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The keys to good posing lie in endless practice!

Introduction

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.

The free videos below were done by Travis Chapman at Chapman Media Group for Bodybuilding.com.

2006 Master's World Champion Bob Cicherillo shows how to present a world class physique.

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2006 Master's World Champion Bob Cicherillo.

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Intro & Symmetry:

Introduction
2006 Master's World Champion Bob Cicherillo shows how to present a world class physique.

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Symmetry Round
All the mandatory poses in one place. Learn how to pose with the best of the best.

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Round By Round:

Round By Round
No Bull! The eight mandatory poses.
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Front Double Biceps Pose:
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Front Lat Spread Pose:
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Side Chest Pose:
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Side Tricep Pose:
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Abdominal And Thigh Pose:
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Rear Double Bicep Pose:
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Rear Lat Spread Pose:
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Most Muscular Pose:
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Tips & Tricks:

Do's & Don'ts Of Posing - Part 1.
The "Rules Of Thumb" that you should always keep in mind when in the middle of posing.

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Do's & Don'ts Of Posing - Part 2.
More tips on presenting the best possible physique to the judges.

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Transitions Between Poses
The "One Minute Routine" makes transitioning from one pose to the next very important.

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Free Posing
Always remember to show the strengths and hide the weaknesses with easy, smooth transitions.

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Top Five Tips
The Five most important things to remember to put together a great posing routine.

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Tip #1:
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Tip #2:
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Tip #3:
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Tip #5:
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Videos produced by Travis Chapman of the Chapman Media Group.

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