I have shitty genetics, but I keep pushing through since junior high. Lately, I’ve been seeing more definition in my shoulders and my triceps are starting to be more noticeable. I can also feel the separation of my biceps in the middle. I’m happy with my progress.
It will help a lot if you eat more. Adding fat will make it easier to gain muscle. I was 130 pounds only benching around 170 pounds., I started eating 4 meals instead of 3 and in 5 months, lifting harder I got to 155 pounds benching 285 pounds.
Can’t tell if I have shitty genetics. Putting on muscle isn’t a problem for me but I have very thin small bones that make me look skinny still in a T shirt. I have made considerable progress from where I have started but it doesn’t look like it. Ppl who don’t lift look the same size or bigger than me but their muscle maturity and development is way less than mines. I’m 5’7 and went from 100lbs to 135lbs in about 1.5yrs I did a horrible cut on accident and lost a little bit of muscle but I now weigh 120lbs and have abs(I didn’t have abs at 135) so would it be fair to say I put on 20lbs of muscle? But because my bones are lighter and smaller than a normal person 120lbs lean for me is like 140lbs lean for them. Where do I stand? (My wrists are 5.5 inches btw so I’m not joking about having thin light bones.)
@@mahri9022 same here, my wrists are 5in too. I train my forearms so they look massive compared to my tiny wrists. It's okay to look smaller than other people, what matters is what you have accomplished, your current progress. Keep on training and let's see our genetic limit lol
The true key to happiness is to stop comparing yourself to others and to take pride in who you are and the work you’ve put in. Stop worrying about other people
It's really hard to tell your genetics without working out first, I was really skinny and after ~15 months of hard work I'd say I look like many people who lift for 5+ years consistently no PEDs. Before that I didn't really exercise/play sports and also wasn't eating enough.
You can tell immediately,..by just looking in the mirror,...good genetics is a small waist, big chest ,split biceps,, muscle tie--ins, symmetry,etc.....not tolerance to drugs.
@@mslice09 While true, some people get incredible results *from* actually stimulating the muscles properly. Look at Noel Deyzel when he was young, you would never guess he could get here now by looking at his phisique before. Some people have to first try and then see the results. Plus good genetics is certainly tolerance to drugs, you are predisposed to how your body will react with the chemicals.
@@its_dey_mate genetics are what you are born with, ..not what you develop.(.like eye color ).that's why an elite bodybuilders has gifts that others do not have ( not gained from a drug )..that set him apart( not size)..... genetics is definitely not a tolerance to drugs .....Steroids do not effect the genetic code ( DNA) ..these are genetic gifts you are born with..., bodybuilding genetics are small waist, split bicep, muscle tie--ins, symmetry, belly's, separation , etc ....this fact has been lost and replaced with the false idea that genetics means muscle size .
There’s really no real world variable being used though, just a standard deviation chart relating to FR testosterone. There’s other synopses where people use immune function, probability for injury, and metabolism to quantify more specifically the deviations in population from different perspectives. I’m guess he was using this chart but meant “good genetics” as the greatest presumable outcomes for strength and hypertrophy.
Takes 3-5 years to get the base muscle down, consistency for years pays. I am 50 natural and female and have seriously put some muscle on over the last 5 years. Yes you make sense coach. ✌🏼❤️💡
The real bottom line is 'put in some consistent sustained effort in the gym to maximise yourself, but don't overinvest time and effort, because you'll get less reward for that than a gifted person.'
My best friend growing up was the son of 2x Mr Canada... he would blow up after a few workouts. It was funny that he had a brother that did not share the gene, very tall and lanky, had to really put in the work to see results
@Icyhot-jc8cv I was also a big fat ol slob 9 months ago lol I lost 90 pounds in 8 months literally just being in a calorie deficit and a little weight lifting I was 291 now I’m 201lb I only do like 10 min of cardio also but never skip leg day 😎
@The Best man I can def relate, I do survey work, so I'm constantly doing like 3-5 miles of walking every day on top of what I'm already doing in the gym haha
I'm so glad you did this video. I'm going to share this with my kids. I have, and passed on, horrible genetics. At 19, I weighed 120 pounds at 6 feet. I couldn't put on weight (muscle) to save my life. I'm older now (47), and after years of effort, I think I've finally entered into the Below Average of your pyramid. I will never have the body I want, and I'm ok with that. I exercise for my health. I hope that I've been a good example to my kids.
That's not genetics ,..that just means you were a hard gainer..... probably because of diet ,fast metabolism, or to much cardio....I was a runner and even after I stopped, I would burn muscle as fast as I put it on,...it took years to slow down my metabolism.....Frank Zane had the same problem and look at the body he developed..
My cousin who sadly passed away had really freaking amazing genetics. He never workout and since we were kids he had nice pecs and arms, and fast forward to our teens years he had big arms and a big chest and back and never touched weights. He once did push ups for a month and sit ups right before going and vacation and he looked like he had trained for years. It was actually amazing how fast he was able to put on muscle and how little effort it took. I try to get him in the gym but i guess it wasn’t his thing .
Same thing with my dad he been working on construction since he was 15 and now he's 42 and he has big arms and back and chest and i just took him to the gym for the first time and when the coach took him to bench he was able to bench 320 even tho he never worked out before , is crazy because I don't think i got his Gene 😂 i started working out recently too for the first time, I'm 21 and when the coach told me to bench i was only able to bench 185 but I enjoy going to the gym
Don't let other people that look like red aliens let you down if you ignore these type of people let you down it made me mad watching greg all he says in this video IS IF y0uR B0rN wiTH bad gEnETicts thAT Just sucks
I think besides having certain advantageous genes it’s also about to which extent these genes get expressed. In this regard by my observation it’s beneficial when people start exercising (not just weight training, any kind of serious sport) early in childhood. Almost all of the kids that started rowing with me and stuck with it until adulthood still look somewhat proportional, symmetric and athletic. And I doubt we all had superior genetics.
It might be true, but it might just be the bias of continuing the sport. As is the same with basketball for example, a ton of kids play basketball, but usually, the ones who stick with it for many years are the one predisposed to be better (in this case, taller), so in the end you get a bunch of kids that started playing basketball at age 10 and kept playing into adulthood who are like all 6ft+, but its not that basketball since the age of 10 did that, its that because at age 13, 14 or whatever they grew a lot, while still having a decent amount of interest in basketball, the added height made them better, which further increased their interest in the sport, so they kept at it for a long time. In your case the kids who kept rowing probably had advantageous body structures for rowing (usually most power based actions require wide shoulders, which are the holy grail of aesthetics) plus, after all, long years of doing any kinds of athletic training, usually leads to better health choices and for sure leads to a better "base" of muscle/looks.
i mean, it's not rly bias. u might be very talented but if u dont start with sports early enough (any kind of sport), ur not gonna become one of the best 🤷
@@monsterbulgaria Yes you might be right. Its only hypothetical. it came to my mind because I learned about gene expression and regulating factors in pre-clinical studies in as a med student. Some genes don´t do much unless conditions occur in which they are needed. I may imagine (again hypothetically) that there can be an adaptation that allows to express certain genes more and faster when they have been extensively activated before for longer times. Or in other words that individuals who start early may get more out of their genetics than those who start late (besides effects of normal age related disadvantages like slwoing metabolism and changing hormone levels). But maybe its just as you said, those who were naturally good stuck with it and reaped in the benefits of regular long term exercise.
@xXAlmdudlerXx genetics is mostly what you blame when you cant figure out how to do something, even though its likely just stubborness stacked on top of stupidity and sprinkled with poor coaching. Actual genetics goes from obvious (height) to subtle (protein structure) and should be covered before whipping out the bell curve. Imho. Maybe fast twitch vs slow twitch muscle fibers is genetic, maybe not. Maybe thats why chimpanzees are stronger than bodybuilders, or maybe its because monkeys spend more time in trees than rings gymnasts spend on rings. I dont even know.
Nothing is truly symmetric though. It's always off. The most symmetrical person in the world is about 90% so every person has assymetry by a good margin
I'm so thankful for my elite level endurance. As a wildland firefighter, my first year as a rookie I ended up cutting 400 feet (4' scrape) by myself with 2 saw teams(they did 6 foot cut) . The rest of my crew was told to do hotline while I was tasked to put a indirect line down as far as I could before my crew caught up. I didn't know how long it was at the time, but in my head I was saving people's property and possibly life. I just put my head down and worked nonstop staying close to the saw teams. After about close to an hour I looked up and noticed I reached a road to connect to. for perspective an exam for a firefighting crew to be certified is 300 feet of line cut 12+ people have to work together to complete that in an hour. I was told by my captain that I had cut 400 feet of line and later even the veteran firefighters respected me and asked me for advice. I believe this is genetic because I know if I raced against my dad (he is not a firefighter) in his prime for who can cut the most fire line I would lose.
really good and encouraging video greg. i used to weigh around 125 but with consistent diet and exercise i’ve managed to reach 140. that was my original goal and now i am aiming for 150. i realized if i set realistic goals for myself i will not be disappointed.
