Since alot of our members are competing in figure for the first time this fall i thought that i would create some tips for them. I will do my best to describe the best posing stances tips and problems that alot of competitors make.
If anyone wants to do a web-cam posing lesson (best way to learn) just pm me and let me know. So here we go.
Before you even enter on stage there are a couple of things that are essential.
#1 bikini bite (a roll on or spray on adhesive)....
Bikini Bite all butt areas of the suit to ensure it does not move when on stage. depending upon the cut of the suit you may also have to do the bust line (that is if you have one
) There is nothing worse then your suit turning into a thong on stage and you not being able to do anything about it. So get a friend to just fold back the edge of your suit and apply a line of bikini bite all the way from the crotch of the suit to the upper hip area. Fold suit back down and press firmly. Make sure that the suit is even on your cheeks 
When you are doing a suit change simply take a wet wipe (yes those baby wipes come in handy as you will find out) and simply wipe up the extra glue...caution it will take some of your color off so have touch up color ready to apply.
#2 straps tied evenly and not too tight...
Everyone may be thinking that these are such trivial things, but in reality they all play part of showing off your best physique. Depending upong what type of suit you have you may have several ties/straps. Make sure to tie your suit evenly and not have one string hanging lower than the other. You also want to feel secure in your suit but you dont want to tie the suit so tight that you are creating folds of skin or constricting an area.
#3 make-up and hair touch up...
Make sure that you give yourself the once over before you head on stage.
#4 the pump up...
When you are backstage waiting to go on make sure that you are pumping up and eating your last minute sugar (as prescribed by trainer). Do lights reps to pump up all bodyparts to ensure that you are showing the judges all of your hard work.
#5 vaseline...
Yes i said it...the lights on the stage are unbelievably bright and
hot...once you are up there for 2 min your mouth starts to dry out (especially cause you havent had any water for the last day or so)...dip your finger in the vaseline like you were putting on lip gloss...then spread the vaseline all over your teeth and the inside front and bottom lips...if you dont do this you wont be able to smile for long without your lips drying out and curling up...believe me i have seen it and almost laughed my ass off on stage 
#6 wear your best smile...
Some of my clients dont smile as me (actually no one i know does
) so one tip i give them to keep smiling the entire time they are on stage is to slightly bite the sides of their tongue...this creates a soft but real looking smile when your freaked out nervous and all you want to do is eat and drink.
#7 mentally think "I AM THE SHIT"...
If you dont have confidence the judges will see that the moment you step foot onto the stage...a great poser with an ok body can land top spot because they attract attention and shine on stage...dont ever look dissapointed because you did not receive top call outs or because you did not win...judges will remember you next time, trust me. So no matter what you have to say to yourself to get yourself feeling great...do it. You worked your ass off to get to where you are now so show them all your work and how proud you are of yourself. None of the judges or audience members know how hard it was to diet and train to get where you are, its your job to show them...common things people recite in their head as they walk on stage: "i own it", "i am the shit" (my personal favorite ).
If anyone wants to do a web-cam posing lesson (best way to learn) just pm me and let me know. So here we go.
Before you even enter on stage there are a couple of things that are essential.
#1 bikini bite (a roll on or spray on adhesive)....
Bikini Bite all butt areas of the suit to ensure it does not move when on stage. depending upon the cut of the suit you may also have to do the bust line (that is if you have one
) There is nothing worse then your suit turning into a thong on stage and you not being able to do anything about it. So get a friend to just fold back the edge of your suit and apply a line of bikini bite all the way from the crotch of the suit to the upper hip area. Fold suit back down and press firmly. Make sure that the suit is even on your cheeks When you are doing a suit change simply take a wet wipe (yes those baby wipes come in handy as you will find out) and simply wipe up the extra glue...caution it will take some of your color off so have touch up color ready to apply.#2 straps tied evenly and not too tight...
Everyone may be thinking that these are such trivial things, but in reality they all play part of showing off your best physique. Depending upong what type of suit you have you may have several ties/straps. Make sure to tie your suit evenly and not have one string hanging lower than the other. You also want to feel secure in your suit but you dont want to tie the suit so tight that you are creating folds of skin or constricting an area.
#3 make-up and hair touch up...
Make sure that you give yourself the once over before you head on stage.
#4 the pump up...
When you are backstage waiting to go on make sure that you are pumping up and eating your last minute sugar (as prescribed by trainer). Do lights reps to pump up all bodyparts to ensure that you are showing the judges all of your hard work.
#5 vaseline...
Yes i said it...the lights on the stage are unbelievably bright and
hot...once you are up there for 2 min your mouth starts to dry out (especially cause you havent had any water for the last day or so)...dip your finger in the vaseline like you were putting on lip gloss...then spread the vaseline all over your teeth and the inside front and bottom lips...if you dont do this you wont be able to smile for long without your lips drying out and curling up...believe me i have seen it and almost laughed my ass off on stage #6 wear your best smile...
Some of my clients dont smile as me (actually no one i know does
) so one tip i give them to keep smiling the entire time they are on stage is to slightly bite the sides of their tongue...this creates a soft but real looking smile when your freaked out nervous and all you want to do is eat and drink.#7 mentally think "I AM THE SHIT"...
If you dont have confidence the judges will see that the moment you step foot onto the stage...a great poser with an ok body can land top spot because they attract attention and shine on stage...dont ever look dissapointed because you did not receive top call outs or because you did not win...judges will remember you next time, trust me. So no matter what you have to say to yourself to get yourself feeling great...do it. You worked your ass off to get to where you are now so show them all your work and how proud you are of yourself. None of the judges or audience members know how hard it was to diet and train to get where you are, its your job to show them...common things people recite in their head as they walk on stage: "i own it", "i am the shit" (my personal favorite
). 
One tip i have that alot of competitors do but is not nessesary is to nod at each of the judges to ackowledge them. All you look like is a nodding chicken with terretes so dont do it. A simply nod or smile is sufficient. 
The judges may ask you to relax if they think that you are trying to hard. If you keep your tightness the entire time you are on stage then you have them beat 
