Does anyone know what the mandatory poses are for women bb at the northern? I have heard a couple different things and now am confused.

From npc website....
"Judges must look for muscular femininity which means a woman bodybuilder should have female looking muscles. It is the over-development of male-size muscles on women that the IFBB is against, and female bodybuilders who display this type of physique should lose points. Judges must ask themselves the question whether the athlete looks like a woman and has the muscles of a female bodybuilder. Bigger is not necessarily better in this instance. 'When a judge looks at a female bodybuilder, he or she must have no doubt in their minds they are looking at a woman."

Muscular separation and definition should also be apparent from training and proper diet, not from starvation and lack of training that results in a stringy look to the muscles. Again, as a judge, you should determine if the overall physique you see on stage displays balanced density, separation and definition only achieved through the combination of both proper diet and training. Do not be impressed by definition of "stringy" looking muscles. Hardness is the degree of firmness presented by the muscles, how much of their size is due to components other than muscle tissue (fat, water etc.) and how good is the muscle tone. If the female athlete's thighs or glutes "wiggle" when she walks, her hardness is definitely of minimal degree.

The compulsory round is governed by 5 poses:

* POSE#1 - Front double bicep
* POSE#2 - Side Chest
* POSE#3 - Back double bicep
* POSE#4 - Tricep extension
* POSE#5 - Abdominals & Thighs

It is the responsibility of the competitor to flex all muscle groups to be displayed. If the muscles are not flexed, you can not assess them. For example, if a competitor does not flex their legs, you will not be able to score them as high as another competitor.
********The women's mandatory poses will now include the Front and Back lat spread.
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Thank you, I wasnt sure if the front and back lat sperd were included.

Just an added note...they may call out for example, best side chest OR they may be specific and say left side chest. Personally my right side chest is better so I really have to practice my left side chest. So be ready to give 'em what they call and make it HARD! And yes flex EVERYTHING in EVERY POSE!!! So important!
The lat spreads are a little tricky to get the hang of but do get those down. Once you get your relaxed position down solid the lat spread is a matter of positioning your fists correctly at your waist while keeping your lats spread.