Athletic shorts or fitted trunks as demonstrated in the official IPL Men’s Athletic posing images.
Athletic wear may be plain or patterned. Bold prints and patterns are not recommended.
No stones or decorative embellishments on trunks.
Athletic wear should complement the physique and should not distract from it.
Presentation, including grooming is judged.
No shoes.
FRONT RELAXED
The athlete should face the judges directly, with the body and hips square to the front.
The Right hand should be positioned on the waist or hip, with the left arm bent slightly away from the body.
The right leg should remain relatively straight and serve as the supporting leg. The left leg should extend outward to the side as demonstrated in the official posing image.
The athlete should maintain an upright, athletic posture while clearly presenting the physique to the judges.
FRONT BICEPS
From the Front Relaxed position, the athlete should raise both arms into the Front Biceps pose.
The upper arms should extend outward, with the elbows bent and positioned approximately at or slightly above shoulder level. One elbow may be positioned higher than the other for a more stylistic presentation.
The supporting right leg should remain relatively straight and positioned under the body. The opposite left leg should extend outward to the side, maintaining the same general lower-body positioning demonstrated in Front Relaxed.
FIRST SIDE RELAXED
Quarter turn to the athlete’s right.
The athlete should present the side of the physique while keeping the upper body open enough for the judges to clearly evaluate the physique.
The hand closest to the Judges should be positioned on the waist or hip. The opposite arm should be extended in front of the body.
The presentation leg closest to the judges should remain relatively straight and serve as the supporting leg. The opposite leg should extend backward, with the heel raised off the floor as demonstrated in the official posing image.
The athlete should keep the head turned toward the judges.
FIRST SIDE CHEST
From the Side Relaxed position, the athlete should transition into the Side Chest pose.
The hands should meet in front of the torso, with one hand grasping the opposite wrist or hand to establish the pose.
The chest should be lifted and presented toward the judges while maintaining the side orientation of the lower body.
The presentation leg closest to the judges should be bent at the knee, with the heel raised to emphasize the calf. The opposite leg should remain positioned under the body for balance.
The athlete should continue looking toward the judges.
FIRST SIDE TRICEP
From the Side Relaxed position, the athlete should transition into the Side Tricep pose.
The leg closest to the judges should remain relatively straight and serve as the supporting leg. The opposite leg should extend backward, with the heel raised off the floor.
The arms should extend downward and slightly behind the torso, with the hands positioned to emphasize the triceps.
The torso should remain upright rather than leaning excessively forward or backward.
The athlete should continue looking toward the judges.
BACK RELAXED
Quarter turn to the athlete’s right.
The athlete should face directly away from the judges.
The right hand should be positioned on the waist or hip, with the left arm bent slightly away from the body.
Both feet should remain on the floor, approximately shoulder width apart, with the legs relatively straight.
The athlete should maintain an upright posture that clearly displays the back, shoulders, waist, glutes, and legs.
BACK BICEPS
From the Back Relaxed position, the athlete should raise both arms into the Back Biceps pose.
The upper arms should extend outward, with the elbows bent and positioned approximately at or slightly above shoulder level. One elbow may be positioned higher than the other for a more stylistic presentation.
The supporting right leg should remain relatively straight and positioned under the body. The opposite left leg should extend back, with the heel raised to emphasize the calf.
The athlete should maintain an upright position while displaying the back, shoulders, arms, waist, and lower-body development.
SECOND SIDE RELAXED
Quarter turn to the athlete’s right.
The athlete should present the side of the physique while keeping the upper body open enough for the judges to clearly evaluate the physique.
The hand closest to the Judges should be positioned on the waist or hip. The opposite arm should be extended in front of the body.
The presentation leg closest to the judges should remain relatively straight and serve as the supporting leg. The opposite leg should extend backward, with the heel raised off the floor as demonstrated in the official posing image.
The athlete should keep the head turned toward the judges.
SECOND SIDE CHEST
From the Side Relaxed position, the athlete should transition into the Side Chest pose.
The Second Side Chest should mirror the First Side Chest pose from the opposite side.
The hands should meet in front of the torso, with one hand grasping the opposite wrist or hand to establish the pose.
The chest should be lifted and presented toward the judges while maintaining the side orientation of the lower body.
The presentation leg closest to the judges should be bent at the knee, with the heel raised to emphasize the calf. The opposite leg should remain positioned under the body for balance.
The athlete should continue looking toward the judges.
SECOND SIDE TRICEP
From the Side Relaxed position, the athlete should transition into the Side Tricep pose.
The Second Side Tricep should mirror the First Side Tricep pose from the opposite side.
The leg closest to the judges should remain relatively straight and serve as the supporting leg. The opposite leg should extend backward, with the heel raised off the floor.
The arms should extend downward and slightly behind the torso, with the hands positioned to emphasize the triceps.
The torso should remain upright rather than leaning excessively forward or backward.
The athlete should continue looking toward the judges.
ABDOMINALS
Quarter turn to the athlete’s right, returning to the front.
Both hands should be positioned behind the head, with the elbows open outward.
The left leg should remain relatively straight and positioned under the body as the supporting leg. The right leg should extend outward to the side as demonstrated in the official posing image.
The abdominal muscles should be engaged and clearly displayed while maintaining an upright, athletic presentation.
Athletes should not crunch or hunch excessively forward as they might in a traditional bodybuilding abdominal pose. The Men’s Athletic Abdominals pose is intended to maintain a sporty, balanced appearance while showcasing the midsection.
OVERALL PRESENTATION
Men’s Athletic posing should demonstrate strength, athleticism, control, and confidence.
The official IPL Men’s Athletic posing images are the standard for the mandatory poses. Athletes should practice and execute each pose as demonstrated rather than substantially modifying the positioning or substituting alternative bodybuilding poses.
Transitions between poses should be controlled and deliberate, with the athlete maintaining presentation throughout each quarter turn.
