What does it take to become a IFBB Pro.

[ironlion9]

Does height matter much? Look at franco columbu and doesn't he come from India? I'd say don't let negative thoughts get to you many people set their limits low those are their limits not yours you do what you have to do...

1-Trust yourself
2-Break some rules
3-Don't be afraid to fail
4-Don't listen to nay sayers
5- Work your butt off
6- Give back

Your 6", your tall enough for a heap of mass. Don't worry about what you may not have, prove them what you do have!

Give it your best shot and stop wondering if you CAN do it. Get out there and DO it. What does it matter if you don't become a Pro or Mr. Olympia at least you tried!

[tsiparlanaeht]

Does height matter much? Look at franco columbu and doesn't he come from India? I'd say don't let negative thoughts get to you many people set their limits low those are their limits not yours you do what you have to do...

He's Italian not Indian.

Let me guess, you must be American.

[Deano87]

Does height matter much? Look at franco columbu and doesn't he come from India? I'd say don't let negative thoughts get to you many people set their limits low those are their limits not yours you do what you have to do...

Franco Columbo Indian, u wot m8?

[flangmasterj]

Francolesh Colombuswani from Delhi.

[FAN0FdaSport]

franco indian?

confirmed...

did not watch pumping iron

[Glenn Gould]

Be realistic.

[HOCH]

1-Trust yourself
2-Break some rules
3-Don't be afraid to fail
4-Don't listen to nay sayers
5- Work your butt off
6- Give back

More like

1. Genetics
2. Genetics
3. Genetics
4. Training
5. Drugs
6. Luck from not dying too early from said drugs.

[VagabondLifter]

I'm sorry buddy, but that's like asking what it takes to be an Olympic sprinter or a world class chess grandmaster. It's not realistic for 99.9999% of the population. IFBB pros have muscle-building genetics as far beyond that of a normal person as Stephen Hawking has in intellect.

You can train every day for two hours a day, eat perfectly and cycle correctly for 10 years and you might become a strong amateur bodybuilder, but the odds of becoming a pro are minimal. It just takes too many variables to be right: muscle insertions, muscle length, bone structure, height, mass gaining genetics, genetic response to the necessary drugs, an extremely rare degree of mental focus, etc.


Do your best to be as big and fit as you can be, and if it's in the cards for you you might make it somewhere, but don't be disappointed if you don't.

[buzzbot]

The right genetics and an unhealthy obsession

[tom11]

You don't choose to become an IFBB pro just like you don't choose to be a pro sprinter or a pro swimmer. The sport chooses you. There are soooo many genetic factors that are needed to be a top tier bodybuilder it's not even funny.

People think anybody can megadose supplements and become an IFBB pro, uhm no. There are TONS of amateur bbers that abuse supps probably as much as the pros but look completely different.

Some of the things you need to have: good supp response, resilient body to withstand supps, great muscle bellies, great muscle insertions and shape, great proportions, high overall number of muscle fibers, durable skeleton and ligaments to withstand injuries, good digestive system and many many others that there is no need to list now. The point is that nobody can just take supps and become an IFBB pro, that's not even close.

[matthew2474]

The right genetics and an healthy dedication

fixed.

[caliguy2010]

genetics - drive - belief - action - luck

[PEETcassidy]

Ramon noodles. Tuna. Genetics. Jail time.

[PopeTylerIV]

Look at Bostin Lloyd

The man probably takes a lot more supplements than some of the top pros, but I dont think he is even an IFBB pro yet.

It all comes down to genetics, and then drive.

Even if you have top tier genetics, chances are you won't have the drive to put yourself through what people that are number 1 in the sport put themselves through.

[rdxmuscle]

Francolesh Colombuswani from Delhi.

Hahahahahahahahhahahahaha

[gamebred26]

...Money...lots of it.

[KeithTheSnake]

Reading this thread caused me to think about what "genetics" really means to the whole mix. I wonder whether something beyond the physical gifts (sturdy bone structure and sweeping lines, good insertions, small joints, strong digestive tract, good response to gear, ability to have thin skin, etc.) is also genetically determined. Is a person's dedication, desire, drive something that is genetically determined? Are people who stand out from the crowd blessed with some superior genetic gift of dedication?

[tom11]

Reading this thread caused me to think about what "genetics" really means to the whole mix. I wonder whether something beyond the physical gifts (sturdy bone structure and sweeping lines, good insertions, small joints, strong digestive tract, good response to gear, ability to have thin skin, etc.) is also genetically determined. Is a person's dedication, desire, drive something that is genetically determined? Are people who stand out from the crowd blessed with some superior genetic gift of dedication?

Honestly is this a serious question?

[RoroCwalker]

Honestly is this a serious question?

I'm not sure if you're insinuating that it is or not, but to some extent, these qualities do correlate with genetics, not entirely, but to some extent, there are some correlations.

[Deano87]

I'm not sure if you're insinuating that it is or not, but to some extent, these qualities do correlate with genetics, not entirely, but to some extent, there are some correlations.

This can potentially become a copy pasta

EDIT** Just tried it in the misc, I can confirm, reps were received lol

[KeithTheSnake]

Honestly is this a serious question?

Yeah, it is.

[MadMike01]

eat CLEN, TREN hard and see you at Mr.O 2024!

[RoroCwalker]

eat hard and see you at Mr.O 2024!

You'll pay a visit to the ban list if you don't remove the 2 words that come after the first word of your sentence.

[Killacam0318]

Never let anyone tell you what you are and are not capable of. Your heart, work ethic, and determination is what is going to get you anywhere you would like to be..Yes genetics can take you a long way but so does knowledge and hard work...learn your body, take your time (the journey), and be open minded in this industry...You have to have a passion for it and not let it feel like a job. Just remember this "Where your mind goes, your body follows." That applies both inside and outside of the gym. Use it wisely.

[Bobbyfit2013]

Hard work,sacrifice, Food, Supplements
And spend lots of $$$$$$ cash for a $5 trophy
But,love the rush and love the sport

[shardulgusain]

Genetics doesnt exist its obsession which lies above the genetics.

[Hammersia]

Do or do not. There is no try.