Women’s Physique competitions consist of 2 parts: Group Comparisons, which are scored and Individual Presentations, which are not scored.

Two-piece suits are attached with crisscross straps in the back. Suits can be of any color and may be decorated with crystals.

Thong/T-back style suits are not permitted. Suit bottoms should adequately cover the center portion of the glutes and be firmly glued in place. (see photos below, which show acceptable suit bottoms)

For judges to best view the physique, competitors should have an evenly applied spray tan.

Competitors are barefoot and may wear jewelry.

Women’s physique athletes should display their number buttons on the front left hip and on the back center of their suit.

Competitors must be age 16 or over on the day of the event. Competitors under age 18 must have parental consent and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Competitors may not enter other categories in the same show, but may crossover into all of the divisions they are eligible for in their category.

Athletes posing in an overtly sexual manner, doing anything on stage considered inappropriate for younger audiences, or being disruptive to the show in any way may be disqualified.

Judging Criteria

Women’s physique competitors should display a feminine and balanced look with good overall density and a high degree of muscularity. Competitors should be lean and conditioned with lean, full muscle over the entire physique.

Symmetry: The upper and lower body should be balanced and proportioned in terms of muscularity and conditioning.

Size: Women should display the most muscularity of the four categorues. Athletes should display proportioned muscularity from top to bottom

Definition: This is the category where women should be the leanest. Muscle separation and striations are desirable.

Group Comparisons

Athletes will enter the stage together as a class, stand on a pre-marked line, and immediately get into their front relaxed position. During group comparisons competitors will be directed through a series of poses that can consist of any of the following in two rounds: Symmetry and Muscularity.

In order to properly assess women’s physique athletes, it is imperative that they consistently pose so their features are on display to the judges. Not performing poses in the manner specified may result in lower scoring from judges.

SYMMETRY ROUND:

The head judge will call for competitors to “quarter turn to the right.” Competitors will be given time to transition and be viewed by the panel in 4 poses: front, side, rear, and side. The head judge will continue with quarter turns adding the poses listed below until the entire lineup has been viewed by the judges.

At any time, the head judge may request competitors switch places on stage. Athletes should listen for their number, raise their hand if called, and look for the other competitor to raise their hand. When called, competitors should then walk respectfully over to the other location and resume their posing position. Please note that in the OCB, an athlete’s location on the stage is not an indicator of placement.

When in any of the back poses, women’s physique athletes should pull long hair aside, to avoid obstructing view of the back in the rear pose.

MUSCULARITY ROUND:

While continuing to call quarter turns, the head judge will incorporate muscularity poses. When each pose listed below is called, competitors will assume their positions. Between each pose, athletes may be told that they can “relax” and assume the appropriate symmetry pose.

The following poses will be called, but not necessarily in this order:

Front Double Biceps with Open Hands

Right Side Chest with Front Leg and Arms Extended

Right Side Triceps with Front Leg Extended

Back Double Biceps with Open Hands

Left Side Chest with Front Leg and Arms Extended

Left Side Triceps with Front Leg Extended

Hands over Head Abdominals

Individual PRESENTATIONS

Competitors individually perform a posing routine to music consisting of a combination of any poses they choose. There aren’t any specific poses that are required to be included in routines. The individual routine is not factored into scoring but does count toward consideration for Best Poser awards when offered. Routines may vary in length and promoters have discretion on time limits for the routine. Music may be personal choice or house music at the promoter’s discretion.

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