Is Classic Physique Easier than Bodybuilding?

[@dallasnelke17]

Notice how classic physique guys still have hair lol

[@Flexb123]

cause they're probably younger on average

[@bondmembersaxon2832]

Hahahahahaha

[@overachievernamedmarco1141]

Dallas Nelke Bc they got no steroids not all steroid users lose jair look at Kai green and even Lou Ferrigno

[@COZAASYx93]

Classic physique is 100x better looking

[@EzioAuditore]

classic physique growing not because its easy but because its nice to look at, extreme mass body builders are just nauseating to look at.

[@carnalcarnage4499]

As classic grows, it'll become much harder to win.

[@geraldmoore3736]

It's not hard just keep the faith and push yourself to your goal. I'm actually training for my 1st classic physique show

[@pickypuck9486]

Similar to men’s physique, u have to have a genetically good looking physique

[@jpjk-ge2hz]

I feel like theres going to be more competing in classic than open in a few years..so it will be harder to win

[@lemming3001]

@slight o hand he didn't say it would be the hardest, he said harder. Harder then it currently is.

[@day-me-inmoodley3283]

@my name is DRAKE More competitor's equals reduced chances to win.

[@gremdi7095]

I'm not gay but classic physique is far more attractive

[@ian74747]

When you state that you're not gay then I have a bad news.

[@jaimesalazar3727]

gremdi saying no homo cancels any gayness in you

[@managersamuel]

G u r k

[@CyeOutsider]

I agree.

[@TheRealPunisher]

Shut ur gayass up

[@walterwaterz3872]

I wanted to look like Batman, Black Panther, Knightwing , not Hullk.

[@akiliwhyld2057]

Water Waterz right?! i wanted to be like batman, he doesnt look ridiculous when he wears a suit or something

[@kieronhoswell2722]

You want to be Hulk when you're 5 but the Captain America type physique is more appealing as you mature.

[@tgzzzzz]

Water Waterz I want to be myself

[@MS-hb3ol]

I just wanted to be as rich as batman and black panther. Call me old fashioned

[@anthonyd.jacksonjr.2139]

Exactly! I want to look like those, but I want to train like Hulk!

[@bilal00276]

When normal body builders put clothes on, they just look weird and kinda fat. Classic physique look good all the time.

[@wakeupamerica5971]

Bilal Patel they don’t look big tho, bodybuilding isn’t about looking good, no bodybuilder I have seen or heard ever claims that they’re healthy or their lifestyle is healthy, it’s about being as big as possible.

[@nathanjonesbaldhead8523]

@@wakeupamerica5971 i thought is was always about both, look big but look pretty good aswell

[@eugeneivanrichards]

At the end .. its a sport.. and the point of sports is to be fit and entertaining.

[@Zoltan_Gyarmathi]

When I was a child wanted to look like an action man figure, or then like spider man, not like hulk. Actually almost nobody dreams about being Hulk as a child.

[@photoshopschool9205]

95% of people would rather look like Chris Bumstead or Jeremy Buendia than Phil Heath or Ronnie Coleman etc.

[@Ericomaioral]

Photoshop School i rather look like phil heath

[@bobbyrome955]

i guess you're part of that 5% then.

[@dugweacr1]

Photoshop School for an extended period of time I agree. But I think it would be super cool to look like Ronnie if I only had to do it for 1 day lol

[@notmario6722]

Photoshop School yup exactly

[@kostasmponis1386]

Exactly

[@redlightmax]

6:23 I don't think of Classic Physique as a new standard - it's a welcome return to the old standard.

[@josephabrams4002]

We're Frank Zane or Serge nubret less committed than today's mass monsters? Did Mike Mentzer workout with less intensity? No way! Today's mass monsters are mostly the result of drug regimens, genetic types and their willingness to sacrifice their future health for size. Personally, I think classic physique is not only more aesthetic, but the competitors are going to live longer lives as well.. I hope bodybuilding moves back in that direction for its own sake....

