Fitness Model
The core physical aspects for Male Fitness Models are condition, muscularity and proportion. A high level of condition with full definition in the upper and lower body. Condition should not be to the extreme level, such as that required in bodybuilding and figure, however should be enough to produce some vascularity and intra-muscular striations.
Male Fitness models along with their quarter turns will do 3 compulsory poses called in the line-up, they are front single bicep, side chest and abdominal.
The core physical aspects for Male Fitness Models are condition, muscularity and proportion. A high level of condition with full definition in the upper and lower body. Condition should not be to the extreme level, such as that required in bodybuilding and figure, however should be enough to produce some vascularity and intra-muscular striations.
Male Fitness models along with their quarter turns will do 3 compulsory poses called in the line-up, they are front single bicep, side chest and abdominal.
The core physical aspects for Male Fitness Models are condition, muscularity and proportion. A high level of condition with full definition in the upper and lower body. Condition should not be to the extreme level, such as that required in bodybuilding and figure, however should be enough to produce some vascularity and intra-muscular striations.
Male Fitness models along with their quarter turns will do 3 compulsory poses called in the line-up, they are front single bicep, side chest and abdominal.
Judging Criteria
Physical Aspects:
Muscularity – the amount of visible muscle on a competitor.
Condition – the definition or separation of individual muscles, and muscle groups.
Size – the overall size of the physique, or parts of the physique, relative to the competitor’s height.
Shape – the aesthetic quality and curvature of individual muscle groups.
Proportion – the relative size of one individual part of the physique as compared to another.
Symmetry – the relative proportion of the left and right sides of the physique.
Balance – the relative proportion of the lower and upper halves of the physique.
In addition to the physical aspects of judging, competitors should also consider the importance of their Stage Presence. That is the confidence, and overall positive energy they project while on stage. This is especially important for Model categories. Each one of these aspects plays a vital role, and depending on the category, may be weighted differently in terms of judging the physique.
HOW IS NOVICE DEFINED: A NOVICE is defined as an athlete who has never won a contest or been invited to or competed in a National Final in any previous season, or an athlete who has never placed in the top 3 in an open division in any season.
