*Please contact tblinn@ifbbpro.com if there are any issues with the Pro Competition Rules.

JUDGING

1. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 60 seconds to perform the following eight mandatory poses in the order shown:

• Front double biceps
• Front lat spread
• Side chest
• Back double biceps
• Back lat spread
• Side triceps
• Abdominals and thighs
• Most muscular

2. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
3. The head judge then directs groups of competitors in numerical order through the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The size of the groups is at the discretion of the head judge.
4. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

FINALS

5. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of three minutes to perform a posing routine to music of the competitor’s choice.
6. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
7. The head judge directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.
8. The competitors then perform a 60-second posedown to music of the promoter’s choice.

SCORING

9. The Judging and Finals are each valued at 50% of the final score.

OTHER COMPETITION RULES

10. For all rounds, competitors must wear trunks of a solid, non-distracting color, made from cloth fabric, which are clean and decent. Metallic material, such as gold or silver lame, or shiny rubberized material, may not be used to make up the trunks. The use of padding anywhere in the trunks is prohibited. The trunks and/or the competitor’s body must not contain any commercial advertising and/or endorsements. If a competitor’s trunks do not conform to the above rules, or do not conform to acceptable standards of taste and decency, the head judge has authority to direct that the competitor change his trunks, failing which the competitor may be disqualified.
11. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to the left side of the trunks at Judging and Finals.
12. During the Judging, competitors cannot wear footwear, watches, bangles, pendants, chains, bracelets (wrist or ankle), ornamentation or artificial aids to the physique.
13. The use of props during the Judging or Finals is prohibited.
14. The use of vulgar, profane and/or offensive language in the posing music is prohibited.
15. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation. The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan. Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited. Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.

*Note: Athletes with extended abdominal/stomach muscles will be scored down in both Judging and Finals.

JUDGING

1. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 60 seconds to perform the following eight mandatory poses in the order shown:

• Front double biceps
• Front lat spread
• Side chest
• Back double biceps
• Back lat spread
• Side triceps
• Abdominals and thighs
• Most muscular

2. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
3. The head judge then directs groups of competitors in numerical order through the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The size of the groups is at the discretion of the head judge.
4. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

FINALS

5. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of three minutes to perform a posing routine to music of the competitor’s choice.
6. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
7. The head judge directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.
8. The competitors then perform a 60-second posedown to music of the promoter’s choice.

SCORING

9. The Judging is valued at 100%. During the Finals, and at the discretion of the head judge, the callouts may be a judged and scored “confirmation round”. In such cases, these scores will replace those of the Judging.

OTHER COMPETITION RULES

10. For all rounds, competitors must wear trunks of a solid, non-distracting color, made from cloth fabric, which are clean and decent. Metallic material, such as gold or silver lame, or shiny rubberized material, may not be used to make up the trunks. The use of padding anywhere in the trunks is prohibited. The trunks and/or the competitor’s body must not contain any commercial advertising and/or endorsements. If a competitor’s trunks do not conform to the above rules, or do not conform to acceptable standards of taste and decency, the head judge has authority to direct that the competitor change his trunks, failing which the competitor may be disqualified.
11. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to the left side of the trunks at Judging and Finals.
12. During the Judging, competitors cannot wear footwear, watches, bangles, pendants, chains, bracelets (wrist or ankle), ornamentation or artificial aids to the physique.
13. The use of props during the Judging or Finals is prohibited.
14. The use of vulgar, profane and/or offensive language in the posing music is prohibited.
15. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation. The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan. Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited. Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.

*Note: Athletes with extended abdominal/stomach muscles will be scored down in both Judging and Finals.

Heights & Weights

Judging

1. The entire lineup is called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
2. The head judge then directs groups of competitors in numerical order through the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The size of the groups is at the discretion of the head judge.
3. Each competitor is then called back onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 60 seconds to perform the following five mandatory poses in the order shown:

• Front double biceps
• Side chest
• Back double biceps
• Abdominals and thighs
• Favorite classic pose (no most muscular)

4. The entire lineup is then called back onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
5. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

Finals

6. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of two minutes to perform a posing routine to music of the competitor’s choice.
7. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
8. The head judge directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.
9. The competitors then perform a 60-second posedown to music of the promoter’s choice.

