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@silsophi If the issue is how you look with clothing, try finding some outfits that compliment your physique. Wear shirts that are tighter around the arms and chest to accentuate your body. As for the rest, I agree with everyone that it’s body dysmorphia. Try being more positive about your...

@tawona I don’t understand the point of lifting if you have this mindset.

To everyone saying that I’m wrong because without amazing genetics you won’t be a pro bodybuilder literally read what I wrote. I doubt a majority of people on this sub actually have any ambition of competing at the highest levels. Most of us just want to look good with a shirt off!

Reminding everyone that I never once said genetics don’t matter. I am pushing back on the reductive notion that genetics are as simple as “good” vs “bad”.l and that genes determine everything. I think other people (who were disagreeing) proved my point, there are a lot of genes at play, even...

@mrmcguire bruh literally again, what did I just say. i never said everyone was gonna be a pro. impressive physique =\= the best most insane physique

@mrmcguire Idk who you’re arguing with but I never said any of that. I’m not arguing everyone is going to become Arnold. I’m saying anyone can develop an impressive physique with enough time and effort.

@sherri12 Your understanding of natural selection and evolution is pretty out of date from a scientific perspective.

@cocacolabear2 lol. lmao even

@hopeandgrace Coming in with an expectations that your genetics are bad leads to worse results in the gym

@progrez Wow someone clearly decided to comment after only looking at the title of my post! congratulations you win the grand prize 🏆

@smile Except that’s literally what I said

@allysolkins I feel like it’s this sentiment that I’m responding too the most

@mike331 Yeah I never said they didn’t play a role, but it’s just not as cut and dry as “good genes” and “bad genes”. The human body is complex and boiling it all down to genetics is reductive.

So much of the bodybuilding community is focused on genetics and honestly I’m sick of it. People are stuck in this archaic mindset of genetic determinism where your genes dictate literally everything about your physique. I want to call BS on this. Not only is this view harmful, it is...