About
About Coach Manoli Velonakis
A specialized posing coaching business for competitive bodybuilders preparing for Classic Physique and Men’s Physique shows.
Coach Manoli Velonakis
Built on years at the East Coast Mecca.
Elegant Posing LLC was created for competitive bodybuilders who want to present their physiques effectively, confidently, and professionally on stage. The focus is posing, not general bodybuilding coaching.
It’s built on years of first-hand experience in the competitive bodybuilding environment, including extensive time at Bev Francis Powerhouse, “The East Coast Mecca,” learning directly from an experienced mentor.
Whether you’re a first-time competitor or an experienced athlete refining your presentation, every athlete gets individualized instruction to help present the physique they’ve earned.
Certification
DY HIT Master Trainer, Dorian Yates’ DY HIT program (2022)
On stage
Coaching from a competitor.
Manoli competes in NPC Men’s Physique and Classic Physique. At the 2022 NPC Eastern USA Championships he won the Men’s Physique overall title and his Classic Physique class. The details he coaches are the ones he’s worked through under the lights.
Competition highlights
Podium finishes, as published in the official NPC results.
2022
NPC Eastern USA Championships
- Men’s Physique Overall
- 1st Junior Men’s Physique
- 1st Open Men’s Physique, Class C
- 1st Open Classic Physique, Class B
2019
NPC Atlantic States Championships
- 1st Teen Men’s Physique
- 2nd Teen Classic Physique
2018
NPC Victor Martinez Legends Championships
- 1st Teen Men’s Physique
- 1st Teen Classic Physique
Posing principles
More than which poses to hit.
Knowing the poses is the starting point. These are the principles Coach Manoli comes back to with every athlete.
01
Build from the ground up
Grip the floor with your feet. Your legs are your largest muscle group, and every pose draws its power from the ground.
02
Take your time
The best poses come when you’re calm and confident. Rushing wastes the physique you worked so hard to build.
03
Fit the transitions to you
Getting too fancy can leave the wrong impression. The right transitions suit your physique and your personality.
04
Practice for the judges, not the mirror
Film yourself with the camera about two feet off the ground. The mirror shows you something different from what the judges see.
Book a consultation
Start your posing journey.
A 15-minute call to talk through your goals and your next show, and to decide on the right sessions for you.