ROUND 3

Round three is where you get to present your totally unique posing routine set to the music of your choice. In the first two rounds, apples to apples are compared...it's you versus the others on the same pose at the same time. Round three can be your chance to get some extra points. You can perform the poses that accentuate your physique, while disguising the weaker parts.

 

Some bodybuilders even perform this round as a dance display. Others simply get out there and pull one unique pose after another, performing and showing off their incredible muscularity. Your personality really comes out on stage during this portion of the competition, so it's really up to you and your style that makes up your routine (as well as your physique).

 

A good way to really get a feel for how your routine should be put together is to attend many competitions and observe. Example is a good teacher. You can get some great ideas and later improvise the poses to fit your individual development. Particularly pay attention to how the transitions are made. Smooth transitions between poses really make the judges squiggle the high marks.

If you can't make it to some high-level contests, you can search online for videos to really get a feel for the poses and practice them intensely. They are worth the look and will give you some inspiration and guidance for some great posing routines.