Genetics is why we don’t compare ourselves to people we see online. After training consistently for over 2 years, I had a friend come in after never touching a weight in his life beat all my lifts in a matter of 3 months He looks at a barbell and he just puts on muscle Same thing happened with long jump in highschool, trained my ass off for 4 years. Then some black guy on his first day absolute destroys mine and everyone else’s personal record
also dont forget alot of these social media fitness guys photoshop their physique alot or have the best lightning etc, i often see guys on photos like they are insane vasculair or big and then when i see them in RL its completely different almost dissapointing
Genetics is such a huge part, i have friends who train a lot and still look and feel average including strength while i literally life a laid back life eating whatever i feel like retain a shredded physique and excellent overall body strength, i know this is genetics at work as this exact trait can be clearly observed in my family, especially on my maternal side. I will gain muscle incredibly fast with little effort eating a st6andard diet living a regular lifestyle, some think it's unfair but it's just genetics, it's lottery frankly.
I have also seen some with what would look like bad genetics that had incredible response to PEDs and those that looked fantastic have terrible response to PEDs. It's not easy to look at someone and know their potential. It's easy to know their potential by where their mindset is.
I agree you can't see potential by looks. But you also can't see by mindset. Someone that's highly motivated might work out 5 days a week and still not look the best or be as good as someone that doesn't workout or whatever. You don't know potential until you try
It's not just how easy you gain muscle or look good. It is also how prone you are to injury. Some people progress quickly but can't train for long without injuries. It applies in pro sports too. Every athlete who makes it to a pro league has right genetics for that sport, but not all of them can last long.
Why are you saying only 7lbs of muscle. You are on perfect track and being very consistent. 1-2lbs of muscle gain a month. Is what we aim for. Congratulations. Don't downplay your achievements.
Thanks for the encouragement! I hit my short term goal of 160lbs a week ago. I'd be very content if I can keep this up rate for another 6 months or more. It's all about effort!
After watching this video I figured out that genetics plays a role in my intelligence and just about most other things as well. And I’d much rather work on the things that I’m not genetically gifted in to improve myself. This isn’t an reason to make fun of or discriminate others, we can all improve. Motivating video
So what I got from Coach Greg is that we are not usless, but most of the time it's easier to avoid the hard work to stay in our comfort zone. I also might have misunderstood a bit since I also understood that even if we don't have an S+ in strength or muscle building genetics, that means we might have great resistance, great proportions, or well-rounded physiques overall. At the end of the day, I'm pretty sure most people have great potential for athleticism. Thanks to Coach Greg for inspiring me to go to the gym. I've trained with bodyweight only for a while now, and since I really want to be at my best by the time I'm 30, I want to have a better way to push myself because with calisthenics, it's been easy for me to stop pushing my limits. If you read this till the end, thanks a lot and keep it up. I'm sure you're doing great, so good luck.
no what he's saying is that people should set realistic goals based on their genetics so that they dont get discouraged when the dont end up looking like youtubers, which a fairly large portion of people wont. BUT its still ALWAYS worth it to look better then you do currently. Harder than last time.
Hi Greg, Santiago from Colombia here, I'm 28 years old. I have been doing workout during 8 months now and lost almost 14 pounds, I wasn't exactly fat but just wanted to get in better shape, now I'm really interested to gain muscle, I'm trying my best to train harder and of course eat and sleep well, and I want to say that just found your channel and content and love the positivity and information you share, you're amazing and an inspiration, keep sharing good information and that amazing attitude that makes me want to train harder in order to look as good as you. Thanks coach.
Also whilst looking at this, just because you have the worst, does not mean don't try. By trying alone and persevering you are still going to be better than the majority of people who do nothing at all. I see lifting as a self competition, if I get better great if not, oh well move down one weight move up again and once I hit a point I am happy with I will just move to focus on maintenance. :) Like who carers if you are not the elite, it only matters if you are at that level if you want to compete in the olympics or some crap. Lifting though ultimately is for yourself not others.
My body always responded to training naturally while keeping my shape and symmetry. I would say above average maybe elite but definitely above average. Crazy how well this was broken down Greg.
I can maintain 6to8% body fat year around without any effort while eating close to 3000 calories.The issues is gaining muscle is very slow process 😢 for me is that shity genetics.
I know a guy who never lifted in his life and has huge arms that are literally the same size as mine and i lift almost 3 years in total (1,5 years serious) and he is still a teenager, just got 16 years old also beating me at armwrestling which i'm actually good at... I rarely lose at armwrestling especially against people who are younger than me. He also told me that he can dunk at a height just about under 6 foot. He also has sh*t tons of bodyhair that makes it look like its black skin from far away. Bodyfat around 16-17%, not lean. Could argue that this person actually has ultra elite genetics.
Been weight training + cardio for 4 months now and I'm surprised how crazy my newbie gains have been. From hearing everyone always saying it takes years to see results I always just tell people it's genetics when they ask how many years I've been training.
This is great info to help keep people realistic. It would be very helpful to make a follow on with advice to figure out where people fall on the scale
Strength endurance flexibility. At 25 ran a 306 marathon and benched 375 at 175. Currently 57 recovery from massive body trauma glad i trained my whole life truly paid off
Thanks for making this video, there are so many people with misconception of steroids. The vast majority of population asumes you do steroids, you become a bodybuilder instantly and nothing else matters once your on gear.
I was pretty lucky with genetics so I followed that up by eating and drinking myself into a blimp. Effort always trumps genetics. When you gain muscle fast you always feel like you can just flip a switch but as you get older it gets much harder than you expected. Don't ever wait on some shortcut. Just put in the work. Work. Work. Work. Get after it.
You can't outwork your genetics. Even the degree to which you are willing to work comes down to conscientiousness (personality trait influenced by genetics).
@@Dialogos1989 while true that way of approaching anything allows for excuses imo. I didn't need to hear any excuses when I was a fat waste of space. It's like the media taking a legit issue that is really only 5% of the total problem and exacerbating it to be so disproportionate that it no longer represents the truth by covering it 85% of the time. So you're not wrong but that's not helpful and generally out of context from the original point.
@@JrobAlmighty "excuses" do not exist with my approach. Looking inward for understanding is not "searching for excuses". There are reasons why we are as we are. Free Will (in the libertarian sense) does not exist. You can only be a certain way if circumstances allow it. Genes, environment, or whatever else. The "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" approach doesn't work. The analogy itself it absurd.
@@Dialogos1989 there are close to 0 situations where you literally couldn’t work out. anyone can still look good. your argument only makes sense if you’re talking about being a body builder where it is HEAVILY based on genetics
I have amazing genetics but i put off the gym until recently to further being a dad and focus on my career while being poor. No i can afford to go tonthe gym, but you will always look worse than you could if you dont lift. When i left highschool i was really lean didn't work out much but a lot of cardio. I was 170 at 5'9". I didnt realize that was anything special until later. At about 12-14% bf i was 185 shortly after highscool staying lean from installing siding still at 5'9" basically at baseline. If i just put on 50lbs over 5-10 years of hard work thats 235 around 10% body fat. But guys like the Rock and Halftor made me think my max potential was small. I havent hit my potential yet just getting back into things but if I fall short of my goal I would rather know what that is.
I've always had good genetics for endurance sports. So I am a naturally thin, small calves, type of dude. Growing up I always hated that, but as I've become older I've realized that I actually have one of the best things in the world, a strong heart capable of pushing myself in longer distances. I've always excelled in sports. Too bad in my 15 y/o head I only wanted to look like a bodybuilder. Currently 6'0 at 175 with 12% body fat, and I'm starting to love the way my body is and the incredible ability that never running out of breath gives me.
I’ve been loosing weight and going to the gym for about 9-10 months now I’ve lost 4 and a half stone or about 62 pounds I’m about 6-8 pounds of my goal weight but I’m not rushing it I’m just taking my time and the person that started it all was will Tennyson something he said just clicked in my head and I suddenly understood how to move the weight then I found you coach gregg and you’ve been the driving force behind it too because of you I understand the best ways to stay motivated and not to make excuses for myself if you told me a year ago today that I would look the way I do now I wouldn’t have believed you and I can wait to see what I look like in 2 months time when I’ve been going for a year maybe I’ll be at my goal and working on the next one but it’s enjoyable and that’s why I’m doing it
Kings if you have bad genetics don’t quit, you might not be better than everyone but you can be the best version of yourself! People will respect you for your hard work and dedication and remember if you go to the gym you already have a better physique than most of the people in the world.