[@ASDASD34RDFS]

Someone who is classic phyisque problaby takes milder doses and less substances, sure they will shorten their lifespan but by how much? I'd say that they might be losing 10% of their lifespan or 20%, meanwhile we see bodybuilders dropping dead who go for mass and are up in the grams, they die at the age of 40-50 and that's pretty insane honestly. This doesn't mean everyone who uses a lot of gear will die like Ronnie Coleman or Arnold but still, people who take less have less side-effects and better prospects on health.

[@josephabrams4002]

The Progressive Brit that's a fair point.... However if you look at modern bodybuilders dropping off like flies before they're 50 and many before they're 40, and compare that to people like Bill Pearl who are still alive in their 80s, Frank Zane who's in great shape in his 70s and other earlier bodybuilders, there's no question that the classic physique stars are in fact living way longer and some of them are still in great health....

[@josephabrams4002]

Max Blanke I totally agree....

[@xivwords5448]

joseph abrams gh insulin and mega doses

[@philster611-ih8te]

Todays physiques are the result of HGH, Insulin + steroids. Any wonder they look like deformed liferafts. Bodybuilding was originally based upon ancient classic Greek/ Roman statues. Aesthetics always will be more appealing than mass for mass sake.

[@wolfinsheepsclothing3392]

Classic Physique IS BODYBUILDING!!!

[@adegiare]

Classic physique is definitely a healthier weight to live by. Less substances (baby pleaseee,(sorry couldnt resist)). I honestly think open bodybuilding is riskier as you put everything to the extreme. Sure classic category requires a lot of effort and dedication, but I view it as persuing bodybuilding “the safer route”. Open is whatever it takes while classic is whatever it takes as well but in a modest manner in terms of drugs and weight.

[@ianbrown8171]

The Progressive Brit exactly both division takes a lot just one takes a lot more than the other.

[@mikek1916]

stop talking with no basis to your claims that there are less substances used in lower divisions of bodybuilding. anyone with a foot in the sphere of competitive bodybuilding would know that the protocols barely differ

[@Angryblueflamingo98]

everyone is on insane amounts of shit the main difference is probably mostly food intake

[@thouveninvijayan3073]

If you aren't gifted but have a lot of money it's really easier to come in classic physique but I don't think you will be at the top level because you will not have the knowledge to (but if you have money you have all keys) just work a little plus insuline but you will not be crispy like the others so.. Little difficult than opens to me

[@caps8723]

Mike K I agree it’s the food that really counts

[@Bonecrusher27WTF]

I think you got it right. Bodybuilders today while impressive for their dedication, mass and risk-taking behaviour, look like shit. Arnold really hit it on the head when he talked about "bottle-shaped" bodies. Bring back that V.

[@Flexb123]

I call that H shaped lol

[@LM-pp2te]

Let's bring back the Golden Era!

[@redlightmax]

+MiNiGAMESz Yes, this Bubble-Gut Era is shit.

[@LM-pp2te]

Yeah, hopefully!

[@TheCountDook]

Would love the era of Dorian Yates big mass but no bubble gut.

[@duynguyentrancong9556]

yeah ,true

[@SubjectE57]

Still impressive, easier to go pro, women like it better, and you don't die early... Bloody weekend warriors.

[@JAWsFitness]

When I stopped football my first reaction was to be a bodybuilder but I had no directions and just tried to get as big as possible. And I lost most of my athleticism and ended up injured and set me back a couple years. After that I decided I wasn’t willing to take myself to the Phil Heath level because I didn’t want to risk my health. I tried powerlifting and CrossFit just to fill my competitive void. Then classic physique came around and I found out weight limits according to height. This was the turning point for me. I fill like classic physique is my perfect fit because I can be a bodybuilder but keep my athleticism. And I’ll probably never do anything else now. Lol

[@wasgibtesleute3318]

So people who compete in classic physique contests do not risk their healths? They are taking roids as well.

[@luisd8818]

Yeah because what if you don't want to get that big? Classic is perfect

[@chefrobbyp]

I think a lot of guys dont wanna die before 55

[@jgvtc559]

Robert Harrison fuck no and most the bodybuilding deaths are massive heart attacks and strokes Dont seem to weigh out in my book pun intended

[@Biggmofo]

Robert Harrison Make that 35.

