Musclemania Judging and Performances

bodybuilding rules At pre-judging all contestants will be equally and fairly judged within their division and class. This will include (1) the initial line-up, (2) mandatory poses and comparisons and (3) selected grouping comparisons. This process is rigorous and demanding, but all with the sole intention of selecting those who deserve to be a Musclemania finalist and champion.

At the finals all contestants will be introduced to the audience and allowed to strike a couple of poses. The top 5 placers in each class will perform their individual posing routines. The routines are limited to 90 seconds. Because Musclemania will be televised worldwide, we recommend that posing routines be innovative, exciting and generally entertaining. This may include props and costumes as teasers. However, don’t do anything you may regret or be embarrassed about. No such theatrics are allowed at pre-judging.

Musclemania is known to be a world-class event. This reputation is earned, in part, due to the state-of-the-art audio system, provided by Digital Dolby. It is recommended that you take advantage of this available technology by using music that is on high-band cassette or CD from an original music source. We suggest that you have your music edited and dubbed by an audio technician. By doing this, you will enhance your performance at the finals.

Bodybuilding Divisions

If qualified contestants may compete in 2 divisions, crossovers are allowed for an additional $50 fee.

Open Men

1. Bantamweight - Up to 150lbs
2. Lightweight - Over 150 - 165lbs
3. Welterweight – Over 165 – 175lbs
4. Middleweight - Over 175 - 185lbs
5. Light Heavyweight - Over 185 - 195lbs
6. Heavyweight - Over 195lbs

Junior Men (23 Years and Younger)

Novice Men *(Never placed first in ANY contest)

7. Lightweight - Under 180lbs
8. Heavyweight - Over 180lbs

Masters Men

9. One Class 40 Years and Older

Grand Masters Men

10. One Class 50 Years and Older

Women

11. Open Class

Contestant Prizes

All contestants will receive special gifts. The top 5 bodybuilders in each division will receive trophies.

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