Kinda crazy how in the video when you showed itself biking you were in ketch harbour and drove right by my house. Sorta thought I was hallucinating for a min
I started focusing on protein intake 2 months ago. Averaging 90-100 grams a day, for the most part. I personally have found It difficult to eat that much. But I've gotten used to it, more so. I originally weighed 73-74 kg. I now weigh 82-84 kg. In 2 months. Now I haven't documented any progress daily, this is just me kind of guesstimating overall. And I'm feeling overall positive, I'm really starting to see results. I'm 37 years old. My diet is. I have protein oats (15 g) with milk, honey, banana, strawberry and blueberry int he morning, with 1 scoop of protein powder. Then have a protein shake. Have another protein shake or 2 during the day depending on whatever. Then eat a big dinner, rice, chicken. And vegetable soup daily. With Brussel sprouts, broccoli, carrots, celery, green beans, red peppers, leek. I make a big pot that lasts me two weeks. I've been kind of doing calisthenics for the past 2 years. Which I personally believe to be far more superior in building muscle in areas where the gym exercises just couldn't reach. In the sense it activated more of my muscles, (no muscle was on holiday on ring workouts), this was good for my mind muscle connection. Now having returned to the gym, I fell the gains are a combination of the foundational calisthenics which was building muscle in areas where there were none. The protein intake, and the addition of returning to the gym and selectively working muscle groups again. I do like to return to rings every fortnight, just so all the muscle groups that don't get worked out in my gym routine. I'd love to hear your thoughts coach Greg. My assessment is just what I've come up with from my personal experience. I've worked out before, but never really paid attention to protein intake until the last two months.
I’m just glad I have the balls to try. I’ve grown to love lifting weights. I can burst with energy, I can go for hours. But! I’m not the strongest. I’m a light weight at a 160. But I’m glad to have weights.
One thing I really like about your videos is that you keepin it real, while at the same time still able to motivate people. Like you said, don't compare yourself to other people, focus on you. I started a year ago with power lifting, no experience, but with hard work, a good coach/ trainer, I'm now able to deadlift 130KG, something I never could imagine that I was able to do that. And very proud of that, even though that might be below average, for me thats a win, now up to 150kg and I will see where my max is :D Continue telling the truth @coachgreg!
Hey Greg, i tried NMN as a guy who never does cardio. first day i felt like i was dying doing a 1 mile jog, cramping had tears in my eyes during it and it took me 9 min 40. Now here we are 2 weeks later and i can do the jog without needing to speedwalk for part of it to catch my breath and now can do the mile in 7min 10 sec (i would like to mention i have asthma aswell) I no longer feel like im dying at the end of it and now actually enjoy doing it.
I've been watching your videos for a few years now and first came onto your channel for bodybuilding content, but because of you I've made cardio an equally important part of my fitness regimen. In fact, I've just purchased a smart trainer to begin zwift. I know this is primarily a channel focused towards weight training but I would love to see more zwift/cycling videos.
My family got sprinter genetics, my dads 5'11 125lbs and ripped year round without gym time. He's 45 and has been roofing for 20 years. Im 25 and retired from the army in my leanest. I was 6'4 & and 150lbs. I was running miles in about 4:30, but I had a hip surgery in the army, and now im about 200 lbs. I got all the way to 260. I could use some real training, but Im okay with where im at if I wasn't hurt or I got on the sauce I could get back to elite. I'd say im above average with a great frame, but nothing on it.
Being told I can't do something motivates me far more than any amount encouragement. This message is accurate and truly motivating. Even knowing you are correct, I will try my ass off to prove you wrong. Will I prove you wrong? Hell no. But I know I will become the best version of myself if I try.
Whoever know this, please answer and give your opinion... Do you think an average marathon runner has predisposed to have skinny genetic, or.... You can have a genetic that naturally thicker physique yet you can good at marathon running ?
It is similar to the chart on the video. I am genetically more muscular than avg... but if I trained specifically for the marathon I could "look" more like a marathon runner. I'd never win one though.
Just look at marathon runners of the past,...some have muscle and some are skinny...it depends on how you train....if you do a lot of miles ,..you will waste away,...if you do less and lift weights or run up hills ,..you will maintain some of your muscle..
I clicked on your video for calisthenics, and the only nitpick I could find would be that you have slightly narrow shoulders. Not a big deal, so overall above average genetics! 👍
All you have to do is look in the mirror...for a small waist, big chest,wide back, split bicep, muscle separation,bellys , muscle tie--ins, symmetry, diamond calf's, etc .
This video should be a huge wake up call to everyone trying to improve…but in a good, hopeful way. I am definitely bottom tier genetics (fat and weak most of my life) but was able to move up two or three levels through hard work and dedication. And in reality it’s so easy to move up the levels with todays lazy society. Have you all seen how fat and lazy people most people are now a days? It’s never been easier to move up. It’s so easy that I’m even above average for guys half my age in their 20s! So don’t lose hope and keep trying!
Honestly my genetics are pretty good. I was really overweight at 280 at 5’10 when I started the gym for the very first time 2.5 years ago and after I lost all of that weight I now look like I do lol. My 1st cousin is also an ifbb pro that won the Toronto pro show in 2021. His name is Joel Thomas if anyone is interested. So yeah we both have some at least good genetics lol.
For him to be an IF B pro, are steroids required or there are contests that are natural? Also, do you and your cousin offer help for someone trying to bodybuild? I have a routine from Geoffrey Verity Schofield (check his TH-cam) personally made for me and been doing it for a long time. Would like some advice in turns of my routine and food and all from experienced people like you two. And thank you
@@MrCruz-iq3sc Im not able to give nearly as good advice or help as Geoffrey. He is far far more experienced than me I would definitely keep following his programs. I actually watch his videos myself. As for my cousin I dont know what or anything but yes he uses PEDs. He competes in mens open bodybuilding and even went to the olympia so he’s on gear lol. Although I will say that PEDs will not automatically make you huge without you having to do anything. You still have to put in an unbelievable amount of work in actually get use out of the gear. I’m natural myself and Im not enough into actual bodybuilding to ever take gear I don’t think but im also only 21 and only been in the gym for like I said 2.5 years so even if I did want to get on steroids or whatever I definitely still have a lot of time Id need to wait before doing them. I can’t really give advice honestly I just can do what I know works for me. I would keep watching Geoffrey and listen to his advice on everything fitness. He’s a really good no bs source of information and can provide way better information on anything that I could give. Good luck!
If your over 50, no crows feet no lines over your neck not overweight your doing well! And if you've been told in the ER you have great abs without trying your doing well!
Honestly speaking, I have above average to elite level genetics. After 2 months of a bad diet and bad workouts, I could almost squat 2 plates at less than 180lbs. Didn't deadlift at the time tho. When I was 12-13 I could alredy squat with the heaviest kids on my shoulders no problem. My legs were naturally freakishly strong(and my glutes). I have been lifting ofr 1.5 years now, and deadlifting for a little less than 1 year and I alredy rep over 405 and have done a 200kg deadlift. My bench tho? Absolute shit. Can only 1rep max 205 ocasionally. My arms have always been pretty weak(although it may be because of my 6'4 wingspan), and my chest is alright. Although my muscke building genetics I would say are elite. I don't naturally look huge, but I got to 225 lbs at 15ish% bf. My brother was the same thing. Skinny and then just blew up after a couple of months. Not freaky super mega elite, but elite. I do have a school partner that just mega alitw genetics tho. He is gifted in all sports, shredded and muscular. He does nothing with it though. He has a lack of discipline, attention problems, etc. He only plays futbol(soccer) like once a week and sleeps. Told him to join me at the gym and he said he "Nah, I am too lazy". I am genuenly jelous of his genetics. If you could see him in person you would understand what I am talking about. Ps: My proportions aren't very good for bodybullding. Have a really short torso with a wide waist and loooong legs and arms. Although my proportions would be perfect for a female ig model, my glutes are just too bug, it kinda looks like a bbl sometimes.
you might be a rare case of a man who stores his fat below the midsection i do to some extent despite being a thin build once your a size you like see if your glute shrinks after you start cutting
@@tylerfreal6472 That's the thing, when i was very thin my glutes were still very big. Right now I'm about 225 lbs/102-103 kg, but my upper body looks 12% body fat, chest striations(not bodybuilder level, but you can see them a little when I flex), shoulder definition, my 4 upper abs are still very visible including the bear claws and I don't have much fat on my arms(making them look very fucking small lmao). But my legs just look ridiculous. I had to start using size 40 oversized pants because I felt so unconfortable. Not only were clothes tight but people would stare at me and even touch me. People have wondered if I have a bbl or something because even with those pants, you can't hide big glutes.
