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Enhancing The Art Of Bodybuilding With The Practice Of Yoga Poses! By: Ivan Blazquez 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. 9101 Words - Date Added: Jun 23, 2009

2007 Colorado Pro Figure Finals Webcast - Top 10 Individual Competitor Routines.
By: Bodybuilding Contests
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! 96 Words - Date Added: Jun 08, 2007

9 Video Posing Guides!
By: Mark Tilden
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! 1439 Words - Date Added: Apr 27, 2007

A Bodybuilder Is Born: Episode 32 - Excellence In Execution: Perfecting The Pose.
By: Ron Harris
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. 1845 Words - Date Added: Jun 11, 2005

Beginner Competitor Tips: The Trunks & Avoiding Embarrassment!
By: Drew Mayes
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'... 802 Words - Date Added: Jun 18, 2009

Bodybuilding Contest Preparation - How To Pose, Lesson 10: Muscularity Round.
By: Richard Hargreaves
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! 3110 Words - Date Added: Mar 24, 2009

Cardio Pose To Defeat Your Foes - Six Major Poses!
By: 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. 2235 Words - Date Added: Oct 26, 2007

Contest Update - Strike A Pose (Vogue)!
By: Delbert Hickman
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! 1181 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2006

Draper's: The Art Of Posing
By: Dave Draper
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. 1899 Words - Date Added: Oct 11, 2002

Enhancing The Art Of Bodybuilding With The Practice Of Yoga Poses!
By: Ivan Blazquez
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. 9101 Words - Date Added: Jun 23, 2009

Episode 43: Tornado Style Posing With Frank Roberson & Mary Alcorn.
By: The Fit Show
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! 59 Words - Date Added: Oct 11, 2006

Excellence In Execution: Perfecting The Pose.
By: David Robson
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! 2144 Words - Date Added: Mar 26, 2005

How Can You Master Your Bodybuilding Poses?
By: Topic Of The Week
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... 9700 Words - Date Added: Jul 31, 2006

Layne Norton, Episode 17 - Female Figure.
By: 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! 280 Words - Date Added: Feb 07, 2008

No Gymnastics Background? You Can Still Be Fabulous At FAME Fitness!
By: 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. 1397 Words - Date Added: Feb 14, 2008

NPC Fitness & Figure Posing Guide: Individual & Mandatory Poses.
By: Alissa Carpio
Learning and practicing the poses required for a fitness or figure contest is one of the most important aspects of competition preparation. 2466 Words - Date Added: Sep 22, 2004

Physique Performance Art & The War Of Bodybuilding (Volume 1).
By: Andrew Oye
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! 2194 Words - Date Added: Jun 05, 2008

Pointers to Posing
By: Scott Duncan
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. 1051 Words - Date Added: Apr 01, 2002

Posing From A Judge's Perspective.
By: Matt Shepley
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... 856 Words - Date Added: Feb 25, 2005

Posing Tips: A Beginners Perspective For Success On Stage!
By: Drew Mayes
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... 1019 Words - Date Added: May 28, 2009

Posing To Perfection: All About Perfect Onstage Presentation.
By: David Robson
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... 5486 Words - Date Added: Jul 21, 2006

Posing With The Master: Ed Corney On Posing And Life.
By: David Robson
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. 3453 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2007

Pump Up The Volume - Creating The Perfect Fitness Or Posing Music.
By: Other Writer
Learn to use music to make the most of your personality and assets. The author shares his experience with creating music for fitness routines. 1928 Words - Date Added: Mar 15, 2005

Round One - Compulsory Poses: Back Double Biceps!
By: Posing Guides
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. 372 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Round One - Compulsory Poses: Back Lat Spread!
By: Posing Guides
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. 186 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Round One - Compulsory Poses: Front Abdominal-Thigh Isolation!
By: Posing Guides
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. 285 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Round One - Compulsory Poses: Front Double Biceps!
By: Posing Guides
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... 500 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Round One - Compulsory Poses: Front Lat Spread!
By: Posing Guides
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. 341 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Round One - Compulsory Poses: Side Chest!
By: Posing Guides
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. 703 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Round One - Compulsory Poses: Side Triceps!
By: Posing Guides
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. 329 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Round Three: Free-Posing!
By: Posing Guides
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, 722 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Round Two: Relaxed Poses!
By: Posing Guides
In round two, you need to impress the judges with your muscle tone in a 334 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Stage Presentation
By: Tanji Johnson
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. 858 Words - Date Added: Jun 28, 2002

Stretching and Flexing
By: Brian Lane
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". 1185 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

The Art Of Posing
By: Tanji Johnson
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. 1063 Words - Date Added: Jun 28, 2002

The Art Of War, Volume 2: Performance Art In Competitive Bodybuilding!
By: Andrew Oye
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. 3418 Words - Date Added: Jul 24, 2008

The Art Of War, Volume 3: Mastering Performance Art & Presentation In Competitive Bodybuilding!
By: Andrew Oye
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! 1790 Words - Date Added: Sep 11, 2008

The Best Posing Videos, Pictures, And Music On The Forum!
By: Matt Weik
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! 395 Words - Date Added: Jul 11, 2006

The Posedown!
By: Posing Guides
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. 505 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Video Posing Guide With Bob Cicherillo.
By: Other Writer
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. 655 Words - Date Added: Jun 30, 2006

Why No Lat Spread For Women?
By: Bill Dobbins
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! 1408 Words - Date Added: Oct 02, 2003

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