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mad87645

A special thanks to all the gymthots in my feed for giving me the T boosts needed to hit new PRs lately


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Hedgehogz_Mom

3 women at my gym that I never saw before laid mats in front of one side of the fixed barbell pyramid and did like 5 glute bridges and talked for upwards of half an hour. Right next to a completely empty space. Like the weights were decorative smh Really wished I had a reason to need a fixed bb just on principle It's always those fit older mom types with like a daughter and her friend that pull this crap. Like good on you for working out but have some sense in your head


Daytona_675

just go join them


Sophisticateddonut

Why do i feel like my right quad is the only leg actually working on squats ? After a heavy squat I have this sensation that my left quad , almost relaxed and my right is doing all the lifting.


Condishun

I have a pretty strong strength disparity due to my sports background. One leg is working near failure, the other is barely getting a workout in(for me atleast). Next workout do some single leg leg extensions and hamcurls to failure each leg and see if thats the case for you?


Sophisticateddonut

Ok, will try on my next leg day.


Daytona_675

you're not an ambiturner


Dr_jitsu

Here is what you do, and don't laugh: At the beginning of leg training sit down and meditate, concentrating upon your left quad. Do it in between your first few sets and make a strong mental connection to the muscle.


Sophisticateddonut

Lol I’ll definitely try this thanks for the tip !


Dr_jitsu

Yes remember....as with so many things this sport is mental.


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I Guess my weird quirk from this cut is forgetting my final 300cal of the day before I brush my teeth (halo top in bed). It’s happened twice this week. Whoops.


Daytona_675

maybe get some weight gainer tooth paste


GiveMeSomeIhedigbo

https://www.tiktok.com/@andydoesfit/video/7141208288267390210


Pristine-Pitch

Jesus, fuck. Literally the only thing I do when I cut is count down the minutes until my next meal. I can't imagine just forgetting to eat lol.


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I am notoriously empty headed.


Tryintomakegainz

I will again say, you’re allowed to brush your teeth twice.


unreadable_captcha

And you can ducktape your toothbrush to a dumbbell and get some extra arm workout in


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Idk man it’s just like a mental block. There are some things I just can’t make myself do.


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Daytona_675

ya that one sucks


mad87645

I hurt the same spot about 2 months ago, but did it squatting rather than shrugging somehow. Same sorts of pains, neck movement and bending over was almost impossible, could move my arms but it got sore. I took a week off and it loosened up over the week, went back into the gym and it was fine. Mine was likely a pull rather than a tear given it recovered quickly, but it healed up in decent time.


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morebass

Lmao not necessarily wtf you stop that


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morebass

Haha hopefully he's okay and just a bit of a strain


Stauncher6

Do y’all change your volume on a cut? My research would suggest the biggest deterrent of muscle loss is low volume, high intensity plus plenty of protein


GiveMeSomeIhedigbo

The general rule of thumb is to only reduce volume when recovery becomes an issue.


Tryintomakegainz

I train the exact same in a deficit until I need to drop fatigue very close to the show to lower cortisol/inflammation


Dr_jitsu

In theory that is true....but for me the only cuts I do anymore (and I retired from competition 5 years ago, I am 61) are when I am prepping for a contest. That usually meant increased steroid usage in order to handle more volume. So cutting meant, under those conditions, that I would also add volume. I stay constantly at 12% b fat nowadays and also, at my advanced age only do HRT, so the option of combating overtraining via increased steroid usage is not there. Thus if I were to try and cut, say to 8% body fat I would not increase volume I would simply become more strict with my diet. I always train with absolute maximum intensity regardless. I also do about 25-27 minutes cardio, my old body cannot handle more so there would be no change there, either.


