WNBF Classic Physique

As a natural bodybuilding federation, the WNBF is not implementing Classic Physique as a less muscular category, as drug-free competitors do not carry mass at the expense of symmetry. Further, the WNBF is not implementing Classic Physique as a category where leanness is explicitly less than in the Bodybuilding category. The WNBF believes natural bodybuilding already exemplifies many aspects of Classic Physique and for that reason, care will be taken to introduce Classic Physique posing requirements and judging criteria without negatively impacting the Bodybuilding category. WNBF Classic Physique emphasizes symmetry and presentation, specifically the artistry of posing.

Athletes will be split into height classes as evenly and competitively as possible.

Athletes shall wear black classic physique posing trunks up to 4.5″ on the side.

Bodybuilding trunks are not allowed.

Full Criteria Document

Judging Criteria & Info

2025 WNBF Pro Classic Physique Short World Champion Shreenath Ganesh (Canada)

Classic Physique Posing

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Below are the manditory poses for WNBF Classic Physique

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Quarter Turns – front, left and right sides, and back symmetry poses
Mandatory Poses – Athletes shall transition straight into WNBF Classic Physique poses not bodybuilding poses
Asymmetrical front double biceps
Side chest – fists touching hips
Classic Side triceps – one leg facing judges
Rear double biceps one hand open
Abdominals and thighs
1-2 Self Selected Classic Poses – Athletes choose poses that accentuate their symmetry and muscularity
Selected Pose Options – Archer, Side Mantis, Teacup, Twisted Double Biceps, Victory, and Vacuum Pose.
No Most Muscular poses executed during judging or posing routines in WNBF Classic Physique

Division Definitions

Open

Designed for athletes with some competitive experience, and their physique is at or near a level to vie for a WNBF Pro card and be competitive with other WNBF Professionals

Novice

Novice competitors are either first time competitors, or someone who has competed and has not placed. If you win a novice class with 5 or more you are then required to compete in an open division in that category.

Debut

1st time ever on stage in a paticular category in any federation.

Teen

Ages 15-19

Junior

Ages 15-23. An athlete may not be 24 on the day of the show.

Masters

Ages 40 Years and older

Grand Masters

Age 50 and older

Ultra Masters

Age 60 and older