletes, or general public look at the photos, they perceive that the bikini competitors ought to be a little bit tighter and harder. The trainers and contestants who look at photos to make themselves ready for the contest, then strive for a tighter and harder look, rather than in accordance to the actual criteria. This is where the problem comes in. The top bikini competitors have no separations at all. But there is certainly some muscle since it is a division of the bodybuilding sport. It is just that the amount of muscle is small and the judges are not looking for a lot of conditioning as we see in other divisions of bodybuilding.

The skin tone should be smooth and healthy in appearance without cellulite. The hair and make-up should complement the total package, presented by the athlete. 

MEN’S PHYSIQUE:-This is a body that you would like to see on a beach, a body that a regular fitness person who goes to the gym would like to attain. He may not necessarily want 20 inch arms or 30 inch thighs, but a good muscular and symmetrical physique, the overall body development shape, balance, proportionality and presentation of symmetrically developed physique along with skin tone and the athlete’s ability to present himself with confidence and elegance. Competitors with harmonious and proportional physique with good posture, correct anatomical structure including body framework, correct spinal curves, limbs and trunk in good proportion, straight legs, not bandy or knock kneed. The chest and shoulders should match-up with everything else. And while the upper legs are covered with board shorts, it is very desirable to have great calves. The physique should be assessed as to its overall body density, achieved through athletic endeavors and diet. They shouldn’t be shredded to the extreme. The athletes should have cuts, very good abdominals and back definition. The athletes who are two muscular, too hard, too dry or too lean are marked down. Very deep muscle separations or striations are not desirable.

The judges like to assess an athlete’s entire presentation when he appears on the stage and until he goes off stage. A men’s physique competitor is viewed with the emphasis on a healthy and fit physique in an attractively presented total package. Some athletes come out as if they need to present themselves in a swaying motion. One actually needs to just come out and present himself straight, simple and in clarity, with focus on displaying his physique beautifully and follow the instructions from the judges rather than swinging himself around. It is always good to have your stomach in, flex your back out, but just to present the V-taper and not overtly flexed or spread out like a conventional bodybuilder. And that’s really it, keep it simple.

CLASSIC PHYSIQUE:-The classic physique division is all about the old school look. Broad shoulders, thinner waist and muscle definition. The weight limit, in each height category forces the athletes, not to get into that over freaky size, and remain in their weight limit through diet and athletic endeavors. The focus should be to attain the classic V-taper. Classic Physique is actually a young division in the Olympia. It was introduced in 2016. Since classic physique is comparatively a newer division. I have especially taken up each pose and mentioned a little about each. A similar analogy is applied in each division with variations as I have described in every other division. It is recognizably similar to bodybuilding but without being a mass monster. In every posture, the overall development is also observed besides those specific muscle groups associated with that posture.

1. FRONT DOUBLE BICEPS:- In the front double bicep pose, the judges look not only for well-developed biceps, but also the symmetry and development in the forearms, deltoids, pectorals, pec-delt tie ins, abdominals, thighs and calves. A well-defined split between the anterior and posterior deltoids as well as the full peaked development of the biceps is seen.
2. SIDE-CHEST:- Similarly, in the side chest pose, the main focus is on the pectoral muscle and the arch of the rib-cage, the biceps, the leg-biceps, calves and the entire body as a whole is graded.
3. BACK-DOUBLE BICEPS: – Back double biceps. The muscle density, definition and overall balance can be more accurately judged in this pose. The back double biceps pose gives an opportunity to present more muscle groups than in other poses. The neck, deltoids, biceps, triceps, forearms, trapezius, infraspinatus, erector spinae, external oblique’s, latissimus dorsi, gluteus, hamstring and calves.
4. ABDOMINALS AND THIGHS:  As in all other poses, the abdominals and thighs as well as the complete package are judged.
5. FAVOURITE CLASSIC POSE: – The athlete can choose any pose except for the most muscular pose. The pose must suit the body well, so that the best comes forth. A single bicep, a double bicep, a side chest, or any other pose in which the athlete feels most comfortable and confident.

BODYBUILDING

Bodybuilding is the primary sport and in fact the mother of all the divisions. To gain muscle and lose fat is the goal of every bodybuilder. A bodybuilder is judged, based upon the mass, definition, proportion, symmetry and stage presence which is assessed during the quarter turns and the seven mandatory poses.

Mass:-Muscular size is the foundation for bodybuilding, but it is a merit only when accompanied by the remaining qualities.

Definition: – In the absence of subcutaneous body fat, the well-developed muscles in the body can be displayed and this helps to present the development of the physique.

Proportion: – Bodybuilders must strive for equal development in all muscle groups. Theoretically, a “strong body part” can be as detrimental as a “weak body part”.

Symmetry: – It actually denotes equal development of muscularity on both the right and the left sides or the physique.

Stage Presence:- The entire persona of an athlete and how he presents himself by posing, his grooming, poise and charisma and also his skin tone, help to bring out the maximum potential of his physique. As in all divisions, the bodybuilders are assessed in the seven mandatory poses. In each pose, besides noting the development in the muscle groups especially associated with that specified posture, the body as a whole is adjudged by assessing from head to toe, muscle definition, density and overall balance.

The seven mandatory poses are

1) Front double biceps

2) Front lat spread

3) Side chest

4) Back double biceps

5) Back lat spread

6) Side Triceps

7) Abdominal and thighs

.Fitness Model

1 Round Only – Swimwear Round with individual T-walk and quarter turns.

Swimwear Round with individual T-walk and quarter turns

Who’s it for?
The Fitness Model category is for both male & female competitors that are lean and fit with firm muscle tone. This is a model search and athletes are to have an attractive healthy look that is marketable in the Fitness industry. Body fat is to be minimal and Abs are to be seen but without being too lean or having too much muscle separation. There is not a set look in this class but more of what suits the competitor’s shape and what is pleasing to the eye. Athletes will be Judged on their appearance and physique. This class is open to all competitors of all ages, gender and levels (min age is 16 years).

The difference between Fitness Model & Muscle model
Fitness models are to be less muscular and smaller in size than the Muscle model category.
• Males are not to be as muscular and bulky as the Muscle model category.
• Fitness model category is much more relaxed than Bodybuilding and Figure category. There are NO mandatory poses or stiff posing but more model type posing.

What Judges are looking for:

•  A complete package.
•  Models with a lean and toned body.
•  An attractive healthy look that is marketable in the Fitness industry.
•  The ability to pose on stage in flattering ways.
•  Great stage presence and confidence.
•  Bikinis/swim wear that suit the model and that shows off their body parts.
•  Evenly tanned athletes.

You will be marked on:

•  Your physique and body tone.
•  Your quarter turns.
•  Stage presence and overall appearance.
•  Hair & make – up.
•  Tan (if tan is evenly put on).
•  How you pose & conduct yourself on stage.

*Athletes do not need to bring music for their individual walk as Miami Pros’ DJ will provide the music.

Sincere Thanks to Dr Rita Jairath for sharing here immense knowledge with and giving us an in-depth knowledge about each and every category in I. Thank you so much Dr Rita Jairath.