[@1027hristo]

55 is very optimistic.

[@Irkkan]

Name at least 5 pro ifbb bro that died last year solely due to drugs. I’ll wait...Even if i put the last 10 years, it would not reach 15. Does it risk your health? Yes just like any other things people do out there. If it’s your time to die, you’ll die.

[@Jamac007]

Classic physiques are full of steroid freaks too,

[@Vaibhav-ku9xn]

Classic physique is artistic. Bodybuilding is not. Period.

[@venicec3310]

Vaibhav More big trippin flex wheeler paul dillet snd s young ronnie coleman all hd great aesthetic physiques

[@lucasamado7129]

@@venicec3310 yeah right...

[@williamkane3022]

it used to be I remember Arnold talking about working to try and balance his calves neck and biceps.

[@that1guyshhh410]

Who really want to be 300lbs on a regular basis? Honestly it's interesting to watch but I'd prefer to have a classic physique. Clothing does not fit so you have to get it tailored, extremely high amounts of drugs, and woman....woman prefer the more lean with some size physique vs someone 300lbs of muscle! It's fun to watch but hell, I don't want to look like that lol.

[@that1guyshhh410]

Lol exactly.. they cannot scratch there own back. Shortness of breath, etc. Muscle weighs more than fat so imagin how fat ppl walk and feel....now imagin 300lbs of solid muscle! That's like pulling a truck everyday! Shit sex is difficult because you cannot lay on top of a woman.. that would be premeditated murder lol (if they can get hard due to the drugs).

[@xivwords5448]

That1Guy shhh defiantly I saw rich piana on a game show he was breathing heavy from nothing

[@chrisvig123]

But other men find them attractive 😯

[@jasonvanhaselen5238]

Its okay if you don't want to look like that, you never will..-Arnold 😲🤣

[@that1guyshhh410]

Hard knocks...........she eats your ass? So you have your ass up in the air like a woman on all 4's?😂😂😂😂 But if you found love, that's great... And a freak that's a double plus.

[@leovonseydlitz6816]

They just don’t want to look like a pregnant hulk

[@DL8ON]

classic physique is a much better look than open bodybuilding. Chris bumstead sold it for me at last years Olympia, and also the new pro Wesley Vissers, I'm going to switch myself to classic physique from men's physique. Its more obtainable & aesthetically pleasing

[@JacobKuba]

Dogcheez Squarepants ex

[@hisurf1761]

Dogcheez Squarepants are you a professional competitor?

[@eyemediaromania]

They have more succes whit girls thats for sure 😍😍😍😘

[@connor1243]

No one wants to look like a bottle to quote Arnold, with the new era of mass monsters: all with bubble guts. Classic physique is much closer to the 70s era of Mr. Olympia bodybuilding and are far more aesthetic. Mr Olympia today is a joke!

[@kareemenya]

Agree. Bodybuilders are amazing, but the classic physique is much more aesthetically pleasing. No many people can see themselves at 300 lbs. not to mention that most bodybuilders look fat af in clothes. I switched from physique years ago when I first saw mike rashid. Then it was called muscle model.

[@jeanlucdecoster]

Classic guys work just as hard, just toward different goals. At the end of the day, it’s more appealing and healthier.

[@JuanMena]

I personally think Classic Physique is the best thing to happen to bodybuilding. Look at all the positives it brings. More popularity in which case can make bodybuilding “mainstream” which can turn out to higher payouts to for top competitors, as Nick stated it can give competitions opportunities to partake in other careers such as Hollywood stars, and it’s also healthier than Open Bodybuilding. CP is the reason I started to train and prep for my first show here in August and of course I will compete in the Classic division.

[@elsonmakuvatsine1446]

Yeah its so true. Not everyone wants to look that big. We need something aesthetic.

[@abualzuaree]

Wesley visser is the future of classic physique

[@dgoat5913]

Abu Nation defintely

[@sivadath2951]

True..

