Official NPC Men's Classic Physique Division Rules
NPC MEMBERSHIP
Each competitor must be a member of the NPC.
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE COMPETITOR RULES
MANDATORY POSES
The judging is scored 100% and will consist of comparisons of the quarter turns and the following “5” mandatory poses:
- Front Double Biceps
- Side Chest
- Back Double Biceps
- Abdominals and Thighs
- Favorite Classic Pose (Most Muscular)
JUDGING FINALS
The finals will consist of:
- Posing Routing (up to maximum of 60 seconds)
- Confirmation round (if necessary)
- Poseidon (overall title only)
COMPETITION WEAR
Competitors are required to wear posing shorts. You are NOT to wear board shorts or bodybuilding posing trunks. We have provided an image of the NPC Competition Classic Physique shorts below. Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all shorts that are worn in competition must be black.
NPC CLASSIC PHYSIQUE COMPETITION WEAR
CROSSOVERS
In 2016 NPC Classic Physique Athletes will be allowed to crossover and compete in additional divisions. This way you can choose where you currently fit the best.
QUALIFYING FOR NPC NATIONAL CONTESTS
In order to compete at a National contest in 2016, for the Jr USA and JR Nationals, an athlete must have competed in any NPC Contest. For all other Nationals shows including the Universe, Teen Collegiate Masters, USA, North American and Nationals an athlete must have competed in a NPC Classic Physique event. No other qualifications are required.