Men’s Classic Bodybuilding - Sanctioned Division
ON-X NATURALS
Competitors will be judged on posing as well as physical appearance, in both individual
and comparison rounds. Both rounds will consist of quarter turns and mandatory poses.
Below is a breakdown of the Classic Bodybuilding Divisions with details regarding proper
competition attire, presentation and mandatory posing.
Judging:
- Symmetry
- Muscularity
- Conditioning
- Presentation
Symmetry
• Balanced and proportioned physique from left to right side as well as top to bottom.
• No one-body part should overpower the rest of the physique.
Muscularity
• Muscular build with aesthetic look
• Capped shoulders
• Developed back with v-taper
• Small Tapered Waist, not blocky
• Highly visible and conditioned abs
• Sweeping developed quads
• Visible and Conditioned Hamstring development
Conditioning
• Muscular separation, striations, and vascularity.
Presentation
• Judges will evaluate confidence, composure, and effective posing. Competitors must
smoothly transition between poses, highlight strengths, and minimize weaknesses
while maintaining symmetry.
Competition Attire:
Men: Classic Trunks with 2” Thick band, black for pre-judging. NO MEN”S BODYBUILDING
POSING SUIT.
Pro, Open, Masters (40+), Novice, and Teen Classes:
*Pro, Masters, Novice, and Teens will NOT be divided into height/weight classes*
Men's Open Classic Classes Weight Limits:
Class A - 5'5” Weight limit = up to 150lbs
Class B - 5'51/4” up to 5'6” = Weight up to 170lbs
Class C - 5'61/4” up to 5'7” = Weight up to 184lbs
Class D - 5'71/4' up to 5'9” = Weight up to 200lbs
(Super Heavy Classes)
Class E - 5'91/4' up to 5’11” = Weight up to 224lbs
Class F - 5’11 1/4” up to 6’1” = up to 258lbs
Class G - 6’1 1/4” and taller = 264lbs
Mandatory Poses:
• Front Lat Spread
• Front Double Bicep
• Side Chest
• Side Tricep
• Rear Lat Spread
• Rear Double Bicep
• Abdominal and Thigh
• Favorite Classic Pose
Individual Pre-judging Presentation:
During pre-judging each Bodybuilding competitor will walk to the Center Stage Marker and
perform 3-4 poses of their choice from the list above, no more than 15 seconds. Afterward,
the Competitor will move to the diagonal line to prepare for comparisons. Competitors are to
follow instructions from Expeditors.
Group Comparisons:
Once all competitors have completed their individual rounds, the head judge will call random
competitor numbers of their choice to line up on center stage where quarter turn comparisons
as well as mandatory posing comparisons will be performed. Upon completion of comparison
round the head judge could call on competitors to return to stage in order to ensure proper
judging and placement.
Awards Presentation Format:
Individual Routines: Amateurs will have 60 seconds TOPS while Pros will have 90 seconds to
2 minutes, depending on the Event and Promoter of Event and when Individual routines will
commence. Once individual round/routine is over, Competitor will step off stage until top 5 are
called back out to the stage. Expediter will then direct top 5 back on stage after all
competitors complete their individual round for the Awards Presentation.
*Depending on the number of competitors in a class and the decision of the officials, or format
of Promoter, either all competitors or the top 5 in the class will perform a to their chosen
music.
Amateurs: Please note rule for routines, only one routine will be performed if doing Crossover
divisions.
Posing music must be on a flash drive, and/or emailed to the Official Event DJ prior to
the Event. Posing music may not contain any vulgar lyrics. Music will vulgar or racial
lyrics and tone will be prohibited.
Props are allowed in the final evening routine however you must have them approved
at the weigh in meetings by the Head Judge or Directors.
This is the Official Criteria for Men’s Classic Bodybuilding for ON-X
Naturals.
Questions on the Classic Bodybuilding Division please reach out to:
James Mickles - Director of Judges
Todd Rogers - President