What's the prop rule on stage?

[BayGBM]

What's the rule regarding props on stage?  I thought props of any and all kinds were banned.  I remember years ago near the end of his routine Kevin Levrone pulled out a little American flag from his trunks and waved it around to cheers from the audience.  This was not at a guest posing but at a real contest. 

Here we see Branch with a prop of his own and again it is at a real contest.  Don't they get marked down for this?  Do different federations/contests have different rules for props?  Should single item props be allowed?

[El Diablo Blanco]

What's the rule regarding props on stage?  I thought props of any and all kinds were banned.  I remember years ago near the end of his routine Kevin Levrone pulled out a little American flag from his trunks and waved it around to cheers from the audience.  This was not at a guest posing but at a real contest.  Here we see Branch with a prop of his own and again it is at a real contest.  Don't they get marked down for this?  Do different federations/contests have different rules for props?  Should single item props be allowed?

That year Kevin did that it pushed him over the top over a better competitor in Nasser.  Nasser was easily the winner but Kevin pulled that bullshit that got the whole crowd cheering and won the contest.  I remember them showing that contest on ESPN. Those were the days.

[Mars]

poppers

[emn1964]

the prop rule and all other rules of the IFBB are whatever the judges say they are.  They change from contest to contest and from competitor to competitor.  If you are one the IFBB's chosen bottom bitches, you could probably ride in on a llama and not get knocked down for it.

[Sir Humphrey]

Rusty Jeffers was penalized because his enormous moustache was considered a prop.

[BayGBM]

the prop rule and all other rules of the IFBB are whatever the judges say they are.  They change from contest to contest and from competitor to competitor.  If you are one the IFBB's chosen bottom bitches, you could probably ride in on a llama and not get knocked down for it.

Where exactly are these rules written down anyway?  I remember hearing once that implants that appear to make a muscle look larger are not permitted but we've all seen that on stage as well.  Is there an official rule book online that we can peruse--even different rule books for different federations--or is it really as lawless as emn1964 says?

[Alex23]

Rusty Jeffers was penalized because his enormous moustache was considered a prop.

[io856]

propionate

[Hedgehog]

Grapefruits are allowed.

[Ron]

That is a good question.

Regarding the NPC in California, they don't allow props on stage.

But when I went up to Seattle for the Emerald Cup, the promoters there did allow props on stage, for the evening rounds, and it made it more entertaining.

At one time, the IFBB did allow props, but I am not sure what the rule is for 2009.

[Army of One]

Rusty Jeffers was penalized because his enormous moustache was considered a prop.

That made me lol 

[DeketheCreep]

Rusty Jeffers was penalized because his enormous moustache was considered a prop.

HAAAAAHAHAHA

[tbombz]

at least 150mg per day

[BayGBM]

That is a good question.

Regarding the NPC in California, they don't allow props on stage.

But when I went up to Seattle for the Emerald Cup, the promoters there did allow props on stage, for the evening rounds, and it made it more entertaining.

At one time, the IFBB did allow props, but I am not sure what the rule is for 2009.

I think a single item prop should be allowed for evening shows (not the prejudging).  Obviously, you don't want guys walking out with a set designer in tow or a bag full of accessories but a well chosen, single item prop could greatly add to the entertainment value during what is essentially the entertainment round.  Branch's book jacket (above), Kevin's flag, or a helmet are good examples.  Props can add to the appeal of a show especially when chosen in conjunction with appropriate music.  

[emn1964]

I think a single item prop should be allowed for evening shows (not the prejudging).  Obviously, you don't want guys walking out with a set designer in tow or a bag full of accessories but a well chosen, single item prop could greatly add to the entertainment value during what is essentially the entertainment round.  Branch's book jacket (above), Kevin's flag, or a helmet are good examples.  Props can add to the appeal of a show especially when chosen in conjunction with appropriate music.  

So, Kamali's Terminator suit would be ok with you?

[BayGBM]

So, Kamali's Terminator suit would be ok with you?

Anything that distracts from his physique could only help.