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Bikini Division Rules
When it comes to bodybuilding competitions, selecting the perfect bikini is crucial for showcasing the physique with elegance and confidence. The market offers a diverse range of options, including micro bikini competition suits and bodybuilding bikinis tailored for NPC competitions. These suits are not only designed for optimal fit but also feature intricate crystal work, ensuring competitors stand out on stage. Posing is a significant aspect of the competition, and specialized posing bikinis or bikini posing suits cater to the unique requirements of showcasing the bodybuilding physique. Whether it's the classic bodybuilding bikini or a more contemporary NPC bikini, competitors can find a variety of styles and designs to suit their preferences. Online stores like Angel Competition Bikinis offer an extensive selection of custom and in-stock options, making it easier for bodybuilders to find the perfect posing suit for their competitions.
When it comes to bodybuilding competitions, selecting the perfect bikini is crucial for showcasing the physique with elegance and confidence. The market offers a diverse range of options, including micro bikini competition suits and bodybuilding bikinis tailored for NPC competitions. These suits are not only designed for optimal fit but also feature intricate crystal work, ensuring competitors stand out on stage. Posing is a significant aspect of the competition, and specialized posing bikinis or bikini posing suits cater to the unique requirements of showcasing the bodybuilding physique. Whether it's the classic bodybuilding bikini or a more contemporary NPC bikini, competitors can find a variety of styles and designs to suit their preferences. Online stores like Angel Competition Bikinis offer an extensive selection of custom and in-stock options, making it easier for bodybuilders to find the perfect posing suit for their competitions.
IFBB Figure Division Blog
In the vibrant world of bikini bodybuilding, competitors pay meticulous attention to their presentation, incorporating elements like competition jewelry and specially designed bodybuilding suits. Whether perfecting their poses in a posing practice bikini or stepping onto the stage in a figure posing suit, athletes aim for a harmonious blend of athleticism and aesthetics. The choice extends to wellness bikinis, tailored to both showcase physique and meet the specific requirements of bodybuilding competitions. Brands like Angel Competition Bikinis stand out as a trusted source, offering a diverse range of custom competition bikinis and figure posing suits. These platforms understand the significance of bodybuilding jewelry, enhancing the overall look and adding a touch of individuality to each competitor's ensemble. For those seeking quality and customization in their posing suits for bodybuilding, the market provides a variety of options, ensuring athletes can confidently express their unique style on the competitive stage.
NPC Wellness Division Rules
In the vibrant world of bikini bodybuilding, competitors pay meticulous attention to their presentation, incorporating elements like competition jewelry and specially designed bodybuilding suits. Whether perfecting their poses in a posing practice bikini or stepping onto the stage in a figure posing suit, athletes aim for a harmonious blend of athleticism and aesthetics. The choice extends to wellness bikinis, tailored to both showcase physique and meet the specific requirements of bodybuilding competitions. Brands like Angel Competition Bikinis stand out as a trusted source, offering a diverse range of custom competition bikinis and figure posing suits. These platforms understand the significance of bodybuilding jewelry, enhancing the overall look and adding a touch of individuality to each competitor's ensemble. For those seeking quality and customization in their posing suits for bodybuilding, the market provides a variety of options, ensuring athletes can confidently express their unique style on the competitive stage.
NPC Women's Bodybuilding Division
2025 NPC Bikini Division Rules and Scoring
Information from NPC News Online and Angel Competition Bikinis
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This Article Will Cover:
Your Competition Suit
☑ Bikini competitors must wear a two-piece suit.
☑ The bottoms cannot be a thong and the front cannot be too low.
All styles of Angel Competition Bikinis have been acceptable at NPC sponsored competitions. The NPC advises competitors to bring 2 suits to check-in in the event that one of your suits is not acceptable. If your suit is deemed unacceptable at check ins, you will be scored down. Because of our high quality connectors, and perfected fit, if you have an Angel Competition Bikini you do not need a back up. Our suits will NOT break. If you are ordering The Micro or The Pro Cut, we strongly advise bringing a backup back cut. You may also wish to bring a back up if you would like to have a second color option on your show day. Angel Competition Bikinis Ships Tomorrow Suits make a great back up option.
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Your Competition Heels
☑ Bikini competitors must wear high heels.
