Figure is a class of physique competition judged equally on symmetry, muscle tone, and stage presence.

Athletes wear two-piece figure suit; thongs or T-back bottoms are not allowed. The suit may be embellished with rhinestones, sparkles, or sequins for added effect. High-heeled shoes are required. Jewelry and body piecing is allowed, but must not be offensive or obscure the physique.

The Figure Division is judged in two (2) rounds:

• Symmetry takes into account balance and proportion; physiques should be symmetrically balanced with no one body part overpowering the rest of the body.

• Muscle Tone focuses on moderate muscle tone; leanness and muscle development is expected, however competitors must not be over conditioned as in the Bodybuilding or Fit Body divisions.

• Presentation & Stage Walk are no longer scored.  The athletes overall stage presence, hair, make-up, attire, and accessories that compliment and enhance the athlete’s figure are areas judges will focus on when breaking ties.

Download the WNBF Figure Division Judging Criteria.

The Bikini Division is a women’s physique division designed to find athletes with a fit and shapely body that is not heavily muscled or over defined.

A traditional two-piece bikini posing suit is worn and may be multi-colored or solid, and embellishments and jewelry is permitted.  Shoes are required but height of heels is optional.

Competition Bikini Suits

• “Micro Pro”, “Scoop”, or other suits with minimal glute coverage are not allowed.
• “Brazilian” cut or suits that provide moderate coverage are preferred.

Competitors are judged in three (2) rounds:

• Round 1
  • Fitness and balance in the Bikini division is achieved through a lightly muscled and not overly lean or hard appearing physique as compared to Figure, Fit Body, or Bodybuilding.
• Round 2
  • Physical Appearance refers to the overall appearance of the athlete.  Stage presentation, hair, tanning, make up, and suit choice are encompassed in this round.
  • Athletes hair should be sweeped to the side during the back pose

Side Pose                          Back Pose

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Physique Division competitors are lean, fit and muscular, yet do not have the muscle mass or extreme leanness required for the Bodybuilding Division.

Athletes wear conventional board shorts cut above the knee.

Judges are looking for:

• Nicely shaped and balanced muscle throughout
• A small waist
• Good V-taper
• Abdominal definition
• One hand shall be placed on the hip to differentiate from bodybuilding poses

Competitors are also judged for their male fitness qualities.  Grooming and overall aesthetic appeal are taken into consideration as judges look for the best overall package.

Download the WNBF Physique Division Judging Criteria.

Fit Body judges are looking for a more athletic physique, but without the muscle mass of the BodyBuilding Division, such as overly ripped or vascular shoulders or arms.

Athletes wear two-piece figure suit; thongs or T-back bottoms are not allowed. The suit may be embellished with rhinestones, sparkles, or sequins for added effect. High-heeled shoes are required. Jewelry and body piecing is allowed, but must not be offensive or obscure the physique.

Scoring is based on two (2) rounds:

• Symmetry is judged on balanced proportions; upper and lower body should not overpower the other, and no one body part should overpower the rest of the physique.

• Muscle Tone will focus on the overall conditioning of the body, not overly muscular, too striated, or hard looking.  Competitors should not appear to be at the same physical level of a Bodybuilding competitor.

Download the WNBF Fit Body Division Judging Criteria.

Men and women in the Bodybuilding Divisions will be judged through a series of poses that will allow the judges to evaluate not only individual body parts, but also the “whole package.”

Men wear a bodybuilding posing suit; women wear a two-piece bodybuilding suit with or without embellishments.

Athletes are judged in two rounds:

• Symmetry encompasses overall balance and conditioning.

• Muscularity and conditioning judges mass, definition, and proportion.

Download the WNBF Bodybuilding Division Judging Criteria.