BODYBUILDING RULES & JUDGING CRITERIA

Do you know what you are getting judged on?
All judges have criteria in front of them when you step on stage.
Coach Amy introduces you to key rules and guidelines any poser should know before starting their posing training. From there, learn judges’ criteria and how to implement it into your posing training.

PREPARATION FOR SHOW DAY

Most bodybuilders enjoy training but when it comes to standing on stage in small trunks, it can be somewhat overwhelming. Coach Amy talks through the importance of posing and start early, what personal presentation requirements you will need including your posing suit, competitor health and safety (IYKYK) and the top 4 things bodybuilders must avoid onstage.

SYMMETRY ROUND

Learn how to master your symmetry or quarter turn rounds. Coach Amy shows you how to hit your Front, sides & rear symmetry poses including some variations to make them suit your physique.

MANDATORY POSES

Now comes the fun part for any bodybuilder – Learn how to hit all your mandatory poses and effortlessly show off your hard work. These include, front double biceps, front lat spread, favourite side chest, favourite side tricep, rear/back double biceps, rear/back lat spread, abdominals and thigh and most muscular poses.

FOOTWORK FUNDAMENTALS & TRANSITIONS

Transitions are what gets you from pose to pose and this is where an athlete can look perfectly polished to looking like they are in pain. Learn a basic transition and multiple advanced transitions so your physique wows the judges.  

DESIGNING YOUR INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE

Competition doesn't always have to be so serious. Have some fun by creating your unique routine that showcases poses that work for your physique. Learn how to design your own individual routine which will blow the judges away including what music to choose!

GRADUATION

Congratulations Bodybuilder!

Coach Amy will leave you with some final words of wisdom which can really help towards your stage experience.