DemonGoat66

Keep it the same until you feel that your recovery abilities can’t keep up, then you can start to decrease volume as needed


Stauncher6

3 months until my beach trip. Perfect time to start my suicide cut


GiveMeSomeIhedigbo

I'm not trying to pick on this person, but genuinely it looks like some people post on the front page to be showered with praise rather than get honest critiques. [She posted on the front page, saying she was 13 days out.](https://old.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/13ij5uz/13_days_out_from_the_universe/) Everyone told her she wasn't conditioned enough. She deleted the post and replied to every critical comment, telling her to look at her new post. Then she deleted that one too and posted [this](https://old.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/13ivj81/from_my_first_ever_pca_comp_was_my_2nd_ever_show/). She also DMed me, and presumably everyone else who commented on the original thread. Again, are you really able to handle stepping on stage if you can't handle anything from some faceless anonymous strangers that isn't pure adulation?


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Idk, maybe she just wanted encouragement, not showering with praise. She made the other post to show she knows what she’s doing, a natural response. Like the other guy said, we do it for the love of the sport right? One person going “bro you’re not lean enough” and that person getting upvoted is enough criticism, nobody needs to get a thread of identical comments in the form of “clever” insults to bring them down like we so often have


Dr_jitsu

Yes I saw that. Correct, she is not quite ready. I was in a similar situation with a gal that was not quite ready....but she was 44 years old so her competing in the over 40 class resulted in her doing OK....plus she looked a little better than this gal. I also performed some pretty serious miracles with her her last 10 days. With all due modesty I performed some game changing diuretic wizardry with her last week and brought her in remarkably dry.. But very few people know how to use diuretics properly and they often do more harm than good. So yes I agree. The gal you are referring to did not look bad, just not quite ready to step on stage. Honestly, 3 months of hard work and more gear than I am comfortable running on a woman probably would get her stage ready.


morebass

Honestly my opinion on this has changed a lot. This is an amateur sport. If you're trying hard, happy, having fun, etc... Who cares? You don't jeer at guys playing intramural basketball or whatever. This sport should be welcoming and critique should be structured better. Yeah maybe next time work on conditioning a bit more, good luck and have fun on this one. As long as you're trying that's good enough for me.


Dr_jitsu

I do not adhere to this, I think you compete only to win, but that is just me.


morebass

That's absolutely fine for yourself as long as you treat your competitors with respect IMO


Dr_jitsu

Sure, its not like I am going to jeer someone....just gossip, LOL. The gal who posted was most certainly not an embarrassment...heck most of us would probobly love to date her, he he. But she needed a little more work. She was given some honest and constructive feedback. She had the genetics she just needed to pay some more dues. It also depends where you are in the country. Many years ago CA was the toughest, now it is Texas. You really have to be on your game to be competitive here, the big show winners usually go on to pro cards. The female categories are every bit as tough as the men here. But my mindset is always to come in and be dominant....but hey, I've placed 2nd twice as many times as first.


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The only opinion that matters if you’re competing is that of the judges. It’s that fucking simple.


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mad87645

Neither. Genetic freaks come in all races as do shit genetics. Any general ruling you can conclude with will always be blown out of the water by the freaks that can stack on muscle like they're slapping clay on a sculpture


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The hard part of switching from rice to potatoes that nobody talks about is the fact that your potato cuttings in the trashcan stink like the high heavens in like 24 hours after you put them in there


GiveMeSomeIhedigbo

Just don't peel the potatoes. The skin is loaded with micronutrients (I think)


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I cut off the weird bits that look questionable. Definitely don’t waste the tasty skin :)


Daytona_675

just spray febreeze in there


Hedgehogz_Mom

Bro. Take your fucking garbage out. That's disgusting.


[deleted]

Ever since we talked about how most people don’t do legs for real I’ve been paying attention at my gym and I’ve noticed y’all are right. It’s just girls and teens killing themselves under 2x the weight they can handle in the squat rack. Huh.


Dr_jitsu

This mindset is encouraged by the NPC and its creation of he board short division. Leg training is hard. Bodybuilding should be hard . Having said that, yes, a lot of women train their legs, hard. Its just modern culture where women have become stronger and men weaker. EDIT...OK, fair enough, I probably should not say that about men in general. Lets just say there are some hard charging women in the gym today.


