Whether you are starting fitness or bodybuilding training or preparing for a competition, learning how to pose is paramount and the one aspect that could make the difference between success and failure.
Why – you may ask?
Consider muscles like a cake, layer upon layer of structured deliciousness, the result of hard labor. However, when done wrongly not only looks a mess but you risk not showing the result of your hard work and commitment in the most positive light, the light that favors or flatters your physique. That optical illusion that makes you look larger than life.
As an athlete in a sport where your physique (packaging and presentation) is scrutinized closely, you risk losing marks when you lack in a professional touch to stage presence.
Additionally, if you are there for the win, little unnoticed before twigs in posture, breathing and muscle contraction will offer you the edge you need when competing against dozen athletes.
But if by now you have used bodybuilding magazines or online sources to reproduce infamous bodybuilding poses, let us tell you: there is another new level which you may wish to consider.
Posing courses are an excellent start. You may think you are doing it right; however, having that 1:1 with an experienced coach not only improves on your existing posing skills but also helps you bring to light the strongest points in your physique and unravel untapped potential.
We were very fortunate to attend a posing training course with Mike and Leica Gelsei (National Judges with the UKBFF and an International Judges with the IFBB) in Wales. They offer posing courses on their Empower Bodybuilding Performance facilities and their approach falls nothing short to spectacular.
We have also had lessons with Magda Lipinska from Ultimate Fitness that were incredibly helpful and detailed. Magda is one magnificent posing coach, we must add.
The boost in confidence has immediate effects and the care and consideration makes one gain an extra can-do attitude, that little tiger like bounce only a great moment or day can offer you. We thoroughly recommend it.
So what is the moral of the story? If you want to be your best, do your best. Invest in an innovative and affordable posing course that will prepare and equip you with the right tools necessary to present yourself in a professional manner on stage and leave nothing to chance when success is what you strive for. After all, you are an athlete. Ambition, determination and a competitive nature is inherently in your genes.
Here’s how we did in our first steps towards learning to pose:
In the 138 days of preps towards the UKBFF British Finals Preps we plan to attend more posing practice and improve upon our skills.
Photography by Eric Guy
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