Photo credit: Tony Sbriglia
CLASS A
Up to and including 5'6"
CLASS B
Over 5'6"
MASTERS
Over 35
Key Dates
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Entry Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM (late entries = $40 handling fee)
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Check-In & Suit Inspection: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM — ProMuscle Lifting Club
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Athlete Meeting: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM — Buffalo Marriott Niagara
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Pre-Judging: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM — Buffalo Marriott Niagara
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Finals: Athletes report by 4:30 PM | Show at 5:00 PM — Buffalo Marriott Niagara
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Music Upload: Via Muscleware by April 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Mandatory Poses
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Front Double Biceps (open hands)
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Back Double Biceps (open hands)
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Side Chest (arms extended)
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Side Triceps (with leg extended)
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Abdominals & Thighs
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Favorite Classic Pose
Judging Criteria
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Muscular development with full, round muscle bellies
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Clear separation, small amount of striations acceptable
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Symmetry and balance between upper and lower body
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Stage presence, confidence, and polished presentation
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Extreme striations or graininess are not acceptable.
Competition Suit
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Two-piece suit, V-shaped bottoms (no thongs)
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Suits may be embellished or off-the-rack, but must be tasteful
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Jewelry permitted
Finals Routine
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Up to 60 seconds, athlete’s own music (must be uploaded via Muscleware by April 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM).
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Music must be clean; no profanity or explicit content
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Routine should highlight muscularity, symmetry, and flow
Rules
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All suits inspected at check-in (wear under clothing for inspection)
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Any suit changes for finals must be re-approved by judges
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Professionalism and sportsmanship are mandatory
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Failure to comply with attire or conduct rules may result in disqualification
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