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Enhancing The Art Of Bodybuilding With The Practice Of Yoga Poses!
I was told that my posing this year was better than years past, and I personally attribute this to yoga. Here's more about yoga, the science behind it, detailed stretches, exercises, and more to help you succeed in your next competition.
Date Added: Jun 23, 2009 -
Posing Suits And Tanning Oil: Your Guide To Understanding Olympia Judging
The Olympia stage is a kaleidoscope of amazing bodies. Here’s what the judges are looking at in picking the winners.
Date Added: Sep 5, 2012 -
Layne Norton's Peak Week - Everything You Need To Dominate The Competition On Stage!
This 5 video series will tell you all you need to know about dialing it in during the last week pre-contest. Remember, when it comes to competing, you're only as strong as your weakest link.
Date Added: Mar 24, 2011 -
Becoming A Figure Athlete - Guide For Better Turns & Presentation!
Find better success with this guide for better turns and presentation. With a solid posing routine along with training and you will see a difference. Don't delay!
Date Added: Sep 30, 2010 -
The Art Of War, Volume 4: Warrior-Artists Of The Muscle Stage!
Want to hone your skills like a true warrior? Discover the 9 pillars of perfect posing, instituted by the Valiant Sphinx: IFBB Pro Francis Benfatto!
Date Added: Jun 8, 2010 -
Beginner Competitor Tips: The Trunks & Avoiding Embarrassment!
You're mom thinks you're embarrassing the family by wearing one and you've heard all the jokes from your friends - man panties, banana hammock, among others. Here are some tips to getting trunks and avoiding the 'moments'...
Date Added: Jun 18, 2009 -
Posing Tips: A Beginners Perspective For Success On Stage!
When you're a greenhorn, wet behind the ear, novice bodybuilder like myself, there's a few things you don't expect when your break into this thing. Performing the posing routine is right at the top. Here's more...
Date Added: May 28, 2009 -
Bodybuilding Contest Preparation - How To Pose, Lesson 10: Muscularity Round.
Posing correctly to present your physique or that of a client is an important element in winning a bodybuilding contest. The following is a muscularity posing lesson and a sneak preview of more to come. Check it out!
Date Added: Mar 24, 2009 -
The Art Of War, Volume 3: Mastering Performance Art & Presentation In Competitive Bodybuilding!
Top 10 tactics for the stage - The following battle plan will help you determine your physical strengths, learn your visual 'power points,' and eventually perfect the brand of posing that proffers victory!
Date Added: Sep 11, 2008 -
The Art Of War, Volume 2: Performance Art In Competitive Bodybuilding!
In the most basic sense, posing is the act of showing the physique. However, bona fide physique artists carry this notion a step farther... See how classic and contemporary bodybuilders keep the art of posing alive.
Date Added: Jul 24, 2008 -
Physique Performance Art & The War Of Bodybuilding (Volume 1).
In the war that is competitive bodybuilding, the contest stage is the field of battle. Posing and judging go hand in hand - See how the two can affect the outcome of those trying to be the best on stage!
Date Added: Jun 5, 2008 -
No Gymnastics Background? You Can Still Be Fabulous At FAME Fitness!
Jeffrey Kippel & Mindy Blackstien - WNSO/FAME
If you have a desire to compete and succeed in fitness but lack gymnastic ability, fear not. We asked our experts for their top tips on gymnastics training and how to incorporate them into your fitness routine effectively! Learn more.
Date Added: Feb 14, 2008 -
Layne Norton, Episode 17 - Female Figure.
Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #17: Female Figure, starring the lovely Isabel Lago and figure coach Mary Bell!
Date Added: Feb 7, 2008 -
Cardio Pose To Defeat Your Foes - Six Major Poses!
Jeffrey Kippel & Mindy Blackstien - WNSO/FAME
Unfortunately most competitors spend a disproportionate amount of their pre-contest training time working on everything but their posing! Learn just how important posing is. I will list 5 major benefits and how to do the six major stage poses.
Date Added: Oct 26, 2007 -
Posing With The Master: Ed Corney On Posing And Life.
In the following interview Ed provides a detailed look at how he became the greatest poser ever and why he feels posing should not be neglected. In addition he talks about current events and much more! Read on.
Date Added: Sep 5, 2007 -
2007 Colorado Pro Figure Finals Webcast - Top 10 Individual Competitor Routines.
Below you will find the top 10 figure competitors, broken down into each individual posing routine from the night show (2007 Colorado Pro Figure Finals). Congrats to Valerie Waugaman on placing first!
Date Added: Jun 8, 2007 -
9 Video Posing Guides!
Learn about posing the best way possible, watch a video and learn! Mark Tilden is one of the best posers in the state and will help you win your next competition!
Date Added: Apr 27, 2007 -
Episode 43: Tornado Style Posing With Frank Roberson & Mary Alcorn.
Frank Roberson 'The Texas Tornado' & fiance Mary Alcorn go over the secrets of great posing 'Tornado Style!' Everything you need to know, from mandatory poses to music selection, is right here!
Date Added: Oct 11, 2006 -
Contest Update - Strike A Pose (Vogue)!
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of posing to further define yourself. Posing is the most overlooked aspect of bodybuilding, fitness, and figure. Get some great tips right here on how posing can improve your chances of winning!
Date Added: Sep 19, 2006 -
How Can You Master Your Bodybuilding Poses?
How can you master your bodybuilding poses? Knowing your poses can make or break your bodybuilding contest. Our forum members have put together a comprehensive list of how to master the poses, tips, popular poses, and which ones they prefer! Learn more...
