fmg International

Men’s Fitness

Men’s Fitness Key Judging Elements

A balanced physique from upper to lower body with an emphasis on conditioning.
Even conditioning through the upper and lower body.
Wide shoulders and back to give the appearance of a V taper.
Small waist and tight defined midsection with detailed visible abdominal muscles (six pack and obliques).
Tight abdominal control and no bloating/distension displayed in front and side poses.
Clear muscle separation and striations in the quads.
Separation between the quads and hamstrings in side poses.
Visible hamstring separation.
Confident masculine style posing and stage presence.
Men’s fitness competitors should use either open fist posing style or a combination of open and closed fist posing rather than all closed fist posing.
Men’s fitness competitors are required to wear a square cut style of posing trunks that are a minimum of 8.5cm wide at the sides.

Thick, blocky midsection.
Overly muscled physique and extreme rounded and bulky muscle bellies.
Extreme conditioning to the detriment of muscle fullness and shape.
Water retention.
Loose skin.
Gynecomastia.
Abdominal distention.
Visible straining in facial expressions when posing.
Narrow / thin sided traditional bodybuilding posing trunks are not permitted (a minimum of 8.5cm wide at the sides is required).

70% Physique

30% Posing and overall stage presentation