I'm glad you've always seen it this way. That's why I absolutely hate when I hear IFBB pros call this a "sport".
These guys lack stamina, functional strength and can barely run a quarter of a mile without getting chest pains.
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Some can't even climb up the stairs in a normal house without panting and sweating
Guys like Rich Piana even sweat and sound out of breath whilst sitting still (Source: Ric Drasin)
Almost the opposite of an athlete imo....