What causes bubble gut in bodybuilding?

Bodybuilder bubble gut is the common word used in bodybuilding for the strange phenomenon among bodybuilders, where their stomach appears to be unnaturally bloated or big.

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Many believe that it's caused due to the use of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, but there's no clinical data to support the claim

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Many bodybuilding fans refer to the gut as “HGH Belly,” as there's a rumor that human growth hormone causes the condition. There are mixed opinions in this regard, though

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O’Connor also said that competitors in bodybuilding can take more than 10 IUs of HGH, which is five times more than the standard 1-2 IUs of growth hormones at medical facilities

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Genetics, increased calories, HGH and insulin, and water retention are some of the factors behind bodybuilder bubble gut.

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Eight-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman is one of the most popular examples of bodybuilders with bubble gut. His engorged midsections are well known

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Another bodybuilder whose stomach looks bloated is seven-time Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath. People have often wondered why his stomach looks enlarged.

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Meanwhile bodybuilders like Shawn Rhoden do not have a bodybuilder bubble gut. That shows that bodybuilding can be done without the use of unnecessary substances

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Aesthetic physiques will likely be considered the best in the coming years and motivate people to join the trend.

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