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post 1508140881 06-12-2017, 12:31 PM
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Just lmao at bodybuilders referring to themselves as 'athletes'

Definition of an athlete;

'a person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill.'
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Last time I checked, bodybuilding required none of these with the exception of getting stronger to gain more size, but again, you're not judged on your strength, you're judged on your appearance on stage.

Brb, having elite genetics, copious amounts of skittles on hand, and the time to lift weights and shove down copious amounts of food all day then subsequently starving yourself makes someone an athlete. Doesn't matter if you can't walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded.
post 1508140981 06-12-2017, 12:32 PM
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I don't even know what an athlete is anymore
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post 1508141141 06-12-2017, 12:33 PM
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post 1508141191 06-12-2017, 12:33 PM
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post 1508141201 06-12-2017, 12:33 PM
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It's more an art to me, but why are you so mad about it?
"One day I won't be able to lift any more. Not I won't want to lift. I mean physically unable. That day could be decades from now or it could be tomorrow. All I know is that's the day I'll wish I could lift more than ever. The day I'd give anything for one more workout, one more set, or one more cardio session. So go hard and enjoy every workout, every set, every rep. Because one day you will wake up and you will never get it back."
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post 1508141351 06-12-2017, 12:35 PM
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Who cares *******?
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post 1508141901 06-12-2017, 12:40 PM
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I think we reached an all-time new low OP on his IQ skill...by the definition you provided, physical agility, stamina or strength... Yes OP does not lift and is a *******

5'9 216 18% body fat...OK buddy boy..
post 1508142101 06-12-2017, 12:41 PM
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how does it feel knowing u'll never be this alpha??

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post 1508142161 06-12-2017, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted By PowersKenny
I think we reached an all-time new low OP on his IQ skill...by the definition you provided, physical agility, stamina or strength... Yes OP does not lift and is a *******

5'9 216 18% body fat...OK buddy boy..
By your definition, everyone who lifts is an athlete.
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post 1508142521 06-12-2017, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted By PowersKenny
I think we reached an all-time new low OP on his IQ skill...by the definition you provided, physical agility, stamina or strength... Yes OP does not lift and is a *******

5'9 216 18% body fat...OK buddy boy..
Lol, those stats are from 2 years ago *******, just haven't bothered updating them. And I won't take that chit from a red maggot. Poverty negged.
post 1508144831 06-12-2017, 01:03 PM
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You're on a bodybuilding forum making fun of bodybuilders?

Bodybuilders are some of the hardest working, most dedicated, most disciplined people I've ever met.
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post 1508144941 06-12-2017, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted By 7Friday7
Bodybuilders are some of the hardest working, most dedicated, most disciplined people I've ever met.
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post 1508145191 06-12-2017, 01:06 PM
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No one should be referring to themselves as athletes anyway. If you're an athlete, people will know without having to hear your claims.
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Originally Posted By 7Friday7
You're on a bodybuilding forum making fun of bodybuilders?

Bodybuilders are some of the hardest working, most dedicated, most disciplined people I've ever met.
but athlete doe
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post 1508145261 06-12-2017, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted By 7Friday7
You're on a bodybuilding forum making fun of bodybuilders?

Bodybuilders are some of the hardest working, most dedicated, most disciplined people I've ever met.
lmao, hopefully trolling.


Opie is right, its cringe as fck..
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Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress
I don't even know what an athlete is anymore
crossfiit and feminism ruined the world
post 1508145931 06-12-2017, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted By 7Friday7
You're on a bodybuilding forum making fun of bodybuilders?

Bodybuilders are some of the hardest working, most dedicated, most disciplined people I've ever met.
mentally unstable to the point of off the charts narcissism and obsession? yes. athletic? not even once.

athletics come down to a combination of skill (baseball) and brute performance (football, hockey, basketball)

brb skill of properly releasing rear double bicep to properly show rhomboids? lulz. brute performance of extended stair master walks? trollol
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post 1508146301 06-12-2017, 01:15 PM
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post 1508146451 06-12-2017, 01:16 PM
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pro wrestling is more a sport than BB will ever be imo
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Originally Posted By W1LLW
brb skill of properly releasing rear double bicep to properly show rhomboids? lulz. brute performance of extended stair master walks? trollol
Skills of telling everyone that it was "hard work and discipline" and not the Tropicana Orange Juice

Skills of lying about the Tropicana Orange Juice to sell t-shirts and supplements to gullible suckers
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Originally Posted By rainieravesouth
brb having to adjust your caloric intake for the day
brb forcing yourself to go to the gym and workout
brb making sure you're getting quality sleep
brb "sorry brah, can't go out this weekend, i don't drink alcohol"
brb going weeks without having any carbs because trying to lose fat
brb dehydrating yourself 2 days before competition

brb brb brb brb list goes on.
Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress
but athlete doe
by OP's definition a bodybuilder is an athlete

"'a persontrainedor gifted inexercisesorcontestsinvolving physical agility,stamina, orstrength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill.'"

You train yourself to learn proper form, you train yourself and your body by doing exercises. You compete in competitions that involve stamina and strength. Have you ever been on stage before? Just stand in front of your bathroom mirror and stay flexed while hitting different poses for 15-20 minutes straight.

