Their bodies are simply pre-dispositioned to grow and build, which they do, fast! But just in case you’re wondering, we’re so god damn easy to spot. Your email address will not be published. by Lee Haney, 8X Mr. Olympia. If this article got you in the mood for more workout knowledge, check these out: one often left unmetioned genetic factor is muscle sparing. Of course - it's the same old principle as when you've let your enthusiasm for bicep-curls take precedence over tricep-training for too long. So even though they can pile on the timber, it’s much harder for an ectomorph to cut up and become lean. Now, there are people who will contend that bad genetics can be overcome. Is our sex drive at an all-time high or is lack of sleep pulling us down? So that you already at the planning stage know all your pros and cons when doing bodybuilding. Hardly ever looks shredded (naturally higher BF). Genetics. If you have a decent structure and respond well to training and basic nutritional plans, you have good genetics for natural bodybuilding. The exact role of genetics in bodybuilding is not fully understood. Yeah, that’s genetics. This doesn't really change the basic facts - that your lats suck, that your biceps don't have that awesome peak, or that your shoulders are narrow - but you can always create an illusion of looking better than you actually do. Lee copped a bit of flack from a recent video when someone asked how to train arms. Your email address will not be published. Say What? And as we grow up we forget how much of a key part they play in our lives. Keep in mind that bodybuilding - and all kind of weight training - is about maintaining balance. A genetic test can give you a measure of your body composition response to strength training. One of the simplest ways of looking at this is by assessing the three primary body types. Genetics is a popular scapegoat for lazy people. I think I have bad genetics. There’s only one of you, bro. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problems or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. Bodybuilders lift and eat and sprint and don't whine about their genetics. Big deal! “It’s all just genetics! Genetics undoubtedly play a significant role in our lives. Just as we said, they can be annoying…. Moral of the story, don’t be a b*tch! Good Or Bad Genetics. We blame genetics for our failure to build muscle or lose body fat. Now, without getting too specific, we’ve got the ectomorphs, mesomorphs, and endomorphs. Most recreational bodybuilders and weightlifters tend to have average genetics, and must work harder than the weightlifter with "god like genetics" to get that dream physique. The truth is hard work defines a bodybuilder and, to a deeper degree, genetics largely define a bodybuilder’s potential as well. Some people use "bad genetics" as a convenient excuse for quitting their training programs when they fail to see quick results. But one thing is certain - you've got to train smart to maximize whatever genetic potential you have to build massive, well-defined biceps. Did Bruce Lee had bad genetics? Take Lee Priest. Please give me some advices about how i can look There are certain genetic attributes that are not favorable to bodybuilding. And - not only that - the weight has to travel further than with the other guy. It is very convenient, and there's no one around to prove that it is, in fact, bull. Believe it or not, there are such things as books, webinars, and podcasts all about training, diet, supplementation, and lifestyle choices. A lot of people point to genetics as being the number one reason for creating champions in bodybuilding. So, to wrap it up - theres not much you can do about this. Genetics are a favorite scapegoat for athletic shortcomings. This probably isn't what you want to hear, but your progress is largely dependent on your genetics. That one painful or amazing word – depending on who you are. Evidence suggests ectomorphs may suffer because of inefficient satellite cells surrounding the muscle fibers. Think of the dumb ass who’s been doing it all wrong for years and still doesn’t see results. In short bad genetics refers to poor muscle bellies/insertions, poor skeletal structure, how fast you can build muscle and lose fat, and how well your body responds to extraneous hormones to build even more muscle. However, if you aspire to be a full-blown professional bodybuilder, you will have to be almost immune to the negative effects of the drugs. Light as the bar might be, the mechanics makes it hard). Thus it's totally subjective what one may perceive as good genetics, but I'm sure that there is a somewhat common taste. Hard work is key, but your genetics also play a role in how much or how easily you can change your body composition. