WNBF Men’s Physique

Physique Division competitors are lean, fit, and muscular yet do not have the muscle mass or extreme leanness required for the Bodybuilding Division.

Athletes wear conventional board shorts cut ABOVE the knee. 11″ inseam (28cm) or slightly shorter is allowable. Athletes wearing board shorts at mid thigh length may be scored down.

Physique divisions are height based and split according to athlete numbers keeping events competitive but fair.

One hand shall be placed on the hip on all quarter turns to differentiate from bodybuilding.

No bodybuilding poses are allowed.

What Judges value in physique

One hand on the hip in all poses
Nicely shaped and balanced muscle throughout
A small waist
Good V-taper
Abdominal definition

Full Criteria Document

Judging Criteria & Info

2024 WNBF Pro World Mens Physique Tall Champion Zack Chiou (Taiwan)

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

Stage Walk Guidelines

Get Prepped for competition

Below are some general stage walk guidelines.
Many venues vary in accessibility, so athletes should reach out to prospective promoters about stage walk specifics so that they can prepare properly.