I'm not saying it's the toughest sport ever, but for crying out loud this is a bodybuilding forum and you're taking away what these people work so hard for because you think running up and down a court shooting a ball into a basket is more athletic then someone who trains consistently every day.
Originally Posted By ChrisWiener
lmao, hopefully trolling.


Opie is right, its cringe as fck..
no avi.
Originally Posted By W1LLW
mentally unstable to the point of off the charts narcissism and obsession? yes. athletic? not even once.

athletics come down to a combination of skill (baseball) and brute performance (football, hockey, basketball)

brb skill of properly releasing rear double bicep to properly show rhomboids? lulz. brute performance of extended stair master walks? trollol
read above.

Judging by your avi and assuming it's actually you, I'm shocked that you're agreeing with OP.




that is all.

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post 1508148111 06-12-2017, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted By Zwicker
Skills of telling everyone that it was "hard work and discipline" and not the Tropicana Orange Juice
Right, cause while on 'roids you just grow automatically without having to work hard and stay focused and disciplined. notsureifsrs.

I agree with you on the second part however, guys need to start being upfront about usage.
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Originally Posted By 7Friday7
brb having to adjust your caloric intake for the day
brb forcing yourself to go to the gym and workout
brb making sure you're getting quality sleep
brb "sorry brah, can't go out this weekend, i don't drink alcohol"
brb going weeks without having any carbs because trying to lose fat
brb dehydrating yourself 2 days before competition

brb brb brb brb list goes on.



by OP's definition a bodybuilder is an athlete

"'a persontrainedor gifted inexercisesorcontestsinvolving physical agility,stamina, orstrength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill.'"

You train yourself to learn proper form, you train yourself and your body by doing exercises. You compete in competitions that involve stamina and strength. Have you ever been on stage before? Just stand in front of your bathroom mirror and stay flexed while hitting different poses for 15-20 minutes straight.

I'm not saying it's the toughest sport ever, but for crying out loud this is a bodybuilding forum and you're taking away what these people work so hard for because you think running up and down a court shooting a ball into a basket is more athletic then someone who trains consistently every day.


no avi.



read above.

Judging by your avi and assuming it's actually you, I'm shocked that you're agreeing with OP.




that is all.

also, welcome tobodybuilding.com
You take yourself way too seriously, and help contribute to this ****gy gym fad that has swept the nation.

Nobody ever said they don't work hard
Nobody says it isn't a very difficult thing to do

But you have to be able to poke fun at yourself and see things how they truly are. The actual competition aspect of bodybuilding is not a sport. It is literally a beauty pageant for men. The way bodybuilders obtain those muscles is athletic, but I wouldn't necessarily call someone who lifts weights a few times a week an athlete just because they lift weights, otherwise every single gym goer is an athlete. I think the word athlete used to mean a certain type of individual, but now it seems everyone wants to label themselves as athletes.

Again, bodybuilders are very hard working and dedicated, but are not people I consider athletes. Other opinions will vary.
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Originally Posted By 7Friday7
Right, cause while on 'roids you just grow automatically without having to work hard and stay focused and disciplined. notsureifsrs.
I mean... yeah you kinda do...
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Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress
You take yourself way too seriously, and help contribute to this ****gy gym fad that has swept the nation.
No, I just get rustled when I sign into a bodybuilding forum and see people put shame on the sport.

And I'd have to strongly disagree with you on the contribution thing. I'm not here posting about selling you my new supplement line or some fuk'n t shirts. I'm defending the sport of bodybuilding. If you think Arnold, or Ronnie, or Jay, or any of the other top names contribute to the "****gy gym fad" then you're dead nuts.
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Originally Posted By Aussie939291
I mean... yeah you kinda do...
Umm, no actually you don't. It's not a miracle drug. I'd strongly recommend doing some research on it. Juice is the most misconstrued thing in bodybuilding.
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I would say they are athleticism but not in thentradtional sense cause they are fighting and competing against them self. Its a paradox and it drives them as it does anyone who works out hard.


Sometimes you can be the hardest opponent you will ever face. You. Challenge yourself.

I use to love that feeling. You go running/jogging and tell your seklf three miles and at the endmof tjenfitrst you are already cramping and hurting and dry heaving. But push through it and fight it.

No drug in The world compares to the feeling you have when you finish and you beat yourself.

I'd give every substance in thee world away in a heartbeat if I could find that person inside me again
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Originally Posted By 7Friday7
brb having to adjust your caloric intake for the day
brb forcing yourself to go to the gym and workout
brb making sure you're getting quality sleep
brb "sorry brah, can't go out this weekend, i don't drink alcohol"
brb going weeks without having any carbs because trying to lose fat
Man, I wish I had gotten into gymnastics or boxing so I could eat McDonalds and sleep in everyday and still win..
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Originally Posted By 7Friday7
Umm, no actually you don't. It's not a miracle drug. I'd strongly recommend doing some research on it. Juice is the most misconstrued thing in bodybuilding.
Nah, like there are literally studies showing ppl on cell tech grow more when doing nothing that non-cell tech users who train.http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056...0101#t=article
The men in the testosterone-alone and placebo-plus-exercise groups had significant increases in the one-repetition maximal weights lifted in the squatting exercises, averaging 19 percent and 21 percent, respectively (Table 4 and Figure 1)
So this study shows, among other things, that bench press increases were similar given this exact case.
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