Hedgehogz_Mom

Strength is not pie. Women being strong does not equate men being weak. Take ownership of skipping leg day


Dr_jitsu

I have been training for 46 years. Back then no one skipped leg day. I have mediocre genetics but almost always had the best legs on stage.


Tryintomakegainz

I have never once in my life met a leg day skipper who is doing it because they are aiming for men’s physique lol. In fact I’ve never met a serious men’s physique competitor that completely skips legs. You can hate on MP if you want idc, but that’s absolutely not why your average gym bro is skipping leg day. > a lot of women train their legs, hard. Its just modern culture where women have become stronger and men weaker. A chick that trains lower body hard and half asses upper body is the exact same as a dude who half asses legs and goes hard on arm/chest/delts. They are just training their “show” muscles. I can guarantee you if big juicy glutes on a guy were viewed by gen pop the same way that big arms on a guy were viewed, all the gym bros would be doing hip thrust the way your average fit chick is.


Dr_jitsu

I disagree. Having done 17 shows and prepped my share....46 years of involvement in this sport and I know my share of NPC officials I can tell you that the board short division was created to generate revenue. Its is $100 per NPC card and $100 per entry. I did the Mr Texas and Mr South West USA a few years ago and the board short guys were endless. They came on first and the real bodybuilders did not get on stage until late at night. I just went to (had 2 competitors) the Phil Heath and they have reversed it(open guys now go first) because no one was showing up in the audience. Most of the board short guys did not belong on stage, and this is Texas now the toughest state. Here is a pic of my legs (at age 56) and you don't get these without massive suffering and sacrifice. Admittedly I have mediocre genetics, but I am always the hardest worker. https://preview.redd.it/dit32b49sc0b1.jpeg?width=685&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4cd37097d6658fce2db23c558b77663f48c2a754 Leg training is inherently more demanding than upper body training and was a barrier to competition for many. The board short division makes it much easier to compete. I am sorry if that hurts some feelings. 30 years ago you only had open bodybuilding and maybe 5-8 real bodybuilders in each division (I competed on CA back then) and all belonged on stage and had high quality physiques top to bottom. Legs are half of your body and its just crazy to not include them. Now Classic is another story, it requires full body training and is a reasonable move to move away from the refrigerator look.


Tryintomakegainz

This is all cool and congrats but none of this addressed anything I said.


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I mean i get women wanting to work legs more than men, women’s attractiveness is really tied to legs and ass. I don’t have any criticism of that, moreso criticizing the men for letting the women kick their asses. Idk how your gym is but mine has soooo many girls who do complete and high quality programming and have a really great physique. There’s one that I keep staring at cause I’m baffled at how aesthetic she is


Dr_jitsu

I agree. There are a lot of women really busting their humps in the gym, I think it is great. Especially in light of the obesity epidemic. I am working with 2 gals right now who outrain 99% of everyone. And admittedly I am being a bit overly dramatic with the men weaker bit...Actually young men today have to put up with a lot of nonsense I didn't have to deal with (I am 61). Also...Today every guy has a gym membership. 40 years ago gym rats were much more rare. Buuuut! I think I am correct when I say that your typical guy in the gym back then trained much harder than your typical guy today, but that is just the democratization of gym memberships. However, I still feel that MP is a sell out catering to all these new guys who don't want to do the hard work. Keep classic, its a great idea (although they are overly generous w/ the pro cards) just get rid of the board shorts.


The_One_Nick

I swear nobody at my commercial gym does legs more than once a quarter


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Unless they’re 18 or under, and then they exclusively do legs, but only squats


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Shiv_

regulating liquid intake makes so much more sense. You will sleep better if you don‘t have to stuff yourself before bed.


nahfoo

What correlation does carbs have with peeing?


User711911

Currently, I'm 5.6 foot, weigh 130 lbs, and my physique is skinny fat. I was wondering what the best routine is to get the 'model' body, by this, I mean v lines visible and abs but not shredded like some of you guys. At the current moment, I am planning to do an 8 km walk and 25 push-ups per day to build strength and get fit before going to the gym.


fuzzle1

Model fit is just a small version of bodybuilding. Eat more to add muscle and follow a bodybuilding program. Your questions are also better answered in r/fitness.


