& WNBF PRO MEN'S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Saturday, April 14, 2012
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
About the INBF & WNBF: The INBF and it's pro affiliate the WNBF have been the leaders in drug-free natural bodybuilding since their founding in 1989. The INBF and WNBF set the most stringent natural requirements to uphold proper standards to the true natural athlete. The organization requires seven years drug free for bodybuilding, figure and fitness. All athletes are polygraph tested and winners are urine tested at pro-qualifying events. Please visit www.inbf.net for more information on banned substances, upcoming contests, pro-qualifiers and results. The Buckeye Classic is a pro-qualfier for the Men's Overall, Women's Figure Overall, Women's Bodybuilding Overall & Wheelchair Nationals winners!
What is drug-free and what are the banned substances? Please visit www.inbf.net and click on "What is Drug-Free?", for a complete list of banned substances. New INBF athletes must also have not used prohormones for at least 2 years.
I have used ephedra, can I compete in the INBF?
Ephedra was banned by the INBF on July 1, 2004. However, first-time competitors in the INBF must not have used ephedra within 6 months of their first INBF competition. All other INBF athletes must have remained ephedra free since joining.
I am just starting competing. Where should I compete? Novice divisions are perfect for first timers and included in Men's Bodybuilding, Figure & possibly Women's Bodybuilding in 2012 if demanded. Novice definition: 1) Must not have placed in the top 3 in an open class in any organization 2) Must not have placed first in any Novice contest in any organization 3) Novice competitors may not crossover to the Open Division, but may compete in Masters.
How do I go Pro in the WNBF?
The INBF and WNBF has standard Pro-Qualifiers where each overall winner earns a WNBF Pro Card such as the Buckeye Classic. There are also Advanced Pro-Qualifiers such as the Mid-America Pro-Am where the top two overall win WNBF Pro Cards. At Super Pro-Qualifiers such as the Naturalmania and Hercules competitions, each class winner earns a Pro Card.
What are the Mandatory Poses and Presentation Requirements?
Men's & Women's Bodybuilding: Symmetry Round Quarter Turns (Front, Both Sides & Back), Front Double Biceps, Front Lat Spread, Rear Double Biceps, Rear Lat Spread, Best Side Chest, Best Side Triceps and Favorite Most Muscular. Both sides may be called if needed.
Women's Figure: Quarter Turns and T-Walk. Female figure competitors are required to do a "T" walk in addition to quarter turns. The "T" walk further emphasizes showcasing your stage presence and physique. Figure competitors will walk at the prejudging and only the top 5 at finals. All figure competitors will be presented at the finals and perform a few quarter turns.
Women's Fit Body: Quarter turns, front double biceps, side chest, side triceps, back double biceps and front abdominal pose. Poses are to be done with open hands.
Note on Twisting: Bodybuilders, figure and fit body competitors are allowed to twist in side relaxed shots.
Bodybuilding Routines: Only the top 5 amateurs will perform posing routines at the finals for 60 seconds. All competitors will be presented onstage and perform a few mandatory poses at the finals.
What are the suit requirements for figure and fit body?
Two-piece swimsuit of one solid color. The suit may be decorated with rhinestones, sequins, etc. Their is no one-piece swimsuit round in INBF competition. Thong suits are not allowed.
What is fit body and how is different from figure and bodybuilding?
Fit body was added to competition at the 2007 INBF World Championships and is what could be considered a hybrid of figure and bodybuilding. The division is popular amongst European and Australia competitors. This division enables women to showcase more than what is possible in the quarter turns without requiring the muscle necessary in the bodybuilding division.