@@Dr_Mundo yeah now that you expanded i deff think i'm right and it also sounds like your lower body is always gonna be bigger and stronger then your bottom. im all the at the opposite with a strong upper body weak lower and way at the bottom at a 27 inch waist at my leanest but i still have fat on my ass till i get to 7% my forearms and calfs look like dick skin with a pump but my last 2 abs just offset of my waist and my ass still has pinchable fat cause i only carry fat in those areas till i get to 15% plus . id have to get stage lean to get rid of it which aint healthy to maintain . like i said its uncommon for men so alot of people dont know why their ass is so big so if its really bothering you like i said get super cut once your a good size ( personally i think your good now unless your taller then 6,4 and more then 15% body fat )and see if that fat does come off or if it is just you have crazy legs .
@@Dr_Mundo id say only 5% of men carry most of their fat in the lower body while for woman its around 60% most men store it either all over except the calf and forearm or just all thought the torso
Be happy with who you are and what you are and just work harder than last time to be the best version of yourself you can possibly be across the board!💪🏾
Honestly I wish information like this existed when I was younger; I always thought I had horrible genetics in every way, never bothered trying to workout or do much because I had just assumed I'd remain fat and "ugly" as a teen, ended up permanently injuring myself multiple times due to accidents or overworking my body while being overweight. After years of researching and wanting to get in shape and being afraid to try I said fuck it and started fully dedicating as much as my body would allow me each day to workout as hard as I could. Initially when I had my max dose percs (prescribed) I was being an idiot and doing like intense full body workouts for 3-4 hours a day, sometimes 7 days a week but usually 6 days. After about... a month maybe 2? Of only being more active; not being able to clean up my diet, my biceps blew up from a 13inch to an 18inch, my chest and shoulders went up like 6 inches, could visibly see all the muscle fibers of my obliques and abs making like the "perfect" V taper look, my shoulders and traps look like like steroid traps despite never touching them, my calves are insanely toned and big, back was sculpted, had the nice back flare (cant think of the muscles) that people love, the wide back. Chest was full, went from basically no tricep development to it being almost as big if not bigger than my biceps. Meanwhile my bench press I could barely do like... 100lbs when I first tried? Mind you I'm 6'2" or 3 and 230lbs, I should be easily moving 100lbs. On the flipside when I first started ever working out; I was curling 75 or 85lbs on my barbell with ease, bent over rowing 135s, was doing pullups and holding my own bodyweight at 270lbs. Its kind of funny honestly; just goes to show that even if you're huge or tall or look like you should be amazing at X thing and bad at Y thing; its not always the case. It was really.. motivating and just amazing to know about my genetics; all my life I thought I would only be good at video games, but in reality I'm even better at working out than them? It blew my mind and just made me want to really change my life fully and go all in.
The information was always there ,...you just didn't find it .... don't confuse genetics with being a hard gainer... genetics is small waist, big chest, muscle tie--ins, symmetry, split bicep, etc ...and not tolerance to drugs.
@@ChrissBroe I’ve always told my buddies that if they can’t get to a visible 6 pack natty, then don’t even bother with gear - the discipline isn’t there to maximize the reward while leveraging your health. But yea, that’s a good rule of thumb. I don’t have the charisma to be an influencer so I’m out of luck there haha It’s okay, I lift because it keeps me sane
@@AlexisBravoTV yeah I agree i weigh around 225 230 rn and when I was younger I had visible abs not anything insane because I’m only 15 right now but when I tense or flex my stomach I have abs they aren’t visible yet but I also am pretty fatty rn because I used to eat alot but now I’m working out a shit Ton
My brother has always had a muscular appearance, even at 5-6 years old. He doesn't train and i have been training for 6 years. Once he decides to do a few push ups every day he looks almost as big as me. I hate it
The feeling of putting all your heart, soul and body into something you really love and knowing you did all what you could do no matter the results, is the best feeling in the ENTIRE world. Do what you love no matter the genetics
Hey Greg! 4-5 years ago I was 6’4” 135 pounds, now I’m 180lbs and love my physique. I thought I had “sh**ty genetics” but now believe they were above average - anyways would love your perspective - my transformation video has a few million views so would be curious about your thoughts!
This was one of the best ways of explaining this I’ve seen. Really helps you understand just pounding special supplements ain’t going to guarantee you get huge.
I can finally find out that I am deformed, disproportionate and have horrible genetics.
Probably making an excuse for your self to not get fit
@@blixx87 Consider my comment more as a joke rather than a reality because that's what it is
@@xpingyyts1056no. I'm taking your comment 100% seriously and now I think you're a giant slug. Sorry bud, thems the rules
@@xpingyyts1056 I’m relieved
😂😂😂😂
I have shitty genetics, but I keep pushing through since junior high. Lately, I’ve been seeing more definition in my shoulders and my triceps are starting to be more noticeable. I can also feel the separation of my biceps in the middle. I’m happy with my progress.
Better then having horrible genetics
It will help a lot if you eat more. Adding fat will make it easier to gain muscle. I was 130 pounds only benching around 170 pounds., I started eating 4 meals instead of 3 and in 5 months, lifting harder I got to 155 pounds benching 285 pounds.
@@tyarnold4088 stupid comment
Can’t tell if I have shitty genetics. Putting on muscle isn’t a problem for me but I have very thin small bones that make me look skinny still in a T shirt. I have made considerable progress from where I have started but it doesn’t look like it. Ppl who don’t lift look the same size or bigger than me but their muscle maturity and development is way less than mines. I’m 5’7 and went from 100lbs to 135lbs in about 1.5yrs I did a horrible cut on accident and lost a little bit of muscle but I now weigh 120lbs and have abs(I didn’t have abs at 135) so would it be fair to say I put on 20lbs of muscle? But because my bones are lighter and smaller than a normal person 120lbs lean for me is like 140lbs lean for them. Where do I stand? (My wrists are 5.5 inches btw so I’m not joking about having thin light bones.)
@@mahri9022 same here, my wrists are 5in too. I train my forearms so they look massive compared to my tiny wrists. It's okay to look smaller than other people, what matters is what you have accomplished, your current progress. Keep on training and let's see our genetic limit lol
The true key to happiness is to stop comparing yourself to others and to take pride in who you are and the work you’ve put in. Stop worrying about other people
Amen brother
I needed to see this thank you
So based
Freedom brother, peace
More people need to hear this and stick to it, it can be hard.
Why is he screaming at me
In terms of belly fat storing capabilities. I'm definitely in top 0.1% of world.
I feel u brother 🤦🏻♂️
Eat more
Sad reality but u can still lose some
@@gregdoucette could you not lose all of it with dieting I mean he could just be fat
You could but itll be hard af@@ChrissBroe
It's really hard to tell your genetics without working out first, I was really skinny and after ~15 months of hard work I'd say I look like many people who lift for 5+ years consistently no PEDs. Before that I didn't really exercise/play sports and also wasn't eating enough.
You can tell immediately,..by just looking in the mirror,...good genetics is a small waist, big chest ,split biceps,, muscle tie--ins, symmetry,etc.....not tolerance to drugs.
@@mslice09 While true, some people get incredible results *from* actually stimulating the muscles properly. Look at Noel Deyzel when he was young, you would never guess he could get here now by looking at his phisique before. Some people have to first try and then see the results.
Plus good genetics is certainly tolerance to drugs, you are predisposed to how your body will react with the chemicals.
Count your height in?
@@its_dey_mate genetics are what you are born with, ..not what you develop.(.like eye color ).that's why an elite bodybuilders has gifts that others do not have ( not gained from a drug )..that set him apart( not size)..... genetics is definitely not a tolerance to drugs .....Steroids do not effect the genetic code ( DNA) ..these are genetic gifts you are born with..., bodybuilding genetics are small waist, split bicep, muscle tie--ins, symmetry, belly's, separation , etc ....this fact has been lost and replaced with the false idea that genetics means muscle size .
@@its_dey_mate if you know what to look for ...you can see bodybuilding genetics at any stage of development.
never really seen someone cover this topic this much in depth. good stuff, Greg.
He messed up and forgot the most common category average genetics
@@paulsmith2823i mean it’s self explanatory tbh
There’s really no real world variable being used though, just a standard deviation chart relating to FR testosterone. There’s other synopses where people use immune function, probability for injury, and metabolism to quantify more specifically the deviations in population from different perspectives. I’m guess he was using this chart but meant “good genetics” as the greatest presumable outcomes for strength and hypertrophy.
@@paulsmith2823 do the work get the results reguardless, genetics count for the top 0001% nothing else.
Nothing special. Many people talk about factors of building a pro physique
Takes 3-5 years to get the base muscle down, consistency for years pays. I am 50 natural and female and have seriously put some muscle on over the last 5 years. Yes you make sense coach. ✌🏼❤️💡
An elite bodybuilder takes about 10 -15 years to build their Olympia ready body ...some make it there with weak genetics..but rarely win..
