What You Need To Know Before Entering A Body Building Competition

For any serious body builder, the opportunity to enter a body building contest is

irresistible. You've worked your butt off getting that muscle-bound physique, and you

have every right to get up on stage and see how you rank against others who have the

same commitment to having the perfect body as you do.

Entering a body building competition is not for the faint of heart. It's not easy by any

stretch of the imagination, and it is extremely intense as well. Working on your body is

only part of the preparation required when you enter a body building contest. Your

mental game needs to be in perfect shape as well.

You may find there is a lot more involved in a body building competition then you

thought. Here are some of the most important facts:

In order for your muscles to look their best during the competition, your skin should be

deeply tanned. If you don't want to take the chance of having the orange tint often left

by a spray-on tan, then you have to start visiting a tanning salon several weeks before

the competition. You want a deliciously dark skin tone for the contest that will make

those gorgeous muscles pop!

You also need to pick out the music you will use during your posing routine. Try using

something that will pump up the crowd and get them going. Also do your best to

coordinate your poses with your music, this is a bonus and could make you a winner.

Make sure that you are familiar with all of the competition rules. Many times, people

picture a body builder all greased up and flexing wildly. Although oils can help your

muscles stand out, some contests don't allow the competitors to use them. Even though

you may like using oils, always follow the rules of the contest.

The purpose of a body building competition is to show off the body you have worked so

hard to achieve. The clothing you choose to wear should enhance this as much as

possible. For men, a small swim suit or Speedo works really well. Women should wear

a bikini but nothing to racy. This is not a strip show, it's a body building contest, so

choose your dress appropriately.

You have worked really hard to get your body in amazing shape, and a body building

competition is an awesome place to show it off. Go into the contest expecting to win, but

keep your expectations realistic. The important thing is that you go for it!

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