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Some HELPFUL tips for Competitors

What do judges do?

The duties and responsibilities of being a judge of a bodybuilding competition cannot be taken lightly. Competitors work extremely hard to prepare for contests, harder than athletes in most other sports and deserve to be judged as thoroughly and equitably as possible.

While a judge brings all of his worldly experiences and emotions to the table with him, these must be kept in check to insure that his/her placements are the result of objective analysis as opposed to subjective opinions. The judging criteria must be rigidly followed while all attempts should be made to avoid the common tendencies which can compromise accurate judging.

In addition, judges must be accountable for their decisions and accessible to the athletes.

Judges must also maintain a high level of accuracy and ensure their conduct is characterized by professionalism and dedication. The goal of KBFF will be to award the finest bodybuilding athletes, without respect to size or reputation.

What do judges look for?

Careful attention will be made to muscle quality, muscle separation and striations, symmetry (correct proportion), vascularity, absence of visible bodyfat, posing ability and overall presentation and stage presence. While "ripped" competitors are desirable, "emaciated" (anorexic-looking) competitors are not. Lean shape should be accompanied by quality muscularity. Furthermore, bodybuilders should also be judged on their ability to follow directions and act professionally (e.g.: hitting poses when commanded to do so, and so on).

Prejudging (morning show)

How should competitors behave?

Competitors should bear the following tips in mind.

Relaxed poses from front, left side, rear and right side. Competitors should be semi-flexed, not aggressively posing. The feet should remain flat on the floor and the body and head facing stage left and stage right for the side shots. One minute of individual free posing (optional) should be omitted in shows with a large quantity of competitors. Athletes will be called in groups to stage front for Mandatory Pose comparisons.

The following mandatory poses are often used by the judging panel of KBFF. These poses should be presented such that the judge may make a clear determination of comparisons. Contestants must hit the pose and relax on the command of the Head Judge, or he/she may be penalized with lower placement for not following instructions.

What poses should I know?

Although the judging panel may call on the competitor to perform any poses, below are the most common ones requested.

·         Front Double Biceps
Contestant should stand on two feet and have upper arms out to the sides parallel to the floor, with elbows bent at approximately 90-degrees with forearms parallel to torso. Legs, lats, chest, abdominals and arms should be flexed.

·         Side Chest Pose
Contestant should stand on foot farthest from the stage with front leg bent to show the calf and leg biceps. The front arm should be bent at approximately 90-degrees with the rear hand gripping at the wrist. The chest should be lifted and the abdominals pulled in tightly. The competitor may pick a side of choice to display to the judges unless told otherwise.

·         Side Triceps Pose
Contestant should stand in leg position similar to side chest pose, with the frontal arm hanging alongside the body, grasped at the waist by the rear hand from around the lower back. The triceps should be tightened, shoulders, chest and abdominals flexed and the legs and calves tight. The side of choice may be displayed unless instructed otherwise.

·         Rear Double Biceps
This pose is exactly as the frontal version except that the contestant must bring the leg of choice toward the judges and "spike" the foot to show calf and leg biceps development. Contestants should not lean excessively toward the rear of the stage, nor lean backwards too far toward the judges.

·         Rear Lat Spread
Contestant should face stage rear with calf of choice "spiked" toward the judges and grasp the waist with closed hands and spread elbows to flare latissimus. Hamstrings and glutes should be flexed, with emphasis on showing judges the width of the back (V-shape) as well as detail in the lats, teres major, rhomboids and trapezius, erectors and rear deltoids.

·         Overhead Abdominal Pose
The contestant must stand facing the judges with one leg extended slightly forward and with hands clasped behind the neck. The abdominals must be fully flexed, with air expelled, with the legs and chest also tight. One-arm variations of the abdominal pose are PROHIBITED unless instructed by the Head Judge.

·         Most Muscular Pose
The contestant must stand with one leg slightly extended toward the judges and assume a favorite of the following most muscular poses. Either the "crab", hands-on-hips or partial crab (with one hand behind back) variations may be used. Side most muscular poses are not permitted unless instructed by the Head Judge.

·         Optional Poses
The judging panel may request additional poses depending on necessity. These may include Side Hamstring Curl, Stand-On-Calves Pose, Serratus Side Pose, etc.

Finals (Evening Show)

The audience will be looking forward to seeing your flexed muscles. Ensure you are oiled sufficiently, though not excessively. Do carry a towel, water & a set of warm clothes. Listen & follow instructions as called out by the HEAD JUDGE.

Be professional, at all times.

Below is a general view of what  evening shows look like.

1.    Presentation of the line-ups (per class/category)

2.    Posing routine to music (per class/category)

3.    Posedown (per class/category)

4.    Announcement of the top 3 (per class/category)

5.    Presentation of class awards

6.    Symmetry and muscularity comparisons for class winners (judged);

7.    Posedown (overall); and

8.    Presentation of overall awards for the title holders

Finally, enjoy the process!  

Smile (show teeth, please). No grumpy or grouchy faces, please. Leave your pride outside and bring in your great personality & attitude. The audience will love you, for it!

Prepared by: Admin

(Updated April 2015)