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Posing oil is a must for all competitors, but application can be a tricky thing – too little you do not look as defined, too much and you look like a walking greaseball, and also have your definition blurred.

Many tanning products already have a built in oil and/or shimmer. If the one you use does, most times you do not apply any oil on top.

Most quality posing oils are vegetable based, as mineral based [baby oil] tend to not give a good look. You do not necessarily need a ‘specific posing oil”, many competitors just use a general vegetable based body oil.

Some bodybuilders are proponents of using spray cooking oils found at grocery stores, more popular within North American bodybuilding circles. By this we do not mean a general spray but an aerosol spray. Those who are keen on this method mention the ease of application [squirt, squirt and done] and less disruption to tanning product that you may have applied. If you choose this method, spray carefully as it can leave a slippery floor.

There are products out which claim to increase vascularity and other things, which are debatable but feel free to try them out.

Like with all aspects of contest prep, you must practice and decide what works best for you.