[@thedeadfuul]

Imo he needs better legs to beat chris... His calves are so big they make his quads a bit small

[@Em-wm4fv]

Abu Nation nope.

[@MMAoracle]

Love wes, but I think bumstead has more potential

[@jeremysumrak1842]

You actually said what I was thinking at the end: “These guys could have a career outside of bodybuilding, such as movies.” I didn’t really want to be He-Man or the Hulk...I wanted to be Conan...Dutch...John Matrix.

[@overlord6815]

He-Man > Hulk, in terms of aesthetics.

[@sniffingdogartofficial7257]

100% agreed. He-Man is an inspiration... The Hulk though... Ehhh...

[@fetahmorina]

Overlord spiderman>He-man

[@muffnxman]

Hulk has more of a powerlifter body

[@knockedout]

Wow. Comparing a monster that's meant to be intimidating with someone else in terms of aesthetics makes so much sense.

[@tiecloud87]

Just wasn't angry enough.

[@jmac484]

How about guys wanting to fit into regular clothes

[@carluy7351]

and not need any help putting clothes on or taking them off lol

[@donaldtrumpscock6888]

The pros are just butthurt their division is threatened

[@rcx9681]

Donald Trump's Cock that makes no sense. If there's less people in Open, its less competition for em.

[@kylesima6875]

But at the same time if less people care about your division, than your division can die. Look at Women's bodybuilding. Their entire class died and doesn't exist now because the population stopped supporting it. I think the mass monster division could be "threatened" in the aspect of having less money from sponsorships and merch sales because us as fans don't care about it as much.

[@SIenderplier]

open and the biggoted attitudes so many of its competitors have is what's pushed bodybuilding beyond its limits and driven the general public away

[@joehollow2505]

Robert Cox they want to be admired for their size. Not looked at like freaks for it. That's the problem. I have no problem with huge bodybuilders. I just think classic looks better. That's a personal preference.

[@tyronejones4245]

This is delusional. Crowd size and prize money keeps getting bigger. Classic physique is so much easier to compete in and less impressive onstage that you get a ton of competitors with small crowds and no money.

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Agreed! Healthier approach and you won’t deflate when you stop juicing

[@new_age123]

I'd have the body of Frank Zane over Phil Heath anyday.

[@CombatVetTom]

Agree with you

[@jimmygaboda3500]

liamwhite3 I'm with you bro! Zane, LaBrada , and a few other guys are the reason why me and all my buddies got into training in the late 80s..There's gear use in all levels and all divisions of the sport, but the open class pros are probably taking a lot more..l don't think Chris Bumstead or any of the other pros in classic work out any less or don't train as hard as they can.. I just don't think theyvcare to sacrifice their overall health to be competitive at that level by taking insulin, clenbuteral, and all the other crap the big guys may take.. Not at high doses.. I don't think it's fair to refer to those guys as weekend warriors

[@dizk5283]

@fane babanu lol BS a side, he actually does have a good physique.

[@HEAVYCHEVY409]

Samir or Mike Mentzer were all amazing looking physique

[@Aiden-zi3xf]

Id rather look like Jason blaha then Phil Heath.

[@adnansharique154]

Me : (lookin at 70s Bodybuilders) I wanna look like them me : (At modern Era ) Ohh Helll to the no.... Eww

[@LexicalNoScope]

It’s a well known fact that Arnold himself was just a weekend warrior. All it takes is 2 1 hour workouts each weekend and a few protein shakes in between.

[@johnshell2480]

Peyton Graf Your joking right?

[@itschilldude8195]

Peyton Graf Not sure if you are joking, but Arnold Schwarzenegger did 3 hours in the gym. Not 1 hour bullshit.

[@HittBluber]

Nobody's getting his sarcasm?😂

[@johan2ofinlohigh791]

Peyton Graf There's no way that's true, with or without steroids. For me to maintain classic physique tier muscle mass (without cutting bodyfat and staying kinda fluffy), I have to workout at least every other day, only occasionally skipping a day. And don't even ask how many eggs I eat and how often I fart. Granted the only drug I take clen (in cycles) so I can lean bulk. Classic physique guys probably just don't take steroids at the same doses or the same stacks as men's open BBs. I'm sure they still put their work in.

