Prejudging
Prejudging will consist of 3 equal dimensions (rounds):

1. Symmetry (Relaxed, NON - posing, NON - flexed):
   • Semi-relaxed facing poses (Quarter turns-Symmetry round)
   • Stand symmetrically facing the judges. with both feet on the floor with heels together or very slightly apart, but not wide apart.
   • Arms hang naturally at the sides.
   • On the first turn to the right stand the same way looking straight ahead, repeat this the rear, other side view then back to the front.
   • THERE IS NO TWISTING or FLEXING.
     
2. Muscularity (Mandatory/comparison poses):
   • Front double biceps
   • Front lat spread
   • Abdominal pose-hands behind head.
   • Right turn, then
   • Lifted ribcage (side chest) shoulders level, arms against body and back slightly arched.
   • Triceps with left calf spiked.
   • Turn to rear.
   • Back double biceps.
   • Back lat spread with a calf spiked.
   • Double calf raise.
   • Right turn and side poses as above. (on the triceps pose you spike the right leg)
   • Final turn to the front
   • Right leg extended forward, flex and rotate with toes pointed.
   • Left leg as above.
   • Most Muscular
     • hands on thighs
     • Crab hands not clasped
   • hands clasped behind the back.
   • Optional poses for Muscularity:
   • Serratus intercostal twisted crunch right & left
   • Moving thigh flex for leg biceps
     • Side view right or left
     • facing the rear
   • Overhead victory/gooseneck pose (some may not be familiar with this and we will demonstrate)
   • Forearm poses right & left.
   • If time does not permit the head judge will make abbreviations. Usually everything is all the same way and facing same way. The head judge may request your "Best pose or a pose of your choice".
3. Presentation (posing). A choreographed routine of various poses (must have at least 1 front, 1 side, 1 twisting & 1 back pose). Music, provided by each competitor or pair, should be on two identical cassette tapes or CDs. The music shall be used to accompany posing during Prejudging and Finals. All music should be clearly labeled by the competitor with their name, and wound to the point where the music begins. Music selection shall be limited to 60-90 seconds for individuals, 2 minutes for pairs. Please ensure your cassette or CD plays back before submitting. Offensive lyrics will not be permitted.
   

1. Physique competitors in the 'Standard' (which is the Tested or Natural) category will give a testing sample for drug testing. The sample may be used to test for substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. (The exact panel of prohibited substances can be found on The World Anti-Doping Agency's website.) Competitors in this category cannot use any banned substance, regardless of whether it is prescribed by a physician. No competitor in the Standard category may use a doctor's statement or a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).
2. Physique competitors in the 'Modified' (which is the UnTested) category will not be tested. Competitors in this category may give a testing sample if the competitor chooses for confidentiality purposes, but the sample will not be tested.
3. The 'Guest Competitor', also will not be tested. Guest Competitors will be judged along with all the other competitors. Their placement will be announced in the final evening presentation. The category is for those who prefer not to document their results for confidentiality purposes. This category is not eligible for a gold, silver or bronze medal. As all other athletes, they will receive a participation medal.