First Time Competitors

Getting The proper ‘advices’- First Time Competitors

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Things to consider when searching for appropriate bodybuilding/fitness information In one of the most famous scence of the classic bodybuilding documentary ‘Pumping Iron’, Arnold Schwarzenegger famously jests that it would not be that difficult to give his friend and rival competitor ‘Franco Columbo’ the ‘Wrong Advices’ to give him a competitive advantage in the run up to the 1977 Mr Olympia […]

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Glute Training for Physique Competitors

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By WNBF Pro Steph Noble Building a strong and aesthetically pleasing set of glutes is a common goal among physique competitors and bodybuilders. The glutes, are made up of the: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus, are not only important for aesthetics, but also play a crucial role in overall lower body strength and

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The Positive Prep Mindset: Framing, Context & Goals

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“You’ll find out a lot about yourself during the journey. It’s the classic hero’s journey” At the time of writing, there is a war going on in mainland Europe for the first time in 70 years. Inflation is at a 40 year high causing a cost-of-living crisis with energy and food prices soaring. A recent

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Athlete Reflections of Their Bodybuilding season

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Dr. Andrew J Chappell, PhD, MSc, BSc (hons) “People know it’s going to be tough they just don’t realise how tough” Competitive bodybuilding is a great sport and at ProPrepCoaching we love helping clients prepare for their competitions. We’re all competitors ourselves so we know how important it is for athletes to have a good

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Stage Presentation: Body Language & Facial Expression

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Don’t let a poor stage attitude hold you back from getting the placings your physique deserves DR. ANDREW CHAPPELL BSC (HONS), MSC, PHD, ANUTR (SPORT/EXERCISE): WNBF PRO NATURAL BODYBUILDER, JUDGE, COACH AND POSING COACH if you want to connect with the audience and get on the good side of judges then aim to project a

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Competitive Bodybuilding: What are the Poses & How is It Judged?

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STEPHANIE NOBLE – WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, INTERNATIONAL Judge, Coach and Posing Coach Competition Format In male competitive bodybuilding athletes are judged on their relative strengths and weakness compared to their peers. There are different divisions (teen, jnr, open, master etc), but the competition takes place over three Rounds Round 1, Symmetry; The muscle size

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