Women Wellness Criteria

Considering the Wellness Category?

Wellness focuses on women's frames, where the glutes, hips, hamstrings, quads, and calves are more developed than the upper body. Muscularity and condition are less than the figure, as the look focuses more on an athletic tone developed. Striations and muscle separation are not evident.  On a scale of 1-5, with five the most extreme and one the least in the criteria. Wellness muscularity 3 and conditioning 3. 

Judges will evaluate the following Criteria.

Symmetry/ Balance- Due to the focus on more muscle development in the lower body through hips, glutes, legs, and calves compared to the upper body development. The symmetry look will follow the asymmetrical balance. We looked at each half separately and compared the overall muscularity and then the total body presented. 

Muscularity- Wellness shows less of an extreme to figure in overall muscle development. The competitor should show an athletic tone look . Highlighting the most development in the hips, glutes, quads, thighs, and calves. T

Conditioning—Wellness is less conditioned than the figure and should have minimal separation and detail of muscle development. Tone and tightness. Conditioned midsection. A general athletic, healthy look.  

Presentation/Posing—This is where the athlete will display their hard work in the required poses. They should show an overall healthy look. Tan, grooming, suit/accessories, good posture, and confidence are essential for standing out. Pro Athletes will also have their posing presentation added to their overall score. 

Round 1 Group Comparison / Presentation Judged

 Front Pose—Competitors face front with one hand on the hip, one straight down, and one slightly extended( leg with the arm on the hip). This is a Relaxed pose.

 Side Pose:   Competitors will stand facing the side of the stage with a slight twist to face the judges. The leg facing the judges will remain straight, with that side arm down to their side. The leg away from the judges should have a slight bend, and the hand on that side should be on their hip.  Relax pose

Rear Pose:  Competitors will face the rear of the stage with their feet slightly apart and their lower backs arched to show their glutes. Hands should be placed on the front thighs. Competitors should move hair that is longer than shoulder width to avoid blocking the judge's view of the competitor’s back. The back is not flared. 

Round 3 Presentation (Pro Competition Judged only)

Competitors will do a T Walk marked on stage, allowing a pose of choice at each point. Competitors are free to do a nonmandatory figure pose that is G-rated. Example: Front bicep pose. 

Costumes and or props are permitted but not mandatory. 

They need to be accommodated to be able to judge their physique. 

Women wear two-piece posing suits, which are not thongs. They can be narrowly cut to the back to show glute muscularity. Heels are mandatory, but jewelry can be worn.