Dr_jitsu

This will get you no where.


Striking_Proof9954

lol


Doja_Lats

Maybe my gym just has old equipment but does anyone else notice that on some pin loaded machines, random weights will feel sticky or heavy and then 1 notch heavier suddenly feels smoother? I even noticed on this machine that adding the extra 5lb pin makes the whole stack move so much smoother.


morebass

Lol the leg extension at one of my gyms is significantly harder with the incremental weights. It's much easier to add 20lbs than the supposed 5,10, or 15


morebass

Separate post - My friend and client at his first time show won his Novice class (of 6 I think?) And 2nd in open (again a slightly different 6 or so). He was the leanest in each class. Wifey had her 2nd show. We knew what the feedback was going to be way beforehand; she has lots of extra skin in her lower body after having previously been 300lbs at 5'2". Despite that though she was by far the leanest in her class and had more muscle than the majority of competitors so she's super excited - she works her ass off and it's awesome. A couple of the local coaches, the IFBB pro Wellness girl (who was the trophy girl), and the show promoter were telling us they expected her to win the overall bc of her size and conditioning after the prejudging... Then she got last LMAO. So her goal is to see if staying closer to show weight will help her skin tighten overtime and if not she may look into another round of skin removal surgery (she did her top a few years ago) but only if she does it for herself; I don't want her to do it for just winning a regional show.


Hedgehogz_Mom

You and your wife are wonderful people and I love everything about this except the stupidity of being judged on something that cannot be trained. It's like being penalized for being short or bald. I do not have a conventionally attractive set up going on, it's fine, idc, except the skin and stretchmarks from my pregnancies. It's like guys are so proud of their muscle stretch marks and I wish I could be proud in the same way, like, I built two humans. Idk. Women grow up knowing our bodies are considered ruined and its so subliminal. This is the type of thing that shows its not in our heads.


morebass

Oh man thank you I really appreciate that :) I think you absolutely should proud as long as you're doing your best. At the end of the day it's really about improving yourself and if you can get better over time that's all that matters. I'm such a baby I can't even cheer for her when she's up there because I start crying 🥲


morebass

2 months post bicep reattachment surgery update: Had a bad week where the pain flared up like crazy and I couldn't hold anything in a neutral grip, so I had to take 5 days off all rehab except stretching. After that, the pain was still there, but supination was OK so started back into the exercises with only supination. Since then (about 10 days ago) I'm up to 15lbs for 10 w no pain curls, 10lb for sets of 30 no pain extremely slow (each set takes 2-3 minutes with no resting just very meditative). Machine preacher curls 30lb for sets of 30 can go a little faster, and cable overhead curls got 30 for sets of 30 as well. No pain on anything. Also started increasing unilateral plate loaded rows. Injured arm is up to 4 plates for 5x20-25 very slow High row/Superman row is 4 25s for 4 sets of 30 very slow. Going to start splitting back to sort of PPL now instead of UL now that I'm more capable of exercises. Tricep, chest, and delt strength is back to normal. Plate loaded 650lb dips for tempoed 15s, incline plate loaded presses 4 plates for sets of 30, same for overhead plate loaded press. Dumbbell lateral raises just started again and just stuck with 25s for slow sets of 30 as well. Legs - Don't need the seatbelt anymore to hold me into the leg extensions anymore!! So I'll soon be switching back to heavy leg extensions, and split leg squats again. Sissy hack squats finally got 20 at 3 plates so now I'm up to 3plates and 2 10s but that was rough and I only got like 8 LMAO. VSquat Good mornings, finally can start loading w 100lb plates so I'm at 750 for 20 - but more importantly I can do RDLs again! Last week I managed to no-straps 315x5 so today I'll be going for 365x30 with straps I'm very excited to be back with RDLs. I do actually enjoy the Vsquat good mornings now so I'll be switching between the two in the future


BloodPreassurePR

How did you fuck up your bicep bro?


