[Wilpit]

Lol that's funny. I've never posed and when I attempt to for pics I feel like an idiot and look horrible. Def harder than it looks. Have fun with that.

[snagencyV2.0]

posing is incredibly tough to do correctly..it is an art form indeed

it can also make you or break you - be the difference between winning with perhaps a slightly less impressive physique than someone else, or losing despite being the best built dude on stage

my .02 - take posing to heart, and nail all mandatory shots
also learn to accentuate what is your strong points, and hide what may otherwise be lacking

[bean5er]

Lol that's funny. I've never posed and when I attempt to for pics I feel like an idiot and look horrible. Def harder than it looks. Have fun with that.

Yes should be interesting!

posing is incredibly tought to do correctly..it is an art form indeed

it can also make you or break you - be the difference between winning with perhaps a slightly less impressive physique than someone else, or losing despite being the best built dude on stage

my .02 - take posing to heart, and nail all mandatory shots
also learn to accentuate what is your strong points, and hide what may otherwise be lacking

I'm taking it to heart, my coach feels pretty strongly already that my build is great but has been stressing posing, he is very experienced and I'm nervous but excited to learn whatever I can. I def know important this aspect is!

Thanks Snags!

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[mattys4]

Practice posing daily bro. Its hard up on stage and smile smile smile. Seriously its hard to hold a pose and dake smile

[bean5er]

Practice posing daily bro. Its hard up on stage and smile smile smile. Seriously its hard to hold a pose and dake smile

Thanks bro your experience is appreciated glad to have you along Matty! I'm a little concerned about dropping weight too quickly with eca and ht2 Matty, probly just gonna run one cap/day for a bit

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[mattys4]

Thanks bro your experience is appreciated glad to have you along Matty! I'm a little concerned about dropping weight too quickly with eca and ht2 Matty, probly just gonna run one cap/day for a bit

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Ya 1 should be fine bro use 2 if needed but i rarely did

[PalmFist]

whats going ons?

13 wks left. Plenty of time. 8lbs in 4 weeks while leaning out, very nice. Posing I have no experience with but listen to the folks in the know like Matt

keep er going hard and rough!

[Airborne42]

whats going ons?

13 wks left. Plenty of time. 8lbs in 4 weeks while leaning out, very nice. Posing I have no experience with but listen to the folks in the know like Matt

keep er going hard and rough!

PalmFist brother... Your in my thread as well as all my bros here! Your in the fam now!

[bean5er]

whats going ons?

13 wks left. Plenty of time. 8lbs in 4 weeks while leaning out, very nice. Posing I have no experience with but listen to the folks in the know like Matt

keep er going hard and rough!

Rough and tough with my Afro puffs! Yes I did just say that! Heading off to go make a fool of myself posing now!

PalmFist brother... Your in my thread as well as all my bros here! Your in the fam now!

Good people for sure!

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[madds87]

Thanks bro your experience is appreciated glad to have you along Matty! I'm a little concerned about dropping weight too quickly with eca and ht2 Matty, probly just gonna run one cap/day for a bit

Bean's 1st contest prep (Lecheek last 8 weeks)

Honestly i wouldnt even worry about a fat burner right now your so far out!

[LizKing531]

Great stuff bean!

Yeah, posing looks like it would be tough... I can get on stage for music no problem, but posing would be a whole different world

[madds87]

Posing is something you should practice everyday. While working out. Everytime you practice you should act like the judges are in front. Also watch alot of videos on it. Theres a couple on youtube.

[mattys4]

Posing and smiling. The fake smile is hard to get down. Its hard to hold a pose and fake smile without just looking like you are going to poop your pants. I would video myself posing and set times aside, consider it part of your workout. Like Madds was saying you may be too far out for fat burners, may want to wait till about 6 weeks out depending on where your at.

[madds87]

Posing and smiling. The fake smile is hard to get down. Its hard to hold a pose and fake smile without just looking like you are going to poop your pants. I would video myself posing and set times aside, consider it part of your workout. Like Madds was saying you may be too far out for fat burners, may want to wait till about 6 weeks out depending on where your at.

Yeah you never wanna be ready to early..... that sucks... i have a hard time smiling also... lol in pictures its funny seeing the face i make.... its always while im breathing out lol....

But def save the fat burner for like four weeks out. If diet is on point you should be able to get to prime w/o fat burner.

Think of it thia way. Your body adapts so dont do the extreme things first... save your fat loss tricks for last. Im tellin you you will be fine sir.

My last comp i took a fat burner to early... and i only trained for a 10 weeks prep. So focus on little cardio and triple sets and mainly diet. Carbs are only for morning and after workout. No matter how many carbs your eating daily. Split in half for morning and other half for post... itll keep you real full.... and also drink bcaas all day everyday to keep as much muscle during this low calorie diet so you dont loose any muscle.

[mattys4]

Yeah you never wanna be ready to early..... that sucks... i have a hard time smiling also... lol in pictures its funny seeing the face i make.... its always while im breathing out lol....

But def save the fat burner for like four weeks out. If diet is on point you should be able to get to prime w/o fat burner.

Think of it thia way. Your body adapts so dont do the extreme things first... save your fat loss tricks for last. Im tellin you you will be fine sir.

