As if being a One Piece-inspired gym wasn’t enough to brag about, BragMen has announced their Luffy Bodybuilding competition in collaboration with MUSCLE GATE. The competition elapses on June 1st, 2025, with submissions open via the MUSCLE GATE website until April 30th, 2025.
Win or lose, all participants enjoy free entry to their local One Piece BragMen gym until May 31st, 2025 as well as a custom-made wanted poster in the style of the show. The contest is welcome to males aged 18+.
Luffy Bodybuilding Competition Details
Contestants will present in front of judges from the MUSCLE GATE executive committee as well as editors from Weekly Shonen Jump Magazines.
The judges will rank based on more than just body structure. Whilst they have certain criteria to look for during each performance, participants will need to demonstrate a core adoration for the series through imaginative poses and iconic quotes from Luffy himself.
During the presentation, each competent will charm the judges by performing 6 poses whilst wearing Luffys shorts and strawhat. The poses include a front, back, pumped, Gear 2, and Gomu Gomu no Gatling pose. The final pose is up to the individual to choose based on what best showcases Luffys character, stretching both imagination and muscles!
The website for sign-ups provides examples of attendees’ outfit requirements and posing.
Following the basic criteria for bodybuilding, the judges will also look for an upper-body outline with an S-curve when viewed from the side. Defined V-taper, rounded shoulders and a well-toned waist. Strong posture and good walking balance. Clean, well-groomed hair and skin as well as a winning smile. Finally, the judges will deduct points if muscles appear over-blown and too bulky.
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