Female Bodybuilding physique categories
Female:
This category emphasizes a lean, toned physique with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, and presentation. Competitors in the bikini category are expected to have a smaller, more delicate musculature compared to the other divisions.
Wellness:
This category focuses on athletic physiques with a larger emphasis on lower body development, specifically the glutes and legs, while maintaining a balanced and feminine upper body.
Figure:
Figure competitions showcase a more muscular physique than bikini, with judges evaluating muscle development, symmetry, and definition. ® Physique:
This category is for women who have developed more muscle mass and definition than the figure category, but still maintain a balanced, symmetrical, and feminine appearance.
Bodybuilding:
This category is for women who have the most developed muscles, with a focus on size, conditioning, and symmetry.
In addition to these main categories, there are also "fitness" and "masters" divisions. The fitness category includes a fitness routine performed by the competitors, while the masters category is for women over a certain age (e.g., 40, 50, or 60).