Scoring

10. The Judging is valued at 100%. During the Finals, and at the discretion of the head judge, the callouts may be a judged and scored “confirmation round”. In such cases, these scores will replace those of the Judging.

Other Competition Rules

11. For all rounds, competitors must wear trunks that are clean and decent and that meet the following specifications:

• Style: Plain, opaque (no briefs or underwear)
• Color: Solid black
• Fabric: Spandex (no shiny, rubberized, velvet, metallic or lamé material)
• Texture: Matt
• Length: see note below
• Front: One solid piece of material across the front of the trunks with no patch or section of different material in the middle
• Padding: No padding anywhere in the trunks
• Advertising: No advertising or endorsements except that small manufacturer logos are permitted

12. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to the left side of the trunks at Judging and Finals.
13. During the Judging, competitors cannot wear footwear, watches, bangles, pendants, chains, bracelets (wrist or ankle), ornamentation or artificial aids to the physique.
14. The use of props during the Judging and Finals is prohibited.
15. The use of vulgar, profane and/or offensive language in the posing music is prohibited.
16. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation. The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan. Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited. Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.

*Note: Effective January 1, 2019, all Men’s Classic Physique competitors, both IFBB Pro and NPC, will compete in Classic Physique Posing Trunks.

Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all Classic Physique Posing Trunks that are worn in competition must be black and no less than 4‐1/2 Inches in width on the sides/hips. See photo below.

You may purchase Classic Physique Posing Trunks at www.npcwear.com.

Heights & Weights

Judging

1. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order, walks to the center of the stage, performs front and back turns and then forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
2. The head judge then directs groups of competitors in numerical order through the front and back turns. The size of the groups is at the discretion of the head judge.
3. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the front and back turns. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

Finals

4. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order, walks to the center of the stage, performs front and back turns and then forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
5. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the front and back turns. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

Scoring

6. The Judging is valued at 100%. During the Finals, and at the discretion of the head judge, the callouts may be a judged and scored “confirmation round”. In such cases, these scores will replace those of the Judging.

Other Competition Rules

7. For the Judging and Finals, competitors must wear board shorts with the following specifications:

• They must be one inch below the navel.
• They must extend to two inches above the kneecap and be tapered.
• Spandex is prohibited.
• Logos are prohibited except for a manufacturer’s logo

8. Competitors will compete shirtless and barefoot.
9. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to the left side of the posing trunks at at Judging and Finals.
10. During the Judging, competitors cannot wear watches, bangles, pendants, chains, bracelets (wrist or ankle), ornamentation or artificial aids to the physique.
11. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation. The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan. Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited. Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.

JUDGING & FINALS

1. Each competitor is called onstage in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 60 seconds to perform their individual routine.
2. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order and forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage. The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.
3. The head judge then directs groups of competitors in numerical order through the quarter turns and eight mandatory poses in the order shown below. The size of the groups is at the discretion of the head judge.

• Front double biceps
• Front lat spread
• Side chest
• Back double biceps
• Back lat spread
• Side triceps
• Abdominals
• Most muscular

4. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns and mandatory poses. The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.
5. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 90 seconds to perform a posing routine to music of the competitor’s choice.
6. The entire lineup is then called onstage in numerical order for a 60-second posedown to music of the promoter’s choice.

SCORING

7. The Judging is valued at 100%. During the Finals, and at the discretion of the head judge, the callouts may be a judged and scored “confirmation round”. In such cases, these scores will replace those of the Judging.

8. Competitors shall wear solid black pants. However, if an athlete has a medical condition that prevents them from wearing black pants, they are permitted to wear solid black shorts as an alternative. Regardless of their choice, the color must remain a consistent and non-distracting black tone, and the pants must not display any form of commercial advertising and/or endorsement.
9. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to left side of the posing pants at Judging and Finals.
10. The use of vulgar, profane and/or offensive language in the posing music is prohibited.
11. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation. The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan. Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited. Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.

*Note: Athletes with extended abdominal/stomach muscles will be scored down in both Judging and Finals.

