IFBB bodybuilding judging advisory about symmetry and natural aesthetics

**Prince** · 05-04-2005, 06:47 PM

Date: April 13, 2005
From: IFBB Professional Division
To: All IFBB Professional Members
Re: SYMMETRY & NATURAL AESTHETICS

Montreal, Canada, April 13, 2005: With a mandate from President Ben Weider, the Professional Committee and a team of expert advisors recently evaluated the issues associated with muscular development, such as size, shape, density, separation and definition, in relation to symmetry and natural aesthetics.

Certain objective criteria are involved in assessing symmetry and natural aesthetics in competitive bodybuilding. Of great significance are the qualities of balance, proportion and the overall “flow” of the physique, including classic attributes such as a dramatic “V-taper”; from broad shoulders and a wide back to a streamlined waist and a flat, muscular abdomen. In addition, there should be balance between upper and lower body development, and harmony between the left and right sides of the body. These characteristics have been the hallmark of a bodybuilder’s physique for decades, and it is the intent of this Advisory Notice to reaffirm their significance.

Distended abdomens and distorted muscles negatively impact upon symmetry and natural aesthetics and, therefore, detract from the overall physique. Athletes and judges are advised that muscle size at the expense of symmetry and natural aesthetics will not be assessed favourably.

All inquiries regarding the IFBB Professional Division should be directed to:

Jim Manion
Chairman
IFBB Professional Division
P.O. Box 3224
Pittsburgh , PA 15230

http://www.ifbb.com/ifbbpro/2005news...ce2005-001.htm

musclepump · 05-04-2005, 06:51 PM

I still don't think anything will change.

lnvanry · 05-12-2005, 12:45 AM

Modern BB is ALL about size...clearly the winners aren't even close to symetrical. Mark Dugdale is an exception though. It has turned into a freak show, that's why it isn't on TV anymore...unless you pay 25.95 for PPV. I am a big fan of old school BB, but the modern freaks still look awsome

Stu · 05-12-2005, 04:53 AM

I asked one of the IFFB pros about this a few weeks back. he said that theres been alot of talk about the "gut" in IFFB recently maybe this is the reaction a few have been expecting.

musclepump · 05-12-2005, 07:54 AM

All the pro's I talk to desperately want the "size" factor to go away. They don't want to be that big--who can blame them? But, you have to do what you have to do to compete, and it's their choice in the end.

**Prince** · 05-12-2005, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lnvanry

Modern BB is ALL about size...clearly the winners aren't even close to symetrical.

Dexter is.

musclepump · 05-12-2005, 12:39 PM

Dugdale, Jackson, Kindred, the old Gustavo (pre-Olympia) are/were symmetrical.

Egoatdoor · 05-13-2005, 06:55 PM

The IFBB can put out all the press releases and directives it wants. I'll believe when I see it used in the actual judging.

musclepump · 05-13-2005, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egoatdoor

The IFBB can put out all the press releases and directives it wants. I'll believe when I see it used in the actual judging.

When Dexter or Dareem win the Olympia, we'll know.

05-04-2005, 06:47 PM	#1
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,773 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	IFBB bodybuilding judging advisory about symmetry and natural aesthetics Date: April 13, 2005 From: IFBB Professional Division To: All IFBB Professional Members Re: SYMMETRY & NATURAL AESTHETICS Montreal, Canada, April 13, 2005: With a mandate from President Ben Weider, the Professional Committee and a team of expert advisors recently evaluated the issues associated with muscular development, such as size, shape, density, separation and definition, in relation to symmetry and natural aesthetics. Certain objective criteria are involved in assessing symmetry and natural aesthetics in competitive bodybuilding. Of great significance are the qualities of balance, proportion and the overall “flow” of the physique, including classic attributes such as a dramatic “V-taper”; from broad shoulders and a wide back to a streamlined waist and a flat, muscular abdomen. In addition, there should be balance between upper and lower body development, and harmony between the left and right sides of the body. These characteristics have been the hallmark of a bodybuilder’s physique for decades, and it is the intent of this Advisory Notice to reaffirm their significance. Distended abdomens and distorted muscles negatively impact upon symmetry and natural aesthetics and, therefore, detract from the overall physique. Athletes and judges are advised that muscle size at the expense of symmetry and natural aesthetics will not be assessed favourably. All inquiries regarding the IFBB Professional Division should be directed to: Jim Manion Chairman IFBB Professional Division P.O. Box 3224 Pittsburgh , PA 15230 http://www.ifbb.com/ifbbpro/2005news...ce2005-001.htm
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05-04-2005, 06:51 PM	#2
musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,665 Photos: 128	I still don't think anything will change.
	Let's all join together and SPEAK ENGLISH IN AMERICA.

05-12-2005, 07:54 AM	#5
musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,665 Photos: 128	All the pro's I talk to desperately want the "size" factor to go away. They don't want to be that big--who can blame them? But, you have to do what you have to do to compete, and it's their choice in the end.
	Let's all join together and SPEAK ENGLISH IN AMERICA.

05-12-2005, 12:39 PM	#7
musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,665 Photos: 128	Dugdale, Jackson, Kindred, the old Gustavo (pre-Olympia) are/were symmetrical.
	Let's all join together and SPEAK ENGLISH IN AMERICA.

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05-12-2005, 12:45 AM	#3
lnvanry primeau Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,051 Photos: 12	Modern BB is ALL about size...clearly the winners aren't even close to symetrical. Mark Dugdale is an exception though. It has turned into a freak show, that's why it isn't on TV anymore...unless you pay 25.95 for PPV. I am a big fan of old school BB, but the modern freaks still look awsome

05-12-2005, 04:53 AM	#4
Stu cooking up a storm Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,869 Photos: 1	I asked one of the IFFB pros about this a few weeks back. he said that theres been alot of talk about the "gut" in IFFB recently maybe this is the reaction a few have been expecting.

05-13-2005, 06:55 PM	#8
Egoatdoor Its time to eat...AGAIN! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Virginia Posts: 1,033	The IFBB can put out all the press releases and directives it wants. I'll believe when I see it used in the actual judging.