Classic Physique | WNBF Australia - Natural Bodybuilding

Classic Physique Category

The Classic Physique category pays homage to the roots of bodybuilding, emphasising symmetry and presentation, and specifically the artistry of posing.

This category does not explicitly require less leanness or muscular size than the Bodybuilding category.

Competitors wear Classic Physique posing trunks. They are judged in two rounds. Please see the segments below for details.

Criteria +

Scoring System +

Mandatory Poses & Routine +

Mandatory Poses:

Front, right side, back, left side symmetry poses performed as quarter turns

Asymmetrical Front Double Biceps

Side Chest Fists Touching Hip

Classic Side Triceps

Rear Double Biceps One Hand Open

Abdominals and Thighs

2 Favorite Classic Poses (non-most muscular poses)

* Favorite poses should be chosen by the athlete to accentuate their symmetry & musculature. Options may include: Rear twisted back double bicep, Side mantis, Rear archer, Victory pose, Teacup pose, Vacuum pose etc.

Individual Routine:

After pre-judging, each competitor will have 60 seconds to complete their individual routine. Emphasis should be on Classic Physique poses to support the judging criteria for Classic Physique.

Requirements:

Routine starts at center stage

Music in MP3 format (submit 10 seconds longer for fade out)

Athletes showcase their best poses and transitions

Props and costumes are not permitted

Music must not contain profanity, sexually explicit, violent lyrics, or racially offensive terminology

Athletes who don't submit music by the deadline will pose to WNBF AUSTRALIA selected music.

OVERALL

During the overall round, competitors battling for the Overall title may be asked by the Head Judge to perform a 'Pose Down'.

Competition Attire +

Classes +

Teen

A teen athlete will be no younger than 16 and no older than 19 years old on the day of the competition they have registered for.

Junior

A Junior athlete will be under 23 and older than 18 on the day of the show (Australia only).

Athletes who are 23 years and 1 day old on the day of the show are not eligible to compete in the Junior class*

*If the show is postponed and you have already signed up while meeting the age requirement you may be eligible to still compete as a Junior. Contact us and we will be happy to look into your case.

First Timer

Is this your first season competing, or are you transitioning to a more muscular category for the first time? If so, you qualify as a First-Timer!

First-Timers are either newcomers to competitive bodybuilding or athletes with some experience entering a new category for the first time. First-Timers can also join the Novice class OR Open class of the same category and/or crossover to other classes (including Open) in a different category (e.g., First-Timer Classic Physique /- Open Men's Physique ).

Novice

Novice competitors are athletes who may or may not have competed before but have not placed top three in an Open class (in the WNBF or in any other natural organisation)

If you win a Novice class, you are no longer eligible to compete as a Novice in that class in future competitions.

The overall Novice winner will be invited into the Open class of the same category in the same event. It is up to the athlete whether they accept this invitation. No further costs are incurred if the invitation is accepted, rather, it is a prize that can be redeemed for that event only.

Open Pro Card

The Open class is available to all athletes who are not registered for the Novice class. This becomes a Pro Qualifying class with 8 or more athletes registered. Depending on the number of athletes, the class may be split This is designed for athletes is class is split into 2, A and B, based on athletes' weight.

Masters Pro Card

Athletes 40 years and over are eligible to compete as a Masters athlete. This becomes a Pro Qualifying class with 5 or more athletes registered. Depending on the number of athletes, the class may be split This is designed for athletes is class is split into 2, A and B, based on athletes' height.