Rules & Regulations
The Development & Respect Of Natural Athletes
The NGA is a non-political organization that has always looked out for the betterment of the natural athletes and the sport that we hold in such high esteem.
The NGA does not hold back any pertinent information regarding our rules and regulations.
Therefore, we have uploaded the NGA By-Laws to help inform and educate our present and future members in hopes of gaining their full confidence and understanding of our organization.
2024 NGA BY-LAWS
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Table of Contents
| I | Appointed Chairpersons & Promoters By-Laws |
| II | Structure of an NGA Bodybuilding Competition |
| III | Responsibilities of an NGA Judge |
| IV | Athlete's Rules |
| V | Drug Testing Policies and Procedures |
| VI | Qualifying Standards for NGA PRO Competition |
| VII | Bodybuilding Competition |
| VIII | Classic Physique Competition |
| IX | Men's Physique Competition |
| X | Women's Physique Competition |
| XI | Figure Competition |
| XII | Bikini Competition |
| XIII | Bikini Model Competition |
| XIV | Wellness Competition |
NGA MANDATORY POSES
The following photos, along with the NGA By-Laws, help ensure that the NGA By-Laws are being met and to guarantee that NGA Judges are qualified in knowing how to place our athletes. These photos will help make certain the athlete knows the proper pose and will help them look their best on stage.
BODYBUILDING POSES
Model: Aleksander Pacocha
Photos by: JLG Media
Front Double Biceps
VII.2.1.2.A
Front Lat Spread
VII.2.1.2.B
Side Chest Pose
VII.2.1.2.C
Side Triceps Pose
VII.2.1.2.D
Back Double Biceps
VII.2.1.2.E
Back Lat Spread
VII.2.1.2.F
Abdominal with Quads
VII.2.1.2.G
Most Muscular Pose
VII.2.1.2.H
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE POSES
Model: Enmanuel Fuenmayor
Photos by: JLG Media
Front Double Biceps
VIII.2.1.2.A
Side Chest Pose
VIII.2.1.2.B
Back Double Biceps
VIII.2.1.2.C
Overhead Abdominal Pose
VIII.2.1.2.D
Classic Pose “A”
Classic Pose “B”
MEN'S PHYSIQUE POSES
Model: Josh Miller
Photos by: JLG Media
Front Pose
Side Pose
Back Pose
FEMALE PHYSIQUE POSES
Model: Emily Aikins
Photos by: JLG Media
Front Double Biceps
X.2.1.2.A
Side Chest Pose
X.2.1.2.B
Side Triceps Pose
X.2.1.2.C
Back Double Biceps
X.2.1.2.D
Abdominal with Quads
X.2.1.2.E
Front Pose
Side Pose
Back Pose
FIGURE POSES
Model: Angelica Thompson
Photos by: JLG Media
Front Pose
Side Pose
Back Pose
BIKINI POSES
Model: Carly Ducote
Photos by: JLG Media
Front Pose
Back Pose “A”
Back Pose “B”
