Are there any special rules or restrictions for female bodybuilders?

FEMALE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

BODYBUILDING SUITS - FEMALE:

PREJUDGING:

1. Two piece bikini swim suit must be a solid color.

2. Except for a wedding ring, no jewelry is to be worn during the morning prejudging.

3. Suits must cover 50% of the glutes. No thong or T back allowed, however V style suits are acceptable.

FINALS:

Suits may be as follows:

1. Metallic, multi-colored, studded with rhinestones

2. Triangle top or push-up

3. V suits are acceptable

You should bring at least two suits with you in case your first choice tears, rips, the string breaks or some other mishap happens.

No matter how well your suit fits it will move. There are a variety of different products which will temporarily glue your suit to your body.

HAIR: There is no rule that says you have to wear your hair in any particular style, including up or down. Just remember, "The judges cannot judge what they cannot see" If your hair is long, by wearing it down you may do yourself a disservice because the judges will have a harder time seeing the development of your back. Even shoulder- length hair can sometimes cover more than you want to cover.

MAKEUP: It is not mandatory to wear makeup. This is your personal choice. However the more finished and feminine you appear, the better your overall presentation is. If you do wear makeup, as your tan must be dark enough to show up under the bright stage lights, so does your makeup. The judges are looking for the best package of muscularity, symmetry, stage presence and femininity.

JEWELRY: Jewelry is allowed to be worn on stage at the evening finals.