front double bi.

[elliott]

2 questions:

Can someone walk me through how to do a good front 2le bi? Is it ok to keep my legs slightly apart? can I put one leg in front of the other?

My arms (bi) look a lot better from the outside than from the inside (in the from double bi pose). What changes can I make in my w/o to inprove the way my arms look in the front 2le bi pose?

[Abdominator]

2 questions:

Can someone walk me through how to do a good front 2le bi? Is it ok to keep my legs slightly apart? can I put one leg in front of the other?

My arms (bi) look a lot better from the outside than from the inside (in the from double bi pose). What changes can I make in my w/o to inprove the way my arms look in the front 2le bi pose?
Hey Elliott!

When doing a front double bicep pose, the elbows should be slightly higher than your shoulders, as this will accentuate your v-taper. Your legs should be slightly bent with your heels together and toes pointing outward to show the development in your inner quad (and to make your legs look thicker). If you want to be artistic (and have the physique to make it work), you can shift your weight onto one leg like Frank Zane (http://www.bodybuilding.com/bodybuilders/zane4.jpg).

Also, remember to tighten your chest slightly to bring out the shape of the pectorals.

Here's an example of me doing a front double bicep:

http://www.skippypodar.net/Fitness/Progress-Web2004/images/40.jpg

So try that and see how you do.

- Skip :)

[elliott]

do I want to bring my hands that far in? I usually stop when they are at about 80 degrees!!!
Why do you bend your wrists in?

[Arizona Samson]

do I want to bring my hands that far in? I usually stop when they are at about 80 degrees!!!
Why do you bend your wrists in?
You bend your wrists in to peak your biceps and flex your forearms. Remember that competitive bodybuilding is in large part creating an illusion. What I mean by that is the good posers know how to hit poses where they can highlight their strengths and at the same time hit the pose in such a way where it can hide any weak bodyparts they may have. It would help greatly if you posted a pic so that it can be critiqued. If your a newbie try perfectposing.com

[elliott]

I tried it. When bending my arms to arounf 110 degrees I fealt like I lost some of the size that comes from flexing my triceps. I like the idea of leaning on one lg a little bit more than the other, my traps are not perfectly symmetrical and that sort of covers it up.

I also tried bending my writs in. You are right about it peaking the bi a little, but the major effect was the FA. Is it ok if I turn my writ outwards? It looks a little funny, like I am pointing my fist at the crowd, but my fa is much better defined that way

[Abdominator]

I tried it. When bending my arms to arounf 110 degrees I fealt like I lost some of the size that comes from flexing my triceps. I like the idea of leaning on one lg a little bit more than the other, my traps are not perfectly symmetrical and that sort of covers it up.

I also tried bending my writs in. You are right about it peaking the bi a little, but the major effect was the FA. Is it ok if I turn my writ outwards? It looks a little funny, like I am pointing my fist at the crowd, but my fa is much better defined that way

I bring my arms in to that degree because they're very long. If I stop at 90 degrees (or even at 80 degrees), my bicep peak isn't as prominent and my fists are higher than the top of my head.

As Arizona Samson mentioned, it might help if you posted a picture of yourself performing the pose so that we can see the difference in your wrist rotation and give you a better critique.

- Skip :)

[Most Muscular]

I tend to spread my legs wider apart than the standing relaxed position, flare, and flex. This gives me a solid base and the illusion of the "X" body (wide base, narrow waist, wide top) that you may want to project. I feel the legs are forgotten about in most poses that feature the upper body. Remember that your legs make up half of your body and should form the base of every pose.

Do not crunch in your abs to show them off. This is not an ab pose. Doing so makes your body outline smaller.

[rgkstl]

Do not forget to keep your legs flexed while not trying to. It is very easy to get into the double bi pose and forget about your legs. It is imparitive that the judges see you at your best all the time. Remember, all poses start from the legs up!