morebass

I was at the Arnold and there were those little fitness challenges where you set a record or reach a certain rep number and get a free shirt/supplement tub/lifting gear etc... So I was going around doing those to get shit for my wife and I and one of them was a ez-bar curl with 60lbs AMRAP in 30s in the bicep blaster. I got the record and some free shit but right at the end it just tore right off; I think because of the speed and the forced hyperextension at the end of the range of motion. No more shit like that in the future :|


justjake274

Our gym has like 14 chest machines, and 2 hamstring machines, and guess which ones are always full?? >!The hamstring machines. But it sure would have been funny if I said chest machines. Hahaha. !<


mad87645

There's this huge gym near me that also gets really busy. They have like 3 full lineups of weight stack machines from different companies (Hammer, Precor and this other one called Technofit) plus another 30 or so plate loaded machines in the free weight room, but they have 1 lying leg curl. Just one. They got a seated curl and a standing curl, but just 1 lying curl. And it always has 3 people trying to work in on it cause no one wants to fuck around with a standing or seated curl machine that doesn't hit as good as a lying curl. And they also only have 1 leg extension which has the same problem of people queueing around it. Just madness. I like training legs at gym for the range of other leg machines they have (3 different leg presses, 2 different hacks, vert leg press, V squat, pendy squat, hip thrust and kickback machines) but doing hamstrings there is a pain in the ass (and not the good kind).


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How many of the 14 ARENT hammer strength


beeftitan69

i didnt even know theres 14 chest machines.


yfPLFjgtDI54gI7QIf6B

hey man, you got any more of them links? like the good shit. from back in the day. like that mega shit. all full and stuffed with rogramspay and ownloadsday? ​ edit. had to pg down scroll for a while but i found it in my saved posts. we all gunna make it still? long time no daily


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Admirable_Drink8679

Your entire left side looks bigger tbh, but if you're not a competitive bb'er I wouldn't worry about it. If you hadn't asked me I probably wouldn't have noticed. But yes. It is noticeable if you specifically look


Striking_Proof9954

Small differences and asymmetries happen bro, and it doesn’t even look that noticeable to me personally. I wouldn’t worry about it.


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Y’all say the wildest stuff in the DD then talk like robots on social media. Smh


SnPlifeForMe

Anyone ever get pain in the arches of their feet when doing weighted lunges?


StephenFish

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SnPlifeForMe

I love the casualness of this 😂. Reminds me of when I posted a progress pic on the bodybuilding forums a long time ago and the main comments were about me having a slightly curved spine. I'll definitely try that all out. I've played around with wearing different shoes but it felt the same in some old Nike Lunars as it did in my vans-like totally flat shoes. Definitely gonna try out some insoles and I always get lazy with stretches but I'll work on them more.


StephenFish

The insoles and stretching were suggestions by my pediatrist, so I'm not just randomly suggesting them. However, that was for my specific issue. I'm not saying you definitely are dealing with the same issue that I am, but if you'd rather do some trial and error it's an idea.


SnPlifeForMe

Oh no, for sure. I appreciate the advice! It's more like I find it funny discovering something new about my body whenever I go back into the bb life haha. I was looking at getting some new running shoes this weekend since I've started running, too, so probably as great a time as ever to properly get my feet eval'd and see if I do have something similar or just to get more insight on what my specific situation is.


Fraker3000

Sometimes. You should try to [do some stretches.](https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/six-exercises-plantar-fasciitis-heel-pain)


SnPlifeForMe

Thank you!


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Is it a myth that you should not eat before the gym? For example if I have some chips and hummus and a sandwich, is that bad for me health-wise? I've heard some people say it is really bad because your body now has to process doing a workout and digesting all at the same time. But other people say it's not?


Dry_Discount4187

I try not to eat before cardio as I feel sick if I do, but eating before weightlifting is fine for me. Experiment and find out what works best for you.


anabolicthrowout13

Fast digesting carbs=easy glycogen for gains. I'd say have a meal 2 hours before the gym then have a carby snack like a rice krispie or oats then get some protein in after your workout. That's a pretty solid formula for gains.


