I've heard of competing in figure and in physique...what's the difference?
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11-26-2008, 05:41 AM #1
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11-26-2008, 07:47 AM #2
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11-26-2008, 08:02 AM #3
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11-26-2008, 12:31 PM #4
Well with the NPC there is female bodybuilding which is the extreme end of the spectrum. Hardest, sharpest, biggest wins. then theres figure, which is a more "toned look" i guess. Apparently in 2009 NPC will be adding a Bikini divisions where they will be looking for an even softer look than the figure girls.
Seems like they're just coming up with more divisions to accomodate additional bodyfat. be sure to look out for the npc obese division in 2012
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11-26-2008, 08:01 PM #5
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11-28-2008, 01:34 AM #6
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Good question.
INBA has figure and physique. That is th eonly organization that I know of that has it....but there could be others.
The only true difference is that in physique the ladies do the standard bodybuilding poses with opened hands (ie: front double bicep, side chest, etc). Typically the physique girls tend to come in slightly harder. I believe INBA started it b/c of the amount of international competitiors they have at their larger shows and overseas, there is no such thing as "figure", they only have "physique."
Hope this helps.BLESSINGS,
Laura Bailey
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11-28-2008, 01:47 AM #7
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I just finished reading this thread in the same forum.
FAME is starting a "Figure-Physique" round that is certainly different from INBA's. Check it out and read up on it. The organizations are starting to make everything so confusing...SIMPLICITY is key here!!!!! LOL.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post251702611BLESSINGS,
Laura Bailey
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01-23-2015, 05:06 AM #8
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5 Different Competition Categories?
Flex Magazine had a page of 2013 winners that defined the women by five categories:
1. Figure
2. Bikini
3. Women's Bodybuilding
4. Fitness
5. Women's Physique
I've had an extensive amount of people ask if I ever planned on doing any kind of competition of this kind. Currently the answer's no, however, I'm curious as to the differences in these categories. I'm short - 5'3, and roughly 195 pounds. I've never been able to lean out harder than 175 and definitely not to the extent of striated. If I were looking to create a goal of competition - what are your thoughts as to what category I would be best focusing on?"The reality is that neither strength nor technique will adequately compensate for a considerable lack of the other.....Excellent technique and poor strength will produce a mediocre athlete; excellent strength and poor technique will produce a mediocre athlete. Neither can be neglected for the sake of developing the other, and the two must be developed in concert - " Greg Everett, Olympic Weightlifting
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