Figure is a class of physique-exhibition events for women; while bearing a close resemblance to female bodybuilding it emphasizes muscle tone over muscle size. These competitions are frequently held as part of the same events as bodybuilding contests.  Women's Bodybuilding and Figure, are two distinct forms of competition.

However, the physique guidelines are similar, and many women cross over from one to the other.  A typical Figure competition consists of a swimsuit round, and a routines round. In the swimsuit round, the competitors wear two-piece swimsuits and high-heeled shoes, presenting their physiques with a series of quarter- or half-turns toward the judges and audience. Physique guidelines for competitions typically suggest a small amount of muscular mass; clear separations between muscle groups but, no visible striations and leanness. The swimsuit must cover at least fifty percent of the gluteus maximums muscle, no thongs or g-strings are allowed.