The blue collar bodybuilding/perma bulking era

[a_pupil]

Anyone else feel that this was the unhealthiest approach to bodybuilding for non pros?

Spending your 20 to 50s 100+ plus pounds overweight, ruining your joints and muscles from pushing the weights/intensity and destroying your stomach from overeating.

Roids alone are bad enough but when you're not staying in shape, it amplifies things.

Older guys like ukjeff/bethere on here have the best approach, staying lean, using moderate weights and being consistent year after year. Comparing him to guys from the doggcrapp generation is like night and day.

[Chidoman]

[residue]

how anyone could dare say they're involved in "fitness" and cant run a 5k is beyond me

[Automation]

how anyone could dare say they're involved in "fitness" and cant run a 5k is beyond me

They identify as a fitness guru. In actuality: they’re a fat fuck.

[Coach is Back!]

how anyone could dare say they're involved in "fitness" and cant run a 5k is beyond me

Because running a 5k isn’t the only way to gauge “fitness”

[Tennisballz]

Because running a 5k isn’t the only way to gauge “fitness”

That's true....but a 5k is just a little over 3 miles.  Anyone who considers themselves fit should be able to do this.  I'm not saying that 5k's are the end all be all, but you should be able to go out and at least jog a few miles.  A lot of these bodybuilders these days probably couldn't do this.  The reality is they are on too much gear and eating too much food.

[ThisisOverload]

That's true....but a 5k is just a little over 3 miles.  Anyone who considers themselves fit should be able to do this.  I'm not saying that 5k's are the end all be all, but you should be able to go out and at least jog a few miles.  A lot of these bodybuilders these days probably couldn't do this.  The reality is they are on too much gear and eating too much food.

A doubt any Pro BBer could run a 5k. That's pretty sad when you think about being an "athlete".

To be fair, most olympic weightlifters and strongmen couldn't either.

[a_pupil]

I've been thinking about this for years as I was a doggcrapp disciple myself upto my mid-20s. Honestly it was the unhealthiest I've ever been. Sleep apnea, sleep paralysis etc. But you accept it as a sacrifice for making the scale go up lmao.

But recently it feels like that generation's chickens are coming home to roost.

The king of the permabulkers dante can write as many word salads as he wants, but if he's serious about health and longevity, he needs to drop 100 lbs.

[karasan]

Anyone else feel that this was the unhealthiest approach to bodybuilding for non pros?

Spending your 20 to 50s 100+ plus pounds overweight, ruining your joints and muscles from pushing the weights/intensity and destroying your stomach from overeating.

Roids alone are bad enough but when you're not staying in shape, it amplifies things.

Older guys like ukjeff/bethere on here have the best approach, staying lean, using moderate weights and being consistent year after year. Comparing him to guys from the doggcrapp generation is like night and day.

So right, I overate, invested massive amounts of my free time on my diet, all for walking around over 20 percent bf at over 220 pounds
Feel much more energetic at 200 pounds at age 41 (6' 1/2")
But funny thing is some people asks if I am sick, and say I looked better when I was "fuller"
Thanks but no thanks! I plan to enjoy my abs and enjoying life without getting gassed out!
Natural bbers carry bf well and don't risk losing 18 inch arms but I don't miss any of it. Waistline shouldn't exceed 33 inches, actually 32 inches better.

[ThisisOverload]

I've bought into some of this. At my biggest i was 260 pounds and generally felt like shit.

Being down around 200-210 is where i feel the best. BP is good and overall feel normal.

Too many people buy into this nonsense; sure if you want to be as big as possible, overeat and destroy your health.

If you want to live a happy life, eat decent, exercise and stay around 200 pounds.

Your organs will appreciate it.

[funk51]

[residue]

Because running a 5k isn’t the only way to gauge “fitness”

Gauge? That should be the fucking bare minimum to be a human being much less a “fit” person

[prowlermaniac]

I got away from competing a few years ago and went natural just over two years ago.  At my biggest j was 235-238 at 5’6 with abs but felt like pure shit.  I couldn’t walk 100 yards without my calves getting pumped, sleep apnea so bad that I would wake up gasping for air but hey, it was all for the gains right.  Once I smartened you I dropped everything cold turkey.  I’m now walking around at 178-180 and I’ve never felt better.  I’ve cut food drastically as well, barely any carbs and significantly less protein intake.  Strength is still solid and I even look younger lol that game is fun in your early 20s but after that, it’s time to move on in life unless you’re a top pro.

[bhank]

Pathetic all of you. I am just trying to stay in shape as I get older is an insidious lie. I feel better and do a lot of cardio yoga swimming STFU eat lift get big become something more

[Royalty]

Pathetic all of you. I am just trying to stay in shape as I get older is an insidious lie. I feel better and do a lot of cardio yoga swimming STFU eat lift get big become something more

Always improving 💪

[IroNat]

Fixed.

how anyone could dare say they're involved in "fitness" and cant run a 5k bench press 300 is beyond me

[wes]

Always improving 💪

You`re fucking shredded,but you look like you weigh 150 fucking pounds.......of course since your bodyweight is close to UK Jeffs you`d wipe up the stage with him.

Zippo bodybuilding knowledge........I bet I would beat you in a contest................i f not you wouldn`t beat me by much even though you weigh 900 pounds and ingest 50 million calories a day and burn it off in about an hours time.

You sir are delusional and quite fucking clueless when it comes to contests.

[Beefjake]

I got away from competing a few years ago and went natural just over two years ago.  At my biggest j was 235-238 at 5’6 with abs but felt like pure shit.  I couldn’t walk 100 yards without my calves getting pumped, sleep apnea so bad that I would wake up gasping for air but hey, it was all for the gains right.  Once I smartened you I dropped everything cold turkey.  I’m now walking around at 178-180 and I’ve never felt better.  I’ve cut food drastically as well, barely any carbs and significantly less protein intake.  Strength is still solid and I even look younger lol that game is fun in your early 20s but after that, it’s time to move on in life unless you’re a top pro.

It feels redicilous with how little food one can stay active once you’ve lost the excess weight.
Absolutely no point visiting those all you can eat buffets which once were the stable.

[wes]

It feels redicilous with how little food one can stay active once you’ve lost the excess weight.
Absolutely no point visiting those all you can eat buffets which once were the stable.

I bet you feel a helluva lot better being lighter too huh?

[Humble Narcissist]

A doubt any Pro BBer could run a 5k. That's pretty sad when you think about being an "athlete".

To be fair, most olympic weightlifters and strongmen couldn't either.

Most sprinters couldn't either.

[Beefjake]

I bet you feel a helluva lot better being lighter too huh?

Yes. My right knee is totally out of cartilage so any weight loss helps tremendously.

[Royalty]

You`re fucking shredded,but you look like you weigh 150 fucking pounds.......of course since your bodyweight is close to UK Jeffs you`d wipe up the stage with him.

Zippo bodybuilding knowledge........I bet I would beat you in a contest................i f not you wouldn`t beat me by much even though you weigh 900 pounds and ingest 50 million calories a day and burn it off in about an hours time.

You sir are delusional and quite fucking clueless when it comes to contests.

You are insane

[OneMoreRep]

You are insane

I don't think his response was aimed at you, but I could be wrong.

"1"

[wes]

I don't think his response was aimed at you, but I could be wrong.

"1"

No,I wasn`t referring to him,but I am indeed insane !! 

[Royalty]

No,I wasn`t referring to him,but I am indeed insane !! 

It’s all good Wes !!! 💪