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I just noticed a thread where a figure athlete was wondering about drug dosages and stated that they have used stuff. Let me go on the record to state that BY NO MEANS AM I JUDGEING ANYBODY! I hope this thread helps stir up some talk and educates those who may need it.
Here is what I wish to say. After speaking to three of the highest respected NPC and IFBB officials(names not needed) Jess and I have a clear understanding on how they are trying to judge and where they desire the sport to go. "The category(figure) is designed to recognize BEAUTY combined with physique rather than overly muscular bodies". This comes straight from the IFBB rules. Notice beauty comes first. Some people may disagree but this is the way it is. Looks are very important. Each judge stated this. Often they look at the face first. The point here is that your face can't show signs of anabolic abuse(use). We were told by the head judge at the Pittsburgh Pro that if they can tell and or see apparent drug use then you should be looked past. I know some of you may disagree and say look at the pros, that they are harder. I brought this up and I was told that this is about to change. They can only change the sport if they put through girls who are softer yet toned. They want a beautiful face and shape. It is figure. That means broad shoulders, small waist, and shapely, flowing legs. It means the old girls on the top will get the boot by the new girls coming up.
In closing, stay off the juice if you want to excell in figure. I see these girls that have such great bodies who are busting their butt's off but yet will never place well at national level shows. Even worse are the girls that use to bodybuild and then for what ever reason they get this itch to compete in figure. It ain't going to happen. Don't bust your tush if you know the judges aren't going to reward your look. And for you girls that have used and done fairly well... stop before you cross over. The judges are looking for all the physical signs. I was told that the they like Jessica's look because she is softer and her face could be desired outside the sport. They said we can tell she has never used anything and that will be her strength in time. So yes, the judges are aware that top figure pros are using and they don't wish for this.
I am just telling you want I have been told. If you have any other questions feel free to ask Jess or I. I have so much more I could say here. If there is any official out there that wishes to correct me and or add to this please do.
Here is what I wish to say. After speaking to three of the highest respected NPC and IFBB officials(names not needed) Jess and I have a clear understanding on how they are trying to judge and where they desire the sport to go. "The category(figure) is designed to recognize BEAUTY combined with physique rather than overly muscular bodies". This comes straight from the IFBB rules. Notice beauty comes first. Some people may disagree but this is the way it is. Looks are very important. Each judge stated this. Often they look at the face first. The point here is that your face can't show signs of anabolic abuse(use). We were told by the head judge at the Pittsburgh Pro that if they can tell and or see apparent drug use then you should be looked past. I know some of you may disagree and say look at the pros, that they are harder. I brought this up and I was told that this is about to change. They can only change the sport if they put through girls who are softer yet toned. They want a beautiful face and shape. It is figure. That means broad shoulders, small waist, and shapely, flowing legs. It means the old girls on the top will get the boot by the new girls coming up.
In closing, stay off the juice if you want to excell in figure. I see these girls that have such great bodies who are busting their butt's off but yet will never place well at national level shows. Even worse are the girls that use to bodybuild and then for what ever reason they get this itch to compete in figure. It ain't going to happen. Don't bust your tush if you know the judges aren't going to reward your look. And for you girls that have used and done fairly well... stop before you cross over. The judges are looking for all the physical signs. I was told that the they like Jessica's look because she is softer and her face could be desired outside the sport. They said we can tell she has never used anything and that will be her strength in time. So yes, the judges are aware that top figure pros are using and they don't wish for this.
I am just telling you want I have been told. If you have any other questions feel free to ask Jess or I. I have so much more I could say here. If there is any official out there that wishes to correct me and or add to this please do.
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