Softness is Winning Bikini Right Now | True Novice Class Breakdown | 2025 NPC West Coast Naturals

Today we’re breaking down a true novice bikini class, this means first-time competitors only, and this lineup also includes the overall winner and one of my clients, Maddie.

I’m going to show you exactly what judges want to see in 2025 as bikini continues shifting toward fullness, shape, and density, not shredded conditioning.

We’ll go through the full Top 5, front and back, and talk about:
What creates the iconic hourglass bikini shape
Why upper-glute fullness is the #1 tie-breaker right now
How true novices compare when it comes to symmetry and balance
Why softer + fuller physiques are winning, just like Maureen at Olympia
What most first-time competitors STILL get wrong.

If you’re competing this year (true novice, novice, or open), this video shows exactly what’s being rewarded on stage right now.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Intro
0:12 — What “True Novice” Bikini Actually Means
1:00 — Maddie (1st Place/Overall Winner) Breakdown
2:18 — Shoulder Shape, Waist Taper & Upper Glute Density
3:30 — Lower Body Balance & What Judges Want in 2025
4:40 — Bethany (2nd Place) Analysis
6:10 — Chia (3rd Place): Where Muscle is Missing
7:00 — Why Bikini Is Rewarding Fullness Right Now
7:58 — Back Pose Breakdown
9:15 — Posterior Chain & Tie-In Expectations
10:45 — Carolyn (4th) Shape Assessment
12:05 — Maryann (5th): When You’re Too Lean for Bikini

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