Bodybuilding Categories

Bodybuilding Divisions

Discover all the different bodybuilding categories and classes available in WNBF Bulgaria competitions. Learn about age groups, experience levels, and judging criteria.

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WNBF Bulgaria Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding Classes

Comprehensive guide to all bodybuilding categories and requirements

Teen

A teen is a competitor who will not reach 19 years of age by the day of the competition. Competitors who are over 19 on the day of the national finals are not eligible for the teen class.

Junior

A junior is a competitor under 23 years of age. Competitors who are 23 or older on the day of the national finals are not eligible for the junior class.

First Timer

A competitor who has NEVER competed in any federation, division, or class before.

Novice

A novice is a competitor who has never placed in the top 3 at a competition in a previous season. Novice status lasts for the entire season. Competitors who have won regional or national titles, or who have competed internationally as teens, juniors, masters, or in men's physique, cannot be considered novices.

Open Men's

This class may be divided into 2 or 3 subclasses based on the competitor's height, at the head judge's discretion.

Two Height Subclasses:

  • Short: Up to and including 174 cm
  • Tall: Over 174 cm

Three Height Subclasses:

  • Short: Up to and including 170 cm
  • Medium: Over 170 cm and up to and including 178 cm
  • Tall: Over 178 cm

Masters and Grandmasters

Competitors over 40 may enter the masters bodybuilding class. Competitors over 50 may enter the grandmasters bodybuilding class.

An additional award may be given in the grandmasters class for the best competitor over 60.

Mr Golden Era

Only competitors from the bodybuilding division are eligible to compete in the Mr Golden Era contest. Competitors from the respective classes will be selected and invited to participate in this contest before the overall awards.

Judging

The men's bodybuilding division is judged in three posing rounds to assess the athlete's physique and presentation. Bodybuilding judging covers the entire body from head to toe, not just one area. Judges look for the "complete package," which includes shape, muscularity, symmetry, and presentation.

The Three Judged Rounds Are:

1
Symmetry

Covers overall proportions and symmetry from top to bottom, front and side.

2
Muscularity

Overall muscle size and conditioning are assessed.

3
Free Posing

Stage presentation is evaluated in this round, as well as the competitor's ability to showcase their strengths and minimize their weaknesses.