Author Topic: Ban standing (semi)relaxed pose from competition? (Read 3893 times)

dantelis · « **on:** September 26, 2006, 12:06:23 PM »

Anyone else tired of the semi-relaxed pose that seems to be common in bodybuilding shows these days? When did this become common practice? Even worse is that figure competitors are picking up the practice. If you ask me it looks unnatural. The IFBB should ban it.

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dizzleman06 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:01:29 PM »

the guys these days have to be flexxed out so their guts don't protrude like when they really stand relaxed...

SWOLETRAIN · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:14:33 PM »

alot of guys keep it real during that pose.... Branch and tamali are just f-ing anal and military like.

youandme · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:18:12 PM »

Quote from: SWOLETRAIN on September 26, 2006, 01:14:33 PM

alot of guys keep it real during that pose.... Branch and tamali are just f-ing anal and military like.

correction, Shari likes to keep it anal.

But no everyone stands erect now, the few I've seen at shows relaxed are Jay (sometimes) and Gunter, they are not relaxed but look calm so it just looks better while they are on stage.

Hedgehog · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:26:50 PM »

There is only one guy who can stand relaxed these days...

We all know who it is...

Pavol.

YIP
Zack

zed · « **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:31:42 PM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on September 26, 2006, 01:26:50 PM

There is only one guy who can stand relaxed these days...

We all know who it is...

Pavol.

YIP
Zack

agreed has anyone ever seen him in offseason pics lookin bad? if so post. i havent seen em and hes old as fuck and looks better tahn 90% of the pros 20years younger

donrhummy · « **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:50:49 PM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on September 26, 2006, 01:26:50 PM

There is only one guy who can stand relaxed these days...

We all know who it is...

Pavol.

YIP
Zack

That is damn near perfection. Too bad it's the ONLY pose he can hit correctly...

Hulkster · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:25:10 PM »

when I think semi relaxed, I think of these few shots:

classic ronnie shot

look at flex - he is perfection in this shot. his problem was his lats didn't pop any wider than this when he fully flexed them

I say leave it in.

it showcases strengths in some competitors..

and flaws in others..

therefore, it is a valid pose in which to assess a physique.

Jr. Yates · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:29:42 PM »

I agree with the "newer" way of doing the relaxed pose. I don't like it at all. Its even worse when someone without lats attempts it. ( like you said the figure women) Personally when i see a pic of a pro relaxed for real, it looks insane. their size just comes off even greater.

phyxsius · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2006, 04:40:26 PM »

If they do a relaxed pose, you'll see guts protuding out further than 9 months pregnant women

wannabebig5 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:03:35 PM »

man that is not a good pic of dorian, i never thought his gut was that damn big on stage. it makes jays and and ronnies look shredded. ouch

how did that beat flex and shawn

Hulkster · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:37:27 PM »

Quote from: wannabebig5 on September 26, 2006, 05:03:35 PM

man that is not a good pic of dorian, i never thought his gut was that damn big on stage. it makes jays and and ronnies look shredded. ouch how did that beat flex and shawn

go over to the truce thread and you will find out

natural al · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:37:41 PM »

drop it or make sure the guys are doing what it's supposed to do, sticking your arms straight out to the side like a crucifix pose doesn't do what the pose is supposed to do. All the 1/4 shots are stupid these days, no one knows how to hit em right anymore.....

Shockwave · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:47:42 PM »

Seriously, for fucks sake, leave it in the truce thread. Jesus.

Quote from: Hulkster on September 26, 2006, 02:25:10 PM

when I think semi relaxed, I think of these few shots:

classic ronnie shot

look at flex - he is perfection in this shot. his problem was his lats didn't pop any wider than this when he fully flexed them

I say leave it in.

it showcases strengths in some competitors..

and flaws in others..

therefore, it is a valid pose in which to assess a physique.

natural al · « **Reply #14 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:51:17 PM »

Quote from: Shockwave on September 26, 2006, 05:47:42 PM

Seriously, for fucks sake, leave it in the truce thread. Jesus.

c'mon....you should know hulkster can't post a thing without ripping on dorian....it's a law or something.

Hulkster · « **Reply #15 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:54:08 PM »

Quote from: Shockwave on September 26, 2006, 05:47:42 PM

Seriously, for fucks sake, leave it in the truce thread. Jesus.

nder98 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:55:05 PM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on September 26, 2006, 01:26:50 PM

There is only one guy who can stand relaxed these days...

We all know who it is...

Pavol.

YIP
Zack

Dude is a legend...

nycbull · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2006, 06:32:14 PM »

agree, and the orange and gold or bronze whatever paint should go too, get a real lighting designer so they don't have to slog it on. Its all becoming so contrived and alien.

onlyme · « **Reply #18 on:** September 26, 2006, 08:26:26 PM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on September 26, 2006, 01:26:50 PM

There is only one guy who can stand relaxed these days...

We all know who it is...

Pavol.

YIP
Zack

Yes Pavol is the best ever in this pic. No one comes close.

onlyme · « **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2006, 08:27:20 PM »

Like the Miss America and other pagents I think the Olympia and other IFBB shows shoudl have a "suit" round. The guys come out in suits.