full-length mirror. What works for one person may not work for you, but it just might! Think about the beat of your music and then choose poses that go along with that beat. Start out with your most powerful pose and hold it for 3 to 5 full seconds. Make sure that your routine flows smoothly and there is enough time in between poses for a little fun. What muscles should you be accentuating? The easiest answer is all of them, but you will want to show off certain parts of your body specifically. You need to know your muscles, and we hope by now you do. Here are some areas you will want to focus on:
Arms are out to the sides with biceps flexed and the competitor is facing forward towards the judges and audience.
Side Tricep The competitor is in the same basic position as the side chest except his arms are clasped behind him. The forward arm is flexed straight down showing off the triceps. The back arm is stretched across the lower back and it’s hand is clasped with the forward arm’s hand.
Side Chest The competitor is turned so judges can see his profile. He has one calf flexed by raising his heel from the ground. Hands are clasped or wrist is grabbed with the back arm coming across the front of the torso somewhere below the pec line. The forward arm is pulled down and back toward the competitor’s rear. The chest is raised and flexed. The rib cage is usually expanded.
Front Lat Spread Hands are located somewhere near the competitor’s waistline and elbows are flared out showing the lats. The competitor is facing forward.
Front Double Bicep
Abdominal and Thigh The competitor is now facing forward. His arms are tucked
