Genetics are definitely a heavy factor in terms of any type of physique competition, regardless of division.
SHAPE, PROPORTION AND SYMMETRY
Hey Breon, big fan! I am 18 years old and just getting into training for about three months now, and the physiques that inspire me the most are yours and the other top guys in Classic Physique. I’d love to compete one day in Classic, but how do I know if I have the right type of genetics to do well? What should I be looking for when I look in the mirror? And is there anything about my training I should be doing special if I want to have a Classic type of physique?
Genetics are definitely a heavy factor in terms of any type of physique competition, regardless of division. For Classic Physique, more emphasis is placed on having wider shoulders and back along with a narrow waist, and complete, proportionate development in all the muscle groups. Classic is all about shape, proportion and symmetry. That being said, you are still a teenager. Your body is still developing, and you’re just starting out. Your true potential won’t be apparent for a while. First you need to put some decent mass on. So train hard and fairly heavy, while using good form and being safe in the gym. Eat plenty of good, clean food. As you develop, pay close attention to what is growing and what isn’t. If something is lagging behind, give it extra effort and attention. Conversely, if any body part is growing too fast and getting ahead of everything else, ease back on it a little. You have an exciting journey ahead of you, so learn as much as you can and enjoy the process!
This story is from the April 2018 edition of Muscular Development.
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THE AMAZING POWER OF JULIA DI POMPEO
Pro Figure Champ and Pro Powerlifter!
BRYAN JONES: THE LORD OF CLASSIC RETURNS!
It seems like a decade has passed since the pandemic began in 2020. That was a chaotic year for all of us. MD sent me to Atlanta to cover the Chicago Pro, because restrictions in Illinois made it impossible to hold Tim Gardner's annual extravaganza there. The athletes still showed up in force to compete, and the Classic Physique division alone featured 30 men. When they came out to be adjudicated, one man stood out in a flash as the one to beat. I had never heard of Bryan Jones until that point aside from a vague recollection that he'd won the USA a couple of years before. With his braided and colored hair piled on top of his head in a gathered bun with the ends appearing to be some type of bizarre plant, I dubbed him \"The Kai Greene of Classic.\" That didn't stick, thankfully, because Bryan \"Lord\" Jones is a unique athlete in his own right. I knew I was looking at a man who was going to make waves in that division. A few months later he did just that, placing fifth in his first Olympia appearance. But we only saw him twice more after that, at the Arnold Classic and once again at the Olympia at the end of 2021. Since then, Jones has been working hard to build the additional size needed to successfully transition to the Open category. I spoke with him about his brief but notable time in Classic, and how he plans to make a big splash in Open.
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Getting enough rest after weight training is essential for optimal muscle growth and performance. Unfortunately, many get insufficient rest because they simply disregard the fact that weightlifting breaks down muscle tissue, creating the requirement for adequate rest to fully recuperate.
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As you know, pathologic fat accretion results in obesity. The medical community and pharmaceutical industry have been struggling to address this burgeoning condition in the Western culture - particularly in the United States. Obviously, individuals have also been struggling in their attempts to avoid or correct unsightly or unhealthy fat gain. Imagine the shame these professionals and people must feel when they realize they may have been ignoring a risk-free, health-promoting, inexpensive dietary ingredient that can enhance fat loss. Bodybuilders seek potent drugs or supplements to force the metabolism to strip body fat to low single-digit percentages, but failing to acknowledge the foundation of diet can sabotage even their extreme measures.
CREATINE: THE BEST FORMS
New products and formulations are introduced to the supplement market every day. However, it is very rare for a product or especially an ingredient to create noteworthy evolution in supplement performance. Arguably, the greatest leap up this axiomatic evolutionary ladder occurred with the advent of creatine supplements in the 1990s. Creatine has proven over and over to be \"the real deal\" in clinical research and broscience. It's a muscle-building, performance-enhancing supplement that nearly all athletes should use.
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