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise program or dietary supplements. At this point, you’re either fist pumping with your anatomically superior pythons or kicking the dirt with weak chubby cankles. The right bodybuilding plan can help you overcome bad genes. If we don’t, then it’s fair to say we’re sat comfortably somewhere in between two. When starting out in bodybuilding, mesomorphs will see progress at an alarming weight. But how much of a deal are the pre-determined traits passed down from our parents? It's like running with a 30 pound backpack!). There are only ‘bad’ and ‘better’ genetics. I am 5'11 and I weigh about 157-160lbs. You’ll also know the endomorph when you see him. It's all individually based, so when the guy who spends 2 minutes at the end of his workout every other week doing some light calf-raises, claims he has bad genetics, we can't be sure. We can do a lot to tweak things our way, and even though you might never become a Mr. Olympia contestant, there's always room for improvement. For many, staying natural is the best strategy. The entire subject of genetics, or inherited factors which cannot be controlled, is much discussed in the world of bodybuilding and weight-training. He destroyed those delts day and night until they became his greatest feature. The most classic example is the guy with narrow shoulders. Therefore we should study our own genetics to see just what hormonal characteristics we have inherited. By training smart, we can overcome most obstacles. Hey, remember when everything got crazy around the same time you suddenly noticed tiddies? Get f*cking freakishly swole and then diet with the discipline of a Shaolin monk to cut up. You read that correctly. But somehow, these genetic marvels manage to look amazing 365 days of the year. If this were paleolithic times, he’d saber tooth fodder for sure. However, the small difference of where the muscle attaches, allows one of you to use 30 pounds more. But somehow, these genetic marvels manage to look amazing 365 days of the year. Ever bump into the skinny guy who’s been hammering his hamstrings for years but has wheels like a second-hand toddler trike? Even the best have to overcome adversity to achieve greatness. If you were to move your hands a couple of inches in, the bar is easier to hold. If you have good genetics, the world favors you. Genetics is a popular scapegoat for lazy people. If you’re naturally skinny so what, work hard to bulk and then shred into a freak. In this Video Our Top Telugu Fitness You tuber Venkat Madamala discussed about the bodybuilding genetics and also distinguished the differences between bad genetics bodybuilding & good bodybuilding genetics and also explained the major importance of genetics bodybuilding and how important they are to build muscle. A lot of people point to genetics as being the number one reason for creating champions in bodybuilding. Google "bad bodybuilding genetics" and you can find videos on youtube and articles explaining your question. Now, many factors can play into our cortisol levels such as stress through poor lifestyle choices. More like treading water, drinking a cold one with hot bikini models, and getting the best from both worlds. Please join this discussion about Bad genetics within the Anabolic Steroids category. Required fields are marked *. Yes, some bodybuilders have worked their butts off in an effort to become competitive but it’s just not enough (Maybe in smaller, less significant competitions). Surprisingly, experience shows that many people does just the opposite. Dance with the girl who got you there and get down with your strengths. Remember the bar? Are You Using the Best Training Frequency for Your Gains? Know you’re an easy gainer? They got lucky!”, he cries. Being a hard gainer can’t just be accounted to laziness or lack of knowledge. But perhaps you can at the very least outwork your genetics. Bodybuilding.comâ and BodySpace® are trademarks of Bodybuilding.com. Too bad these genetic marvels are very rare. Key point: Not everybody fits into one specific body type. Bodybuilding is all about aesthetics. I would say 90% of the time bad genetics is when a bodybuilders legs are too small. Sounds familiar? The life of a competitive bodybuilder is not for the faint of heart, as it’s a tough … The painful truth about bodybuilding and genetics. He is known for this: overcoming ‘bad’ genetics with hard work and dedication is very much Dorian Yates’ thing. Genetics undoubtedly play a significant role in our lives. What was once a disadvantage, became a solid strength during competition. Either way, you’ve got to work with the hand the devil dealt you. "Good genetics" in bodybuilding generally refer to visually appealing muscles. This is why you rarely see any 6-foot-8 basketball player-kind of guys in the Olympics hoisting the big weights around. There isn't a bodybuilding magazine that hasn't covered this at least 10 times, so I'll keep it short: By trimming down your waist and beefing up your deltoids, you'll create the illusion of having broad shoulders. I'm age 64; have been bodybuilding drug-free for 48 years since beginning at age sixteen in 1972. He’s a lean, mean, gangly machine – just like our guy Bruce here. It's all individually based, so when the guy who spends 2 minutes at the end of his workout every other week doing some light calf-raises, claims he has bad genetics, … Things come easy to you in certain areas. I'm age 64; have been bodybuilding drug-free for 48 years since beginning at age sixteen in 1972. They usually do not match the upper body. Genetics: The Cold Hard Truth. A guy with a huge upper body and spider-like legs not only looks ridiculous, he has also developed an unevenness in his body that'll set him back in other areas in life (think about it - with 30 pounds more of muscle on his upper body, but with the same legs, what happens to endurance in other sports? Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "adb20f2db3bf9f4c6156cba62698884d" );document.getElementById("h952df40b8").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Get ahead of the rest with our premium articles designed to educate you and help slay your PBs. Taking a cerebral approach to your training can never be a bad thing. Because your hormones may be influencing you in more ways than you realize. Check out Lee Priest’s blunt take on this aspect of the sport in the video above! Obviously, this makes bulking a very difficult process, as it’s almost impossible to hit an optimized surplus. Then do maintenance training for the already developed muscles until your weaker muscles have caught up. Bad genetics is just an excuse that weak people with poor discipline make to explain why they can't achieve goal that they don't set. Simply put; there’s no signal for the cells to grow. Genetic factors influence the rate and quantity of muscle growth for an individual throughout his or her resistance training program. It is very convenient, and there's no one around to prove that this is the sole purpose of fitness limitations for some people! There's no such thing as a bodybuilder with bad genetics. There are pretty skinny guys who have been working tirelessly on their hamstrings for years but are hardly getting the results they […] 1 level 2 Too bad these genetic marvels are very rare. Marine Workout: Train Like 21st Century Soldier, What Is Strength and Conditioning? He’s usually the type of guy you’d call “stocky” with broad shoulders and a barrel chest. To some degree that's true, but only to an extent. Yates was more than we were used to seeing in every way. Having longer arms also means that the weight will be traveling a longer distance from top to bottom position, as opposed to someone with shorter arms. When you're pressing weights, you have biomechanics working against you (it's like holding a short bar with one hand at the very end! Bodybuilding is all about aesthetics. This can all be summarized in two words: Prioritized Training. Yes, that is him. The most likely scenario is that he hasn't learned the basics of prioritizing, but since there's a 0.001% chance that he's right, he's pouncing on it rather than face the probable truth. One of the simplest ways of looking at this is by assessing the three primary body types. Check in with your body regularly. Spot these dudes on any internet forum calling out successful sculpted super-physiques in the comment section. Don't categorize yourself, according to me, genetics play a little role in the world of the average jo, unless you are planning competitive stuff, your genetics should be the last thing to worry about. In bodybuilding, it comes with no big surprise. The extreme examples of which, sadly, must cause the athlete to concede that competition is … The guy with longer arms are holding a longer bar, making the mechanics work against him. So it should come as no surprise that, when it comes to bodybuilding, they’re seen as a pretty big deal. For the sake of simplicity, I have focused mainly on simple chest presses here. Your face got slimy, hair started sprouting in unusual places, and mood swings crept up like protein-fart clouds in the free weight section. It’d also be awesome if our levels of cortisol were naturally low. He was always on the football team and seemed to be annoyingly good at any sport he put his hand to. In almost every case, you can improve what nature threw at you by smart, prioritized training. Recent research shows that some individuals respond very well to strength training, some barely respond, and some don't respond at all. If genetics didn’t come into it then they should both look very similar and have equal chances in their bodybuilding pursuits. If your calves suck then give them a little extra love. Some people use "bad genetics" as a convenient excuse for quitting their training programs when they fail to see quick results. Hard work usually always beats talent and even Arnie had to overcome less than ideal circumstances. There are pretty skinny guys who have been working tirelessly on their hamstrings for years but are hardly getting the results they […] Naturally, mesomorphs make up the middle ground of the gene pool. The flip side It is possible to be somewhere between two. They’re what make us unique and each one of us good at different things. Ever meet that person who never studies for a test but still gets A’s? A few stereotypical traits include: