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BODYBUILDING COMPETITION GUIDEInternational Association of Resistance TrainersThe information provided in this manual refers to amateur based contests. Professional level competitionshave a somewhat different layout. Furthermore, competition procedures are routinely restructured forhigher efficiency and entertainment, and may not completely reflect what is found in this section. Contactthe governing body for complete competition details.Weight classesThere are several weight classes in a competition, and depending on the level and type ofcompetition, a contest can have as few as one (open), or as many as seven. The promoter willdocument the divisions on the entry form. The International Federation of Body Builders (IFBB)has set out rules regarding weight classes as follows:Senior Men’sBantamweight (up to & incl. 65 kg or 143 lbs)Lightweight (up to & incl. 70 kg or 154 lbs)Welterweight (up to & incl. 65 kg or 165 lbs)Middleweight (up to & incl. 80 kg or 176 lbs)Light heavyweight (up to & incl. 90 kg or 198 lbs)Heavyweight (over 90 kg or 198 lbs)Senior Women’sLightweight (up to & incl. 52 kg or 114½ lbs)Middleweight (up to & incl. 57 kg or 125½ lbs)Heavyweight (over 57 kg or 125½ lbs)Junior Men’sLightweight (up to & incl. 70 kg or 154 lbs)Middleweight (up to & incl. 80 kg or 176 lbs)Heavyweight (over 80 kg or 176 lbs)Junior Women’sLightweight (up to & incl. 52 kg or 114½ lbs)Middleweight (over 52 kg or 114½ lbs)Master Men’sLightweight (up to & incl. 80 kg or 176 lbs)Heavyweight (over 80 kg or 176 lbs)Master Women’sThere is one open category in master women’s competitionMixed-PairsThere is one open category in mixed-pairs competition