[@luciusdomitius9377]

He's being a sarcastic prick!

[@carloszavala3782]

I personally am I’m love with the new classic physique division. Open class bodybuilders is filled with too many mass monsters with bubble guts. That’s true a true physique in my opinion .

[@chefrobbyp]

Its also like saying running the 100 meter dash is easier than the marathon. They are both different events in the same discipline. Outlook and preparation is different

[@TyRaff]

Robert Harrison horrible analogy.

[@AMJ22222]

Tyler Rafferty 83 likes> 0 likes... Might want to look in the mirror bud

[@Ben-zb5lq]

A. J doesn’t make him wrong g

[@SirGrizzlyman]

Robert Harrison 100 m is genetics 90% and roids

[@douglasguzman2622]

Honestly though even classic physique competitors look absolutely massive in person.

[@_uninhabitedspace]

I prefer the mass monster bodybuilding but to say classic physique is “easy” is ridiculous, honestly insulting really.

[@reecekyffin649]

Classic Physique is my favourite division, without a doubt!

[@boomdingleberry4467]

Guys in the 70s and 80s had WAY better calves than the guys do now

[@user-cr5lw7mt1r]

So does the chest!

[@JonnyVerace]

Boom Dingleberry also there calves now aren’t over shadowed by so much upper body and quad mass too

[@phoenixrisin2269]

Boom Dingleberry There is no longer any reward for calves, back, or triceps. Look at Mr Olympia!

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@phoenixrisin2269 Whats the Point IF You cant win with Your Back or Triceps or calves these are the Best looking parts in my opinion. Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman won with these.

[@pragyannath]

Nobody gives a fuck about calves

[@BlitheDream]

I found your channel last night and I’ve watched almost every video now. I have no idea why it was recommended to me, I know nothing about body building. But it’s really interesting, I’m obsessed 😂

[@earldibblesjr8195]

I'd rather look like bumstead than Ramy any day of the week bro

[@onelesslonelymemer5863]

You wont look like neither

[@glitterbrains69]

2:19 some damn good vacuums, that's why they say that stuff, jealous ninja turtles cant pull good vacuums . . .

[@EDsavant]

The heart can't tell the difference between 400 pounds of muscle and 400 of fat still has to work way to hard.

[@breezyy4205]

DUMBASS HEART!

[@Biggmofo]

stubones Same with steroid abuse. Look up Mike Matarazzo. Clogged arteries aka plaque all over the place.

[@indrahaloking]

Yes, it can.

[@ChicCanyon]

Lol yes it can

[@jareddonaldson8222]

+stubones muscles require quite a bit of blood tho. so it basically evens out. the heart works just as hard either way.

[@topsecretdeathmachin]

I honestly just find classic more aesthetic. I appreciate the men’s open, but look at what it’s become.

[@JustinHollandFitness]

I’m thinking about switching over myself. I believe it is more obtainable

[@KUROSHURA]

Justin Holland and more sustainable.

[@JustinHollandFitness]

Takamusasu well I’m natural so more practical as well 👍🏼

[@DedricSilva]

I agree. Classic Physique is for an attainable body but you still gotta work hard.

[@christpower5402]

Justin Holland Ams safer.

[@norgepalm7315]

And more natural less harmful on the body

[@ElvisPereira-ex9dy]

Agreed 💯its healthier, more obtainable, and more “natural” if you will haha i use the term loosely 😉

[@cashcowslave8001]

It is true that Breon couldn’t cut it in 212 but that’s cuz they wanted mass monsters and Breon was always smaller but aesthetic

[@andrewcoates4952]

Mike Mentzer was always a favourite of mine. I hope Classic becomes more popular, I really do

[@vlexi349]

I would be super happy with a classic physique. I honestly would rather be average/skinny than a mass monster. Thumbs down to those guts.

