Muscles World MEN’S FITNESS MODEL RULES
ATTIRE:
• Contestants will wear athletic shorts with tank top and sneakers.
COMPETITION JUDGING
Judges are looking for a balanced physique with muscle definition as well as presenting a symmetrical and aesthetic look.
• Overall presentation.
• Muscle beauty and balance.
• Symmetry
• Quarter turns
• T-Walks
• Stage confidence
• Stage presence
• Marketable look
PRESENTATION:
Competitors will individually perform a T walk to the center of the stage and perform quarter (1/4) turns with optional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, finish facing the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage.
COMPARISON ROUND:
The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do quarter turns. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in quarter turns.
Article 1 – Prejudging: Presentation of Round 1 (Quarter Turns)
Round 1 may not be held if there are 6 or less competitors in a category. Decision will be
made by the Head Judge and will be announced after the Official Athlete Registration.
1.1 Round 1 will proceed as follows:
1. The entire line-up is brought onstage, in numerical order and in a single line. If time
permits, each semifinalist will be introduced by number, name, and country. Decision
will be made by the Head Judge, who will inform the Master of Ceremony or the
Announcer.
2. The line-up will be divided into two equal-size groups and will be positioned
onstage so that one group is to the left of the stage; the other group is to the right of
6 the stage. The center portion of the stage will be left open for comparison purposes.
3. In numerical order, and in groups of no more than ten competitors at a time, each
group will be directed to center-stage area to perform the four quarter turns.
Performing each quarter turn, competitors will stand motionless.
4. This initial grouping of competitors, and performance of the four quarter turns, is
intended to assist the judges in determining which competitors take part in the
comparisons of the quarter turns. Detailed description of the Men’s Fit-Model quarter
turns is provided in Appendix 1 to this Section.
5. All judges submit their individual propositions for the first comparison of the top five
athletes to the Head Judge. Based on them, the Head Judge will form the first
comparison. The number of athletes to be compared will be determined by the Chief
Judge but no less than three and no more than ten competitors will be compared at any
one time.
Then the judges may be asked to submit individual propositions for the second
comparison of the next five athletes, included competitors placing in the middle of
the group. The Head Judge will form the second and the next comparisons till
all competitors will be compared at least once. The total number of comparisons will
be decided by the Head Judge.
6. All individual comparisons are to be carried out center-stage.
7. In Round 1 individual comparisons, formulated by the Head Judge, competitors
are directed to perform the four Quarter Turns as described in Art. 5, point 5.2.
8. On completion of the last comparison, the entire line-up is reformed into a single
line, in numerical order, before exiting the stage.
Article 2 – Prejudging: Scoring of Round 1
2.1 The scoring of Round 1 is carried out as follows:
1. Using Form 3, entitled “Judge’s Individual Placings (Prejudging)”, each judge will
award each competitor an individual placing from 1 to the last, ensuring that no two
or more competitors receive the same placing. The judges may use Form 4,
entitled “Judge’s Personal Notes” to record their assessment about each
competitor.
2. The statisticians will collect Form 3 from the judges and will then transcribe each
judge’s placings onto Form 5, entitled “Score Sheet (Statisticians)”. They will then
discard two highest and two lowest scores (if nine judges) or one highest and one
lowest (if less than nine judges) for each competitor, and will add up the remaining
scores to produce a “Round 1 Subscore” and a “Round 1 Place”. The competitor
with the lowest subscore is awarded 1st place while the competitor with the highest
subscore is awarded the last place.
3. Should a tie occur in the “Round 1 Subscore”, the tie will be broken using the
“Relative Placement Method”
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Note: The Relative Placement Method procedure:
Each individual judge’s scores for the tied athletes will be compared on a
column-by column basis with a dot being placed on top of the number for the
athlete with better placing. All nine regular panel judge’s scores (except
alternative judges) will be included in the tie breaking calculations. The number
of dots will be tallied for each of the tied athletes. The athlete with the greater
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number of dots will be declared the winner of the tie and will then receive the
better placing.
4. The top 6 competitors from the Prejudging will advance to the Finals and will
start the Finals with zero points.
5. The top 6 finalists will be announced just after the Prejudging.
Article 10 – Assessing of the Elimination Round, Round 1 and Round 2
.1 All rounds are assessed using the following criteria:
1. A judge should first assess the overall appearance of a competitor, including the
whole physique. Then, the assessment should take into account: the overall body
development and shape; balanced, proportionally and symmetrically developed,
complete physique; the condition of the skin and the skin tone; the hair and
handsomeness; the athlete’s ability to present himself with confidence and the general
impression made by the competitor.
