PROMOTIONAL CATEGORY (FREE)

There is no extra charge for this category: athletes can sign up freely at no additional cost when registering.

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The category is considered a stand-alone category.

MANDATORY ARTISTIC POSES

(50% of the score)

JUDGING CRITERIA

50% of the score comes from the free posing routine (Posing Routine) and the other 50% from the athlete's physique, which is why there are two rounds: one for comparisons and one for free posing. The comparison round is based on the mandatory artistic poses.

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POSING ROUTINE

The aim of the “POSING ROUTINE” category is to make events more spectacular by giving athletes a dedicated space to express the artistic side of Bodybuilding, with rules that allow it to be judged. It also helps shorten event schedules, giving athletes and judges maximum comfort by cutting downtime and avoiding performances by some athletes that don't reflect the beauty and image of WBPF Italy.

ROUTINE JUDGING CRITERIA

The free routine must last no more than 60 seconds, must be performed to music and must include the mandatory poses. Interpretation of the music, elegance and carriage are an integral part of the performance, along with rhythm and the choice and matching of poses to the type of music.

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PHYSIQUE JUDGING CRITERIA

Symmetry, Proportions, Muscle quality, Definition and Muscle mass are the parameters taken into account. As always, any kind of blemish is penalized, such as Acne, Emaciation, Stretch marks, Sagging skin, Gynecomastia, Abdominal bloating, Muscle tears and varicose veins, as well as structural defects such as kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, valgus, etc.

POSING SUIT

The suit to be worn in the mandatory comparison poses is the regulation Athletic Physique / Classic Physique suit (min 3 cm, max 12 cm). Stage costumes and props are allowed only in the free routine, but they must in no way cover or alter the perception of the body, so the judges can assess the physique fully.

FORBIDDEN POSES

As always, offensive or vulgar poses and/or poses with any political or racial reference are forbidden.

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MUSIC SUBMISSION

The music for your posing routine must be in .mp3 format and sent to the federation email address wbpf.italy@gmail.com or brought on a USB stick on the day of registration and weigh-in.