Adaptive
Adapted Front Pose
Adapted Front Pose
Adapted front display — seated or standing, judged on upper-body presentation.
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Adaptive
Adaptive athletes — inclusive natural bodybuilding.
The Adaptive division is open to athletes with physical disabilities. Posing is adapted to the athlete's mobility. Judging focuses on muscularity, conditioning, presentation and stage confidence — never on what the athlete cannot do.
Attire: Standard division-appropriate posing attire. Adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, prosthetics, etc.) is permitted.
What this division is judged on
- Muscularity within the athlete's range
- Conditioning and definition
- Symmetry within physical ability
- Presentation and stage confidence
- Smooth transitions between adapted poses
All poses in Adaptive
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Adaptive
Adapted Side Pose
Adaptive
Adapted Back Pose