@@mslice09 yeah agree
Bottom line, if you never test your limits, you’ll never know what you’re capable of. This applies to not only the gym, but life in general 👍🏻
Amen
You hit the nail on the head,...most people fall short ...even genetics won't help in that department.
69th
So I gotta lock in at the gym?
The real bottom line is 'put in some consistent sustained effort in the gym to maximise yourself, but don't overinvest time and effort, because you'll get less reward for that than a gifted person.'
So how good are my genetics
Idk bro I also thought by the end I'd know
we don't know bro..
I would say putting yourself out there and seeing how easy it is to get a girlfriend would be the quickest test.
My best friend growing up was the son of 2x Mr Canada... he would blow up after a few workouts. It was funny that he had a brother that did not share the gene, very tall and lanky, had to really put in the work to see results
R I P, damn it's sad he blew up, I never knew that you could spontaneous explode after a few workouts.
@@ImTheMexicanKing 😂
@@ImTheMexicanKing man, it do be like that sometimes. People just... explode bruh
@@ImTheMexicanKing Well at least his tall and lanky brother didn't have the Exploding Gene
@@ImTheMexicanKing it’s happened to me a couple times. Fortunately I had the genetics to put myself together after the event
Coach greg has elite genetics on his vocal cords 😂
Gotta say this inspired me to go from 5 hours of cardio (weighing 275lbs) to 8 a week, gonna end the year with 10 a week.
Why would you waste your time doing that much cardio ? Go lift some weights gonna get better results rather then wasting 5 hours of my life.
@Icyhot-jc8cv I was also a big fat ol slob 9 months ago lol I lost 90 pounds in 8 months literally just being in a calorie deficit and a little weight lifting I was 291 now I’m 201lb
I only do like 10 min of cardio also but never skip leg day 😎
@The Best honestly, I just love to run at least a couple miles a day and walk till i hit 5 miles lol
@@Manilaphoenix you right some people just love the feeling up running guess I don’t as much because I walk all day at work anyways lol
@The Best man I can def relate, I do survey work, so I'm constantly doing like 3-5 miles of walking every day on top of what I'm already doing in the gym haha
I'm so glad you did this video. I'm going to share this with my kids. I have, and passed on, horrible genetics. At 19, I weighed 120 pounds at 6 feet. I couldn't put on weight (muscle) to save my life. I'm older now (47), and after years of effort, I think I've finally entered into the Below Average of your pyramid. I will never have the body I want, and I'm ok with that. I exercise for my health. I hope that I've been a good example to my kids.
You did well man
i also was about 121 when i was 19, put on 50 pounds in my first year in the gym, improving is never impossible
That's not genetics ,..that just means you were a hard gainer..... probably because of diet ,fast metabolism, or to much cardio....I was a runner and even after I stopped, I would burn muscle as fast as I put it on,...it took years to slow down my metabolism.....Frank Zane had the same problem and look at the body he developed..
@@vextair You don't have shitty genetics if you put on 50 pounds in one fucking year. You just didn't eat food.
I’m 200 pounds at 11
My cousin who sadly passed away had really freaking amazing genetics. He never workout and since we were kids he had nice pecs and arms, and fast forward to our teens years he had big arms and a big chest and back and never touched weights. He once did push ups for a month and sit ups right before going and vacation and he looked like he had trained for years. It was actually amazing how fast he was able to put on muscle and how little effort it took. I try to get him in the gym but i guess it wasn’t his thing .
Rip🤲🏽, would’ve been a different beast if he hit the gym
Same thing with my dad he been working on construction since he was 15 and now he's 42 and he has big arms and back and chest and i just took him to the gym for the first time and when the coach took him to bench he was able to bench 320 even tho he never worked out before , is crazy because I don't think i got his Gene 😂 i started working out recently too for the first time, I'm 21 and when the coach told me to bench i was only able to bench 185 but I enjoy going to the gym
@@randommf3549185 on first try that's fucking insane
@@randommf3549u probably have the gene (185 first time) he has years of life and work and dad strength
@@randommf3549 "only" 185 first lift at 21. You probably have the genetics...
Are you happy with the back pats you were fishing for?
Graig just crushed my dreams in under 3 min😭😭💯
Don't let other people that look like red aliens let you down if you ignore these type of people let you down it made me mad watching greg all he says in this video IS IF y0uR B0rN wiTH bad gEnETicts thAT Just sucks
You can also look better than the majority of people and be below average. Not because of genetics, but because no one puts in the work.
Exactly.😮
Over 70% of the US is overweight or obese, so if you're in decent shape, you're doing better than 70% of the people walking around in the US.
I think besides having certain advantageous genes it’s also about to which extent these genes get expressed. In this regard by my observation it’s beneficial when people start exercising (not just weight training, any kind of serious sport) early in childhood. Almost all of the kids that started rowing with me and stuck with it until adulthood still look somewhat proportional, symmetric and athletic. And I doubt we all had superior genetics.
It might be true, but it might just be the bias of continuing the sport. As is the same with basketball for example, a ton of kids play basketball, but usually, the ones who stick with it for many years are the one predisposed to be better (in this case, taller), so in the end you get a bunch of kids that started playing basketball at age 10 and kept playing into adulthood who are like all 6ft+, but its not that basketball since the age of 10 did that, its that because at age 13, 14 or whatever they grew a lot, while still having a decent amount of interest in basketball, the added height made them better, which further increased their interest in the sport, so they kept at it for a long time. In your case the kids who kept rowing probably had advantageous body structures for rowing (usually most power based actions require wide shoulders, which are the holy grail of aesthetics) plus, after all, long years of doing any kinds of athletic training, usually leads to better health choices and for sure leads to a better "base" of muscle/looks.
i mean, it's not rly bias. u might be very talented but if u dont start with sports early enough (any kind of sport), ur not gonna become one of the best 🤷
@@monsterbulgaria Yes you might be right. Its only hypothetical. it came to my mind because I learned about gene expression and regulating factors in pre-clinical studies in as a med student. Some genes don´t do much unless conditions occur in which they are needed. I may imagine (again hypothetically) that there can be an adaptation that allows to express certain genes more and faster when they have been extensively activated before for longer times. Or in other words that individuals who start early may get more out of their genetics than those who start late (besides effects of normal age related disadvantages like slwoing metabolism and changing hormone levels). But maybe its just as you said, those who were naturally good stuck with it and reaped in the benefits of regular long term exercise.
@xXAlmdudlerXx genetics is mostly what you blame when you cant figure out how to do something, even though its likely just stubborness stacked on top of stupidity and sprinkled with poor coaching.
Actual genetics goes from obvious (height) to subtle (protein structure) and should be covered before whipping out the bell curve. Imho.
Maybe fast twitch vs slow twitch muscle fibers is genetic, maybe not. Maybe thats why chimpanzees are stronger than bodybuilders, or maybe its because monkeys spend more time in trees than rings gymnasts spend on rings. I dont even know.
Nothing is truly symmetric though. It's always off. The most symmetrical person in the world is about 90% so every person has assymetry by a good margin
I'm so thankful for my elite level endurance. As a wildland firefighter, my first year as a rookie I ended up cutting 400 feet (4' scrape) by myself with 2 saw teams(they did 6 foot cut) . The rest of my crew was told to do hotline while I was tasked to put a indirect line down as far as I could before my crew caught up. I didn't know how long it was at the time, but in my head I was saving people's property and possibly life. I just put my head down and worked nonstop staying close to the saw teams. After about close to an hour I looked up and noticed I reached a road to connect to. for perspective an exam for a firefighting crew to be certified is 300 feet of line cut 12+ people have to work together to complete that in an hour. I was told by my captain that I had cut 400 feet of line and later even the veteran firefighters respected me and asked me for advice. I believe this is genetic because I know if I raced against my dad (he is not a firefighter) in his prime for who can cut the most fire line I would lose.
Amazing, thank you for Sharing ❤️
With great genetics comes great responsibility
Too bad no one who gets lucky ever takes responsibility or is grateful, instead they look down on others who didn't get lucky.
No with great genetics you can just f*ck off and still look good lol
@@KoroarBlud's on his revenge arc
@@Koroar true, specially the tall guys, they think short people or even us averages as some inferior beings.
If your tall, you have super weak lifts, it takes forever to look even remotely filled out and will have skinny legs even after years of lifting.
really good and encouraging video greg. i used to weigh around 125 but with consistent diet and exercise i’ve managed to reach 140. that was my original goal and now i am aiming for 150. i realized if i set realistic goals for myself i will not be disappointed.
Genetics is why we don’t compare ourselves to people we see online. After training consistently for over 2 years, I had a friend come in after never touching a weight in his life beat all my lifts in a matter of 3 months
He looks at a barbell and he just puts on muscle
Same thing happened with long jump in highschool, trained my ass off for 4 years. Then some black guy on his first day absolute destroys mine and everyone else’s personal record
Sounds like you have shitty genetics 😂😂
also dont forget alot of these social media fitness guys photoshop their physique alot or have the best lightning etc, i often see guys on photos like they are insane vasculair or big and then when i see them in RL its completely different almost dissapointing
That's not genetics,....it has more to do with technic and mental determination...unless he was bigger and had strong tendons..
