How big of a role does genetics come into play?

[IMARC]

How big of a role does genetics come into play in bodybuilding.


At the gym i hear these people talking, saying that asian people cant get big without roids, because their genetics won't let them. When i heared that i was annoyed and refuse to believe that genetics play that a big of a role.

[ukballer]

http://bodybuilding.about.com/od/bod...f/genetics.htm

[NOFX ORTIZ]

I think genetics only effect how your body is shaped, and maybe how much fat you retain (like notice how fat kids usually have fat moms/dads). Liek the way your body is shaped, some kids already have that V shape without even working out cause the way their body is shaped.

[user437490845hjgf]

Anyone can overcome genetics, I dont care what nationality you are, what your bodytype is, everyone has the power to overcome.

Genetically, im a tall skinny 130 lb kid. Lucky for me, theres bodybuilding. Dont give it too much thought guy.

Like the above poster said, genetics effect how your body is shaped more than how much size you can gain. With my genetics, my chest is huge and my arms are small. Everybody is different.

[tonich03]

HUUGE role, bigger than people here think, though I don't want to discouradge you, with dedication normally you can get satisfacting results

[rizoN17]

Genetics effects everything, but with hard work you can overcome it. Some people are natually built muscular, some are skinny. Some people gain muscle with ease, some don't. Either way, with the right amount of dedication and knowledge, you can definitely mold your body however you please.

[Hue Ghas]

You're dealt what you're dealt, live with it.

[bodybuilder_22]

genetics, probably the biggest role, sorry bro.

[Rumple4skin]

Genetics is hands down the most important factor in bodybuilding/Lifting in general. You cannot "overcome" your genetics. If you did you could alter your height,eye color,skin color,etc. Just workout and dont sweat it

[gettnthere]

Genetics is hands down the most important factor in bodybuilding/Lifting in general. You cannot "overcome" your genetics. If you did you could alter your height,eye color,skin color,etc. Just workout and dont sweat it

couldn't have said it better myself.

[jross3114]

Genetics plays a much bigger role than people want to believe. But bodybuilding should be a competion with your self and nobody else.

[Kozma]

you will never be a pro bodybuilder if you dont have the genetics

[Amoral]

It depends, they are more important in natural BB. Skeletal structure is probably the most important thing tho. There is one thing that you simply cannot overcome and that is a large waist its just impossible. Another problem is narrow shoulders however if your waist is smaller than your shoulders you are set, because the upper body can be built with delts and lats to be wider. ie. ronnie arnold levrone phil heath vic martinez. But anyone should be able to achieve the body they want with enough knowledge and supplementation.