![]() *As an adjunct, athletes are also judged on their presentation, which includes their ability to display their physique affectively as well as their skin tone, stage tan and presence. ![]() Of note some bodybuilding competitions don’t always score this round separately. This round allows athletes to display their strengths, hide weakness and is often considered the tie breaking round. ![]() Round 3, Free Posing and Posedown the athlete’s physique is judged as they perform a routine to music. Round 2, Muscularity athletes muscle size and conditioning (appearance of low bodyfat) are judged using 8 mandatory poses: front double biceps, Front Lat spread, Side triceps, side chest, rear double biceps, rear lat spread, abdominals and thighs and most muscular Round 1, Symmetry The muscle size and proportions of the body are judged using the 4 symmetry poses, or quarter turns – front relaxed, side pose to the right and left and rear relaxed ![]() There are different divisions (teen, jnr, open, master etc), but the competition takes place over three Rounds In male competitive bodybuilding athletes are judged on their relative strengths and weakness compared to their peers. Andrew Chappell BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, ANutr (Sport/Exercise): WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Judge, Coach and Posing Coach
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