[@therealjag]

They're not exactly skinny tho lol

[@yasirahmed4666]

Classic physique is much more appealing and better looking. Big fan of your channel btw.

[@raymondervin1596]

Bitter words from Bitter people

[@paulwright4074]

Raymond Ervin who's bitter? For the record, Olympia size bodybuilders look ridiculous. Nothing bitter about that

[@raymondervin1596]

Paul Wright I think the OLYMPIA size people feel there place in history is in threat and they are scared of that

[@jaydeochinero3820]

All I got to say is Frank Zane at 70 years old is amazing

[@flwbt]

Classic Bodybuilding + Insulin + HGH + tons of food = Open Bodybuilding

[@nickanderson9922]

I'm totally addicted to ur channel, ur way of talking and ur unbiased reasonable opinions like d one in this video. Ur d BBC of Bodybuilding...

[@marketingheavydutytowcompa6996]

Its,for guys that dont want to,die at 45 or 50, guys that dont want pregnant gh/insulin bellies plus they look a hell of a lot better and work harder, classics build their muscle, they dont create them with synthol. Phil Heath looks like total crap

[@auronsin69]

I can't speak for everyone, but it was the classic late 60's an 1970's physiques that drew me to weight lifting when I was 12 an 13 years old. It was the Golden Era that made me love the iron.

[@ianbrown8171]

The only difference is classic takes steroids open division takes a shit load of steroids end of .Phil and other big stars all had classic physique bodies years ago then as they got older took more an more gear an so they got bigger and bigger it's not rocket science ffs .

[@migram4190]

Classic physique is more sustainable too. Food wise. 😁

[@that1guyshhh410]

It's easier because you don't have to put so much focus on size. You can weight 220lbs and be huge for classic vs having to weigh 275lbs just to place top 10.

[@favor4afavor823]

"Better, healthier, more realistic" You nailed it. Is open bodybuilding more difficult? Sure. Is that a physique many people are trying to attain? No, not really.

[@jewberto1220]

Classic physique competitors have to make sure their waists keep tight and some have to train the vacuum, while open bodybuilders seem to just let their body grow and not care for symmetry

[@greggregory1744]

M A don’t forget genetics bro

[@bjtucker5]

It's not a question of "easier" or not "working as hard." Men's Physique is obviously putting in the work like Arnold and the boys of the golden era. And they lived in the gym. It gets down to "How much gear do you want to take?" Do you want to be a mass monster with a bubble gut? Or do you want to be a chemist and find out what's the right prescription for the most aesthetic build? And thank you so much, Nick, for pointing out that even "Classic" is on gear.

[@swedishwiking2955]

Big Lenny will win classic Physique next year!! Abs is all that matters!

[@alepeke69]

Swedish Wiking ! The Tom platz of abs baby, but i think he wouldnt win bro, because politics

[@redlightmax]

+Swedish Wiking ! But what will Dale think?🤔

[@jakeyn8301]

Chris

[@dividedtraveler3070]

Ive been training for a while now and when all im training for is size im never satisfied. And not in the, "yea i want to be greater than i am right now" but in the "i will never be as big as i want to be" mentality. I could put on 30 pounds and i wouldnt be happy. I hope i find something else as i begin to train more for not only enjoyment, but for balance between size and aesthetics. Personally, i believe i have a mich better chance at being happy with how i look as i take this new approach. Also, great video, Nick. You never disappoint 👍

[@darkholyPL]

Sure, classic physique might be somewhat easier than open, I'll agree to that. And I will admit that I do appreciate the mass monsters for what they are, but the one key thing here is: I don't want to look like that. Classic physique is what I wouldd choose to look like over the mass monsters anyday of the week.

[@viniciusmachrodr709]

Honestly i think classic is just too big for me, i like man's physique looks, with good legs

[@jlogan2228]

Yea the problem with today's mass monsters is they look FREAKISH and that doesn't really inspire people to want to look like that. Most guys wanna be muscular but know they would never wanna push it that far or be that out of proportion. You look at rich back in the day, his triceps alone we're comically oversized to the point you're like how much of a pain in the ass is that to deal with on a regular basis

[@richardvargas3308]

I don’t think it’s easy, I think it’s more aesthetically pleasing.