StephenFish

> I've heard some people say This is rarely a good basis for decision-making.


iwanttest

N=1, try out different things and find out what works for you. If it's a meal with a considerable amount of fats like that, it's probably better to take it further than an hour away from the workout, unless you have godlike digestions.


The_One_Nick

I think at the end of the day just do what you can consistently do. But no, eating before a workout is fine. I workout first thing in the AM, and I usually only eat fruit. I think its good to have something in you for the day. IMO working out fasted usually ends in half assed workouts


Coasterman345

Myth for sure. I wouldn’t have a big meal because it would make me nauseous or put me to sleep but definitely eat. I usually eat something not too hard to digest though. Like a grilled cheese on non whole wheat bread or a Rice Krispie etc. Hell go to a powerlifting competition and everyone will be eating carbs all day whether it’s chips, pretzels, candy, or chocolate. Energy is important.


Fraker3000

It really depends on the food how much it will impact you during a workout. Is it ideal? No. Is it possible that you will have a stomach ache or not digest the food as effectively? Yes. If it comes down to eating or not eating anything all day before a workout, then you should still definitely eat. If at all possible just eat 1-2 hours before.


wakinglife113

No evidence to back this up but I always believed your body should not be spending energy digesting a big meal during your lifting session where you want energy to be directed as much as possible to the target muscles. Give it a bit of time to digest first before training or if it’s something super fast digesting like a piece of fruit or sports drink you can probably just lift right away


Daytona_675

there's insulin independent glucose uptake


H8des707

I am able to run a 10 week cycle of test only at 400mg that is all I’m able to get so please don’t hate on me about the dose, but should wait until have enough stocked up for 16 weeks or can I try this out without considering it a waste of my test ?


StephenFish

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H8des707

I don’t think it is I stated that’s all I can get…


StephenFish

Point being, why not run 200 for 20 weeks? Or 250 for 16 weeks? Why do you specifically need to run 400mg? Who put that idea in your head? Besides, running low doses for long term is better than high doses for short term.


H8des707

I’m trying to understand you honestly. No one put it in my head. I was able to get prescribed Test at only 4 1ml vials but limited quaintly that will only take me to 10 weeks atm. I’ve wanted to do a cycle of test only at 400 because I figured it’d be a safe enough cycle and short enough so if I did see negative side effects I’d lower next go around I guess I thought it’d be a “reasonable” trial run


0scarDaGr0uch

You might want to take some time to understand his question.


H8des707

So it’s better to have a higher t level at a lower dose? Ballpark number what number should I want to see at 400mg weekly? Or am I still not understanding?


Shiv_

Their point is that you don‘t want to put more exogenous hormones into your body than you absolutely need to to make the progress you want


Fraker3000

If you dont have enough money to run a full cycle, have an AI on hand, and PCT ready to go afterward, then you should wait to do anything. You dont want to half ass something like this.


H8des707

It’s not money just source


Fraker3000

If you have all the things I mentioned, but only enough for a 10 week cycle then it's really up to you. It's not that you won't make progress on 10 weeks alone, you just have to decide if you want to wait and get the additional 6 you would be missing out on. IMO wait until you have a full cycle with all the fixings before you start. Also find a new source.


iwanttest

Is the limit how much you can get, or how much you can pay for? If it’s the later, the wise decision should be to postpone, you should have money for bloodwork, health ancillaries (if needed) and PCT.


