Thursday, June 16, 2011

Working It Out in the Industry: Male Fitness Modeling

Male modeling is becoming an increasingly competitive business, as attitudes change and more and more men are looking to break into the industry. One of the most important and up-and-coming niche fields of the male modeling industry is the area of fitness models – an area very different from other fields of male modeling.

When most people think about the modeling industry, they think about high-end fashion, clothing, and women.
 When people think about male models, it’s often an image of a skinny, slightly androgynous man wearing the latest fashions out of Europe. However for male fitness models, it’s an entirely different world.

Male modeling agencies that specialize in fitness models are looking for an entirely different body type than runway models.  This slice of the modeling industry wants to see not just you, and your handsome face, but also your muscles.


Modeling jobs in the fitness modeling industry don't always go to the guy who's the buffest, or the one who has the best abs, but if you're looking to get your start in the modeling industry, there are a few things that you need to understand. First, it's important to realize that modeling gigs in this part of the industry are much more concerned about the body as a whole than their counterparts in the mainstream fashion modeling industry. This means that getting a tight, toned body with great abs and good muscle symmetry is key – huge pecs and skinny arms won't land you a job, and neither will a flat stomach that doesn’t have defined abs. Your face is important too – you can't neglect it in favor of your body, but it isn't the only thing that the photographer is going to care about. Male models in this industry are paid to show off their muscles – often in shorts or underwear – and they need to be a total body package.


If you're looking to get a start in the fitness modeling industry, you need to think about what kind of company you want to work for,. But, you need to be up for the challenge.
  Body building is a huge part of the fitness side of male modeling, and while you don't need to be Mr. Universe, you will need to take the time to eat right and focus on your muscle development and definition.

Do you think that this is the job for you and you have what it takes?  Then stop by Bleep Models and send us some shots of yourself and take the first step in your male modeling career.

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