Scott Ludwig

OCB BODYBUILDING GUIDELINES

Michelle Dingle

 

Group Comparisons     Poses     Posing Routine     Scoring     Banned Substances

 

Bodybuilding judging takes four elements into account: Muscularity (size), Definition (leanness), Symmetry, and Presentation (ability to display development during posing in the group comparisons).

 

Group Comparisons

Flo Barclay, Deb Samuels, Cathy Chappell, Dianne Brown

Competitors will first be asked to stand with heels together and to perform quarter turns (turning right) so the judges can assess them for symmetry and proportion from the front, left, right, and back views. For the front and rear views, competitors should keep their arms in a natural position, not angled out excessively. During the side views, competitors should keep both feet flat on the floor and face the same direction that their feet are pointing. The upper body should not be twisted more than a 15-degree angle. The front arm should remain at the side, and the rear arm should not be pulled forward across the torso in an attempt to show more width (arm does not achieve that, slightly twisting the upper torso does).

 

After the quarter turn presentations, competitors will be directed through a series of poses that can consist of the following:

Ballerina Stance - Tonia Joyner

POSES Front Double Biceps Front Lat Spread                                        Left Side Chest Left Side Triceps Rear Double Biceps (either heel spiked to show calf) Rear Lat Spread (either heel spiked to show calf) Right Side Chest Right Side Triceps Hands over Head Abs (hands behind head, one leg ext.) Hands on Thighs Most Muscular Crab Most Muscular (male only) Hamstrings Curl Double Calf Raise Side Serratus Single Quadriceps Ballerina Stance (female only)

The judges may ask to see certain competitors together and change the order of the line up at any time during group comparisons, and may request to see certain poses again for closer comparison of select individuals. The group comparisons portion for a class concludes once all judges are finished scoring all competitors.

 

Individual Routine

 

Scott Cartledge

Competitors will individually perform a posing routine to music of their choice. Costumes and/or props are encouraged to enhance the entertainment value of the routines, but are not required. Any attire used should still accomplish presenting the physique. Routines are limited to 60 seconds. The individual routine is not factored into scoring. Routines count towards consideration for Best Poser awards when offered.