My last comp i took a fat burner to early... and i only trained for a 10 weeks prep. So focus on little cardio and triple sets and mainly diet. Carbs are only for morning and after workout. No matter how many carbs your eating daily. Split in half for morning and other half for post... itll keep you real full.... and also drink bcaas all day everyday to keep as much muscle during this low calorie diet so you dont loose any muscle.

Ya the cardio and fat burners can be tricky. I drop weight fast with too much of either. If your diet is on point you should be able to make enough adjustments between that and cardio without adding in the burners to early. PLus I Know form extended fat burner use I feel really crappy after a few weeks

[bean5er]

Honestly i wouldnt even worry about a fat burner right now your so far out!

Oh I'm not using one for a while.

Great stuff bean!

Thanks bud glad to have you

Yeah, posing looks like it would be tough... I can get on stage for music no problem, but posing would be a whole different world

It's weird.

Posing is something you should practice everyday. While working out. Everytime you practice you should act like the judges are in front. Also watch alot of videos on it. Theres a couple on youtube.

I see my coach a lot at the gym so he will have me dialed. I'm going to start practicing everyday.

Posing and smiling. The fake smile is hard to get down. Its hard to hold a pose and fake smile without just looking like you are going to poop your pants. I would video myself posing and set times aside, consider it part of your workout. Like Madds was saying you may be too far out for fat burners, may want to wait till about 6 weeks out depending on where your at.

I was originally going to start the two at 8 weeks but I'm going to wait and see. My coach is currently only concerned that I may be ready to early so he's giving me weekly refeeds.

Yeah you never wanna be ready to early..... that sucks... i have a hard time smiling also... lol in pictures its funny seeing the face i make.... its always while im breathing out lol....

But def save the fat burner for like four weeks out. If diet is on point you should be able to get to prime w/o fat burner.

Think of it thia way. Your body adapts so dont do the extreme things first... save your fat loss tricks for last. Im tellin you you will be fine sir.

My last comp i took a fat burner to early... and i only trained for a 10 weeks prep. So focus on little cardio and triple sets and mainly diet. Carbs are only for morning and after workout. No matter how many carbs your eating daily. Split in half for morning and other half for post... itll keep you real full.... and also drink bcaas all day everyday to keep as much muscle during this low calorie diet so you dont loose any muscle.

Ya the cardio and fat burners can be tricky. I drop weight fast with too much of either. If your diet is on point you should be able to make enough adjustments between that and cardio without adding in the burners to early. PLus I Know form extended fat burner use I feel really crappy after a few weeks

He told me today I look great thinks ill do real well. Told me to take it easy tomorrow on legs with the cough/cold I have and do minimal cardio until further notice.

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[bean5er]

So I showed up and was the only guy there! 9 pretty hot chicks and me lol. Felt retarded actually but it was a good learning experience.

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[mattys4]

So I showed up and was the only guy there! 9 pretty hot chicks and me lol. Felt retarded actually but it was a good learning experience.

Bean's 1st contest prep (Lecheek last 8 weeks)

haha just gotta make it fun. I wouldnt have been too upset with that.....Im married but its still fun to flirt

[bean5er]

Haha not really what I meant, It just felt weird as I've never done any of this **** b4 I've followed most of these chicks at shows b4, very experienced. Felt dumb in that regard. But it was fine. Got two poses down so far.

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[mattys4]

Haha not really what I meant, It just felt weird as I've never done any of this **** b4 I've followed most of these chicks at shows b4, very experienced. Felt dumb in that regard. But it was fine. Got two poses down so far.

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awesome bro. Thats why the practice is so important cuz its wierd and akward so just being comfy with it is a challenge. You maybe not you but I on stage am on like auto pilot I set aside about 30 minutes a day every day the last 4 weeks just to pose.

[bean5er]

awesome bro. Thats why the practice is so important cuz its wierd and akward so just being comfy with it is a challenge. You maybe not you but I on stage am on like auto pilot I set aside about 30 minutes a day every day the last 4 weeks just to pose.

Lol just got done doing it again in the mirror I don't wanna look like tard again at the next one so ima do this **** every day. It's a new challenge. Great to have all u guys in here to help me out!

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[mattys4]

Lol just got done doing it again in the mirror I don't wanna look like tard again at the next one so ima do this **** every day. It's a new challenge. Great to have all u guys in here to help me out!

Bean's 1st contest prep (Lecheek last 8 weeks)

This is going to sound weird but seriously if you want some extra pratice and critique we can help you out via skype.

[madds87]

Very true.... i didnt think about that... i would have no problem walking through it... no homo

[DocBrown]

Lol just got done doing it again in the mirror I don't wanna look like tard again at the next one so ima do this **** every day. It's a new challenge. Great to have all u guys in here to help me out!

Bean's 1st contest prep (Lecheek last 8 weeks)

I love that you are challenging yourself...the posing is awkward, but still fun and silly at the same time. Watching youtube vids of other competitions definitely helps!
:-D
You, my friend, are amazing!

[bean5er]

This is going to sound weird but seriously if you want some extra pratice and critique we can help you out via skype.

Ill think about that I think my wife has a Skype set up around here. Thanks

Very true.... i didnt think about that... i would have no problem walking through it... no homo

Homo is the only way to go lol wait what?

I love that you are challenging yourself...the posing is awkward, but still fun and silly at the same time. Watching youtube vids of other competitions definitely helps!
:-D
You, my friend, are amazing!

Doc thanks so much ill out some pics up soon!

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