2. The body parts should have a nice appearance. The physique should neither be
excessively muscular nor excessively lean. Physiques that are considered too muscular
or too lean must be marked down.
3. Stage Presence and Personality
Judges are looking for the contestant with the best stage presence and poise, who can
successfully convey his personality to the audience and the athlete’s ability to present
himself onstage with confidence.
4. The judge’s assessment of the athlete’s physique should include the athlete’s entire
presentation, from the moment he walks onstage until the moment he walks offstage. At
all times, the Fit-Model competitor must be viewed with the emphasis on a “healthy and
elegant” physique, in an attractively presented “Total Package”.
Article 3- Finals:
3.1 The procedures for the Finals:
The top 6 athletes from the Prejudging advance to the Finals, which consists of two
rounds:
1. Finals – Round 2 (Individual Presentation plus Quarter Turns, gymnastic shirt and
shorts)
2. Finals – Round 3 (Individual Presentation, casual sport wear)
1.2 The attire for Round 2 is the same like in Round 1.
Note: Competitors may use a different shirt and shorts that in Round 1; however, they
must still conform to the standards of taste and decency as described in Article 6.
Article 2 – Finals: Presentation of Round 2
2.1 Presentation of Round 2:
The procedures for Round 2 will be as follows:
1. The top 6 finalists will be called on stage, one by one, and will be introduced by
number, name and country, individually and in numerical order and will walk to the front
and centre of the stage. They will perform four quarter turns, with optional pose of hand
in pocket or on hip, finishing facing the judges. The competitor will then proceed to one
side of the stage as directed by the Head Judge or Stage Director. How to perform
and asses the Men’s Fit-Model Individual Presentation is explained in Appendix 3 to this
Section.
2. The top 6 finalists will be directed to the center of the stage, in a single line and in
8 numerical order.
3. The Head Judge or Stage Director will direct the competitors, as a group,
through the four quarter turns in numerical order and then in the reverse order.
4. The detailed description of quarter turns is provided in Appendix 1 to this Section.
5. On completion of the quarter turns, the competitors exit the stage.
Article 3 – Finals: Scoring of Round 2
3.1 Scoring of Round 2:
The scoring for Round 2 will proceed as follows:
1. The judges, using Form 6, entitled “Judge’s Individual Placings (Finals)”, and
using the same criteria for judging as used during the Prejudging, will place the
competitors from 1st to 6th, giving no two athletes the same placing.
2. The statisticians will collect Form 6 from the judges and will then transcribe the
judge’s placings onto Form 5, entitled “Score Sheet (Statisticians)”. They will then
discard two highest and two lowest scores (if nine judges) or one highest and one
lowest (if less than nine judges) for each competitor, and will add up the remaining
five scores and will write the total under the column marked “Round 2 Subscore”.
Points from the Prejudging (Round 1) are not taken into consideration in the Finals.
Each competitor begins the Finals with “zero points”.
3. Ties in the “Round 2 Subscore” need not be immediately broken, as the “Round 2
Subscore” will be added to the “Round 3 Subscore” to produce a “FINAL SCORE”.
Article 4 – Finals: Assessing of Round 2
4.1 Assessing of Round 2
Round 2 is assessed using the same criteria as detailed in Article 10 (Assessing of
Round 1). More details in Appendix 1 to this Section.
The judges must ensure that this round is judged from a “fresh” perspective, ensuring
that all competitors receive fair assessment based upon their body condition
presented in this round.
Article 5 – Finals: Presentation and Outfit of Round 3
5.1 The top 6 finalists will be called on stage, one by one, in numerical order and will
present themselves in a casual sport wear. Each competitor will have 45 seconds for this
presentation and may move on the whole stage, as they wish to do.
1. Casual sport wear will consist of a fitness style jacket, worn directly on the body,
unbuttoned, showing the front of the trunk and abdominal section and casual style pants
like jeans, khakis, corduroys, chinos, cargo, twill or linen pants, with no shoes.
Sophistication counts! All competitors are permitted to wear a casual sport wear of their
choice.
2. Except for a wedding ring, competitors will not wear footwear, glasses, watches,
necklaces, earrings, wigs, distracting ornamentation or artificial aids to the figure.