Genetics is such a huge part, i have friends who train a lot and still look and feel average including strength while i literally life a laid back life eating whatever i feel like retain a shredded physique and excellent overall body strength, i know this is genetics at work as this exact trait can be clearly observed in my family, especially on my maternal side. I will gain muscle incredibly fast with little effort eating a st6andard diet living a regular lifestyle, some think it's unfair but it's just genetics, it's lottery frankly.
My opinion is hard, work, beats talent and genetics
I have also seen some with what would look like bad genetics that had incredible response to PEDs and those that looked fantastic have terrible response to PEDs. It's not easy to look at someone and know their potential. It's easy to know their potential by where their mindset is.
I agree you can't see potential by looks. But you also can't see by mindset. Someone that's highly motivated might work out 5 days a week and still not look the best or be as good as someone that doesn't workout or whatever. You don't know potential until you try
@@Shadow497 Yes, that's very true. Also if they don't put in the mind and heart they are done before they start and never know.
It's not just how easy you gain muscle or look good. It is also how prone you are to injury. Some people progress quickly but can't train for long without injuries. It applies in pro sports too. Every athlete who makes it to a pro league has right genetics for that sport, but not all of them can last long.
Thanks for the conversions to KG on screen, really helpfull for non-US viewers!
This was seriously motivating! I honestly don't know where I stand but I'm going to keep training hard to be my best!
Coach Greg calling me out! Been training for 6 months and gained 'only' ~7lbs muscle. Not giving up yet!
Why are you saying only 7lbs of muscle. You are on perfect track and being very consistent. 1-2lbs of muscle gain a month. Is what we aim for. Congratulations. Don't downplay your achievements.
That’s good…don’t talk your progress down
Keep bulking, go on a GOMAD diet.
That's awesome bro, That's what I gained in 5 years.
Don't give UP !
Thanks for the encouragement! I hit my short term goal of 160lbs a week ago. I'd be very content if I can keep this up rate for another 6 months or more. It's all about effort!
After watching this video I figured out that genetics plays a role in my intelligence and just about most other things as well. And I’d much rather work on the things that I’m not genetically gifted in to improve myself. This isn’t an reason to make fun of or discriminate others, we can all improve. Motivating video
So what I got from Coach Greg is that we are not usless, but most of the time it's easier to avoid the hard work to stay in our comfort zone. I also might have misunderstood a bit since I also understood that even if we don't have an S+ in strength or muscle building genetics, that means we might have great resistance, great proportions, or well-rounded physiques overall. At the end of the day, I'm pretty sure most people have great potential for athleticism. Thanks to Coach Greg for inspiring me to go to the gym. I've trained with bodyweight only for a while now, and since I really want to be at my best by the time I'm 30, I want to have a better way to push myself because with calisthenics, it's been easy for me to stop pushing my limits. If you read this till the end, thanks a lot and keep it up. I'm sure you're doing great, so good luck.
no what he's saying is that people should set realistic goals based on their genetics so that they dont get discouraged when the dont end up looking like youtubers, which a fairly large portion of people wont. BUT its still ALWAYS worth it to look better then you do currently.
Harder than last time.
@@solaire7046 Ohhhhhhh thanks man, i understand now
And if you were born with genetics 4 SD’s above the mean, then your name is Ronnie Coleman
Greg is the type of guy who'd try to lift the bell curve.
to him it is the dumbbell curve
Great video. Nobody has really discussed this topic in good detail. You should make a following video showcasing an example physique in each category.
Hi Greg, Santiago from Colombia here, I'm 28 years old.
I have been doing workout during 8 months now and lost almost 14 pounds, I wasn't exactly fat but just wanted to get in better shape, now I'm really interested to gain muscle, I'm trying my best to train harder and of course eat and sleep well, and I want to say that just found your channel and content and love the positivity and information you share, you're amazing and an inspiration, keep sharing good information and that amazing attitude that makes me want to train harder in order to look as good as you.
Thanks coach.
My abusive dad's name is Santiago.
@@imtiredcharlie Sorry to hear that
I'm colombian an I speak for all of us we don't claim you tryin to look good like coach gregg😂😂
Also whilst looking at this, just because you have the worst, does not mean don't try. By trying alone and persevering you are still going to be better than the majority of people who do nothing at all. I see lifting as a self competition, if I get better great if not, oh well move down one weight move up again and once I hit a point I am happy with I will just move to focus on maintenance. :) Like who carers if you are not the elite, it only matters if you are at that level if you want to compete in the olympics or some crap. Lifting though ultimately is for yourself not others.
you help me encourage my journey coach greg! hit a 50kg bench today thanks to your support and advice 😁💕👍
good shit man keep going!!
That's great strong man !!
Good shit
Let's go
You're so strong, keep it up.
I appreciate the pound to kilogram conversions.
My body always responded to training naturally while keeping my shape and symmetry. I would say above average maybe elite but definitely above average. Crazy how well this was broken down Greg.
Ok go become a pro
I can maintain 6to8% body fat year around without any effort while eating close to 3000 calories.The issues is gaining muscle is very slow process 😢 for me is that shity genetics.
@@djsahilking3807 fucken troll
@@djsahilking3807 you need to eat more bro. That low body fat is unhealthy, especially if you don’t have a lot of muscle.
Yeah same.
I know a guy who never lifted in his life and has huge arms that are literally the same size as mine and i lift almost 3 years in total (1,5 years serious) and he is still a teenager, just got 16 years old also beating me at armwrestling which i'm actually good at... I rarely lose at armwrestling especially against people who are younger than me. He also told me that he can dunk at a height just about under 6 foot. He also has sh*t tons of bodyhair that makes it look like its black skin from far away. Bodyfat around 16-17%, not lean. Could argue that this person actually has ultra elite genetics.
That's not genetics .
Finally, someone had the balls to say the raw truth!!
That's why I follow you.
Been weight training + cardio for 4 months now and I'm surprised how crazy my newbie gains have been. From hearing everyone always saying it takes years to see results I always just tell people it's genetics when they ask how many years I've been training.
This is great info to help keep people realistic. It would be very helpful to make a follow on with advice to figure out where people fall on the scale
Coach Greg saying “Ight” @12:09 😂😂
Strength endurance flexibility. At 25 ran a 306 marathon and benched 375 at 175. Currently 57 recovery from massive body trauma glad i trained my whole life truly paid off
Thanks for making this video, there are so many people with misconception of steroids. The vast majority of population asumes you do steroids, you become a bodybuilder instantly and nothing else matters once your on gear.
Greg is telling us in a nice way to not half azz it when you train and you can reach heights above your genetic potential. Harder than last time.
I was pretty lucky with genetics so I followed that up by eating and drinking myself into a blimp.
Effort always trumps genetics. When you gain muscle fast you always feel like you can just flip a switch but as you get older it gets much harder than you expected.
Don't ever wait on some shortcut. Just put in the work. Work. Work. Work.
Get after it.
You can't outwork your genetics. Even the degree to which you are willing to work comes down to conscientiousness (personality trait influenced by genetics).
@@Dialogos1989 while true that way of approaching anything allows for excuses imo.
I didn't need to hear any excuses when I was a fat waste of space.
It's like the media taking a legit issue that is really only 5% of the total problem and exacerbating it to be so disproportionate that it no longer represents the truth by covering it 85% of the time.
So you're not wrong but that's not helpful and generally out of context from the original point.
@@JrobAlmighty "excuses" do not exist with my approach. Looking inward for understanding is not "searching for excuses". There are reasons why we are as we are. Free Will (in the libertarian sense) does not exist. You can only be a certain way if circumstances allow it. Genes, environment, or whatever else. The "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" approach doesn't work. The analogy itself it absurd.
@@Dialogos1989 there are close
to 0 situations where you literally couldn’t work out. anyone can still
look good. your argument only makes sense if you’re talking about being a body builder where it is HEAVILY based on genetics
@@iron5169 ummm what? My argument applies across the board. Genetics are a limiting factor. .. in everything...
1:21 any activity lasting under a minute 😅😂😂
So now u knw ur good at sex
Train harder than last time!
Thank you Greg, now I feel smarter than last time!!
I have amazing genetics but i put off the gym until recently to further being a dad and focus on my career while being poor.
No i can afford to go tonthe gym, but you will always look worse than you could if you dont lift.
