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.