3. The use of props during all rounds is prohibited.
Article 6 – Finals: Scoring of Round 3
6.1 The scoring for Round 3 will proceed as follows:
1. The judges, using Form 6, entitled “Judge’s Individual Placings (Finals)”, will place
the competitors from 1st to 6th, giving no two athletes the same placing.
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2. The statisticians will collect Form 6 from the judges and will then transcribe the
judge’s placings onto Form 5, entitled “Score Sheet (Statisticians)”. They will then
discard two highest and two lowest scores (if nine judges) or one highest and one
lowest (if less than nine judges) for each competitor, and will add up the remaining
five scores and will write the total under the column marked “Round 3 Subscore”.
3. The statisticians will then add the “Round 2 Subscore” to “Round 3 Subscore” to
produce a “FINAL SCORE” and “FINAL PLACE”. Points from the Prejudging (Round 1)
are not taken into consideration in the Finals. Each competitor begins the Finals with
“zero points”. The competitor with the lowest “FINAL SCORE” is awarded 1st place while
the competitor with the highest “FINAL SCORE” is awarded 6th place.
4. Should a tie occur in the “Round 3 Subscore”
, the tie need not be immediately
broken as the “Round 3 Subscore” must be added to the “Round 2 Subscore” to
produce a “FINAL SCORE”.
5. Should a tie occur in the “FINAL SCORE”, the tie will be broken using the “Round 2
Subscore” first. If a tie still exists, the “Relative Placement” method and the athlete’s
“Round 2 Subscore” will be used (see Article 13, point 4).
Article 7 – Finals: Assessing of Round 3
7.1 Assessment of Round 3:
All competitors must present themselves in a sport manner, with elegance, confidence
and sophistication. Judges will be evaluating the attire and how well it suits the
competitor (e.g. fit, color, style) as well as the competitor’s on-stage presentation.
Article 8 – Finals: The Award Ceremony
8.1 The Award Ceremony
The top 6 finalists will be called onstage to take part in the award ceremony, wearing
their casual sport attire. The Master of Ceremonies will announce the number, name
and country of the competitor in 6th place and will continue to the competitor in the 1st
place.
The national anthem (short version) of the country of the 1st place winner will be
played immediately following his receipt of the 1st place award(s).
After the national anthem, the finalists are obliged to remain onstage for a brief
period of time for photographic purposes, and to follow the Head Judge or
Stage Director commands. During the Awarding Ceremony, competitors are not
allowed to display their country’s flag.
Competitors are expected to accept their places, medals and/or awards and to take
part in the Awarding Ceremony to its end (photo session). Competitor, who
ostentatiously manifests his/her disapproval and/or leave the stage prior to the end
of the Awarding Ceremony, may be disqualified.
Detailed description of the Awarding Ceremony is available in Section 1: General
Rules, Article 16.
Article 9 – Overall Category and Award
9.1 The Overall Category will proceed as follows:
1. Immediately following the Award Ceremony for the last Men’s Fit-Model category,
the category winners will be brought onstage in numerical order and in a single line,
wearing their casual sport attire.
2. The Head Judge will direct the competitors through the quarter turns
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performed at the center of the stage, in numerical order and then in the reverse
order.
3. On completion of the quarter turns, the competitors exit the stage.
4. The judges will use Form 6, entitled “Judge’s Individual Placings (Finals)”. Each
judge will award each competitor an individual placing, ensuring that no two or more
competitors receive the same placing.
5. Using Form 5, entitled “Score Sheet (Statisticians)”, with nine judges, two highest
and two lowest scores will be discarded. The remaining scores will be added to
produce an “Overall Category Score” and an “OVERALL CATEGORY PLACE”.
6. Should a tie occur in the “Overall Category Score”, the tie will be broken using the
“Relative Placement” to this category.
7. The “Overall Winner” will be announced and the Muscles USA Overall Trophy will be
presented to him by the Main Sponser.
Article 10 – Teams Classification Results and Award
10.1 Best National Teams:
The Best National Teams scoring includes:
– Top 2 Men’s Fit-Model athletes at the award PRO CARD .
If categories are combined, the best teams scoring includes as many top competitors as
the number of categories.
Detailed procedure of the Teams Classification calculations is available in
Section 1: General Rules, Article 18.
The chief delegates or team managers of the top 3 countries will accept the awards
on behalf of their countries.
Publication of the Final Results – according to Section 1: General Rules, Article 19.
