STEP ON STAGE WITH CONFIDENCE.

From first-time competitors to seasoned athletes, my coaching guides you through every phase of prep — with real-time feedback, expert structure, and a no-BS approach to stage success.

From mobility and posing to training, nutrition, peak week and reverse diet — my coaching is built for natural athletes who want to fall in love with the process.

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Built for the Stage

Full Prep Coaching — The Complete Stage Strategy

✔ Weekly Check-Ins (via shared tracking + detailed feedback)
✔ Customized Macros + Cardio Strategy (includes lab work & hormone-based guidance)
✔ Supplement Suggestions for Natural Athletes
✔ Individualized Strength Training + Mobility-Focused Programming
✔ Lifting Technique Coaching — master your movement patterns for strength and symmetry
✔ Weekly In-Person Sessions → use for lifting technique, posing, or programming
✔ Weekly Phone or FaceTime Coaching Sessions
✔ Daily Check-Ins During Peak Week
✔ In-Person Show Day Coaching (travel fees apply if 30+ miles outside the Twin Cities)
✔ Unlimited Email Support
✔ Access to Team Events + Contest Prep Clinics
✔ Post-Show Reverse Diet Coaching Included

This program covers every phase of competition — from offseason development to show day and the reverse diet beyond. You’ll learn to lift efficiently, pose confidently, and build a physique that’s both strong and sustainable.

Pose With Angela — 1:1 In Person Posing Coaching

✔ Mobility Integration with Posing — open up key areas for better posture, control, and ease
✔ Mandatory Poses: Front pose, back pose, transitions
✔ Comparison Round + Individual Routine Breakdown
✔ Stage Walk + Turning Techniques (in heels)
✔ Identifying + Fixing Common Faults
✔ Building Stage Presence + Confidence
✔ Suit Selection + Adjustments
✔ Judging Criteria (OCB, NPC, etc.) Explained
✔ Glam Guidance: Tan, heels, jewelry, hair + makeup tips
✔ Navigating Your First or Next Show Like a Pro

Whether you're preparing for your first show or refining your pro-level presentation, posing coaching is where we bring the entire package together: movement, confidence, symmetry, and intention.

When to Hire a Coach

If you’re planning to compete within the next 6–12 months, now is the time to start.

Prep isn’t just a 12-week sprint—it’s a season-long strategy. The physique you bring to the stage is built long before the cut begins. Your prep starts with movement quality, program design, macro education, and posing consistency. Once you're technically sound, you’re more likely to stick to the cut and step on stage with confidence.

Still unsure? Read:

Are You Ready To Compete?

I had an online coach who wasn’t attentive at all. Working with Angela was completely different—she was personally invested in my progress and goals, which made this prep feel truly tailored to me.” – Lauren

Client Competition Stats

  • Lauren H. – OCB Bikini Masters Pro Card – Mr. & Ms. Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
    • Payten P. – OCB Bikini Open Pro Card – Natural Wisconsin, Madison, WI

  • Lauren H. – 1st Place Masters Bikini 35+ OCB – Mr. & Ms. Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

    • Payten P. – 1st Place Bikini Open & 1st Place Bikini Novice – Natural Wisconsin, Madison, WI

  • • Payten P. – Best Poser Award – OCB Natural Viking, Minneapolis, MN

  • The Complete Mobility + Posing Clinic, a comprehensive and empowering event tailored for bikini, wellness, and figure competitors. Led by Angela Nguyen, a mobility and strength coach from American Strength Training Center, and Rebekah from Los Campeones, this clinic combines essential mobility exercises with expert posing coaching to enhance your stage performance.

Show Day Glam: Hair, Makeup, Lashes, Extensions

I’ve partnered with a trusted glam expert (and client!) to provide Stage-Ready Glam services exclusively for my competitors.

✔ Natural glam that photographs beautifully under stage lights
✔ Hair extension matching, color, and install
✔ Makeup + lashes tailored for stage intensity
✔ Available as an add-on to prep or posing packages
✔ Based in Minneapolis–St. Paul, with show-day coordination included

Competitor Resources

Your prep doesn’t start or end on show day. These articles cover the full journey — from deciding which federation to compete in, to understanding costs, posing, and performance. Each resource is written to help you build, move, and present like a true athlete.

Prep & Competition Essentials

• The Cost of Competing in 2024
Understand what to expect financially — from membership fees to tanning, suits, glam, and travel.

• Are You Ready to Compete?
A must-read before prep begins. Learn how to know when your body and mindset are ready.

• Choosing the Right Federation (OCB vs. NPC)
Learn the key differences between natural and untested federations, judging criteria, posing expectations, and which division best suits your body type and goals.

• Bikini & Wellness Posing 101
Break down mandatory poses, transitions, and stage presentation tips for both divisions.

Mobility for Posing, Performance & Physique

Most competitors obsess over macros and cardio—but overlook the one thing that determines how their physique actually looks: how they move.

Mobility isn’t just for rehab—it’s your competitive edge.
✔ Cleaner, more efficient lifts = better progressive overload
✔ Posing that actually shows off your symmetry
✔ Reduced injury risk during prep and beyond
✔ Long-term muscle growth and balanced development

If you want your physique to move like an athlete and look like a champion, start here:

• Thoracic Mobility for Posing
• Lumbar Extension & Anterior Tilt
• Shoulder External Rotation & Posing
• Your Natural Gait & Stage Walk

Your First Session Starts with an Assessment

Before we talk macros or posing—we start with how you move.

Your ankles affect your glutes.
Your hips affect your shoulders.
Your spine affects your ability to arch, twist, and breathe.

If you're stiff, locked up, or moving through compensations, it will show up on stage. That’s why every new client starts with a full-body assessment—so we can identify and correct the movement limitations that are holding you back from building symmetry, lifting efficiently, and posing with ease.

Ready to see what’s actually limiting your progress?

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FAQs

  • Ideally 6–12 months before your target show. The earlier we start, the better we can improve symmetry, metabolism, and posing before entering a deficit. Many of my athletes spend months in a building or maintenance phase before the official “cut” begins — and that’s exactly what sets them apart on stage.The body you bring to the stage is built long before prep starts — through months, and ideally years, of consistent training, nutrition, and mobility work. Contest prep doesn’t build the muscle — it reveals the muscle you’ve already earned.

  • No— you do not need to be a member to come in and train with me, but your included in-person sessions will be held at American Strength in Maplewood, MN. You’re welcome to train elsewhere for the rest of your program. Posing sessions can also move virtual as we progress.

  • Yes! I offer standalone posing packages if you already have a lifting coach or live out of state.

  • Most first-time competitors need a 20–30 week cut (depending on body fat and experience). But smart prep starts before that—with a base-building phase. My best clients work with me year-round to avoid burnout and bring a better physique every season.

  • Yes. While Bikini and Wellness share some similarities, the muscular balance, lower body emphasis, programming and presentation differ. We’ll identify which division best suits your structure, strength, and long-term goals before building your training and posing accordingly.

  • Choosing between OCB and NPC depends on your physique, goals, and values. We’ll review posing style, judging criteria, and muscular expectations to find the best fit.
    👉 Read: Choosing the Right Federation (OCB vs. NPC)

  • Because how you move determines how you look. Mobility affects your ability to train effectively, engage the right muscles, and pose with control. Limited mobility = limited symmetry. It’s not just for rehab—it’s your foundation for strength, aesthetics, and longevity.

Ready to Compete?

Let’s build the physique, mindset, and confidence needed to dominate the stage.
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