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Figure Rules - Fitness Atlantic Figure Division

Judging Criteria
1. Body Shape and Symmetry - Contestants in this division should have a body shape that is proportional to their height and weight. They are to be not to be judged on muscle size. They should also have good body symmetry, which means the shape of their body is the same on the top and bottom, and the right and left sides.
2. Body Condition - Contestants in this division should have clear muscle definition throughout, and be in a "moderately conditioned" state. They should be more conditioned than a bikini athlete but less conditioned than a female bodybuilder.
Contestants will be wearing heels and a 2-piece suit, no body oils are permitted.
Judging is relative placement.
One Round of Group Comparisons
Front Position - Stand with feet together and arms at sides. Flaring of lats is permitted to attempt to show body condition.
Right Side - Option to stand with feet together with arms at sides, or pop the front leg and twist towards the front. If they choose the 2nd option, how they hold their arms is up to them. They need to stand whichever way they feel their body looks best.
Back Position - Stand with feet together and arms at sides. Flaring of lats is permitted to attempt to show body condition.
Left Side - Option to stand with feet together with arms at sides, or pop the front leg and twist towards the front. If they choose the 2nd option, how they hold their arms is up to them. They need to stand whichever way they feel their body looks best.
Model Pose - Contestants will pick a position in which best compliments their body. No set way of how to stand.
The head judge may move athletes around just like bodybuilding, but no mandatory poses, just ¼ turns.

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