ANB Attire Requirement.
All male fitness, physique & classic athletes will be required to wear official ANB clothing for their division. All ANB attire must be purchased directly through ANB. Pick up will be at registration at each state.
male Fitness
Athletes in this division have the option to participate in physique
Focuses on athleticism, muscle definition, symmetry, and a lean, aesthetically pleasing physique.
A lean, fit, and athletic appearance with a visible six-pack and defined muscle in the shoulders, arms, and legs.
Light striations are acceptable but should not match the extreme conditioning of Bodybuilding.
A V-tapered physique with broad shoulders, a well-developed back and arms, and a narrow waist.
Balanced leg development, slightly less emphasized than in Physique divisions. The judges are looking for the more fuller muscular physique with proportion and symmetry.
Competition Format – 3 Rounds
1. T-Walk
Competitors perform an individual T-walk with a maximum of three poses at each point.
2. Symmetry Round
Competitors perform half turns to demonstrate balance and proportions.
- Poses include front relaxed and rear relaxed stances.
3. Muscularity Round
Competitors perform the following mandatory poses:
- Front Abdominal & Thigh
- Side Chest
- One Arm Bicep (Front)
- Rear Double Bicep
Divisions
- Beginner – For first-time competitors or those competing in their first competitive season. Athletes who have competed in other federations are still eligible to enter the Beginner Division but may only do so for one competitive season.
- Novice – Open to athletes that haven’t won this division and the open division.
- Under 25, Over 25, Over 35 & OPEN
Coloured euro shorts of your choice.
male Physique
(Athletes in this division have the option to participate in Classic)
Optional Routine
Competition Format – 3 Rounds
Round 1: Individual T-Walk
Competitors perform an individual T-Walk with a maximum of three poses.
Round 2: Symmetry Round (Half-Turn Comparisons)
Competitors are judged on symmetry and balance through half-turns, including:
- Front Relaxed Pose
- Rear Relaxed Pose
Round 3: Muscularity Round (Compulsory Poses)
- Side Chest
- Side Triceps
- Front Double Biceps
- Rear Double Biceps
- Front Abdominal & Thigh
Judging Criteria
- Muscularity – Full, well-developed muscles with clear separation.
- Symmetry – Balanced proportions between the upper and lower body.
- Conditioning – Lean physique with hard visible abs and muscle definition.
- Stage Presence – Confident presentation and polished posing.
- Physique Balance – Broad shoulders, developed chest, back, and arms with a narrow waist (classic V-taper).
Leg development should be balanced but less emphasized than in Bodybuilding while still somewhat filling out the board shorts.
Judges favour a fuller, rounded muscular physique over an excessively lean or striated appearance.
Divisions
- Beginner – For first-time competitors or those competing in their first competitive season. Athletes who have competed in other federations are still eligible to enter the Beginner Division but may only do so for one competitive season.
- Novice – Open to athletes that haven’t won this division and the open division.
- Under 25, Over 25, Over 35 & OPEN
Board shorts of your choice.
Classic Physique
(This division is open to Physique and Bodybuilding)
60/90 second Posing routine (optional)
This division prioritises proportions, symmetry, conditioning, and classic muscle shape over extreme mass or striations.
Competitors will be judged on their ability to present a classic, proportioned, and aesthetically pleasing physique, reminiscent of the golden era of bodybuilding. Judges will be looking for:
- A well-developed V-taper, broad shoulders, a narrow waist
- Balanced muscle separation
- A full yet conditioned physique without excessive striations
Competition Format – 2 Rounds
Round 1: Quarter Turn Comparisons (Symmetry Round)
Quarter Turns:
- Front Relaxed Pose
- Quarter Turn Right (Side Pose)
- Quarter Turn Back (Rear Pose)
- Quarter Turn Left (Side Pose)
- Returning to Front Pose
Round 2: Muscularity Round (Compulsory Poses)
Athletes will showcase their muscular development and classic lines through the following five compulsory poses:
- Front Double Biceps – Highlighting arm size, shoulder width, and taper to the waist.
- Side Chest – Displaying pectoral development, arm thickness, and overall upper-body mass.
- Side Triceps – Demonstrating arm detail, obliques, and side leg conditioning.
- Rear Double Biceps – Emphasizing back width, arm development, and hamstring/glute separation.
- Abdominals & Thighs – Showcasing core conditioning, quad separation, and balance.
Judging Criteria
- Muscularity & Shape – A full, round, and proportioned physique with well-developed muscle bellies.
- Symmetry & Proportions – Balance between upper and lower body, with no dominant or lagging muscle groups.
- Conditioning – Lean and defined, with clear muscle separation but not excessively striated like Bodybuilding.
- Classic Lines & V-Taper – Broad shoulders, narrow waist, and a shape that fits the classic physique ideal.
Divisions & Classes
- Short Class: 173cm & under
- Tall Class: 173.1cm & above
- Beginner, Novice & Open
Black classic trunks.
bodybuilding
(Athletes in the Bodybuilding division have the option to participate in Classic)
Judged on muscularity, condition, symmetry, shape and presentation. Competitors should have the most muscularity of all divisions while still maintaining a natural look. Condition should show a full six pack, separation in shoulders, arms quads, hamstrings, glutes, with cross striations where achievable.
