Men's Physique
Suit Selection/Athlete Attire
All posing suits will be evaluated at Athlete Registration the day before the event.
Posing suits must be board shorts (shorts that reach down to around the knees - see image), covering all of the gluteus maximus and frontal area.
Suits can be of any color and pattern.
Competitors are barefoot and shirtless for both rounds.
NPAA will provide competitor numbers that are to be worn on the left side of the posing suit.
Small earrings and wedding rings are permitted
Divisions and Classes
Men’s Junior Physique
• Please refer to General Rules and Regulations for information on Junior Division Eligibility
Men’s Open Physique
• As per the General Rules and Regulations on Open Division Eligibility, Men's Open Physique athletes have not placed top 3 in the Open Division of a previous NPAA sanctioned event. This category is open to all first time Men's Physique athletes.
Men’s Masters Physique
• Please refer to General Rules and Regulations for information on Masters Division Eligibility
Men’s Elite-Pro Physique
• Please refer to General Rules and Regulations for information on Elite-Pro Division Eligibility.
Men’s International Pro-Elite (IPE) Physique
• Please refer to General Rules and Regulations for information on IPE Pro Division Eligibility.
Men's Physique classes will be announced after registration closes. Please note that if there are more than 10 competitors in a Division, there will be 2 classes. For example:
• Class A = 5’8” tall and under
• Class B = Over 5’8” tall
Please note that height classes depend on total number of entries in a division. Hence, NPAA reserves the right to modify the height classes to ensure even and fair division of the classes to promote a high standard of competition at each event.
Crossovers
Men's Physique competitors can only enter up to 3 classes:
• Masters competitors are permitted to crossover to Elite-Pro and Open
• Men's Physique competitors are permitted to crossover to Men's Classic Physique and Masters Men's Physique
Judging Criteria
Men's Physique judging takes five elements into account:
• Muscularity – overall size of muscle groups must not be excessive (unlike bodybuilding category). Visible signs of strength training should present a toned and athletic appearance (less muscular than bodybuilding category).
• Definition – the degree of muscularity brought about by the absence of subcutaneous body fat must not be excessive (unlike bodybuilding category). Hence, physique competitors should not display deeply drawn-in faces but some striations may be visible to display a toned physique. Visible abdominal separations are encouraged.
• Proportion – equal balance of development between muscle groups
• Symmetry – equal balance of development between each side of the physique
• Stage Presentation – ability to display physique during comparisons, marketability, skin tone, and confidence during quarter turn comparisons/individual presentation.
Judging Round
Competitors are brought on stage in a line up facing the judges. At that point each competitor is introduced individually and asked to perform the following individual presentation:
• Walking out to rear centre stage and pausing briefly in a stance of choice
• Then walk up to the front centre stage (pause/pose)
A 20 second "5 point turn" at Centre Stage will be completed to provide the judging panel enough time to evaluate the physique of each athlete at that time. (Must include at least one front facing, one side and one rear facing pose)
• Finally walk back to their place in the competitor line up (relaxed pose)
Each competitor will have 20 to 30 seconds to complete their presentation. IPE Pros are given up to one minute and are given the option to complete their presentation to their own music.
- 5 point turn is as follows:
Once all of the competitors have completed their presentation, the entire class will be instructed to complete the following quarter turns (turning right):
• Quarter turn Right (Right Pose)
• Quarter turn Back (Back Pose)
• Quarter turn Right (Left Pose)
• Quarter turn Front (Face Front)
The judges may ask to see certain competitors together and change the order of the lineup at any time during group comparisons, and may request to see certain poses again for closer comparison of select individuals.
Costumes and/or props and lewd acts are not permitted
Awards
Competitors are brought back on stage in a line up facing the judges (relaxed pose).
Top 5 competitors are announced