There is a lot of talk today about the role of genetics in bodybuilding. No one is going to dispute this fact, but if you have the desire and perseverance, you can achieve a lot. In the event that you do not have health problems, with systematic exercise, you can see how the training brings results. However, progress will gradually slow down, even if you are doing everything right. This will take more than one year, but still this time will come. The point here is in the genetic data that each person receives from birth. Today we are going to talk about cool bodybuilding from Robert Kennedy.
Robert Kennedy's advice
There are no people with perfect genetics, but some people find strength training much easier. They spend less effort and their muscles grow. Previously, scientists assumed that simply measuring the skeleton was enough to determine the genetic boundary. For example, if the thickness of the bones in the wrist area was about 15 centimeters, then this was considered weak genetics. And with this indicator, equal to more than 18 centimeters, I considered it an excellent genetic talent in terms of gaining mass.
However, using the example of famous athletes, it became clear that this method cannot show exactly how gifted an athlete is by nature. Other methods are now being used to determine genetic predisposition. First of all, we are talking about the physique.
To count on great results, the athlete must have long clavicle bones, a narrow pelvis and straight leg bones. In addition, the peak of the biceps is determined at the moment of muscle tension, which should be relatively high, as well as the fullness of the triceps. It is believed that a genetically gifted athlete should not have large triceps and the bulk of the muscle should be located near the shoulder.
The athlete should have a large number of cells in the muscle tissue and quickly build mass in the lower thigh near the knee joints, including the tailor muscle. It should form a clearly visible bulge near the knee joint. Of course, genetics are very important in bodybuilding if you are going to win the most prestigious tournaments. However, if you are not one of them, then you should not despair. Frank Zane and Larry Scott should be an example for you. They are considered an example of how people with weak genetic data managed to achieve great heights thanks to a competent approach to building their bodies.
Richie Gus can be safely added to them. He also did not belong to the category of genetically gifted athletes, but thanks to his will and desire, he managed to win at Olympia. The limit of muscle development in each person is limited by the number of tissue cells. If there are enough of them, then you will progress quickly. Today, many junipers believe that the number of cells cannot change, although there is evidence to the contrary. We have already said that bone structure cannot accurately tell about your potential, but this indicator can be used as one of the indicators. When doing serious bodybuilding, most people have biceps larger than the diameter of the wrist by an average of 25 centimeters. For girls, this figure will, for obvious reasons, be lower and will range from 17 to 18 centimeters.
A very important factor for muscle growth is the concentration of testosterone in the blood. Since this hormone is found in large quantities in the male body, it is easier for them to build up muscles. Also, scientists have found that the higher the normal level of the male hormone in a person, the less he is prone to the accumulation of fat.
Today, everyone understands that most athletes are actively using exogenous testosterone to increase the effectiveness of training. Sports functionaries are fighting doping and every year the methods of detecting illegal drugs are becoming more perfect.
At the same time, it is possible to stimulate the synthesis of the male hormone by natural methods, without resorting to the use of AAS. For example, regular exposure to sunlight can increase the concentration of testosterone. Strength training and diet also affect the rate of testosterone secretion. To increase male hormone levels, you need to consume fruits, vegetables, whole grains and cereals
Returning to the issue of genetic predisposition, it should be noted that for some people it is quite easy to gain weight in certain parts of the body. Someone quickly grows leg muscles, but the chest progresses poorly. For example, Tom Platz had powerful hips, and the muscles in other parts of his body were much less developed.
For many athletes, the main obstacle to winning prestigious tournaments has been an imbalance in hip and calf development. Whatever training methods they used, it was not possible to give the calf muscles the desired size and shape. Quite a lot of dark-skinned athletes said that they manage to gain weight on their arms or back quite easily, but everything was difficult with their legs.
Thus, we can say that athletes have great potential, in whose muscle tissues there are many cells. It is also important to have short tendons and long muscle fibers. If you have a wide shoulder girdle with a narrow pelvis, then your chances of success are increased. In addition, it was noticed that genetically gifted individuals in bodybuilding do not have great talents in other areas of life. You must remember that if you have the desire and determination, you can achieve a lot and examples of this exist.
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