Posing Examples
NPC Bikini front + back pose
The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do a full front and back stance.
NPC Wellness quarter turns
Front pose:
Competitors will face front with one hand on hip, one arm straight down and one leg slightly extended. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.
Quarter turn to the right:
Competitors will turn slightly facing the judges with right hand on hip and left arm straight down and right leg bent at knee. More like a twisting side pose that Bikini competitors perform. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.
Quarter turn to the rear:
Competitors will face the rear with lower back arched with glutes pushed back. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.
Quarter turn to the right:
Competitors will turn slightly facing the judges with the left hand on the hip, right arm relaxed and left leg bent at knee. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.
NPC quarter turns for Figure
Presentation:
Competitors will walk to the center of the stage alone and perform quarter (1/4) turns, face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage.
Comparison round:
- Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and high heels
- The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do quarter turns
- Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in quarter turns.
NPC Women's Physique
MANDATORY POSES
Front double biceps/open hands (no flat footed full front pose – some sort of front twisting pose)
Back double biceps/open hands
Side triceps with leg extended
Side chest with arms extended
Front ab/thigh