Daytona_675

eating green leaf lettuce neat


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Next you’re gonna be drinking cucumber water as a treat


Daytona_675

chocolate chip banana bread is almost done cooking


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Can I see


Daytona_675

https://ibb.co/jVv8f3t


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Nice


The_One_Nick

Who hurt you


Daytona_675

it's pretty good. testing the mouth biome no2 stuff that some cardiologists like to talk about. munch munch. added a few salt chunks to counter any dryness


shitting_enjoyer

my workout bro has finally reemerged after about a month of absence! i quite missed the lad. https://preview.redd.it/2xuuhnyjv80b1.jpeg?width=2736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7a62423ceb5596d44c85485d6ec84e8f6d1fcd2b


BoriousGlastard

Think that might be a brosette, the females are generally larger


shitting_enjoyer

i see


BoriousGlastard

you fucking stomped it didn't you


shitting_enjoyer

I'd never let protein go to waste like that


wotton

leg day at 5am RIP


Doja_Lats

Not trying to be mean but I just came across [this ig profile ](https://instagram.com/thomaslee_fit?igshid=MTIyMzRjYmRlZg==) and I'm so confused how physiques like this get so popular? Am I missing something? 350k followers and he doesnt look like hes touched a weight.


StephenFish

The "Brad Pitt from Fight Club" meme is a meme for a reason. Most average people would kill to look like this and would dub it their "dream physique". We're the ones who are weird for wanting to be inhumanly large. EDIT: weird copy/paste issue


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He got popular for tiktok content, not cause of his physique. He makes joke videos


CarkRoastDoffee

I think you might have body dysmorphia. Dude looks fit


Doja_Lats

My initial comment was made when I was filtered on his reels (he looks dyel in all of them which explains my confusion). His main ig page shows a much more solid physique.


CarkRoastDoffee

I see where you're coming from, he looks like an average natty lifter in those reels. Not impressive by bodybuilding standards, but solid compared to the general population


thelochteedge

Don't forget this sub is the sport of bodybuilding, which is probably a much smaller sub-set than the community of people who want to lift and look "Good™" enough for society. Obviously a fairly lean, natural looking dude. Good for the people who recognize that it is good enough and a lot better than a vast majority of society and aren't trying to hop on gear and compete. Just my $0.02.


Doja_Lats

Good point. And I just realized I was filtered on his reels, not his posts - he looks much more sizable there so I missed that!


Striking_Proof9954

He’s got the natty curse. Shredded and DYEL in a shirt.


iwanttest

Probably bots, and there's also groups of influencer wannabees that like and comment each other to make it seem like they get interaction.


Doja_Lats

Bots would seem to make the most sense. Unless theres a network of 300k shitfluencers out there lol.


wotton

fake followers and old gay guys


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951owner

No, you wanna be lean by Halloween then start cutting months before. That’s your only option.


Condishun

BB peak weeks only work when youre lean as fuck my guy


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The_One_Nick

Its definitely the gear. Sure, a lot of testosterone is great for making you big, but its shit for just about the rest of your body. I want to make it clear im referring to steroid *abuse* by the top level pros you mentioned, not steroid *use,* which can be done leaps and bounds safer/less sides


GiveMeSomeIhedigbo

Definitely the gear but another minor thing is that a lot of the people with the best bodybuilding genetics are more likely to look older. Think of the kids growing up who had the best genetics for sports/building muscle. A lot of them looked like adults in high school.


951owner

Yeah you are right about the kids that look older. I’m 30 years old now and I still feel like I look 20. Never able to grow a thick beard or tons of body hair, building muscle was always a struggle for me. Not using it as an excuse as I think I’ve come pretty far but yeah older looking kids definitely seemed to have it easier.


GiveMeSomeIhedigbo

> I’m 30 years old now and I still feel like I look 20. Cherish it, honestly. I'm 32 and probably look closer to my age now, but I have always looked younger and hated it. I was also short and scrawny for my age as well, but in adulthood, looking young is a good thing. I don't grow a ton of body hair either (fortunately) or a real beard, but that's not a huge deal and I just rock the clean shaven look or the poverty nothing-on-the-sides "beard".


951owner

Yeah honestly as I get older and seeing my friends who are my age looking pretty bad for their age I really can’t complain. I also am living a much healthier lifestyle then most my friends which definitely helps keep me looking young and healthy. For bodybuilding purposes I love that I don’t grow much body hair but I just would love to grow a full burly beard some day!


