Women’s Bodybuilding Categories

Women's bodybuilding is a competitive sport in which female athletes perform a series of poses and movements to showcase their muscle definition and symmetry. There are several categories in which women can compete, including:

1 - Bikini: This is the most popular category for women in bodybuilding competitions. The emphasis is on muscle tone and definition, rather than size and bulk. Athletes typically wear a two-piece bikini and high heels.

2 - Figure: This category emphasizes a balanced, symmetrical physique with a focus on muscle tone, definition and proportions. Athletes wear a one-piece swimsuit and high heels.

3 - Fitness: This category combines elements of bodybuilding, gymnastics, and dance. Athletes perform a routine that showcases their strength, flexibility, and coordination, in addition to their physique. They wear a two-piece swimsuit and athletic shoes.

4 - Physique: This category is similar to figure, but with a greater emphasis on muscle size and definition. Athletes wear a two-piece swimsuit and high heels.

5 - Women's Bodybuilding: This is the most traditional category in women's bodybuilding, with a focus on muscle size, definition, and symmetry. Athletes wear a one-piece swimsuit and high heels.

In each of these categories, athletes are judged on their overall appearance, including muscle tone, definition, symmetry, and proportion. They also perform a series of poses, including front, back and side poses, to showcase their physique.

It's worth noting that women's bodybuilding has evolved a lot over the past decades, with more categories and less emphasis on bulk. This is because the sport has been continuously working on decreasing the stereotypes of women and muscle mass. Nowadays, the sport has been more inclusive and allows more diversity of body types and physiques.