Men's Physique is a MUCH different look from bodybuilding (or at least it should be).
MASSIVE everything
Body fat at 3-5 %
Big
Judged from neck down
Mandatory poses
Men's Physique:
Aesthetics
Proportion
TINY waist
Not "big"
Big Arms, Chest, Wide back.
Judged on skin, hair, face.
This is where I knew I belonged. It's a MUCH more pleasing look to the eye in my opinion, safer in terms of body fat/ supplement use.
The workouts ARE different. The Training IS different. There are ways to sabotage your Men Physique look without knowing, so Guidance goes a long way. The things they don't want are:
-Overdeveloped traps
-Blocky, distended waist
-High amounts of vascularity
This is also what I'm finding that "general society" is after as well. It also makes entering a fitness competition MUCH more feasible for those without heavily muscled physiques to be able to enter a show!
It isn't as easy as some think though. The training is different from bodybuilding a BIT yes, but it's still JUST as intense.
Some general guidelines to think about:
1) you MUST have a muscular base before you diet down. They don't reward "slender with abs"
2) you MUST be at least somewhat of an attractive man. The judges need to see a great smile, good complexion and Well groomed.
3) You MUST have personality that shines through to your posing. Stiffness such as the mandatories in bodybuilding won't cut it.
There are more, but there is a taste.
I believe people need a spectacular coach to make sure their on the right track for entering Men Physique contest prep. I'm not new to this, and have coached many competitors in the division, some of which are at the National level, one step away from becoming professionals.
Do it Right.
Do it Mega.
Get on #TeamPopTart and get going on your contest prep/offseason today.
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