APPENDIX 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE MEN’S FIT- MODEL QURTER TURNS
Front position:
Erect, tense stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, with one hand
resting on the hip, with four fingers (except the thumb) placed on the front of the hip, and
one leg slightly moved to the side. Second hand hanging down along the body, slightly
out of to the side, elbow slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the
body, hand slightly cupped. Knees unbent, abdominal and latissimus dorsi muscles
slightly contracted, head up.
Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which
points will be deducted from their score.
Quarter Turn Right:
Competitors will perform the first quarter turn to the right. They will stand left side to the
judges, with upper body slightly turned toward the judges and face looking at the judges.
Left hand resting on the left hip, with four fingers (except the thumb) placed on the front
of the hip, right arm hold down and slightly to the front from the centerline of the body,
elbow slightly bent, with thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hand
slightly cupped. Left leg (nearest the judges) slightly bent in the knee, resting flat on the
floor. Right leg (farthest to the judges) bent in the knee, with foot moved back and resting
on the toes.
Quarter Turn Back:
Erect, tense stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, with one hand
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resting on the hip, with four fingers (except the thumb) placed on the front of the hip,
second hand hanging down along the body, slightly out of to the side, elbow slightly bent,
with thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hand slightly cupped and one
leg slightly moved back and to the side, resting on the toes. Latissimus dorsi muscles
slightly contracted, head up.
Quarter Turn Right:
Competitors will perform the next quarter turn to the right. They will stand right side to the
judges, with upper body slightly turned toward the judges and face looking at the judges.
Right hand resting on the right hip, with four fingers (except the thumb) placed on the
front of the hip, left arm hold down and slightly to the front from the centerline of the
body, elbow slightly bent, with thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hand
slightly cupped. Right leg (nearest the judges) slightly bent in the knee, resting flat on
the floor. Left leg (farthest to the judges) bent in the knee, with foot moved back and
resting on the toes.
APPENDIX 2:
HOW TO ASSESS THE MEN’S FIT-MODEL QUARTER TURNS
With the exception of the upper part of the thighs, which are covered by board shorts,
the assessment should take the whole physique into account. The assessment,
beginning with a general impression of the physique, should take into consideration the
hair; the overall body shape and body lines; the presentation of a balanced,
proportionally and symmetrically developed physique; the condition of the skin and the
skin tone; and the athlete’s ability to present himself with confidence and elegance.
The judges should favour competitors with a harmonious, proportional, classical male
physique, good posture, correct anatomical structure (including body framework,
correct spinal curves, limbs and trunk in good proportion, straight legs, not bandy or
knock- kneed). Vertical proportions (legs to upper body length) and horizontal
proportions (hips and waist to shoulder width) are ones of the key factors.
The body parts should have a nice and firm appearance with a decreased amount of
body fat. The physique should neither be excessively muscular nor excessively lean and
should be free from deep muscle separation and/or sharp striations. Physiques that are
considered too muscular, too hard, too dry or too lean must be marked down.
The assessment should also take into consideration the tone of the skin. The skin tone
should be smooth and healthy in appearance. The hair should complement the “Total
Package” presented by the athlete.
The judge’s assessment of the athlete’s physique should include the athlete’s entire
presentation, from the moment he walks onstage until the moment he walks offstage. At
all times, the Men’s Fit-Model competitor must be viewed with the emphasis on a
“healthy and proportional” physique, in an attractively presented, impressive “Total
Package”.
APPENDIX 3:
HOW TO PERFORM AND ASSESS MEN’S FIT-MODEL INDIVIDUAL
PRESENTATION (ROUND 2)
The Men’s Fit-Model Individual Presentation in Round 2 is performed in the following
manner:
– The competitor will walk to the center of the stage, will stop and perform front
stance, with optional pose of hand in pocket or on hip.
– The competitor will then turn to his right and perform the left side stance.
– The competitor will then turn to his right and perform back stance.
– The competitor will then turn to his right and perform the right side stance.
– The competitor will then turn to his right and perform the front position.
The competitor will then walk to the line-up in the rear part of the stage, according to
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the Stage Director’s directive.
The judges will be assessing each competitor on how well they display their physique
in move. Competitors shall be assessed on whether or not they carry themselves in a
graceful manner while moving on the stage. The pace, the elegance of moves,
gestures, “showmanship”, personality, charisma, stage presence, as well as a natural
rhythm should play a part in the final placing of each competitor.