Date Added: Jul 31, 2006 -
Posing To Perfection: All About Perfect Onstage Presentation.
Having a great physique is irrelevant if you cannot display it properly. See what the past champions did to succeed when posing and then get the latest ideas as Tony shares his secrets to presenting a winning package onstage! Read on...
Date Added: Jul 21, 2006 -
The Best Posing Videos, Pictures, And Music On The Forum!
Many of the members have done contests and done very well in them. Here is a section devoted to their hard work. It includes video & pictures of them posing, and music. Check them out!
Date Added: Jul 11, 2006 -
Video Posing Guide With Bob Cicherillo.
It's not just about having a sculpted body... you need to know how to pose for the highest marks! These are the basic posing strategies that all competing bodybuilders need to know.
Date Added: Jun 30, 2006 -
A Bodybuilder Is Born: Episode 32 - Excellence In Execution: Perfecting The Pose.
In bodybuilding competition, posing ability can often be the difference between winning or losing a closely fought battle. Here is a session where I try to talk some sense into a novice about poses.
Date Added: Jun 11, 2005 -
Excellence In Execution: Perfecting The Pose.
In bodybuilding competition, posing ability can often be the difference between winning or losing a closely fought battle. Learn the mandatory poses and how to perform them!
Date Added: Mar 26, 2005 -
Pump Up The Volume - Creating The Perfect Fitness Or Posing Music.
Learn to use music to make the most of your personality and assets. The author shares his experience with creating music for fitness routines.
Date Added: Mar 15, 2005 -
Posing From A Judge's Perspective.
Have you ever given much thought about the judging processes at competitions? Have you ever really thought deeply about what a judge experiences as he or she attempts to score your class? Learn what they are looking for...
Date Added: Feb 25, 2005 -
NPC Fitness & Figure Posing Guide: Individual & Mandatory Poses.
Learning and practicing the poses required for a fitness or figure contest is one of the most important aspects of competition preparation.
Date Added: Sep 22, 2004 -
Why No Lat Spread For Women?
In the early 1980s, Ben Weider appointed a woman named Doris Barrilleaux to be in charge of women's bodybuilding for the IFBB. Find out why she eliminating lat spreads and how it can be changed!
Date Added: Oct 2, 2003 -
Draper's: The Art Of Posing
In the late 1960's and early 70's, posing wasn't poetic and beautiful. We weren't body sculptors then. We were more like deckhands slamming through our most massive poses.
Date Added: Oct 11, 2002 -
Stage Presentation
Stage presentation is a concept that can be described as the art of looking like a champion. It can be an acquired skill or something possessed naturally. Either way, it is an important component of competition for fitness or figure athletes.
Date Added: Jun 28, 2002 -
The Art Of Posing
Posing is the backbone of the physique rounds. It can be a manipulative tool used to enhance every competitor's physique. This is done by learning how to hide the weak points and bring more attention to the strong points in your physique.
Date Added: Jun 28, 2002 -
Round One - Compulsory Poses: Front Double Biceps!
First impressions are vital, and likely this will be the first pose that the judges first see you perform. There are two ways to do this pose...
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
Round One - Compulsory Poses: Front Lat Spread!
This is generally the next pose called for in a bodybuilding competition. The best position for your legs is to keep one foot in front of the other with your hands correctly placed.
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
Round One - Compulsory Poses: Side Chest!
Both side poses, the side chest pose and the side triceps pose, should be performed with your best side. Your best side may be different on each pose, but this will make you look well-balanced to the judges.
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
Round One - Compulsory Poses: Back Lat Spread!
The back lats pose is very similar to the front lats pose. The only difference is that you round out your torso, so that it's forward, while pulling your elbows ahead of the midline of your torso, as the pose is performed.
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
Round One - Compulsory Poses: Side Triceps!
This pose will be described from the right side, if you want to do the pose on the left simply reverse the directions. Use a leg position that is contingent with one of the three leg stances described in the side chest pose.
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
Round One - Compulsory Poses: Front Abdominal-Thigh Isolation!
Ah, the last compolsory pose...it's good to have a great first impression...but the last impression you leave with the judges is more than important, it's crucial! To begin, put your strong leg about one foot in front of the other.
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
Round Two: Relaxed Poses!
In round two, you need to impress the judges with your muscle tone in a
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
Round Three: Free-Posing!
Round Three is where you get to present your totally unique posing routine set to the music of your choice. This round can be your chance to get some extra points. You can perform the poses that accentuate your physique,
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
The Posedown!
The posedown is the five-man finally of a bodybuilding competition. It's time to flex those guns man-against-man for every crucial point possible. The posedown is the last chance to jump ahead one or even two places.
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
Round One - Compulsory Poses: Back Double Biceps!
During this shot, one leg or the other must be extended to the rear with the calve furiously flexed. Most novice bodybuilders keep this same leg position during the back lat spread.
Date Added: May 6, 2002 -
Pointers to Posing
You have been training and dieting hard for 8 or more weeks, and you are getting ready for your upcoming contest, it may even be your first contest. You got your training routine and diet in check, you got your pro tan, your posing trunks, you got your game set, but you are forgetting one thing..... the posing.
Date Added: Apr 1, 2002 -
Stretching and Flexing
Most people don't realize how important stretching really is. Or flexing, for that matter (though everyone loves to flex those big guns). I've talked to a lot of people, and basically everyone hates to stretch. In fact, bodybuilders have a rep for being "muscle bound", or "inflexible".
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002