When i left highschool i was really lean didn't work out much but a lot of cardio. I was 170 at 5'9". I didnt realize that was anything special until later. At about 12-14% bf i was 185 shortly after highscool staying lean from installing siding still at 5'9" basically at baseline. If i just put on 50lbs over 5-10 years of hard work thats 235 around 10% body fat. But guys like the Rock and Halftor made me think my max potential was small.
I havent hit my potential yet just getting back into things but if I fall short of my goal I would rather know what that is.
Would say I got Elite Genetics... Building muscle is quiete easy for me + got a good frame for bodybuilding. First comp is in 5 months
Im happy living the phenom life ✨️
I've always had good genetics for endurance sports. So I am a naturally thin, small calves, type of dude. Growing up I always hated that, but as I've become older I've realized that I actually have one of the best things in the world, a strong heart capable of pushing myself in longer distances. I've always excelled in sports. Too bad in my 15 y/o head I only wanted to look like a bodybuilder.
Currently 6'0 at 175 with 12% body fat, and I'm starting to love the way my body is and the incredible ability that never running out of breath gives me.
Which proves that it's not a genetic factor,....it takes competitive training, learning skills, and mental determination...and drugs 😮
I'm the exact opposite I always had extremely shit cardio and speed l but I was always naturally strong
Speed is goos example of elite genetics
I’ve been loosing weight and going to the gym for about 9-10 months now I’ve lost 4 and a half stone or about 62 pounds I’m about 6-8 pounds of my goal weight but I’m not rushing it I’m just taking my time and the person that started it all was will Tennyson something he said just clicked in my head and I suddenly understood how to move the weight then I found you coach gregg and you’ve been the driving force behind it too because of you I understand the best ways to stay motivated and not to make excuses for myself if you told me a year ago today that I would look the way I do now I wouldn’t have believed you and I can wait to see what I look like in 2 months time when I’ve been going for a year maybe I’ll be at my goal and working on the next one but it’s enjoyable and that’s why I’m doing it
Kings if you have bad genetics don’t quit, you might not be better than everyone but you can be the best version of yourself! People will respect you for your hard work and dedication
and remember if you go to the gym you already have a better physique than most of the people in the world.
My Genetics….Higher than last time💯👍
Genetics don't change....it's what your born with.😮
Kinda crazy how in the video when you showed itself biking you were in ketch harbour and drove right by my house. Sorta thought I was hallucinating for a min
I started focusing on protein intake 2 months ago. Averaging 90-100 grams a day, for the most part. I personally have found It difficult to eat that much. But I've gotten used to it, more so. I originally weighed 73-74 kg. I now weigh 82-84 kg. In 2 months. Now I haven't documented any progress daily, this is just me kind of guesstimating overall.
And I'm feeling overall positive, I'm really starting to see results. I'm 37 years old.
My diet is. I have protein oats (15 g) with milk, honey, banana, strawberry and blueberry int he morning, with 1 scoop of protein powder. Then have a protein shake. Have another protein shake or 2 during the day depending on whatever. Then eat a big dinner, rice, chicken. And vegetable soup daily. With Brussel sprouts, broccoli, carrots, celery, green beans, red peppers, leek. I make a big pot that lasts me two weeks.
I've been kind of doing calisthenics for the past 2 years. Which I personally believe to be far more superior in building muscle in areas where the gym exercises just couldn't reach. In the sense it activated more of my muscles, (no muscle was on holiday on ring workouts), this was good for my mind muscle connection. Now having returned to the gym, I fell the gains are a combination of the foundational calisthenics which was building muscle in areas where there were none.
The protein intake, and the addition of returning to the gym and selectively working muscle groups again.
I do like to return to rings every fortnight, just so all the muscle groups that don't get worked out in my gym routine.
I'd love to hear your thoughts coach Greg. My assessment is just what I've come up with from my personal experience. I've worked out before, but never really paid attention to protein intake until the last two months.
I was squating 225 for reps after 2 months of squatting randomly and maxing out multiple times a week at 145lbs bw
And 15yrs old
I’m just glad I have the balls to try. I’ve grown to love lifting weights. I can burst with energy, I can go for hours. But! I’m not the strongest. I’m a light weight at a 160. But I’m glad to have weights.
One thing I really like about your videos is that you keepin it real, while at the same time still able to motivate people. Like you said, don't compare yourself to other people, focus on you. I started a year ago with power lifting, no experience, but with hard work, a good coach/ trainer, I'm now able to deadlift 130KG, something I never could imagine that I was able to do that. And very proud of that, even though that might be below average, for me thats a win, now up to 150kg and I will see where my max is :D Continue telling the truth @coachgreg!
This applies to many aspects of life as well not just body building, great vidoe coach.
Hey Greg, i tried NMN as a guy who never does cardio. first day i felt like i was dying doing a 1 mile jog, cramping had tears in my eyes during it and it took me 9 min 40. Now here we are 2 weeks later and i can do the jog without needing to speedwalk for part of it to catch my breath and now can do the mile in 7min 10 sec (i would like to mention i have asthma aswell) I no longer feel like im dying at the end of it and now actually enjoy doing it.
Good for you. Making no excuses with asthma. Must've been hard
Try running some sprints and stretching and your time while go down even lower.after awhile.
Hard work beats talent, but if talent works hard.........
I've been watching your videos for a few years now and first came onto your channel for bodybuilding content, but because of you I've made cardio an equally important part of my fitness regimen. In fact, I've just purchased a smart trainer to begin zwift. I know this is primarily a channel focused towards weight training but I would love to see more zwift/cycling videos.
It does not get the views
@@gregdoucettewe gotta buy the protein 🙏 🙏
The production quality is insane
My family got sprinter genetics, my dads 5'11 125lbs and ripped year round without gym time. He's 45 and has been roofing for 20 years. Im 25 and retired from the army in my leanest. I was 6'4 & and 150lbs. I was running miles in about 4:30, but I had a hip surgery in the army, and now im about 200 lbs. I got all the way to 260. I could use some real training, but Im okay with where im at if I wasn't hurt or I got on the sauce I could get back to elite. I'd say im above average with a great frame, but nothing on it.
8:34 Cbum looks enhanced af 😂
Interesting, I learned more in the first 3 minutes of the video than in my entire school year
This school needs to get better
@@gregdoucette XD
Stop skipping school..😮
@@mslice09 WAIT HOW HAVE YOU GUESSED IT
Can you make a video on the Chinese Olympic weightlifting team ?
Being told I can't do something motivates me far more than any amount encouragement. This message is accurate and truly motivating. Even knowing you are correct, I will try my ass off to prove you wrong. Will I prove you wrong? Hell no. But I know I will become the best version of myself if I try.
Thank you for converting all the imperial units in the video. The video is much easier to follow as a result.
Great video Greg. This is one of the best educational videos you made👍👍
Ronnie had that ultra elite genes...❤
Whoever know this, please answer and give your opinion...
Do you think an average marathon runner has predisposed to have skinny genetic, or.... You can have a genetic that naturally thicker physique yet you can good at marathon running ?
It is similar to the chart on the video. I am genetically more muscular than avg... but if I trained specifically for the marathon I could "look" more like a marathon runner. I'd never win one though.
Just look at marathon runners of the past,...some have muscle and some are skinny...it depends on how you train....if you do a lot of miles ,..you will waste away,...if you do less and lift weights or run up hills ,..you will maintain some of your muscle..
I have good genetics looking big but bad genetics when it comes to being strong
How good are my genetics? My face and physique is on my channel. (you have permission to roast me)
I clicked on your video for calisthenics, and the only nitpick I could find would be that you have slightly narrow shoulders. Not a big deal, so overall above average genetics! 👍
@@fatstrategist damn, thank you. Wouldn't say I have above avarage genetics myself but it could definitely be a lot worse.
All you have to do is look in the mirror...for a small waist, big chest,wide back, split bicep, muscle separation,bellys , muscle tie--ins, symmetry, diamond calf's, etc .
Probably average assuming you’ve worked out for a while if not above average
@@axelsylvian your good your ok your ok just keep working
I still don’t know how good my genetics are but good video more motivated than last time
This video should be a huge wake up call to everyone trying to improve…but in a good, hopeful way. I am definitely bottom tier genetics (fat and weak most of my life) but was able to move up two or three levels through hard work and dedication. And in reality it’s so easy to move up the levels with todays lazy society. Have you all seen how fat and lazy people most people are now a days? It’s never been easier to move up. It’s so easy that I’m even above average for guys half my age in their 20s! So don’t lose hope and keep trying!
This motivates me but also humbles me. 😂
Honestly my genetics are pretty good. I was really overweight at 280 at 5’10 when I started the gym for the very first time 2.5 years ago and after I lost all of that weight I now look like I do lol. My 1st cousin is also an ifbb pro that won the Toronto pro show in 2021. His name is Joel Thomas if anyone is interested. So yeah we both have some at least good genetics lol.
If you were over weight your genetics are on the low end
For him to be an IF B pro, are steroids required or there are contests that are natural?
