What does Men´s Physique mean?
Men´s Physique is a new division in the NPC as of 2011. In this division proper shape and symmetry along with overall condition and muscularity are key. A contestant should NOT have extreme muscularity and/or vascularity. A body fat % of 6-10 % is ideal. Diet/Fitness Planning: A body builder needs to have fuller, bigger muscles with more striations (conditioning) than other types of competing. STS will combine a meticulous workout regimen with a diet plan that takes into consideration sodium, carbohydrate and water depletion for the week of the competition. Once you are in the final stages of prep, we have experts to help you get that extra “etch” in your muscle tone.

Unique Needs:
Stage presence is huge in this division. Having a symmetrical physique with good muscularity without too many striations and vascularity are important, but being able to display it is critical. Judges are looking for confidence and poise. Competitors should look like the posing and walk come naturally, judges do not want to see competitors “pose”. An option is to put the hand in pocket or hip, this will vary based on the competitors overall look.

Due to the competitors wearing board shorts and being shirt less, abs, chest, shoulders, arms and calves tend to be focal points. The back should be developed, but not too wide and delts should be full but proportional otherwise the look will be too similar to a body builder.

Contestants must wear board shorts (shorts must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below the belly button, no spandex and no logos are permitted on the board shorts however a manufacturer’s logo such as Nike symbol or Billabongs are acceptable.) Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot.

Pre-judging for men’s physique is comprised of ¼ turns. Classes are divided by height and depending on the size of the show there may be 1-2 classes and typically they are divided around 5’8”.

Diet/Fitness Planning:
STS takes off season planning just as seriously; we will manipulate your proteins, fats, carbs and calories to enable you to maintain or gain muscle while minimizing fat gain. STS will create the meal plan to not only to get you to the body fat % you need to be, but will manipulate your macro nutrients the week of to assure you come in looking full and tight, but not vascular and too hard.

Timeframe:
STS is a firm believer in getting into competitive shape the healthy way. Although each individual is unique in how they lose body fat, we believe that losing .5% to 1% of body fat per week is ideal with a goal of 6-10%. STS customizes every client’s diet plan and tests different strategies to ensure that you get maximum results for YOU.

Client Type:
STS works with clients of every age group and fitness level. If you have the desire and determination to compete, we are the right partner for you. We have clients that are repeat champions as well as first-timers. The experience and journey to achieve your ultimate physical shape can be just as rewarding as taking 1st place and we consider it a privilege to partner with you to achieve YOUR goals.

Trainers
STS Trainers specializing in Men´s Physique are: Matt, Scott and Kelli

STS is proud to have Matt Christianer as an expert in the field. Matt was the 1st male to win a pro card in Men´s Physique and win the overall in the same competition.