The official NPC rules do not state that the heels must be clear, but most show promoters require this. We recommend ordering from The Shoe Fairy. The Shoe Fairy is the leading name in competition footwear that Angel Competition Bikinis loves. Like us, their quality, fit, and customer service is the best in their market. They offer a wide variety of styles to choose from and will personally help you pick out the perfect pair. Use code, "ACBIKINIS" to save 10% off at The Shoe Fairy.
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Your Jewelry
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Crossovers
☑ No Crossovers are allowed at National events.
If you are competing on the national stage, you are not allowed to cross over into another division at the same event. If you wish to cross over at a regional level competition, you will need to contact the show promoter to gain approval.
Lizzie and Sam look stunning competing in both The Figure and The Bikini division. However, this not allowed at National NPC shows and may not be allowed at regional shows.
Memberships
☑ You must be a member of The NPC to compete.
The National Physique Committee is the premier amateur physique organization in the world. Since 1982, the top athletes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique have started their careers in the NPC. Many of those athletes graduated to successful careers in the IFBB Professional League, a list that includes 24 Olympia and 38 Arnold Classic winners.
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Posing
☑ Bikini competitors will walk onstage and perform their posing routine alone.
Your posing routine should be 10 seconds or less and consist of:
1. Walk to the center of the stage.
2. Stop and hit your front pose.
3. Complete a full 180 degree turn to the back of the stage.
4. Hit your back pose and hold for a few seconds.
5. Compete another 180 turn to the front of the stage.
6. Option to present a signature "good-bye" which can be a wave or similar to the judges.
7.Proceed to the side of the stage under the direction of the stage usher.
Daraja Hill is one of the best bikini posers in the world. The above photo shows her different transitions in her Hologram Turquoise ACBikini. We encourage you to invest in a great posing coach like Daraja.
Ashley Kaltwasser has earned the Ms. Bikini Olympia title 3 times. Watch her bikini posing tips video above wearing this gorgeous suit.
Comparison Round Rules
☑ All bikini competitors in your class will be brought back on stage to be judged as a group.
You will be directed by the head judge to perform your front pose and back pose. You may be required to perform your front and back pose multiple times and hold your back pose for 10+ seconds. This should be considered when you are practicing your posing. It can be very difficult for an untrained athlete to hold their best back pose longer than 10 seconds. There is no side judging allowed in the NPC Bikini division.
NOTE: The NPC does not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards or downwards.
This photo shows a comparison photo on the IFBB Bikini Pro Stage. Click here to shop for a replica of Ashley's stand out 1st place Hologram Red ACBikini.
This is a video of comparison rounds at the 2023 IFBB Optimum Pro. Click here to shop for replica's of their Angel Competition Bikinis.
The comparison round is when your competition suit, posing, and stage presence can make or break you!
All of the beautiful athletes in the above photo have on Angel Competition Bikinis. Click here to schedule a consultation about your next stand out suit!
Scoring
☑ Bikini competitors are judged on the following:
1. Balance and Shape
2. Overall physical package brought to the stage including skin tone, poise, complexion, and overall presentation.
Ashley Kaltwasser is one of the top IFBB Bikini Pros in the world. Notice her exquisite shape, balance, and symmetry.
Click here to shop for a replica of Ashley's stand out 1st place Hologram Red ACBikini.
This is from the amazing Sandy Williams. She discusses judging for the Bikini Division.
Suits for ALL Divisions!
Any of our designs can be made for any division: Bikini, Wellness, Figure & Women's Physique with no up charge based on your division. We have the PERFECT pattern for your next suit, and the most skilled competition suit seamstresses in the world creating it! Scroll to look at examples of some of our favorite suits. Every suit we make starts from scratch which means we can do any combination of colors, styles, and sizes. Let us create your dream Competition Suit!
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References
- Manion, J.M. “Wellness | NPC News Online.” NPC News Online, National Physique Committee, 2019, npcnewsonline.com/wellness/. Accessed 11 Dec. 2019.
- Sepe, Frank. “2020 IFBB Pro League Pacific USA Pro Bikini Comparisons Video.” NPC News Online, 1 Sept. 2020, npcnewsonline.com/2020-ifbb-pro-league-pacific-usa-pro-bikini-comparisons-video/624402/.
- NPC News Online. "Official NPC Bikini Rules." NPC News Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2020
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