Classic Physique - A New World for Bodybuilders

[falco]

I don't see the 70s and earlier type of physique making a return to the dais.   So long as the mentally ill fetishists control the judging, the squatty, overbuilt carapace-gut, muscularly obese, thongolian trend will continue ad nauseam.  Bodybuilding has become schmoe & tell.

Hahahaha.

[stuntmovie]

GREGZ, Thanks for posting that contest video and MAZRIM ..... based on that video ... I have to agree with ya concerning the outcome.

But I still gotta add that it is pretty inaccurate (on most occasions) to determine the contest placements based on photos and/or videos.

It's also pretty damn inaccurate to determine the contest placements even if you are physically present .... but not within the vicinity of the judging table.

It's a different contest depending on where you sit.

[falco]

maybe this could be the answer for Howards come back.

[stuntmovie]

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 NPC-IFBB IRON GAMES

This may be the event in which Calum Von Moger (Australia's internet social media sensation and all around good-guy) gets an IFBB Pro Card. But not definitely positive if he already has one.

Calum photo attached.

Sixteen Contests / Forty-nine Divisions!

See them all for the price of one! (Prejudging.)

Who said bodybuilding is dead?!

Expect an estimated 700 contenders in this event.

No need to read the following unless you need or want to see what events are being contested.

UNLIMITED MENS BODYBUILDING - Seven Divisions
WOMEN'S PHYSIQUE - Two Divisions
NOVICE MENS BODYBUILDING - Four Divisions
UNLIMITED BIKINI - Six Divisions
MASTERS MENS BODYBUILDING 40+ -  One class
MASTERS BIKINI 35+ - Three Divisons
UNLIMITED MENS PHYSIQUE - Six Divisions
MASTERS BIKINI 40+   - Two Divisions   
MENS PHYSIQUE MASTERS 35+ - Two Divisions
NOVICE BIKINI - Four Divisions
MENS PHYSIQUE MASTERS 40+ -  One class
UNLIMITED FUGURE - Four Divisions
MEN TEENS PHYSIQUE (16 THRU 19) -  - One Class
MASTERS FIGURE 35+ -  Two Divisions
NOVICE MENS PHYSIQUE — Three Divisions
MASTERS FIGURE 40+ - One class

RON.... Will you be there?

[stuntmovie]

As previously expected the NPC/IFBB Weight/Hight limits have been 'readjusted" as on November 7, 2016.  (See below)

At present I don't know the exact reason why this change was made but many of the present and future Classic contenders are or will be happy to see this 'readjustment'.

Thanks to WIGGS for the heads up, And to the official IFBB Pro website.

NOTE: Pls notice that the following 'directive' is addressed to IFBB Pros, officials and judges only so I assume that the NPC amateur ht/wt requirements have not been changed.

[stuntmovie]

13B-T,  I'm not sure if this is you or not but if it is you, you are the first GetBigger I've 'met' who is a CLASSIC PHYSIQUE competitor.

And I should say ... A damn impressive Classic Physique competitor.

Your condition as  shown below (if it is you) would have enabled you to win a state BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP title or at least come damn close back in the 70's and possibly into the 80's.

Within the Corps you would have been the "kid who worked out for  functional muscle" who was able to excel in any military  physical fitness test thrown your way and I would have had to break your leg to keep ya from beating me!

But over the years things have changed a bit  within the bodybuilding world as most GetBiggers well know.

Competitors such as yourself are producing a welcomed change which many individuas and athletes are beginning to appreciate.

In my humble opinion ... You're a winner no matter how you place!

If it's you..... You have great potential.

Don't give up!

[stuntmovie]

It may be of interest to some GetBiggers to see how Calum Von Moger places in his first NPC/IFBB contest this weekend.

Of interest to some GetBiggers because I think you have to be a US Citizen or maybe just a US resident to compete in any NPC sanctioned contest

At one time US citizenship was necessary to compete as an NPC amateur due to the fact that an agreement was reached between the NPC and the IFBB in which contenders who resided outside of the USA would be eligible to enter amateur IFBB events only

Somewhere along the way it is possible that USA citizenship was not required if a contender who wanted to enter an NPC sanctioned event  lived within the US for  period of 90 days.

And it should prove interesting to see if Calum places well in this first event after a couple of years association with governing bodies outside of the NPC/IFBB.

I personally think he has a good chance of wining it, but only time will tell.

 

[French]

 

[njflex]

cool build...

[The Scott]

cool build...

Yup. Taking a "selfie" knocks him down a few in my book.  Not that it will matter much in this self-centered world we currently live in. 

[stuntmovie]

FRENCH, Thanks! Good picture. Looks like it was taken recently because he appears to be on contest shape and this weekend's NOC contest in Culver City marks his first entrance into the NPC and a possible venture into the IFBB  following shortly thereafter.