WHEELCHAIR DIVISION RULES AND ELIGIBILITY

1. Primary Wheelchair Use Requirement: Athletes must primarily use a wheelchair for at least 99% of their daily mobility needs. This means that their primary mode of movement and transportation should be the wheelchair. Athletes relying on crutches, canes or prosthetics for daily mobility are not eligible to compete in the wheelchair division. This strict adherence to wheelchair use ensures that athletes truly live the lifestyle of someone dependent on a wheelchair.
2. Valid Mobility Impairments: The wheelchair division is open to athletes with a range of mobility impairments, including but not limited to paraplegia, quadriplegia, muscular dystrophy, post-polio syndrome, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and amputations. A comprehensive list of eligible conditions will be maintained by the NPC and IFBB Professional League, subject to periodic updates.
3. Verified Disability Impact: Athletes participating in the wheelchair division must possess a verified physical disability that directly affects their mobility. This disability impact must be documented by appropriate medical professionals, ensuring that only those genuinely in need of wheelchair assistance are allowed to compete.
4. “Grandfathered” Wheelchair Athletes: Athletes in the wheelchair division who have previously undergone a comprehensive assessment by both Nick Scott and the NPC & IFBB Professional League, and have received approval and sanctioning from the NPC and IFBB Professional League, are accorded the status of “grandfathered in.” These seasoned athletes are granted permission to compete in the wheelchair division without the need for reevaluation, a testament to their unwavering dedication and steadfast adherence to the established regulations.
5. Ongoing Evaluation and Approval: Nick Scott, serving as the official NPC and IFBB Professional League Representative for the Wheelchair Division, or in the role of an authorized NPC and/or IFBB Professional League Representative, will consistently evaluate the eligibility of participating athletes. Athletes whose eligibility comes under scrutiny during Wheelchair Pro Qualifiers will undergo a review process overseen by Nick Scott. Ultimately, the NPC and IFBB Professional League hold the responsibility for making the final determination of division eligibility, thereby guaranteeing transparency and equitable assessment.
6. Lifestyle Consistency: Athletes competing in the wheelchair division are expected to maintain a lifestyle consistent with their mobility needs. This includes using the wheelchair for daily activities, transportation, and public appearances related to their participation in the sport. Athletes found to be deviating from this lifestyle commitment may face penalties, including disqualification from competitions.
7. Random Spot Checks: To ensure compliance with the wheelchair usage requirement, random spot checks may be conducted by officials before, during, or after competitions. Athletes must be prepared to demonstrate their mobility dependence on the wheelchair during these spot checks, further emphasizing the importance of consistent adherence. These spot checks may include examinations of the wheelchair’s components, such as cushioning, upholstery, and specific wear and tear patterns resulting from training. Inspections might focus on areas such as the rims, sides of the chair, and footrests, verifying that the equipment reflects the genuine use of the wheelchair in training and daily activities.
8. Documentation and Medical Records: If requested, athletes must provide valid medical documentation that supports their eligibility for the wheelchair division. This documentation should include medical records, diagnosis, and other relevant information. Failure to provide accurate and up-to-date documentation may result in disqualification.
9. Wheelchair Upholstery and Spoke Guards: The upholstery on the back of the wheelchair must not feature any form of “commercial advertising and/or endorsement” and should be fabricated from a “solid, non-distracting color.” Similarly, the spoke guards attached to the wheelchair must not display any “commercial advertising and/or endorsement.” Athletes who have previously employed Wheelchair Upholstery and Spoke Guards that have been approved by the NPC and IFBB Professional League will be granted grandfathered status, enabling them to continue competing under the previously sanctioned equipment.
10. Pants and Shoes: Athletes are required to wear solid black pants as part of their attire. However, if an athlete has a medical condition that prevents them from wearing black pants, they are permitted to wear solid black shorts as an alternative. Regardless of their choice, the color must remain a consistent and non-distracting black tone, and the pants must not display any form of “commercial advertising and/or endorsement.”

While it is recommended for athletes to wear shoes, they also have the option to choose not to wear them. Athletes are encouraged to keep their feet and shoes within the confines of their wheelchairs whenever possible.

By implementing these comprehensive rules and guidelines, the Wheelchair Division ensures fair competition and upholds the integrity of the category by emphasizing the genuine use of wheelchairs and the shared experiences of athletes with mobility impairments.