Swimsuit
A physique that is slightly less muscular than Bikini and has less emphasis on conditioning.
Judging Criteria
Judged on symmetry, shape, condition and presentation. There should be no separation in the shoulder or quads. Glute / hamstring tie-in should show separation but not full conditioning. Back, shoulders development should match and be in balance with glute, hamstring and quad development.
Divisions
- Beginners
- First Timers
- Intermediate
- Masters Pro (40+)
- Mums
- Open
- Over 30
- Over 40
- Over 50
- Pro
- Under 25
- Under 30
Rules Of Category
- One round only.
- Competitors will do an individual stage walk and then be compared through 1/2 turns.
- Front pose has hips angled and not square to the judges table.
- Rear pose has arms down with hands on front of thighs, and hair down covering the competitors back.
- Judged in a one piece swimsuit and stage heels.
Bikini
A physique that is slightly less conditioned and muscular than a Sports Model.
Judging Criteria
Judged on condition, symmetry, shape and presentation. Competitors should be lean enough to show an outline of abdominals but not a full six pack. There should be no separation in the shoulders or quads. Glute / hamstring tie-in should show separation but not full conditioning. Muscularity should be that of someone who obviously trains but not the development of a Sports Model. Shoulders and back development should match and be in balance with glute, hamstring and quad development.
Divisions
- Beginners
- First Timers
- Intermediate
- Masters Pro (40+)
- Mums
- Open
- Over 30
- Over 40
- Over 50
- Pro
- Under 25
- Under 30
Rules Of Category
- One round only.
- Competitors will do an individual stage walk and then be compared through 1/2 turns.
- Front pose has hips angled and not square to the judges table.
- Rear pose has arms down with hands on front of thighs, and hair down covering the competitors back.
- Judged in a bikini and stage heels.
Sports Model
A physique that is more conditioned and muscular than Bikini but slightly less than Fitness.
Judging Criteria
Judged on condition, symmetry, shape and presentation. Competitors should be lean enough to show a full six pack. There should be the beginnings of separation in shoulders and quads but no striations. Glute/ hamstring tie-in should show separation but not full condition, but more so than Bikini. Muscularity should be higher than Bikini but not that of a Fitness. Shoulders and back development should match and be in balance with glute, hamstring and quad development.
Divisions
- Beginners
- First Timers
- Intermediate
- Masters Pro (40+)
- Mums
- Open
- Over 30
- Over 40
- Over 50
- Pro
- Under 25
- Under 30
Rules Of Category
- One round only.
- Competitors will do an individual stage walk and then be compared through 4x quarter turns.
- Judged in a crop top and shorts (purchased during registration), and white runners.
Wellness
A physique that has the lower body disproportionately more developed than the upper body.
Judging Criteria
Judged on condition, shape and presentation. Lower body should be disproportionately more developed than the upper body. Competitors should be lean enough to show that the lower asymmetry is due to muscular development and not excess body fat. There should be the beginnings of separation in shoulders and quads but no striations. Glute/ hamstring tie-in should show separation but not full condition, but more so than Sports Model. Competitors should have more muscularity in their lower body than a Sports Model but less than Figure. Shoulder and back development should be noticeably less than glute, hamstring and quad development.
Divisions
- Beginners
- First Timers
- Intermediate
- Open
Rules Of Category
- One round only.
- Competitors will do an individual stage walk and then be compared through 4x quarter turns.
- Rear pose has arms down with hands on front of thighs, and hair down covering the competitors back.
- Judged in a bikini and stage heels.
Fitness
A physique that is more conditioned than a Sports Model but less than Figure.
Judging Criteria
Judged on condition, symmetry, shape and presentation. Competitors should be lean enough to show a full six pack. There should be the beginnings of separation in shoulders and quads but no striations. Glute/ hamstring tie-in should show separation but not full condition, but more so than Sports Model. More muscularity than a Sports Model but less than Figure. Shoulder and back development should match and be balanced with glute, hamstring and quad development.
Divisions
- Beginners
- First Timers
- Intermediate
- Masters Pro (40+)
- Mums
- Open
- Over 30
- Over 40
- Over 50
- Pro
- Under 25
- Under 30
Rules Of Category
- One round only.
- Competitors will do an individual stage walk and then be compared through 4x quarter turns.
- Judged in a bikini and stage heels.
Figure International
A physique that is more muscular than Fitness but less than Women’s Physique.
Judging Criteria
Judged on symmetry, shape, presentation foremost however muscularity and condition need to be similar to Figure. Physique should be balanced overall with chest, shoulder, arm and back (upper body) development should match and be balanced with glute quad, hamstring & calf development (lower body). Symmetry of the left side matching right side, and front development matching back development.
Divisions
- Beginners
- First Timers
- Intermediate
- Masters Pro (40+)
- Mums
- Open
- Over 30
- Pro
- Under 30
Rules Of Category
- One round only.
- Compared through 4x quarter turns.
- Judged in a 2 piece figure bikini and stage heels.
- Can choose to enter Women’s Posing Routine as an optional division judged separately.
Figure
A physique that is more muscular than Fitness but less than Women’s Physique.
Judging Criteria
Judged on muscularity condition, symmetry, shape and presentation. Condition should show a full six pack, separation in shoulders, arms, quads, hamstrings. Some striations are acceptable but glutes should not be fully striated. Physique should be balanced overall with chest, shoulder, arm and back (upper body) development should match and be balanced with glute quad, hamstring & calf development (lower body). Symmetry of the left side matching right side, and front development matching back development.
Divisions
- Beginners
- First Timers
- Intermediate
- Masters Pro (40+)
- Mums
- Open
- Over 30
- Over 40
- Over 50
- Pro
- Under 25
- Under 30
Rules Of Category
- Judged over two rounds.
- Round 1 – Symmetry (4x Quarter turns)
- Round 2 – Compulsory Poses (Front Double Biceps, Side Chest, Side Tricep, Rear Double Biceps, Abs & Thighs)
- Judged in a 2 piece figure bikini and stage heels.
- Can choose to enter Women’s Posing Routine as an optional division judged separately.
- Judged over two rounds.
Womens Physique
A physique that is the most muscular and conditioned of all the female categories.
Judging Criteria
Judged on muscularity, condition, symmetry, shape and presentation. Competitors should have the most muscularity of all divisions while still maintaining a feminine look. Condition should show a full six pack, separation in shoulders, arms quads and hamstrings, striations acceptable. Physique should be balanced overall with chest, shoulder, arm and back (upper body) development should match and be balanced with glute quad, hamstring & calf development (lower body). Symmetry of the left side matching right side, and front development matching back development.
Divisions
- Open
Rules Of Category
- Judged over two rounds.
- Round 1 – Symmetry (4x Quarter turns)
- Round 2 – Compulsory Poses (Front Double Biceps, Front Lat Spread, Side Chest, Side Tricep, Rear Double Biceps, Rear Lat Spread, Abs & Thighs)
- Judged in a 2 piece figure bikini and no footwear.
- Judged over two rounds.
Optional Divisions
Natural Bodybuilding Australia offer a range of optional divisions for female competitiors