It’s a hard life being an ectomorph in bodybuilding. They work very hard, both on diet and training, to minimize fat as much as possible while building muscle. Without paying a dime for hormone therapy we can optimize our bodies through lifestyle changes and natural enhancers, such as those created for testosterone. Just don’t forget to turn any weaknesses into assets by training them twice as hard. Likewise, a guy with the exact same size and strength, and the exact same placement of the pec muscle attachment, will differ in strength if one of them has 20% longer arms. One thing is certain - you've got to train smart to maximize whatever genetic potential you have to build massive, well-defined biceps. Okay, dudes, we get it, now crawl your little pencil back into your beta-caves before we break ’em. The bottom line is that the cosmetic aspect of bodybuilding is not as dependent on genetics as many would like to think. The content on our website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. It is very convenient, and there's no one around to prove that it is, in fact, bull. Simply put - hit your weak muscles first, and hit them hard. Bouchard and Tremblay estimate that 40% of the variability in resting metabolic rate, thermic effect of food, and energy cost of low-to-moderate intensity exercise is genetically related. Yet when it comes to training we often forget that intelligence can play a huge part in success. I hear this a lot—both in the gym and casual conversation. What we’re really trying to say is that your mind can be your secret weapon. There's no such thing as a bodybuilder with bad genetics. Read our disclaimers & disclosure page to find out more. I am one of those ppl. After all…. In most of us (discounting dweebs who do CrossFit) our thought box contains about 86 billion nerve cells. 9 years ago: Post 2 • IP flag post Even the best have to overcome adversity to achieve greatness. Most recreational bodybuilders and weightlifters tend to have average genetics, and must work harder than the weightlifter with "god like genetics… Bad genetics is a pretty open field. In terms of muscle bellies and insertions, look at a YouTuber called “traintolookgoodnaked”. by Lee Haney, 8X Mr. Olympia. Lee Priest - 215 lbs. Thus it's totally subjective what one may perceive as good genetics, but I'm sure that there is a somewhat common taste. The best way I think we can look at the role of genetics is to do some comparisons between athletes of similar age, height, weight and years of training. They’re not so far out of it they’re barely wet, but they’re not drowning at the bottom either. Be the first to receive exciting news, features, and special offers from Bodybuilding.com! That one painful or amazing word – depending on who you are. Matt Danielsson has been a weightlifter and personal trainer for over 10 years. Look at small guys like Flex Wheeler and Shawn Ray. (left), Jay Cutler - 295 lbs. The reason for this is because many young bodybuilders early on in their career, fall into the “ Chest, Bis” trap. Fortunately, as naturally jacked and incredibly good looking bros, we’re mesomorphs. The most obvious reason only a few men have been able to make it to the elite level of bodybuilding competition is… you guessed it, genetics! Tenderize ’em to within an inch of their life and resurrect them from almost death as mutant mass. Science suggests that short-term increases in cortisol are linked with a decrease in protein synthesis. Part 1: The Bench Press – Proper Weightlifting Form, How to Get Bigger Forearms and Wrists – Godlike Arm Workout, Boss Workouts: Lean Mass Review and Results, 8 Habits To Adopt for a Better Physique in 2021. Due to their lightning-fast metabolism, every calorie they eat seems to disappear in seconds. It’s said that in his hey-day he would burn out training partners like jello tires on a dragster. If that were true, every man and his Grandma would be looking like the Austrian Oak, and supplement companies simply wouldn’t exist. When you look at a great champion like Phil Heath, more often than not one thought that comes to mind is that the man was blessed with some above average genetics. Apart from the fact Harry is clearly more tanned than me there are some quite staggering differencesin our physiques. And what has to pull the extra load? This can make training for fat loss as an endomorph hard, which is probably why so many go into power dominated sports. Muscle growth is influenced by muscle fiber type, fat distribution, hormone levels and the quality and duration of your exercise program. Couple a lack of general intuition and brain power with a shoddy build and we’re up sh*t creek with a hole in our canoe. However, there is one point where there's not that much you do and that is where your muscles attach to your bones. Genetics. Bad bodybuilding genetics are being short and having a small frame. Although they’re not a concrete outline of every individual, many of us fall into one category. 9 years ago: Post 2 • IP flag post
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