Bodybuilding Competition Preparation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'symmetry' in bodybuilding competition judging?
- Equal strength in both sides of the body
- The balance and proportion between all muscle groups and body parts (Correct answer)
- Identical twin competitors competing together
- The ability to perform all poses on both sides equally
Correct answer: The balance and proportion between all muscle groups and body parts
Symmetry refers to how well-balanced and proportionate the physique is, including the relationship between upper and lower body and left and right sides.
Question 2: Which NPC/IFBB division focuses on the most extreme muscle mass and conditioning?
- Men's Physique
- Classic Physique
- Open Bodybuilding (Correct answer)
- Men's Wellness
Correct answer: Open Bodybuilding
Open Bodybuilding (Men's Open) is the traditional division with no upper limit on muscle mass, rewarding the most extreme size and conditioning.
Question 3: What does 'prejudging' refer to in a bodybuilding competition?
- The process of selecting competitors before the show
- The morning judging round where competitors are officially compared and scored (Correct answer)
- A practice round with no scoring
- The final pose-down at the end of the night show
Correct answer: The morning judging round where competitors are officially compared and scored
Prejudging is the main scoring event held in the morning where judges compare all competitors side by side in each class to determine placements.
Question 4: What is the 'night show' in a bodybuilding competition?
- A separate competition held after dark outdoors
- The evening presentation where final results are announced and winners receive trophies (Correct answer)
- A night-time practice session for competitors
- A show exclusively for professional competitors
Correct answer: The evening presentation where final results are announced and winners receive trophies
The night show is an evening entertainment event where competitors perform individual routines and awards are officially presented to the audience.
Question 5: In bodybuilding, what is a 'posedown'?
- A mandatory rest period between prejudging and night show
- A free-for-all posing competition among the top finalists to allow one last comparison (Correct answer)
- A penalty for poor conditioning
- A warmup routine backstage before going on stage
Correct answer: A free-for-all posing competition among the top finalists to allow one last comparison
A posedown is when the top finalists (usually top 5) pose simultaneously on stage in an unscripted manner, giving judges and the audience a final direct comparison.
Question 6: What does 'bringing up a lagging body part' mean in competition prep?
- Reducing training volume for a strong muscle group
- Prioritizing training and nutrition for a weaker or underdeveloped muscle group to improve balance (Correct answer)
- Increasing cardio for fat loss in one area
- Using diuretics to reduce water in one area
Correct answer: Prioritizing training and nutrition for a weaker or underdeveloped muscle group to improve balance
Bringing up a lagging body part means dedicating extra training volume and attention to an underdeveloped muscle to create a more symmetrical physique.
Bodybuilding Competition Preparation 2
What is 'symmetry' in bodybuilding competition judging?