Less than 20% get big

Tatyana · 09-25-2006, 08:29 PM

Most people do not have to be worried about getting too big when training with weights. Evidence suggests that less than 20 percent of men and very few women can develop large muscles even if they wanted to, regardless what program they follow.

I found this statement and I would like to know if anyone knows of any evidence (papers) to back this up.

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TJ Cline · 09-25-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tatyana

Most people do not have to be worried about getting too big when training with weights. Evidence suggests that less than 20 percent of men and very few women can develop large muscles even if they wanted to, regardless what program they follow.

I found this statement and I would like to know if anyone knows of any evidence (papers) to back this up.

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That is great news, I was terrified I was going to get too big if I kept working out.

min0 lee · 09-25-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

That is great news, I was terrified I was going to get too big if I kept working out.

It would really be a shame if you lost your girly figure.

Tatyana · 09-25-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

That is great news, I was terrified I was going to get too big if I kept working out.

LOL!

Most women think if they even go NEAR a dumbell they are going to 'bulk up'.

One quite plump young woman in my gym said she didn't want to do weights as she didn't want to get big.

I had to hold my tongue as to not say "Hun, you are big already"

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**P-funk** · 09-25-2006, 11:13 PM

where did you "find" the statement? I would start there as far as looking for a reference.

Tatyana · 09-25-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

where did you "find" the statement? I would start there as far as looking for a reference.

No references listed.

http://www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/Toning.html

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**P-funk** · 09-25-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tatyana

No references listed.

http://www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/Toning.html

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go on their forum

http://exrx.net/forum/

and ask for a reference. The admin. will probably be able to steer you in the right direction.

musclepump · 09-25-2006, 11:31 PM

That's a stupid statement. Do they make guidelines as to what's considered "big" muscles? Not everyone can be a pro bodybuilder, but anyone can grow to appreciable proportions if they do the right things.

**P-funk** · 09-25-2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by musclepump

That's a stupid statement. Do they make guidelines as to what's considered "big" muscles? Not everyone can be a pro bodybuilder, but anyone can grow to appreciable proportions if they do the right things.

I agree, the statement sounds pretty dumb.

Tatyana · 09-25-2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

go on their forum

http://exrx.net/forum/

and ask for a reference. The admin. will probably be able to steer you in the right direction.

Done.

Thanks for the link.

It looks like a pretty geeky science type site.

They have a 'journal discussion' section.

Doesn't bode well for it being BOLLUX (which I thought it was as well)

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assassin · 09-26-2006, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tatyana

Most people do not have to be worried about getting too big when training with weights. Evidence suggests that less than 20 percent of men and very few women can develop large muscles even if they wanted to, regardless what program they follow.

I found this statement and I would like to know if anyone knows of any evidence (papers) to back this up.

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Even using roids???

and i don't think there's any man who's is afraid to get too big....

Tatyana · 09-26-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by assassin

Even using roids???

and i don't think there's any man who's is afraid to get too big....

Not in the trouser department, however, I have heard some lads say they only want to look athletic and 'tone' up.

This is the reference I was given

Peterson, P.A., Bryant, C.X. (1995) The StairMaster Fitness Handbook.

Does anyone have this book to see if there are papers listed in it?

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MWpro · 09-26-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tatyana

LOL!

Most women think if they even go NEAR a dumbell they are going to 'bulk up'.

One quite plump young woman in my gym said she didn't want to do weights as she didn't want to get big.

I had to hold my tongue as to not say "Hun, you are big already"

lmao I love it!

Witchblade · 09-26-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by assassin

and i don't think there's any man who's is afraid to get too big....

Me. I don't want to become anything near as big as the pro bodybuilders. I'd rather be as big as or a bit bigger than most models or actors.

Say, a bit bigger than Brad Pitt in his twenties.

Shocking innit?

assassin · 09-26-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Witchblade

Me. I don't want to become anything near as big as the pro bodybuilders. I'd rather be as big as or a bit bigger than most models or actors.

Say, a bit bigger than Brad Pitt in his twenties.

Shocking innit?

body builders are on shit loads of drugs...nobody can be that huge by training naturally...

KelJu · 09-26-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by assassin

body builders are on shit loads of drugs...nobody can be that huge by training naturally...

You are wrong.

Tatyana · 09-26-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KelJu

You are wrong.

I agree. If the original statement actually has truth to it, then there are 'the genetically gifted' that are able to put on more muscle than the majority of the populace.

Just how the genetic cookie crumbles.

People are gifted in different ways

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TJ Cline · 09-26-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by assassin

body builders are on shit loads of drugs...nobody can be that huge by training naturally...

100% true, many guys can build a nice body but 99.9% will never build a cold 18 arm or cold 48 relaxed chest....unless they are 6'2'' or taller or have a fat 38+ gut. To be huge takes hard work and tons of drugs.

viet_jon · 09-26-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Witchblade

Me. I don't want to become anything near as big as the pro bodybuilders. I'd rather be as big as or a bit bigger than most models or actors.

Say, a bit bigger than Brad Pitt in his twenties.

Shocking innit?

I'm the say way. About 180 lbs shredded up is as big as I want to be. I consider anything over 200 to be too big. Ugly imo.

viet_jon · 09-26-2006, 08:53 PM

article from t-nation.

this is a nice physique

this is too big. Ugliness.

The Monkey Man · 09-26-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

100% true, many guys can build a nice body but 99.9% will never build a cold 18 arm or cold 48 relaxed chest....unless they are 6'2'' or taller or have a fat 38+ gut. To be huge takes hard work and tons of drugs.

This means I am genetically gifted?...

My arms used to be over 19 and I wore a 50 jacket
I am only 6'0...

And at the time I was 12-13% BF

(no drugs ever)

TJ Cline · 09-26-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey Man

This means I am genetically gifted?...

My arms used to be over 19 and I wore a 50 jacket
I am only 6'0...

And at the time I was 12-13% BF

(no drugs ever)

Not a chance son

PWGriffin · 09-26-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey Man

This means I am genetically gifted?...

My arms used to be over 19 and I wore a 50 jacket
I am only 6'0...

And at the time I was 12-13% BF

(no drugs ever)

Will you impregnate my wife??

Witchblade · 09-27-2006, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by viet_jon

article from t-nation.
this is a nice physique

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this is too big. Ugliness.

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Agreed.

KelJu · 09-27-2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PWGriffin

Will you impregnate my wife??

Come on man, you can;'t temp us like that. I just thought of about 20 funny replies to that, but this is training and you are a mod, so I will have to keep my mouth shut.

09-25-2006, 08:29 PM	#1
Tatyana Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK-just outside London Posts: 580 Photos: 10	Less than 20% get big Most people do not have to be worried about getting too big when training with weights. Evidence suggests that less than 20 percent of men and very few women can develop large muscles even if they wanted to, regardless what program they follow. I found this statement and I would like to know if anyone knows of any evidence (papers) to back this up. x x x T

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musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,666 Photos: 128	That's a stupid statement. Do they make guidelines as to what's considered "big" muscles? Not everyone can be a pro bodybuilder, but anyone can grow to appreciable proportions if they do the right things.
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viet_jon PISSED!! Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Our home and Native land Posts: 2,601	article from t-nation. this is a nice physique this is too big. Ugliness.
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