fmg International

Bikini Model

Bikini Model Key Judging Elements

Bikini models should display:

A toned small waist / midsection. Tight abdominal control and no bloating/distension displayed in side on poses.
Full, shapely, firm glutes without any dimpling. Glutes should remain full and firm when walking on stage.
A small amount of upper body development including a slight roundness to the shoulders (cap) and back width to enhance an hourglass shape.
Overall shape, curves and an hourglass silhouette.
Judges are also looking for overall beauty, effortless posing and stage walk as well as confidence on stage.

Judges are not looking for:

Extreme conditioning to the detriment of fullness and shape.
Dense/excessive muscle or extreme muscle separation. No visible striations.
Separation through the quads from the front and no detailed glute / hamstring tie ins from the rear.
Dense muscle and detail through the upper body and back.
Dimpling or loose skin especially in the glutes while walking on stage.
No hands above head (holding up hair) in rear poses. Hair should not be lifted up off the back in rear poses.
No overly exaggerated bending at the hips when facing the rear of the stage.
Bikini bottom cuts should not be too narrow as to look like a g-string on stage.
Leg and/or arm pieces are not permitted during the prejudging rounds.

Divisions

Open Height classes *TBA
35+ **
45+ **

* height classes divided based on number of athletes
** Age categories (35+ and 45+) require a minimum of three (3) competitors; otherwise, entries will be merged into the Open category.

Scoring

70% Physique

30% Posing, beauty and overall stage presentation

Prejudging

Bikini Round (no arm/leg accessories)

Evening finals

Bikini Couture (arm/leg accessories permitted)