APPENDIX 4:
HOW TO PERFORM AND ASSESS MEN’S FIT- MODEL INDIVIDUAL
PRESENTATION IN ROUND 3
Male fit-models are encouraged to look relaxed and smile. Have fun with the audience
and judges as much as possible. Try to keep the posing relaxed. You should be
displaying a relaxed look. Each pose should be kept for 2-3 seconds to allow the judges
to asses a competitor. Running around the stage is not recommended. Competitors
should select poses which suit their body type. Transitions between poses should be
smooth and graceful. Under no circumstances bend over when turning to the back. Have
a theme or motif to your posing by being a little creative. The outfits are meant to
highlight individuality and character of competitors. Hair should be well presented and
suit well fitting to their body type.
The judges are watching to see the way the outfits are worn, as well as the personality
displayed. It is the competitor and not the outfit that is being judged, however these
costumes can add to the score by making a competitor impressive and memorable to
judges. Confidence, charisma, a good attitude, as well as looking at ease on stage are
all vital. Proper muscle tone, posture and symmetry, attractive, marketability, and even a
contestant’s outfit selection are also taken into consideration.
Athletes may add a trademark wave to their walk. Judged for their overall appearance,
as well as poise, confidence and outfit, contestants must be comfortable on stage,
should enjoy being in the spotlight, and should let their personalities shine through.
APPENDIX 5:
PHOTOS OF THE MEN’S FIT-MODEL ATTIRES
Men 1: Men’s Fit-Model attire to Elimination Round, Round 1 and Round 2.
Men 2: Acceptable style of shorts.
Men 3: Acceptable style of gymnastic shirts (slightly see-through version).
Men 4: Acceptable style of the gymnastic shirt’s back.
Men 5: Men’s Fit-Model outfit to Round 3.
Men 6: Acceptable style of jackets.
Men 7: Acceptable style of jackets.
Pre Judging
Evening Final
Muscles World WOMEN’S FITNESS MODEL RULES
ATTIRE:
• Contestants will wear athletic shorts with sports bra and sneakers.
COMPETITION JUDGING
Judges are looking for balanced with muscle definition and bring together a symmetrical and aesthetic physique and still project femininity.
• Overall presentation.
• Muscle beauty and balance.
• Symmetry
• Quarter turns
• L-Walks
• Stage confidence
• Stage presence
• Marketable look
PRESENTATION:
Competitors will walk to the center of the stage alone and perform quarter (1/4) turns with optional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, finish facing the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage.
COMPARISON ROUND:
The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do quarter turns. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in quarter turns.
RULES FOR FEMALE&MALE COMPETITORS
Fitness modelling focuses on displaying a healthy, toned physique. Fitness models usually have defined muscle groups. The model’s body weight is greater due to muscle being denser than fat; however, they have a lower body fat percentage and a higher degree of muscle definition. Fitness models are often used in magazine advertising; they can also in some cases be certified personal fitness trainers. However, other fitness models are also athletes and compete as professionals in
FIT MODEL
The Women’s Fit Model category is aimed for women who prefer
the physique neither excessively muscular nor excessively lean.
The overall appearance of a fit model competitor, including the
whole physique, have to be shaped, balanced, proportionally and
symmetricaly developed body.
The general impression made by the competitor on stage – the
condition of the skin and skin tone, the hair and facial beauty, as
well the athlete’s ability to present herself with confidence and
grace have to be taken into account by
judges.
Pre Judging
CATEGORIES
■ Class A: Up to and incl. 163 cm
■ Class B: Up to and incl. 168 cm
■ Class C: Over 168 cm
ATTIRE FOR SWIMSUIT ROUND
■ One-piece,tight-fitting swimsuit.
■ The colour, fabric, texture,
decoration and style of the
swimsuit is at the choice of the
competitor.
■ The swimsuit have to cover a
minimum of ½ of the gluteus
maximus and lower half of the
back.
SWI
Evening gown must be floor
length.
■ The gown must cover lower
half of the back.
■ Sophistication counts!
■ All competitors are permitted
to wear an evening gown of
their choice.
■ The slit in a dress must meet
the requirements.
■ Corsets are strictly prohibited.
Evening Final
ATTIRE FOR EVENING GOWN ROUND
■ Evening gown must be floor
length.
■ The gown must cover lower
half of the back.
■ Sophistication counts!
■ All competitors are permitted
to wear an evening gown of
their choice.
■ The slit in a dress must meet
the requirements.
■ Corsets are strictly prohibited
