TIFBB - IFBB Thailand
Men's Physique (MAP)
Rules
Important Notice – Tanning Products:
The IFBB prohibits all tanning products that can be wiped off.
An official will inspect the tan of all athletes backstage. If the tan can be removed simply by wiping, the athlete will be required to remove the product before stepping on stage.
Additional Guidelines:
- The tanning must not contain gold shine, glitter, or any reflective additives.
- Only natural-looking tan shades are allowed.
- Tanning must be evenly applied and must not stain clothing, towels, or the stage.
To avoid disqualification or delays, athletes are strongly encouraged to use professional, competition-approved tanning products that meet these requirements.
Men’s Physique Shorts Regulations:
- Athletes must wear shorts that are loose-fitting around the thighs and extend to the knees.
- The shorts may display only the brand logo (e.g., Nike, Adidas), but no additional commercial or promotional prints, slogans, or advertisements are allowed.
Men’s Physique Shorts Regulations:
- Athletes must wear shorts that are loose-fitting around the thighs and extend to the knees.
- The shorts may display only the brand logo (e.g., Nike, Adidas), but no additional commercial or promotional prints, slogans, or advertisements are allowed.
Men’s Physique (MAP) Participants Enter the Stage One by One:
- The participant walks straight toward the cross mark at the center back of the stage. This means walking parallel to the back wall of the stage until reaching the center—not walking directly toward the front. (This allows the judges to observe the walk from the side.)
- At the cross mark, the participant makes a quarter turn (greeting the judges and audience) and then walks forward toward the judging panel. (The judges now see the participant walking directly toward them.)
- At the front center, the participant performs the 4 Bikini poses in a smooth, flowing manner—approximately one second per pose:
Front Pose – Side Pose – Back Pose – Side Pose – and returning to the Front Pose to finish. - After completing the poses, the participant walks to the lineup area at the back or side of the stage. Follow the instructions of the stage manager at all times.
Men’s Physique Line-up Comparison Guidelines
- Stage Line-up:
- Competitors are called to the stage in groups of 4 or 5, based on their assigned numbers.
- Each competitor must stand on the designated cross mark on stage.
- Mandatory Poses:
- Competitors will be compared through a series of quarter turns to the right, displaying the following four poses:
Front Pose:
- One hand placed on the hip (side of your choice).
- The other arm slightly bent, positioned away from the body with straight fingers.
- Legs straight, with one leg extended slightly to the side and resting on the toes.
Side Pose:
- The hand on the side facing the judges rests on the hip.
- Legs slightly bent.
- The leg on the opposite side (away from the judges) positioned slightly back, resting on the toes.
Back Pose:
- Same structure as the front pose:
- One hand on the hip.
- The other arm slightly bent, away from the body with straight fingers.
- Legs straight, one leg extended slightly to the side, resting on the toes.
- Same structure as the front pose:
Second Side Pose:
Repeat the side pose as described, now facing the opposite side.
- Pose of Choice:
- After all comparisons are complete, the judges may ask each competitor to present their pose of choice.
- Prohibited Poses:
- Bodybuilding-style poses such as flexing the biceps or triceps are strictly not allowed.
- Performing such poses will result in point deductions from the judges.
The correct poses according to IFBB international rules
Official IFBB representative in Thailand (TIFBB)
