I’ve seen it a thousand times – realizing his error, he screams to me from the stage as I sit in the stands “Help me!” It’s the new bodybuilder on stage in his swimming trunks. Granted – far less disturbing than the fat man on the beach in his G-String – but an error nonetheless.
So the debate ensues: Before you try to pass off a swimsuit as your gear for the day, hold on. While similar in structure and style, there are a few differences you need to know about. And while the thought of wearing such a skimpy piece of clothing on stage may seem embarrassing, losing to the guy who did wear one is even more embarrassing, don’t you think?
Remember that the reason that you are in competition is to show off the work you have been doing on your musculature. A posing suit is cut to show off as much of your leg sweep and help narrow your waist as possible, within current standards of modesty. Sure, there are those who jokingly call them “Daisy Cutters” or “Banana Hammocks” – but these puppies are the necessary tools of the trade. It is not designed for speed in the water like a standard swim trunk would be. While this will go against all logic for most of us, the key feature you are looking for in a suit is exposure. However I cannot stress the following enough! There are limits – and while posing suits are small – anything resembling dental floss is just plain wrong! While some European contests are open to thongs, North America still frowns on “Whale Tails.” And for that, we here at NxLabs are thankful.
Much like a crowd around the urinal in the men’s washroom, stage fright is the last thing you need to worry about during competition. My advice is to practice posing at home – in your posing trunks. The key to this is wearing it a few times before competition to not only help you get the most flattering fit, but also get used to an otherwise humbling experience. A great tip is to buy two suits; one that fits and one that is two sizes smaller. Some competitors can drop over 15 pounds in their last week of contest prep. There is nothing less flattering than a posing suit that has lost its shape.
Tags: Bodybuilding, competitive bodybuilding, posing suits, weight training
Dude first of all, you need to research more, do not think this is your world and your taste and opinion is the only in general. you are wrong—–yes! posing suits are for sure bathing suits, I think you are way behind the craze. Travel around and see “the moda” do not just write nonsense. If a bodybuilder is well ripped, and has good simetry ofcouse he will look terrific on stage even wearing just cotton full cut briefs (tighty whities). There is no need to buy two suits in different sizes, come on, Dude, posing suits are made of lycra, spandable….they just do not lose they shape. I have been competing in bodybuilding shows for more than a decade and I wear speedos,athletos,jaguare, and nike suits on stage but no those ugly loose Andrea Cahaling suits.
Make more research and I will Change then my mind. George
Hi George,
I think everybody is entitled to their opinion on this issue. I too have been competing in bodybuilduing almost as long as you have so “the research” is based on personal experience. I’m not sure what side of the globe your from but I’m sensing you may not be from the US or Canada. I am well aware that there are many different cultures out there and all have a different interpretation of taste.
I am merely expressing what I know to be, through in depth research the common opinion in North America. We prefer posing suits stay on stage and keep your “beans and franks” nicely tucked away when in public.
Sounds like you take your training very seriously! Great job George.
Dude you’re kidding me right? Mens posing suits are just that POSING SUITS for bodybuilding competitions not the beach! Cahlings did make a good posing suit years ago but now Physique Bodyware USA makes a much better Men’s Posing Suit for bodybuilders, made in America and they are half the price. They offer great customer service and they speak ENGLISH! I’m sick of getting these overseas operators when I buy stuff online. Buy American made buy Physique Bodyware USA mens posing suits!
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