| If you are really serious about your bodybuilding and | | | | -Technically you should face to the right full on, |
| want to compete, it is essential that you take some | | | | however the majority of bodybuilders twist their upper |
| time to learn how to pose properly and show off your | | | | bodies a little to show off their abs, chest and shoulder |
| muscles. In bodybuilding competitions, judges can only | | | | muscles. Once you've done this, turn and face to the |
| judge you on what they can see, so it is essential that | | | | back to show off the muscles in your back and legs, |
| you learn how to show off your muscles in the best | | | | use this chance to show off and flex your calves. |
| way possible. It's not uncommon for people to win | | | | -To finish rotate to your right one final time to show off |
| competitions due to having better posing skills than the | | | | the other side of your body. Once again you might |
| other competitors with similar bodies. | | | | want to twist a bit to show off your torso. |
| The 8 Poses You Must Know | | | | -Finish the quarter turn in the position in which you |
| Generally speaking there are 8 poses which are | | | | started, the judges will then ask you to leave and the |
| usually used in bodybuilding competitions. However, | | | | next competitor will take their turn. |
| whether you do them all or not depends on the length | | | | The other poses that you might want to learn are: the |
| of the competition and the number of competitors | | | | front and rear double biceps, the front and rear lat |
| present, as well as the level of the competition. Learn | | | | spreads, the side triceps, the side chest and finally the |
| the difference between them and try to maximize | | | | front abdominal and thigh pose. In most competitions |
| each pose so that you look as big and as toned as | | | | you will probably asked to give your most muscular |
| possible. | | | | pose, this is basically the pose which shows you off in |
| The Quarter Turn | | | | the best light to impress the judges. Depending on the |
| The pose that you must learn and you will more than | | | | type of competition you enter, you might have to do a |
| likely have to do in competitions is the quarter turn. It is | | | | free posing round, where you have to perform a |
| usually used for first evaluation of you and so you | | | | posing routine to music of your choice. |
| need to be able to do it well. Remember first | | | | If you do decide to take up competitive bodybuilding |
| impressions count big and the judges and audience will | | | | make sure that you check the rules and regulations of |
| be watching closely. | | | | the event before you sign up and make sure you |
| Here's how to do the quarter turn: | | | | prepare appropriately and practice your posing |
| -Begin with a semi-relaxed front on pose facing the | | | | regularly. Should you need help and advice I |
| judges, your arms should be at your sides and you can | | | | recommend you speak to the bodybuilding pros down |
| tense a little but the try to look as relaxed as possible. | | | | you gym or find a coach to help you with your posing. |
| -Then turn and face to the right. | | | | |