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1. Perfect the Basics
Phil Blechman knows what it takes to compete in the sport’s most coveted contest. As a two-time Bikini Olympia competitor, she has made her Olympia debut in 2022 to a seventh-place finish and returned in 2023 to an 11th-place rank. She knows what the judges look for at the top level and how their eye for certain posing techniques evolves over time.
2. Prioritize Practicing Stage Confidence
Once the first tip is secured, practicing stage confidence to ensure there are no jitters or other nerves that could interfere with your posing or otherwise cause distraction can be immensely helpful. This is different from practicing posing — get that down first.
3. Practice In Front Of & Next To People
Practicing posing in front of others exposes you to a competitive environment when many people’s eyes are on you, and judgment is swirling. By practicing in isolation, the variable of others’ energy can catch you off guard.
4. Own Your Energy
It’s easy to match other competitors’ energy on stage. However, Hagan suggests that presenting on stage as anything other than your authentic self will detriment your overall performance.
5. Practice Sooner
Don’t wait until your prep to begin posing practice. Hagan recommends practicing posing as soon as you know your show day, even if your physique is likely to change significantly as the contest nears.
Conclusion
Mastering the fundamentals to effectively and accurately display your physique will offer far more mileage on the competitive scorecards than most other facets of posing, like confidence and personality on stage or gear color/bling. By prioritizing stage confidence, practicing in front of others, owning your energy, and practicing sooner, you can elevate your posing game and achieve success in the sport.
FAQs
- Q: What is the most important aspect of posing for a bikini competitor?
A: Mastering the fundamentals of posing, such as the front pose, back pose, and transitions between poses. - Q: How can I improve my stage confidence?
A: Practice posing in front of others, focusing on your performance, and owning your energy on stage. - Q: Should I wait until my prep to start practicing posing?
A: No, start practicing posing as soon as you know your show day, even if your physique is likely to change significantly as the contest nears. - Q: Can I still make it to the top without investing time in posing practice?
A: No, posing practice is crucial for success in the sport.