Physique should be balanced all over with chest, shoulder, arm and back (upper body) development matching glute, quad, hamstring & calf development (lower body), left side matching right side and front development matching back development.
- Symmetry Round consisting of 4 x quarter turns
- Compulsory poses: Front Double Bicep Front Lateral Spread Side Chest (preferred side) Side Tricep (preferred side) Rear Double Biceps (spiked calf) Rear Lateral Spread Abdominal and Thigh
- Optional Posing Routine: athletes to provides 60/90 second music track in mp3 and provided on a usb stick can also be emailed to the DJ of your event
Divisions*
- Junior Under 25
- Novice
- Masters 40+
- Ultra Masters 50+
- U65kg, U70kg, U80kg, U90kg, O90kg
- Bodybuilding Overall
BIKINI
- Lean enough to show abdominal lines (not a full six-pack)
- Full shoulders with no separation, tapering into developed lats, glutes, quads, and hamstrings
- Tight, rounded glutes with visible tie-ins, no striations
- Athletes should appear fit and clearly train
- Front Pose: Side glute pop, upper body angled to judges; shows V-taper, shoulders, and symmetry
- Back Pose: Hands behind head, hair forward to show upper back and taper; focuses on back and glute conditioning
WELLNESS
Wellness divisions can cross over to the bikini division.
Competitors are evaluated based on their overall condition, shape, and presentation. The key points are as follows:
Lower Body Development: The lower body should be significantly more developed than the upper body. This includes well-defined glutes, hamstring tie ins and quads.
Lean Physique: Competitors should have a tight physique that highlights muscular development rather than excess body fat. The goal is to show muscle definition without appearing overly striated.
Muscle Separation: There should be visible separation in the shoulders and quads, but no extreme striations.
The glute/hamstring tie-in should exhibit separation, more so than in the Sports Model category, but not as conditioned as in the fitness category
Muscularity:
The lower body should display more muscularity than a Sports Model, yet less than a Fitness &
more rounder muscle bellies than a bikini athlete this asymmetrical shape ensures dominance in the lower half
Upper Body: Shoulder and back development should be evident but less pronounced compared to the development of the glutes, hamstrings, and quads. This creates a balanced yet distinctive asymmetry favoring the lower body.
ROUNDS
First round – T walk 3 of your favourite poses on each point
Second Round – Quarter turns
Third Round – Half turns with walking to the back of the stage & front of the stage
Divisions
Open
WOMANS SPORTS
- Lower Body: Muscular legs with quad line detail; tight, developed glutes and hamstrings
- Midsection: Visible obliques minimum; six-pack acceptable
- Upper Body: Capped delts (no striations), wide muscular back
- Front Pose: A side glute pop with the upper body facing the judges. This position should emphasize a strong V-taper, shoulder development, and confident posture.
- Back Pose: Hands placed behind the head with hair pulled forward to expose the back. This pose is designed to showcase upper back conditioning and the taper into the glutes.
- Attire Requirement: All athletes must purchase and wear the official ANB Sports Model attire and bring their own white runners for stage presentation.
Divisions
Beginner, Novice, U25, O25, O35, OPEN, WOMENS SPORTS OVERALL
FEMALE FITNESS
Judged on condition, symmetry, shape, and presentation.
Athletes must be lean enough to show a six-pack, with light separation in shoulders and quads—no striations. Glute-hamstring tie-in should be visible, with more definition than Sports Model but less than Figure. Muscle development should be balanced top to bottom, with more size than Sports Model but less than Figure..
- Round 1 – T-Walk: Athletes pause at three points to showcase 3 favourite poses reflecting their physique and confidence.
- Round 2 – Comparisons: Quarter turns directed by judges to assess symmetry, muscularity and conditioning.
FEMALE FIGURE
Judged on muscularity condition, symmetry, shape and presentation. Competitors should have more muscularity than a fitness competitor but not the level of a women’s physique competitor.
Condition should show a full six pack, separation in shoulders, arms or quads, hamstrings, some striations acceptable but glutes should not be fully striated.
Physique should be balanced over all with chest, shoulder, arm and back (upper body) development matching glute quad, hamstring & calf development (lower body), left side matching right side and front development matching back development.
Judged in a 2 piece figure bikini, high heels to be worn.
- Rd1 Compulsory Poses (Front Double Biceps, Side chest, Side Tricep, Rear Double Biceps, Abs & Thighs)
- Symmetry Round consisting of 4 x quarter turns
- Optional Posing Routine: athletes to provides 60 second music track in MP3 and provided on a USB stick can also be emailed to promoter.
Figure Divisions*
Novice, Open, Figure Overall
SWIMSUIT – INTERNATIONAL
Swimsuit International is an open division for all Bikini and Female Fitness Athletes.
Judged in a one piece swimsuit, on stage presentation, symmetry and posing.
Swimsuits need to flatter the body.
This is one round only, in groups and athletes will be judged on presentation, shape, symmetry posing & creativity of the one piece.
Divisions*
Open to Bikini and Female Fitness Athletes
Open to bikini, Sports & Fitness
