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August 7th, 2010 - 19:05
google “gene doping”
August 7th, 2010 - 20:10
@paulpker121
Better yet, go to my site (BrinkZone) and type in “gene doping” in the search box. As long as I have been in the biz, dealing with high level athletes, etc, etc, you really think I don’t know about gene doping?
August 7th, 2010 - 21:39
This is a random question, but I’m 5’10 with 74 inch reach (arm span) both of my brothers are 6’2 and 6’3 with similar arm span. Have you seen this before working with Elite athletes, could my growth have been stunted?
August 7th, 2010 - 22:34
Hi Will!
Great video as always. I guess that what I would add to this is that there are a lot of people who blame genetics on their lack of progress, while in reality is their lack of determination that holds them back. Great genetics or not, anyone who applies themselves to a good weight training/nutrition program will improve their body.some faster than others. Now as far as becoming Mr. O, of course, that is a completely different ballgame as in this case genetics really come into play.
August 7th, 2010 - 23:14
@DKerelchuk
Impossible to say, anything would be shear conjecture.
August 7th, 2010 - 23:15
@HugoRiveraFitness
Easy for you to say Hugo, you have great genetics!
But seriously, I agree with you of course….
August 8th, 2010 - 21:23
Genetics can easily be overcome. Its all mental my friend, if you believe that genetics or anything in life will stop you from achieving what you want then it will. You can let it get too you.
August 8th, 2010 - 21:39
@chrisiztheman1618
No, you can’t “over come” your genetics, which is why no matter how I train, eat, drugs, etc, I will never look like Jay Cutler, or run like Usain Bolt etc, etc, Everyone can maximize their own genetic potential, but no amount of denial and wishful thinking will change that reality of genetics… However, one does not know what their genetic potential is, so it’s never an excuse not to work toward your goals.
August 8th, 2010 - 21:43
@willbrink jay cutler is a steroid monster, i dunno why you’d bring him up. hard work and dedication can over come genetics i dont care what you say, if you have small arms or legs; through hard work and dedication you can bring them up. the last part of your argument is correct though.
August 8th, 2010 - 21:50
@chrisiztheman1618
And you are not listening: if I matched Cutler in *everything* he does, would I look like Cutler? NO, I would not. That’s because he’s a genetic freak. I have known him since he was a teenager, and he was always better built then most around him. I didn’t say you couldn’t bring up your arms, I said there is a genetic limitation to what will happen when you try, and that’s a fact.
August 8th, 2010 - 22:13
@willbrink ok, cutler trains 24/7, eats like a freak, and takes steroids. if he was all natural he would not look that way at all. ok so from my understanding your saying that if you have 15 inch arms and you want to eventually(over a few years) build them up to 20 that you cant because of your genetics?
August 8th, 2010 - 22:31
@chrisiztheman1618
That’s correct, and why most people never have 20 ” arms no matter what they do, drugs or other wise. I have worked with pro athletes Olympic level runners, etc, etc and they have genetics we don’t. That’s an extreme example, but your genes dictate the end results of your efforts. That’s why you and I could follow the exact same program, and get different results, and so on.
August 8th, 2010 - 22:35
@willbrink ok sure you have a point, but from what Ive seen from friends and others is the fact that they let “ooo i just have bad genetics so ill never have big arms” get too them. if you’ve been training your arms hard for 3-4 years and you still cant achieve big arms then sure you can blame genetics but that’s only if you’ve been training like an animal for that long.
August 8th, 2010 - 22:44
@chrisiztheman1618
I have been in the gum for 30 years now, have a level of knowledge few have, more experience in gyms then 99.99% of the population, and don’t have 20″ arms. I appear to have average or slightly better then average genetics for muscle, but not great genetics. Using genetics as a reason to not work hard has nothing to do with the fact genetics are still what dictates your responses to exercise, nutrition, etc. See articles at my site for more info…..
August 8th, 2010 - 22:49
@willbrink ok sure you and many others may be an exception to the whole genetics thing but from what Ive seen people that dwell on the genetics don’t go anywhere. you’re absolutely right about how genetics decide how you respond to things which is why you have to listen to you body, like jay cutler says. some people respond better to high rep lifting and others respond better to low rep training, some have to switch it up often.
August 9th, 2010 - 13:34
let’s just let will brink do the studying and talking shall we? i’m pretty sure none of us are close enough or will ever get close enough in this lifetime to the depth of the research and studying he has done. like he said, he knows jay cutler…i’m pretty sure you guys who say jay is nothing but a steroid freak think steroids are like a magic pill you take and boom! you’re an olympia contender… let’s leave the research to the experts like will.
August 9th, 2010 - 13:40
@jeredan
But this is the internet, everyone is an expert! But seriously, I think people do have a tough time wrapping their head around genetics as it’s such an ambiguous term for many unless they have science background to really understand at the basic level how genes effect so much. Sadly, many think steroids are a magic pill and they would look like Jay and others if they used them, etc. 99.99% of the people using such drugs will look nothing like Jay. Why? GENETICS…..
August 10th, 2010 - 19:04
how can i know what type of body i have and what is it good for? im short but heavy:( 5.5 180 sucks, but im pretty fast, both in the 3mile and over all quickness, football etc…( had to stop running sprint for 3yrs to be a good distance runner) i gain muscle very fast, but have to literaly starv myself to get cut. why is this? my hamstirng are huge naturally, but they pull all the time! i cant get rid of my gut, very thick midsection:( I HATE MY LIFE! how can i just eat right and be lean..?
September 30th, 2010 - 19:04
I’ve understood the fact that genetics are most
of the things in bodybuilding. I have good
genatics but not as (Jay cutler)and won the
first place in under 70Kg class
just by 14 months training. But I’ve been wasting
my genatics by living a shit lifestyle smoking
weed and drinking for a long time.
November 17th, 2010 - 18:09
mesomorphs put on muscle very easy, even meso women put on muscle alot easier than other women,
December 28th, 2010 - 22:46
why ist jordans kid that great. or any other great althetes
January 4th, 2011 - 02:16
How can I tell if I have genetics?
January 17th, 2011 - 06:18
..that one to my heart and embraced what he said. The man was spot on about everything and still is to this day. He can pick anybody out and determine if they got great genetics or not for bodybuilding or other sports. Again, thanks a bunch for having this information available!
January 28th, 2011 - 02:29
Does genetics affect how much memory you can store in your brain? plz someone answer back