Eventually he should be competing against Canada's Chris Bumstead  in one of the Olympia events. Include Timms in that mix and we have three of the most promising contenders of recent times

I say 'one of the Olympia events' because I am not too sure that he nor Bumstead want to add the size that would be required to compete against Heath and the other top-notch Oly contenders   ... so the Classic is always open for those who don't want to take the big step into 'muscledom"

Notice I did not say "Musceldumb"!  .... Before some GetBiggers jump in with both feet running!

SCOTT, It appears that the whole world including every gym member throughout the Universe is shooting shirtless selfies now-a-days!

Now back to my celery, mayonnaise, and cottage cheese sandwich.

[despo]

It may be of interest to some GetBiggers to see how Calum Von Moger places in his first NPC/IFBB contest this weekend.

Of interest to some GetBiggers because I think you have to be a US Citizen or maybe just a US resident to compete in any NPC sanctioned contest

At one time US citizenship was necessary to compete as an NPC amateur due to the fact that an agreement was reached between the NPC and the IFBB in which contenders who resided outside of the USA would be eligible to enter amateur IFBB events only

Somewhere along the way it is possible that USA citizenship was not required if a contender who wanted to enter an NPC sanctioned event  lived within the US for  period of 90 days.

And it should prove interesting to see if Calum places well in this first event after a couple of years association with governing bodies outside of the NPC/IFBB.

I personally think he has a good chance of wining it, but only time will tell.

 

you have to be a resident to compete in the npc not a citizen.. if he wants to turn pro he will have to do an international pro qualifier or go to Australia and qualify

[Simple Simon]

FRENCH, Thanks! Good picture. Looks like it was taken recently because he appears to be on contest shape and this weekend's NOC contest in Culver City marks his first entrance into the NPC and a possible venture into the IFBB  following shortly thereafter.

Eventually he should be competing against Canada's Chris Bumstead  in one of the Olympia events. Include Timms in that mix and we have three of the most promising contenders of recent times

I say 'one of the Olympia events' because I am not too sure that he nor Bumstead want to add the size that would be required to compete against Heath and the other top-notch Oly contenders   ... so the Classic is always open for those who don't want to take the big step into 'muscledom"

Notice I did not say "Musceldumb"!  .... Before some GetBiggers jump in with both feet running!

SCOTT, It appears that the whole world including every gym member throughout the Universe is shooting shirtless selfies now-a-days!

Now back to my celery, mayonnaise, and cottage cheese sandwich.

marty champions approved....

[Gregzs]

CHEST INSANITY | 1 DAY OUT!

[French]

NPC classic physique competition Muscle Contest Iron Games
Overall Champion Calum Von Moger

[stuntmovie]

Thanks, French. That win was anticipated and it's good news. Frank McGrath played a big role in getting him ready according to Calum's Instagram report.  

Did this win get him an IFBB Pro Card?

I foresee him competing at the Oly Expo against Bumstead next year or at one of the Arnold events before then.

[French]

Frank McGrath played a big role in getting him ready

[tres_taco_combo]

any idea on his height and weight? many classic guys are bodybuilders who have trimmed down....

he looks solid!

[njflex]

gym shots/selfies are way more impressive these days than contest pics/stage shots the screen shot of him from the video few posts ago was the perfect build shot,the shot here with mcgrath is a ripped dudebut not as impressive as the above shot...

[Tunza Muscle]

No offense to any fans of "classic physique", but I can't see it taking off. It is a relic of the past, like oldies radio.Training paradigms, nutritional techiniques and pharmaceutical technologies have evolved. Size rules. Size is awesome to behold, it is addictive and it is fascinating. I think where we are going to see more money and power is the mass monsters taking it to the next level.

[stuntmovie]

Tunza, I have to disagree with you regarding some of what you posted above.

Classic Physique may not have taken off just yet ..... but it's definitely on the launch pad and should hit the stratosphere pretty darn soon.

So don't be too surprised if those 'awesome' pro contenders who aren't quite awesome enough to place within the money decide to enter Classic events.

This will happen soon enough when Classic event cash awards are equal to the 'carrot' that they did not receive as a bodybuilding competitor.

And there is no reason to think that they will not co-exist as the mass monster fans will always be there.

But thousands of others thought that an eventual change was necessary because the 'next level' would be unacceptable by many and hazardous for a few.

And many of those thousands are in full support of this newly resurrected event called Classic Physique .... which some simply call Classic Bodybuilding which many feel will grow by leaps and 'pounds' ........ but not as many 'pounds' as the mass monster, Oly  competitors we either appreciate or hate today.

[6 Reps]

Bumstead:

[stuntmovie]

TACO, Calum is 6'2 according to his website.

[stuntmovie]

OK, But if we add Robert TIMMS (photo below) along with Calum Von Moger  and Chris Bumstead  (photo above - Thanks, REPS) .... I think we'd have the three top upcoming contenders within this new Classic division.

Feel free to add others if you feel that they would be major contenders within this group.

[French]

Add this guy as well.