Also, do you and your cousin offer help for someone trying to bodybuild? I have a routine from Geoffrey Verity Schofield (check his TH-cam) personally made for me and been doing it for a long time.
Would like some advice in turns of my routine and food and all from experienced people like you two.
And thank you
@@MrCruz-iq3sc Im not able to give nearly as good advice or help as Geoffrey. He is far far more experienced than me I would definitely keep following his programs. I actually watch his videos myself. As for my cousin I dont know what or anything but yes he uses PEDs. He competes in mens open bodybuilding and even went to the olympia so he’s on gear lol. Although I will say that PEDs will not automatically make you huge without you having to do anything. You still have to put in an unbelievable amount of work in actually get use out of the gear. I’m natural myself and Im not enough into actual bodybuilding to ever take gear I don’t think but im also only 21 and only been in the gym for like I said 2.5 years so even if I did want to get on steroids or whatever I definitely still have a lot of time Id need to wait before doing them. I can’t really give advice honestly I just can do what I know works for me. I would keep watching Geoffrey and listen to his advice on everything fitness. He’s a really good no bs source of information and can provide way better information on anything that I could give. Good luck!
@@talder123 😂🤣😂 “… good genetics…”
He’s an IFBB Pro and Pro show winner. “Good genetics”?
@@MrCruz-iq3sc all ifbb pros are on steroids
Happy with the subtitles
Keep up guys, I was 139 lbs for 5'11 and now I'm at 231 lbs with the same BF. So I was an elite in disguise without PEDs 🤯
for people who have bad genetics, focus on the things you can change, dont focus or don't be insecure about the things u cant change 😄
If your over 50, no crows feet no lines over your neck not overweight your doing well! And if you've been told in the ER you have great abs without trying your doing well!
Skinny abbs don't mean much
How about when doctors and nurses keep looking at your charts and think they got the wrong guy ,.... before you look half your age....true story.😮
One of the better videos 🔥
Honestly speaking, I have above average to elite level genetics. After 2 months of a bad diet and bad workouts, I could almost squat 2 plates at less than 180lbs. Didn't deadlift at the time tho. When I was 12-13 I could alredy squat with the heaviest kids on my shoulders no problem. My legs were naturally freakishly strong(and my glutes). I have been lifting ofr 1.5 years now, and deadlifting for a little less than 1 year and I alredy rep over 405 and have done a 200kg deadlift. My bench tho? Absolute shit. Can only 1rep max 205 ocasionally. My arms have always been pretty weak(although it may be because of my 6'4 wingspan), and my chest is alright. Although my muscke building genetics I would say are elite. I don't naturally look huge, but I got to 225 lbs at 15ish% bf. My brother was the same thing. Skinny and then just blew up after a couple of months. Not freaky super mega elite, but elite.
I do have a school partner that just mega alitw genetics tho. He is gifted in all sports, shredded and muscular. He does nothing with it though. He has a lack of discipline, attention problems, etc. He only plays futbol(soccer) like once a week and sleeps. Told him to join me at the gym and he said he "Nah, I am too lazy". I am genuenly jelous of his genetics. If you could see him in person you would understand what I am talking about.
Ps: My proportions aren't very good for bodybullding. Have a really short torso with a wide waist and loooong legs and arms. Although my proportions would be perfect for a female ig model, my glutes are just too bug, it kinda looks like a bbl sometimes.
you might be a rare case of a man who stores his fat below the midsection i do to some extent despite being a thin build once your a size you like see if your glute shrinks after you start cutting
@@tylerfreal6472 That's the thing, when i was very thin my glutes were still very big. Right now I'm about 225 lbs/102-103 kg, but my upper body looks 12% body fat, chest striations(not bodybuilder level, but you can see them a little when I flex), shoulder definition, my 4 upper abs are still very visible including the bear claws and I don't have much fat on my arms(making them look very fucking small lmao).
But my legs just look ridiculous. I had to start using size 40 oversized pants because I felt so unconfortable. Not only were clothes tight but people would stare at me and even touch me. People have wondered if I have a bbl or something because even with those pants, you can't hide big glutes.
@@Dr_Mundo yeah now that you expanded i deff think i'm right and it also sounds like your lower body is always gonna be bigger and stronger then your bottom. im all the at the opposite with a strong upper body weak lower and way at the bottom at a 27 inch waist at my leanest but i still have fat on my ass till i get to 7% my forearms and calfs look like dick skin with a pump but my last 2 abs just offset of my waist and my ass still has pinchable fat cause i only carry fat in those areas till i get to 15% plus . id have to get stage lean to get rid of it which aint healthy to maintain .
like i said its uncommon for men so alot of people dont know why their ass is so big so if its really bothering you like i said get super cut once your a good size ( personally i think your good now unless your taller then 6,4 and more then 15% body fat )and see if that fat does come off or if it is just you have crazy legs .
@@Dr_Mundo id say only 5% of men carry most of their fat in the lower body while for woman its around 60% most men store it either all over except the calf and forearm or just all thought the torso
Be happy with who you are and what you are and just work harder than last time to be the best version of yourself you can possibly be across the board!💪🏾
Honestly I wish information like this existed when I was younger; I always thought I had horrible genetics in every way, never bothered trying to workout or do much because I had just assumed I'd remain fat and "ugly" as a teen, ended up permanently injuring myself multiple times due to accidents or overworking my body while being overweight. After years of researching and wanting to get in shape and being afraid to try I said fuck it and started fully dedicating as much as my body would allow me each day to workout as hard as I could.
Initially when I had my max dose percs (prescribed) I was being an idiot and doing like intense full body workouts for 3-4 hours a day, sometimes 7 days a week but usually 6 days. After about... a month maybe 2? Of only being more active; not being able to clean up my diet, my biceps blew up from a 13inch to an 18inch, my chest and shoulders went up like 6 inches, could visibly see all the muscle fibers of my obliques and abs making like the "perfect" V taper look, my shoulders and traps look like like steroid traps despite never touching them, my calves are insanely toned and big, back was sculpted, had the nice back flare (cant think of the muscles) that people love, the wide back. Chest was full, went from basically no tricep development to it being almost as big if not bigger than my biceps. Meanwhile my bench press I could barely do like... 100lbs when I first tried? Mind you I'm 6'2" or 3 and 230lbs, I should be easily moving 100lbs. On the flipside when I first started ever working out; I was curling 75 or 85lbs on my barbell with ease, bent over rowing 135s, was doing pullups and holding my own bodyweight at 270lbs. Its kind of funny honestly; just goes to show that even if you're huge or tall or look like you should be amazing at X thing and bad at Y thing; its not always the case.
It was really.. motivating and just amazing to know about my genetics; all my life I thought I would only be good at video games, but in reality I'm even better at working out than them? It blew my mind and just made me want to really change my life fully and go all in.
The information was always there ,...you just didn't find it .... don't confuse genetics with being a hard gainer... genetics is small waist, big chest, muscle tie--ins, symmetry, split bicep, etc ...and not tolerance to drugs.
Love the honesty. Thanks for keeping it real😎
This pretty much is the best “stay natty” argument ever
Yeah what I recommend is if you can’t compete natty don’t get on gear and if your still in love with working out become and influencer if you can
@@ChrissBroe I’ve always told my buddies that if they can’t get to a visible 6 pack natty, then don’t even bother with gear - the discipline isn’t there to maximize the reward while leveraging your health.
But yea, that’s a good rule of thumb.
I don’t have the charisma to be an influencer so I’m out of luck there haha
It’s okay, I lift because it keeps me sane
@@AlexisBravoTV yeah I agree i weigh around 225 230 rn and when I was younger I had visible abs not anything insane because I’m only 15 right now but when I tense or flex my stomach I have abs they aren’t visible yet but I also am pretty fatty rn because I used to eat alot but now I’m working out a shit Ton
You don't really know how good your genetics are until you train for a few years
My brother has always had a muscular appearance, even at 5-6 years old. He doesn't train and i have been training for 6 years. Once he decides to do a few push ups every day he looks almost as big as me. I hate it
That's not genetics..
@@mslice09 what is it then? He isnt active in the gym or in sports, yet he always looked like that
I’m grateful.
The feeling of putting all your heart, soul and body into something you really love and knowing you did all what you could do no matter the results, is the best feeling in the ENTIRE world. Do what you love no matter the genetics
Hey Greg! 4-5 years ago I was 6’4” 135 pounds, now I’m 180lbs and love my physique. I thought I had “sh**ty genetics” but now believe they were above average - anyways would love your perspective - my transformation video has a few million views so would be curious about your thoughts!
This was one of the best ways of explaining this I’ve seen. Really helps you understand just pounding special supplements ain’t going to guarantee you get huge.
This is actually a really good explaination! I 100% agree with what he said.