Is it about genetics, or can anybody get that cover model / body builder body?

ajustana · 11-10-2003, 02:59 PM

How much do you think genetics plays into working out?

It obviously helps the speed of things, but I guess my questions is if you can really take most anybody and create a cover model or body builder type body with enough work.

Do you think someone that's 5'10 - 6' tall, 175lb - 195lb with 18-25% body fat could realistically get to 6-8% body fat?

gr81 · 11-10-2003, 03:15 PM

I refer you to the answer I gave in this thread a few days ago. that should answer your question

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...threadid=23342 (genetics help me)

**Mudge** · 11-10-2003, 03:27 PM

Anybody can get shredded, I am willing to bet that one of the current pros was obese as a child.

prophet · 11-11-2003, 02:45 AM

never use genetics as a crutch or excuse.. anyone can get big.. it's just a matter of effort and the correct diet, routine, etc

**Prince** · 11-11-2003, 03:41 AM

Genetics is a HUGE factor, every pro bodybuilder has great genetics, just like every pro football player does. Now obviously it takes drive and determination, but you cannot obtain a pro physique without good genetics.

prophet · 11-11-2003, 04:29 AM

so prince, i'm doomed to failure? dang.. lol

**Prince** · 11-11-2003, 08:01 AM

depends what your goal is.

Everyone can improve on their physique, but only as far as your genetic potential will allow, that is all I meant.

Many people think that if they had all of the drugs that the pros have they could be a pro bodybuilder too, unfortunately that is not true. Just the same not everyone can be a star quarterback on the NFL, it takes a combination of genetics and the determination to utilize those genetics to their fullest potential.

vanity · 11-11-2003, 12:15 PM

I second that last post.

prophet · 11-11-2003, 09:48 PM

well, thankfuly my genetics are decent and i'm not trying to be HUGE.. so i will atleast get to where i want to be

11-10-2003, 02:59 PM	#1
ajustana Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 135	Is it about genetics, or can anybody get that cover model / body builder body? How much do you think genetics plays into working out? It obviously helps the speed of things, but I guess my questions is if you can really take most anybody and create a cover model or body builder type body with enough work. Do you think someone that's 5'10 - 6' tall, 175lb - 195lb with 18-25% body fat could realistically get to 6-8% body fat?
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11-10-2003, 03:15 PM	#2
gr81 You Lack Intensity!!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Just below our civil disguise Posts: 6,378 Photos: 10	I refer you to the answer I gave in this thread a few days ago. that should answer your question http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...threadid=23342 (genetics help me)
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11-10-2003, 03:27 PM	#3
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,997 Photos: 1	Anybody can get shredded, I am willing to bet that one of the current pros was obese as a child.
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11-11-2003, 03:41 AM	#5
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,520 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	Genetics is a HUGE factor, every pro bodybuilder has great genetics, just like every pro football player does. Now obviously it takes drive and determination, but you cannot obtain a pro physique without good genetics.
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11-11-2003, 08:01 AM	#7
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,520 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	depends what your goal is. Everyone can improve on their physique, but only as far as your genetic potential will allow, that is all I meant. Many people think that if they had all of the drugs that the pros have they could be a pro bodybuilder too, unfortunately that is not true. Just the same not everyone can be a star quarterback on the NFL, it takes a combination of genetics and the determination to utilize those genetics to their fullest potential.
	SBMuscle.com - Discount Supplement Superstore AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders CEM Products - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclePharm - Complete Nutritional Arsenal BigBackGrips - If you lift weights you've got to try these grips!

11-11-2003, 02:45 AM	#4
prophet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Ramon Posts: 237	never use genetics as a crutch or excuse.. anyone can get big.. it's just a matter of effort and the correct diet, routine, etc

11-11-2003, 04:29 AM	#6
prophet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Ramon Posts: 237	so prince, i'm doomed to failure? dang.. lol

11-11-2003, 12:15 PM	#8
vanity Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,218 Photos: 1	I second that last post.

11-11-2003, 09:48 PM	#9
prophet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Ramon Posts: 237	well, thankfuly my genetics are decent and i'm not trying to be HUGE.. so i will atleast get to where i want to be

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