question on side tricep pose

ctgblue · 02-07-2005, 05:20 PM

I see instruction pages and many people doing it with the other hand reaching behind the back and holding the posing hand. AND I have seen some competition photos where everyoine did it without reaching behind.
Which one is mandatory for NPC shows?
I get a better horseshoe without reaching behind.

GerryT · 02-07-2005, 06:56 PM

I've spoken with a couple of judges and they said that the main thing is that
you show the tricep. Grabbing the hand is how it is usually done, but there are some superheavy competitors who have trouble reaching back like that. So if your arm is tensed rigid at your side and the tricep is flexed and visible, that should be OK.

I've judged a few local shows and never penalized anyone for a variation, as long as the tricep is displayed. Grabbing the hand in back does highlight the delt
and pecs more, and can add to the effect.

Just keep in mind that the judges are looking at how the triceps relates to the entire physique. So make sure you flex the outer leg and show the calf.

ctgblue · 02-07-2005, 09:00 PM

thanks, I 've worked on pushing the front ham out with the back leg and flexing the calf
I think the tri may look better as I lean down, but now it definitely show the horseshoe when I hold it down and flex it back against the lats

CindyLauper · 04-01-2005, 04:16 PM

I think you should practice both. It all depends on the head judge because he is the boss for your show. If I remember....one of our comp. here....the head judge specifically asked for tricep pose, reaching behind.

**Ken "Skip" Hill** · 04-02-2005, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

I think you should practice both. It all depends on the head judge because he is the boss for your show. If I remember....one of our comp. here....the head judge specifically asked for tricep pose, reaching behind.

Yeah, but that is Colorado. You guys ask for all sorts of weird shit.

I was waiting for the "one calf back, standing on one leg while touching your ass" pose. lol

Skip

**Creator_11** · 04-05-2005, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

Yeah, but that is Colorado. You guys ask for all sorts of weird shit.

I was waiting for the "one calf back, standing on one leg while touching your ass" pose. lol

Skip

That doesn't seem too hard, could you show us all how it's done?

CindyLauper · 04-06-2005, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

Yeah, but that is Colorado. You guys ask for all sorts of weird shit.

I was waiting for the "one calf back, standing on one leg while touching your ass" pose. lol

Skip

LOL! What a character!

Well, it's actually Rick K. that askes specifically for that tricep shot. He is a National judge also and he said they ask for that there. His thinking is "just getting you ready for the Nationals."

Sparky · 04-06-2005, 01:38 PM

At least what I have heard from NPC, you must reach back, grab the wrist, and then flex the tricep. According to the Perfect Posing video, the variation you are talking about is not allowed and you will be penalized for it.

ctgblue · 04-07-2005, 12:09 PM

Thanks Sparky.
After working on it for a while, and losing some chest/back size, I am able to comfortably grab the hands behind the back now.
Although I think some of my muscle loss has definitely come in my arms since starting the heavy dieting and cardio.

02-07-2005, 05:20 PM	#1
ctgblue Heavyweight Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Behind you, waiting to steal your protein Posts: 1,871	question on side tricep pose I see instruction pages and many people doing it with the other hand reaching behind the back and holding the posing hand. AND I have seen some competition photos where everyoine did it without reaching behind. Which one is mandatory for NPC shows? I get a better horseshoe without reaching behind. __________________ Lift big 2 get big TrueProtein.com Use discount code ctg001 for additional savings on already great prices mod at bodybuilding.com mod at iron-forum.com mod at melanoplanet.com Obesity related illness will account for more than 1/2 of all health care costs in the next few years. So why is the damn government waging war on the FITNESS Industry?? "Before you criticize someone, try walking a mile in their shoes. Because, then you're a mile away, AND you've got their shoes"

02-07-2005, 09:00 PM	#3
ctgblue Heavyweight Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Behind you, waiting to steal your protein Posts: 1,871	thanks, I 've worked on pushing the front ham out with the back leg and flexing the calf I think the tri may look better as I lean down, but now it definitely show the horseshoe when I hold it down and flex it back against the lats __________________ Lift big 2 get big TrueProtein.com Use discount code ctg001 for additional savings on already great prices mod at bodybuilding.com mod at iron-forum.com mod at melanoplanet.com Obesity related illness will account for more than 1/2 of all health care costs in the next few years. So why is the damn government waging war on the FITNESS Industry?? "Before you criticize someone, try walking a mile in their shoes. Because, then you're a mile away, AND you've got their shoes"

04-06-2005, 01:38 PM	#8
Sparky Heavyweight Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,730	At least what I have heard from NPC, you must reach back, grab the wrist, and then flex the tricep. According to the Perfect Posing video, the variation you are talking about is not allowed and you will be penalized for it. __________________ Romans 1:16-17 for 5% off products from trueprotein.com, use the discount code MWD888 100% doing it myself and 100% accountable for what I do. No excuses. -- Sparky Find a seasoned mentor and learn. My biggest improvements have come not from hours of tedious research, but by listening to those who have been in the trenches -- Sparky Judges expect muscle but respect conditioning -- Sparky

04-07-2005, 12:09 PM	#9
ctgblue Heavyweight Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Behind you, waiting to steal your protein Posts: 1,871	Thanks Sparky. After working on it for a while, and losing some chest/back size, I am able to comfortably grab the hands behind the back now. Although I think some of my muscle loss has definitely come in my arms since starting the heavy dieting and cardio. __________________ Lift big 2 get big TrueProtein.com Use discount code ctg001 for additional savings on already great prices mod at bodybuilding.com mod at iron-forum.com mod at melanoplanet.com Obesity related illness will account for more than 1/2 of all health care costs in the next few years. So why is the damn government waging war on the FITNESS Industry?? "Before you criticize someone, try walking a mile in their shoes. Because, then you're a mile away, AND you've got their shoes"

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02-07-2005, 06:56 PM	#2
GerryT NPC Judge Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York, USA Posts: 469	I've spoken with a couple of judges and they said that the main thing is that you show the tricep. Grabbing the hand is how it is usually done, but there are some superheavy competitors who have trouble reaching back like that. So if your arm is tensed rigid at your side and the tricep is flexed and visible, that should be OK. I've judged a few local shows and never penalized anyone for a variation, as long as the tricep is displayed. Grabbing the hand in back does highlight the delt and pecs more, and can add to the effect. Just keep in mind that the judges are looking at how the triceps relates to the entire physique. So make sure you flex the outer leg and show the calf.

04-01-2005, 04:16 PM	#4
CindyLauper Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 7,953	I think you should practice both. It all depends on the head judge because he is the boss for your show. If I remember....one of our comp. here....the head judge specifically asked for tricep pose, reaching behind.

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