But how do you go about getting it? Getting to a professional level is tough—extremely tough. Most bodybuilders will need another source of income to survive while they train and compete, such as a corporate Despite the uphill challenge, some bodybuilders are mentally and physically primed for the top. If you want to give this a real shot, enter in some smaller contests to test the waters.
What is a Pro card? A pro card is essentially the golden ticket that proves you have put in the work and competed in amateur level competitions and won. You cannot apply for a pro card, nor can you get one by being discovered, or from doing okay in a bodybuilding or physique competition. So clearly the prize money is low except for the best of the best.
But because winning fitness competitions is not guaranteed, professional bodybuilders commonly hold full or part-time jobs to supplement their earnings. A bodybuilder looking to do this must first win a regional contest weight class.
Ronnie Coleman. Ronnie Coleman is the best bodybuilder of all time, winning 8 consecutive Mr. Combined with runner-up prize money, th Mr. She is a renowned fitness professional and master trainer who went from gym burnout to living a healthier lifestyle!
Her life mission is to help women of all ages simplify their fitness game and get more results by doing less. Submit a Comment Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment. About Gina. Sign Up. Sunglasses are permitted if they are an accessory to the routine attire. They must be of a size and weight to allow transport onto and off the stage by the competitor, without assistance.
They must not leave any residue on the stage that might cause a safety hazard for other competitors, or that might require cleaning the stage before subsequent use by other competitors. If discarded during the routine, they must be transported off the stage by the competitor, without assistance. Competitors are prohibited from wearing product i. Competitors compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. Competitors can compete in an off-the-rack suit.
All suits must meet acceptable standards of taste and decency. Competitor numbers must be worn on the left side of the suit bottom at all times while onstage. Each competitor, in numerical order, walks to the center of the stage and performs the quarter turns. Length of time allowed is 30 seconds. The Head Judge will call the competitors, in small groups and in numerical order, to center stage to perform the quarter turns.
In the call-outs, the Head Judge will direct specific competitors to perform the quarter turns. Walk to the center of the stage, stop and do a front stance, then a full turn and do a back stance, then turn to the front again and face the judges as directed, then proceed to the side of the stage. No lewd acts are permitted.
Length of time allowed is 10 seconds. That term was erroneously created by suit makers. Nike, Billabong is acceptable. Each competitor, in numerical order, walks onstage and performs front and back turns, finishing facing the judges. The Head Judge will call the competitors, in small groups and in numerical order, to center stage to perform the front and back turns. In the call-outs, the Head Judge will direct specific competitors to perform the front and back turns.
Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in the front and back turns. Judges will be looking for fit competitors who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition.
This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity should be marked down. Judges are looking for the competitor with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience. Competitor numbers must be worn on the left side of the bikini bottom at all times while onstage. Each competitor, in numerical order, walks onstage and performs the mandatory poses as follows:.
The competitor has up to 60 seconds to perform the mandatory poses. A second warning will be given. Competitors are called onstage and, under the direction of the Head Judge, are compared in groups while performing the quarter turns and mandatory poses.
Competitors should display a toned, athletic physique showcasing femininity, muscle tone, and the beauty and flow of the physique.
The following are examples of common terms used in the bodybuilding industry. All types of physiques will be considered when it comes to height, weight, structure, etc. Excessive muscularity should be scored down.
Competitors are required to wear posing shorts see image below. Board shorts or bodybuilding posing trunks are prohibited. Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all shorts that are worn in competition must be black. The upper body is developed but not to the same degree as the lower body. Competitors will face front with one hand on hip, one arm straight down and one leg slightly extended.
We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards. Competitors will turn slightly facing the judges with right hand on hip and left arm straight down and right leg bent at knee. More like a twisting side pose that Bikini competitors perform.
Competitors will face the rear with lower back arched with glutes pushed back. Competitors will turn slightly facing the judges with the left hand on the hip, right arm relaxed and left leg bent at knee. We are looking for conditioning almost on par with Bikini athletes, but the athletes will have slightly more muscle.
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