14 Weeks Out
So…I’m 14 weeks away from my first contest. The past week went extremely well workout wise. I was able to get in two cardio sessions, albeit one was only 18 minutes long as I was running a little late due to going out to dinner for my daughter’s birthday and I didn’t want to miss ab class. I worked legs twice, Sunday and Wednesday, and everything else once as planned. I think that was a smart decision. I felt stronger and more rested than I’ve felt in a while.
My weight is hovering around 133 to 135 and my body fat seems to be going down steadily. Since I don’t really know what to expect, I worry that I will look "skinny" (especially upper body) come contest time so I’m not really "dieting" yet, just eating clean.
I told my husband last night over a basket of chips and salsa (one of my weaknesses) that come Sunday, all cheats are out, so don’t bother trying to tempt me. He just rolled his eyes at me…
I figure I better start boning up on posing. I saw that bodybuilding.com has some DVD’s on posing and competing in figure. Also thinking I might go ahead and shoot for three 20 minute cardio sessions this week.
Any input or recommendations on either?
March 31, 2007 at 6:39 pm
Hi, Shannon!
You’re lookin’ good in spite of your unfortunate loss…I drive a Mustang convertible so I quite naturally lock everything in the trunk when I part at Gold’s gym.
http://www.bodybuildingworld.com/vol7_3/contest_tips.html
When you have a moment check out the above link. It is written by a male competitior and he stresses that posing is probably the most neglected aspect of the competition process.
Here is an interesting part of his discussion:
My Mandatory Posing Drill:
Front Double Biceps
Front Lat Spread
Side Chest (facing right)
Side Triceps (facing right)
Rear Double Biceps
Rear Lat Spread
Side Chest (facing left)
Side Triceps (facing left)
Ab / Thigh pose (right leg)
Ab / Thigh pose (left leg)
Most Muscular
Start at 15 seconds per pose; work up gradually to 60 seconds per pose
One of my female friends who is a competitor here at Gold’s actually spends more time posing as a contest date approaches as she does training.
Hey! I apologize for taking up so much of your time and space…just trying to help!
I’m going to the beach tomorrow….YooHoo!
March 31, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Thanks for the info on posing, Larry. I will definitely check out the link you left. Have fun at the beach…I’m sooooo jealous
April 1, 2007 at 7:30 am
http://www.bodybuildingworld.com/Summer97/DalonK.html
This is a short, but powerful piece on posing…discusses envisioning what the audience will see as you pose…worth the time when you have the time….