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Genetics significantly influence your bodybuilding potential, but understanding your limitations can help you maximize your physique through strategic training and posing techniques.

• Brandon and Adrian analyze their own genetic structures and limitations
• Brandon describes his naturally dense abs and wider waist
• Adrian shares his excellent V-taper but struggles with muscle thickness and stubborn body parts
• We examine "genetic elite" natural bodybuilders like Jeff Seid, David Laid, and Will Tennyson
• Even those with elite genetics have specific weaknesses
• Scientific research suggests training in lengthened positions may affect muscle growth differently
• Most natural bodybuilders never truly reach their genetic ceiling due to insufficient long-term training
• The first five years yield the most dramatic results, but growth continues for decades with proper training
• Performance-enhancing drugs don't erase genetic limitations
• Success comes from focusing on controllables: consistency, nutrition, and training longevity

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