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Judges Outline | Bodybuilding | Figure

Rules and Regulations - BODYBUILDING

Event Format

NGA BODYBUILDING
MANDATORY POSES FORMAT PRE-JUDGING

FORMAT 1

Listed are the two formats of mandatory poses that will be used at each NGA Competition. The following poses may or may not be called out in this particular order. Alternate poses may be mixed in with the mandatory poses based on the head judge’s preference.

FACING FRONT
Front double biceps
Front Lat. Spread

LEFT SIDE (Quarter Turn Right)
Side chest
Side triceps

BACK (Quarter Turn Right)
Back double biceps
Back Lat. Spread

RIGHT SIDE (Quarter Turn Right)
Side chest
Side triceps

FACE FRONT (Quarter Turn Right)
(Two hands behind head) Display Abs & Thigh
(One hand behind head) Display Serratus & Oblique
(Favorite) Most Muscular pose

ALTERNATE POSES (Mostly used for tie breakers and close judging)
(Face rear) Display Calves
(Face front) Display Calves
(Face rear) Display Hams
(Face side) Display Hams

FORMAT 2

NGA BANNED SUBSTANCES
Updated December 2003
(Based on the IOC Standards)

Official Banned Substances
The following is a non-exhaustive list of banned and/or restricted substances. Please verify with the appropriate IOC regulated body for a complete and up-to-date listing.

Main Classes or Concerns
• Anabolic Steroids
• Andro (All forms)
• Growth Hormones
• Insulin
• Prescription Diuretics
• Clenbuterol

The NGA Banned ANDRO (All FORMS) In January 1999 based on nationwide negative test results, unhealthy side effects, and long term bad health conditions.