jimbosmith316
MuscleChemistry
[h=3]They all look pretty damn good! They all take dedication and motivation[/h][h=3][/h]
[h=3]What’s the Difference? Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini[/h]
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[h=3]What’s the Difference? Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini[/h]
| [h=2]Bodybuilding[/h] | [h=2]Figure[/h] | [h=2]Bikini[/h] |
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| Physical Condition: | Physical Condition: | Physical Condition: |
| – Well defined muscles with visible muscle fibers and veins- Very low body fat | – Well-shaped muscles without excessive size or definition- Lean and smooth- Low body fat | – Evident muscle tone without visible muscle definition- Lean but with some softness; feminine; a “beach body”- Lower than average body fat, but not too low |
| Appearance: | Appearance: | Appearance: |
| – Wears two-piece posing suit in a solid color- Bare feet- Hair and make-up not distracting- Uses tanning lotions or gels | – Wears a two-piece posing suit that may be colorful and adorned with rhinestones and other glitter or sparkle- Wears high heels- Full make-up and styled hair- Jewelry allowed, but should not be distracting – Uses tanning lotions or gels | – Wears a two-piece posing suit that may be colorful and adorned with rhinestones and other glitter or sparkle- Wears high heels- Full make-up and styled hair- Jewelry allowed, but should not be distracting – Uses tanning lotions or gels |
| Competition: | Competition: | Competition: |
| – Classes by Weight and Age: · Women’s Novice Division · Women’s Masters Division (35+ yrs old) · Women’s Lightweight (under 112 ¼ lbs) · Women’s Middleweight (112 ¼ – 122 ¼ lbs) · Women’s Heavyweight (over 122 ¼ lbs) · Mixed Pairs · Women’s Pro – Competitors, on stage together, complete a series of mandatory poses. – Top 5 competitors will complete a 60 second posing routine to music of their choice. Music must be provided on CD and appropriate for an audience that includes children. | – Classes by Height and Age: · Figure Short · Figure Middle · Figure Tall · Figure Masters (35+ years old) · Figure Pro (Height divisions are determined by the number of competitors.) – Competitors do a Model Walk onto the stage one at a time. – They then stand along the back wall and will be asked to make some turns once all competitors are on stage. | – Classes by Height: · Bikini Short · Bikini Tall (Height divisions are determined by the number of competitors.) – Competitors do a Model Walk onto the stage one at a time. – They then stand along the back wall and will be asked to make some turns once all competitors are on stage. |
| Judging Criteria: | Judging Criteria: | Judging Criteria: |
| 1. Muscle Size and Shape2. Muscle Definition and Separation3. Symmetry and Proportion4. Stage Presence | 1. Muscular Definition2. Symmetry and Proportion3. Stage Presence | 1. Stage Presence2. Symmetry and Proportion3. Muscular Definition |
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