2024 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show prize money: How was the $50,000 reward divided?
The 2024 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show showcased some of the best athletes in the world. This year's competition was intense, with participants competing for the prestigious title and a share of the substantial $50,000 prize money.
Here's the detailed breakdown of the prize that was distributed among the winners of the nine divisions:
2024 Chicago Pro Criteria for Judging
Criteria for Bodybuilding Divisions of Chicago Pro 2024
Judges assign points based on the "total package" of the IFBB Pro League, which includes muscularity, symmetry, and size balance.
Requirements:
- Front Double Bicep
- Front Lat Spread
- Side Chest
- Side Tricep
- Rear Double Bicep
- Rear Lat Spread
- Abdominals with one thigh
- No Gymnastic moves are allowed
Criteria for Men's Physique Division of Chicago Pro 2024
Judges search for participants who are in good physical shape with appropriate symmetry and muscularity, as well as general physical condition. Since this isn't a bodybuilding competition, excessive muscle mass will be a disadvantage.
Criteria for Classic Physique Division of Chicago Pro 2024
The following five obligatory postures and comparisons of the four turns will comprise the 100% scoring judging.
- Front double biceps
- Side Chest
- Back double biceps
- The thighs and abdomen
- Favorite Classic Pose (not most muscular)
Criteria for Fitness Division of Chicago Pro 2024
- Both the type and amount of strength moves. The level of difficulty of these movements. The ease and accuracy of every move.
- Both the amount and type of flexibility moves. The level of difficulty of these movements. The ease and accuracy of every move.
- Cardiovascular, which is the routine's speed.
- Overall Package is a comprehensive general evaluation including, among others, stage presence, outfits, hairstyles, and makeup.
The following are the required movements, not in any particular order:
- Push-ups (in any form)
- High Kicks
- Straddle Hold
- Side Split
Criteria for Figure Division of Chicago Pro 2024
- Minimal amount of muscle separation and no obvious striations
- Overall muscle, nicely defined lines, and a moderate amount of leanness
- General overall evaluation
- Healthy appearance
- Makeup
Criteria for Bikini Division of Chicago Pro 2024
Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. There must be a v-shaped bottom to the suit. No thongs are allowed. A suit that is off the rack is permitted for competitors.
Using the following standards, judges will assign points to competitors:
- Shape and Balance
- Whole physical appearance, including complexion, posture, skin time, and overall looks.
Criteria for Women Physique Division of Chicago Pro 2024
- Muscle tone, symmetry, proportion, posture, and beautiful flow
- Physical evaluation and comparison will occur during the prejudging process.
Position required:
- Open hands/front double biceps in front (not a full front position with flat feet, a front twisting position)
- Open hands/ back double biceps
- Leg extended, side triceps
- Front thigh/abs
Criteria for Wellness Division of Chicago Pro 2024
This is the division for women who have an athletic physique that showcases more body mass in the hips, glutes, and thigh areas. The upper body is developed, but not to the same degree as the lower body.