I mean for a guy who’s placed as high as 7th at the Olympia and won multiple pro shows, IMO he’s got some of the best genetics in the worldhe is considered to not even have great genetics amongst the pro ranks. Very hard worker.
There’s level to this shit lol
Not at all lol. He placed 7th at a very watered down O. His genetics in comparison to other pros are subpar.I mean for a guy who’s placed as high as 7th at the Olympia and won multiple pro shows, IMO he’s got some of the best genetics in the world
Not at all lol. He placed 7th at a very watered down O. His genetics in comparison to other pros are subpar.
Dude. Look at the picture just posted. His genetics are not subpar for a pro bodybuilder. Most pros would kill just to BE at the O.Not at all lol. He placed 7th at a very watered down O. His genetics in comparison to other pros are subpar.
Yea I think that’s a “my genetics aren’t great but look at IV his aren’t either so maybe I can get there somehow” magic thinking going on. Also and I don’t know if he has but most of us are the biggest dude in any gym we walk into and compared to IFBB placing pros a lot of us look small. When I was winning shows I could stand behind Branch and you wouldn’t know I was there literally.Dude. Look at the picture just posted. His genetics are not subpar for a pro bodybuilder. Most pros would kill just to BE at the O.
Wow. Dude there's not a single person who competes on the Olympia or Arnold stage who have subpar genetics.Not at all lol. He placed 7th at a very watered down O. His genetics in comparison to other pros are subpar.
I think you know the flow of the physique, joint and insertion points are determined by genetics, as for the statement that anyone who stands on a pro stage has awesome genetics...this chap begs to differ.I find myself using the term "genetics" when referring to an individual’s ability to accrue lean tissue at a faster rate and higher ceiling than most people. Also when referring to how some people can get super lean and dry in certain spots while others can’t, and how strong someone is naturally before they even start lifting.
I use the terms "structure" and "aesthetics" for describing the flow of the physique, joint and insertion points etc.
So when a pro bodybuilder says they don’t have good genetics, I laugh at them because anyone who stands on a pro stage has awesome genetics. Most of those guys all have the ability to walk around at 250 + and lean. Their structure determines the final results from the judges usually.
Anyway, here’s Iain benching 500 at 19.
Looks like Big Lenny in his prime.I think you know the flow of the physique, joint and insertion points are determined by genetics, as for the statement that anyone who stands on a pro stage has awesome genetics...this chap begs to differ.
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Amen.This thread is a giant face palm. Genetics is more than just shape. People need to stop sayin shit like, “well he has shitty genetics” if someone doesn’t have 30 inch waist yet is a fuckin pro.
Genetics have to do with shape and insertions yes. But it also has to do with the ability to EAT, handle drugs, train balls to the wall, suffer, put on a great deal of muscle, and have clean bloodwork. Like sorry to burst your bubble, Dave Polumbo had great fuckin genetics.
Right? LOLI wish my genetics were as bad as Iain’s
Agreed on all counts except on the training and suffering, we all can do that, but to say anyone stepping on a pro stage has great genetics is a fallacy. Palumbo had good genetics, unfortunately the "Palumboism" moniker is what many remember when his name comes up due to the latter stages of his competitive career which is unfair.This thread is a giant face palm. Genetics is more than just shape. People need to stop sayin shit like, “well he has shitty genetics” if someone doesn’t have 30 inch waist yet is a fuckin pro.
Genetics have to do with shape and insertions yes. But it also has to do with the ability to EAT, handle drugs, train balls to the wall, suffer, put on a great deal of muscle, and have clean bloodwork. Like sorry to burst your bubble, Dave Polumbo had great fuckin genetics.