Get into building with LINHAM Fitness

With over eight-teen years of hands-on experience as a certified personal trainer, my passion is guiding you towards success. By combining my expertise as a corrective exercise specialist and bodybuilding specialist, I tailor each session to align perfectly with your aspirations, all while ensuring your safety and proper technique.

Whether you're in the bustling heart of Atlanta, Georgia, or miles away, I've got you covered. For those local to Atlanta, I offer personalized in-person sessions. However, if distance is a factor, fear not! My online training program delivers results just as effectively, ensuring you achieve your goals no matter where you are. Please schedule a consultation to receive quote. All quotes are based on individual needs and length of program enrollment. 

Let's embark on this journey together and unlock your full potential!

*Please schedule a consultation so we can better understand your needs for the classification you desire to compete in*

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT I AM A LIFETIME DRUG FREE ATHLETE AND I EMPHASIZE NATURAL BODYBUILDING. Individuals desiring to use PEDs (performance enhancement drugs) or steroids are recommended to consult with a medical professional as I do not condone the usage of such. 

• Training programs may be as short as six months and as long as eight-teen months (or more) depending on current muscle maturity and body composition.

• Rates may very depending on individual athletic need, body response, and classification chosen.

• Bulk months purchase will be awarded with higher discounts. 

• The following classes are served

• Men's Physique 
• Classic Physique 
• Bodybuilding  
• Women’s Bikini
• Women’s Wellness
• Women’s Figure
• Women’s Physique
• Women’s Bodybuilding

Here are the basic competition levels:

● Amateur, Regional Shows
● Amateur, National Qualifier Shows
● Jr. National Shows
● National Shows – Pro Qualifier
● IFBB Pro Shows (tier 1, 2, 3…)
● IFBB International Shows (i.e., Arnold Classic)
● IFBB Mr. Olympia Contest

MEN'S PHYSIQUE

Muscularity and Body Condition. This division requires athletes to be fit, well-conditioned (leanness), and display proper shape and symmetry built on a foundation of muscle. Extreme muscularity will be scored down.

● Stage presence and personality are also scored here, and the contestant should display confidence, poise, and personality to the audience.

● The legs are not scored directly in Men’s Physique since competitors are required to wear board shoes.

● The posing requirements are front and back poses (including transitions) with no arms up poses.

● A small waist is always ideal for men’s physique, and there will be different height classes at the amateur level.

CLASSIC PHYSIQUE

● Muscularity and Body Condition. This division requires athletes to be fit, well-conditioned (leanness), and display proper shape and symmetry built on a foundation of muscle. A small waist with large, full, and tight muscles is ideal.

● Stage presence and personality are also scored here, and the contestant should display confidence, poise, and personality to the audience with masterful posing.

● The legs are a very important part of any classic physique athlete’s presentation.

● The posing requirements include 5 mandatory poses and ¼ turns plus an evening finals routine.

● Posing trunks may be tapered or straight cut to show the upper quad and glutes.

● This is a great overall division that bridges the gap between men’s physique and open bodybuilding. There are multiple height classes with defined weight limits.

BODYBUILDING 

● Muscularity and Body Condition. This division requires the most extreme muscle development (mass), conditioning (leanness), fullness, and muscle density.

● Stage presence and personality are also scored, and the contestant should display confidence, poise, and personality to the audience with masterful posing.

● The posing requirements include 8 mandatory poses and ¼ turns plus an evening finals routine.

● Bodybuilding posing trunks are more revealing to show thigh and glute development.

● There are multiple weight classes in bodybuilding, and it is important to consider the athlete’s height and aesthetic proportions in any particular category.

WOMEN'S BIKINI

● Muscularity and Body Condition. Bikini athletes should display a beautiful feminine physique that shows great shape (curves and X-frame), balanced proportions, and good conditioning on a foundation of muscle. Excessive muscularity, muscle separation, or striations are downscored.

● Key success factors include full round glutes with moderate separation at the hamstring tie-ins and a small amount of roundness/fullness in delts.

● Posing and stage presentation should be graceful and exemplify beauty. Bikini has front and back poses plus individual routines.

WOMEN'S WELLNESS

● Muscularity and Body Condition. Wellness athletes should display a beautiful feminine physique that shows the great shape, balanced proportions, and good conditioning on a foundation of muscle. Excessive muscularity or hardness, muscle separation, or striations are downscored.

● The conditioning is like a bikini, but the muscle is disproportionately developed in the lower body (thighs and glutes).

● Key success factors include full round glutes with moderate/strong separation at the hamstring tie-ins and a small amount of roundness/fullness in delts. More muscle development in the quads, hamstrings, and glutes with correct proportions is critical.

● Posing and stage presentation should be graceful and exemplify beauty. Wellness has ¼ turns and individual posing routines.

WOMEN'S FIGURE

● Figure athletes should display more muscle development than a bikini with larger shoulders that are more capped, quad sweeps, good tie-ins between the glutes and hamstrings, balanced proportions top to bottom, V-taper, and good overall conditioning with some muscle separation.

● Figure athletes should NOT display the extreme amount of muscle, separation, striations, or density associated with Women’s Physique or Bodybuilding. Figure athletes should showcase a very feminine and beautiful physique.

● Posing requires ¼ turns and an individual routine wearing a 2-piece bikini with straps in the back.

● There are multiple height classes at the amateur level.

WOMEN'S PHYSIQUE

● Women’s Physique should display more muscle development than seen in the Figure with clear muscle separation, full/round muscle bellies, greater density than Figure, and balanced proportions top to bottom with some striations allowed.

● Although the emphasis is on muscle development, women’s physique competitors are also scored on beauty and flow. Overall similar foundation and proportions as a figure with more muscle.

● There are height classes for amateur contests.

● Posing consists of ¼ turns, mandatories, and individual routines wearing a 2-piece suit.

WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING

● Muscularity and Body Condition. This division requires the most extreme muscle development (mass), conditioning (leanness), fullness, and muscle density.

● Stage presence and personality are also scored, and the contestant should display confidence, poise, and personality to the audience with masterful posing.

● The posing requirements include 8 mandatory poses and ¼ turns plus an evening finals routine.

● Bodybuilding posing trunks are more revealing to show thigh and glute development.

● There are multiple weight classes in bodybuilding, and it is important to consider the athlete’s height and aesthetic proportions in any particular category.

Here below is a list of the most prominent bodybuilding federations:

● National Physique Committee (NPC)
● International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB)
● World Beauty Fitness and Fashion (WBFF)
● World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF)
● Organization Of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB)
● Fitness America

Get familiar with the division or class you desire to compete in and then get familiar with the federation you wish you participate in initially. To become the coveted IFBB Pro Athlete, competitors must win at different levels of the NPC and earn their pro card at one of the NPC national-level contests.

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