Muscle Model James Alexander-Ellis prepares to go on stage by practicing a type of posing suited to his category. In bodybuilding, posing tends to be based around a set of classic poses which are designed to show off the size, symmetry and hardness of all the key body parts. 'Muscle Model' is an intermediate category somewhere between bodybuilding and fitness model. So, rather than 'front double biceps' and 'rear lat spread', the Muscle Model is encouraged to look more relaxed and natural, while still displaying overall muscularity. (And Muscle Models also smile !) The category is starting to appear at more and more competitions, for example at the forthcoming Miami Pro event in the UK in which James is competing. And it's gaining popularity among athletes who don't want to move up to the more extreme end of bodybuilding. br Follow James on his fan page - www.facebook.comJamesAlexanderEllisbr Thanks to Pineapple Dance Studios in London, and to stage coach to champions, Audrey Kaipio.