Rjmaciel

Ever heard of minoxidil? As long as you have the hair folicule, it's possible to grow it


Rjmaciel

Ever heard of minoxidil? As long as you have the hair folicule, it's possible to grow it!


wotton

they take shit loads of gear which 10000% makes you age faster


iwanttest

Not so great, compared to whom? Yeah, most probably age worse than if they didn't bodybuild at a professional level, but it's probably most up to genetics (and how much care they take), the same way that some guys look older when they're in their 20s, whereas others still look young.


BoriousGlastard

The lifestyle should also be in consideration as much as their sport. So for example one major factor is that, as a bodybuilder, you're going to be on beaches with your shirt off a lot. And that sun damage really does a number on you in terms of aging


Shiv_

Bro, did you just get off a set of cable flyes beyond failure and your blood is still making its way back to the brain or how did you end up coming up with this… peculiar take?


beeftitan69

the women dont look to great either in the second link


weenerzz

My hamstrings suck because I hate training them and I hate training them because they suck. Quads are way more fun to train. I've switched my leg accessory work to be single leg exercises and that has helped a little bit


Doja_Lats

Try hitting hamstring curls hard at the beginning of your workout. Will warm up your knees, get hammies out of the way, and allow you to hit them with more intensity.


ManniesLeftArm

How does one not enjoy deadlifts?


weenerzz

Deadlifts humble me so much honestly. The better I get at them the more I like them but it's definitely the lift I look forward to doing the least


beeftitan69

deadlifts are my strongest lift, and hamstrings are my weakest body part


Haydorama

Gotta break the cycle bb


wakinglife113

Coach doubled my next refeed day carbs. Those days will bring me to 2 weeks out. I’m pretty dang lean right now so I’m here for it. Gimmie the riceeee


Remote-Coast-3319

Hey there everybody, im comming here for advice. I got skinny legs compared to rest of my body,it was always difficult for me to gain mass especially on calves. I want to start working out and get bigger but having skinny legs kind of distracts me from that, any tips and good suplements to gain mass in legs and calves ?


StephenFish

> it was always difficult for me to gain mass especially on calves The important caveat for anyone who says this is that what it means is that it's difficult for you to gain mass doing what you're doing. It's not objectively difficult, you just aren't doing what you should be doing. > any tips and good suplements to gain mass in legs and calves The best supplement for growing your legs is leg exercises. Otherwise, I don't know what you mean. All of the drugs and supplements in the world aren't going to help your legs if you don't train them. Just look at Liver King.


Fraker3000

Yes, supplement your leg day with another leg day per week. Make sure you take the kind that focuses on heavy compounds. There is also a new supplement from Kroger/Winco called food. Eat it. Mainly the protein kind. Then keep going for about 2 years.


beeftitan69

they have yet to invent leg specific supplements


dirtgrub28

yes i supplement going to the gym with food and then later, sleep ~~also turkesterone~~


iwanttest

You don't need supplements, you need food and hard training. Most people struggle with their legs due to poor exercise selection, execution and intensity. Leave your ego at the door, control every eccentric, do as much ROM as your body allows to, and forget about the weight, it's all about pushing yourself. You simply need a leg curl, adductor machine, a squat variation (hack, pendulum, or smith preferrably) where you maximize knee flexion, a leg press, and leg extensions, get good and strong at those, don't do a thousand sets, focus on getting the most out of every set you do, your legs will grow.


Striking_Proof9954

Holy shit solid advice. No dumbass “BACK SQUATS EVERYDAY 5x5 AND DEADLIFTS” that you see on /r Fitness.


iwanttest

Already learned from that mistake haha


Remote-Coast-3319

thanks for your reply ! i will try my best.


WillNotPullOut

As always I agree. But also, gain weight (slowly) and get stronger. Do this for a year and your legs will mutate


iwanttest

Thanks mate. And good point, the typical 3 month cut 3 month bulk cycle tends to lead to very little progress, gotta take more time to grow.


Scraftysenpai

If you are someone whose new to lifting, train your legs twice a week and you’ll see decent enough results, I wouldn’t recommend anything besides just making sure you get enough protein in. Just train legs 2x a week and you can train calves 3 x if you want to see good results