Why Genetics Isn't Keeping You From Gaining Weight

Genetics is crucial in determining exactly how to gain weight and at what rate. It plays a crucial role in getting the everything out of your bodybuilding workout plan.

On that note, I'm having a serious problem lately observing too many bodybuilders blaming genetics for their lack of progress.

I lost count already to how many times someone instantly blames genetics as soon as he or she thinks that they cannot gain any muscle mass regardless of how hard or long they weight train.

You got it...genetics.

Now, don't misinterpret me. Genetics can most definitely be a limiting factor in the long-term, overall muscle development you'll experience.

That's why there are some weight lifters that are naturally stronger and / or bigger than others.

However, and this is a huge however, being quick to blame the genes passed on to you by mom and dad as the main enemy why you aren't experiencing the muscle gaining progress you know you should can be turning you into your own worst enemy.

Someone that instantly blames genetics for a lack of results is doing a huge disservice to themselves.

"Is it that you have bad genetics, or is that your workout routine isn't that effective?"

"Is it that you have bad genetics, or the fact that you are focusing too much on getting stronger and are using incorrect training techniques that don't allow you to get more hypertrophy out of it?"

"Bad genes, or that you are expending too much energy and calories on other activities, such as sports, work, etc.?"

You see what I'm getting at?

With so many reasons that have a big influence on how fast you can and will gain muscle weight that rapidly jumping on the "bad-genes" bandwagon could result in you being stuck in a muscle mass building rut eternally.

If right out of the gate you are already convincing yourself that the muscle weight gain fight is lost because of your lack of certain genetics you you will never, ever come across the eating and weight lifting routine that could be the one to take your body type to the next level!

Ever notice that when an individual mentions that a particular bodybuilder can build ripped muscle with low levels of fat by consuming fries, New York style pizza, ice cream, etc., the very first thing someone else claims in response to that is "It has to be his genetics that allows him to eat garbage like that and still stay lean!".

Regardless of what you may read or be told, take it upon yourself to have an open mind and investigate for yourself someone else's muscle weight gaining techniques, regardless of how unpopular it may seem.

Perhaps it's that he / she has discovered what truly works for them and their particular physical make-up.

No, it's not that all of these individuals "have genetics that will allow that horrible form of eating".

In all reality, what's probably happened is that they have figured out that in the grand scheme of things the bottom line comes down to how many calories they eat on a day to day basis, and not following some typical bodybuilding - approved diet.

There are a boatload of trainers across the globe that prove that a high protein is not needed for building muscle mass and gaining weight.

Could it be that they have awesome genetics, or perhaps they have discovered that the real key to eating to gain muscular weight is not in a specific "percentage" or "ratio", or in eating a certain amount of grams of protein, but in fact that it's the overall, total calorie amount that has the most massive impact on building muscle?

Have you been following the typical you must "you should be maintaining reps per set from 8 to 12 in order to stimulate muscle mass", yet you don't seem to notice any difference in your appearance?

Is it that you have bad genetics, so you might as well give up bodybuilding and take up chess...or is it that for your specific structure a much higher amount of reps is required to properly stimulate muscle mass?

So, again, quit blaming genetics for every physical downfall.

Be neutral. Have an open mind. Take an honest look at your weight gaining workout routine and eating techniques.

Experiment.

Discover what works for you...in spite of what the whole "he can get away with it because he has good genetics, but you don't and can't"- philosophy says.

That may mean for you eating foods that many call "prohibited".

You just might find that the key to unlocking your real muscle building potential was staring you in the face the entire time.

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