NOVICE MENS BEACHBODY
MENS STANDARD BODYBUILDING
a. A competitor can do both Open and Novice
b. NOVICE: an athlete that has never entered a Global Bodybuilding Organization sanctioned event. Once a competitor wins his/her novice class, they are not allowed to enter another novice class. If a competitor does not win, they may choose to compete again in a novice class. If a competitor is caught entering a novice class after winning, they will be disqualified. Pro cards are not awarded in the novice classes.
c. Competitors’ numbers should be visible at all times and worn on left side.
COMPETITION ATTIRE
a. MEN: Bodybuilding posing suit, plain in color, standard “v” shape covering at least 2/3 of the gluteus area.
b. All suits must be worn to check-in.
WEIGHT CLASSES:
OPEN
Bantamweight (184.25)
Lightweight (150.25 to 165)
Light Heavyweight (180.25 to 199)
Super Heavyweight (>224.25)
Middleweight (165.25 – 184)
NOVICE:
LIGHTWEIGHT UP TO 165
MIDDLEWEIGHT 165.25 - 184.25
HEAVYWEIGHT OVER 184.25
Masters 35 - 39 / 40 - 49 / 50 - 59 / 60 - 69 / 70 +
Teen AGE GROUPS: 16 - 19
IV. MANDATORY POSES
• Front Lat Spread • Front Double Bicep • Side Chest, either side • Rear Lat Spread • Rear Double Bicep • Side Tricep, either side • Abdominal and Thigh • Most Muscular (men)