[@devinquinn6022]

That’s the problem with open bodybuilding it’s all about size bodybuilding is supposed to be who has the best physique

[@DJAlmostEverything]

When I was younger and ignorant about current bodybuilding, I thought bodybuilders were guys who looked like Arnold, Zane, and that crowd. Once I got older and first saw guys like Kai Greene and Phil Heath, I immediately thought, “I’m not a fan of the thick waist, massive type, look.” Like you said Nick, it’s certainly impressive, but I’m a fan of Classic Physique because that’s how I always imagined bodybuilding to be. I think it’s much more aesthetic, but that’s just my preference, and probably the preference of the pro competitors, not because they can’t. As a side note I’d say He-Man was more classic than open, but that’s just a fun remark. Overall, definitely agree with you.

[@IfbbProRolandcHazard]

6:22, those are my superheroes.

[@dylanmckay3491]

I have never felt so connected to someone else's opinion on KZbin. Keep up the great content Nick's Strength and Power.

[@andrewe288]

I bet you the classic guys can walk around without losing their breath.

[@blackridge1491]

Great topic, and I agree that people realize the classic physique is more attainable, healthier from a body weight perspective, and less abusive of insulin and other chemicals.

[@gino31mont]

So glad classic is making a comeback 🙏🏻

[@rogiii_official4774]

Yes exactly. Comparing bodybuilding vs classic physique is far too easier its not that easy to put that much mass with that much cutting, muscularity, vascularity, everything. Though both needs too much hardwork but if we compare both the categories bodybuilding is much tougher than that of classic one!

[@copegrizz3923]

great video as always nick

[@DL-nj7ek]

When body building shifted into such an extreme, that it forces us to look back at what we want for ourselves. These guys are working very hard to achieve their physiques and what they have accomplished nothing can take that away. If someone is making comments like that it only means their afraid, when they should be embarrassing them instead insulting them.

[@julios19100]

Heck yes let's get back to our roots so that those before us live to mentor the next generation of builders, weightlifters, etc.....

[@marlinmelendez-laboymrs.pr9573]

Good to have people like you to bring this kinda of topic. Is all about “taste” what really like to these guys...some want to look like “Hulk” some just simply want to look like “Thor”.

[@BohemianAndy]

Excellent video Nick! Thank you for sticking up for the classic physique bodybuilders. Mens Open bodybuilding has become disgusting with their bloated bubble guts and ridiculous non-aesthetic size.

[@amv7m]

Many men just don’t want to be MASSIVE. They want to be built (as they used to say), cut and actually healthy. You’re right on the money Nick, the new ideal is the classic, aesthetic look over being “the hulk”. I’m not sure many men, outside of the relatively minor number of body builders and followers, that want to be that huge. Having a body like any of these guys is not “easy”. They all have to work at looking like that and it’s disrespectful to say otherwise.

[@quinnbawden7345]

I don't think open bodybuilders could pull off what classic physique competitors do

[@fubarat]

Cedric McMillan can hit some great classic shots , then saying that he's not placing high enough to win

[@bodyweightbobber2249]

I think it's interesting how perspective has changed. I started training in the late 80's and my idols at the time were from the "golden era" and they would now be considered classic physiques, yet friends of mine said they were disgusting and unnatural. What would they think of today's bodybuilers? I was a skinny so ideally I would love to have been the freaky massive dude but genes would never have allowed it. But I was still in the gym six days a week, eating a disciplined diet and taking some "extra" help. Genetics and personal choice I think bit I'm sure they're still putting in the effort.

[@whodat9915]

This video could've been only 1 second long, Nick saying "no".

[@InsaneArenaSHOTS]

Classic physique is tougher than mass monsters. Its hard to maintain the aesthetics yet gaining mass. Bodybuilding, they just have to bulk up with GH(being practical and honest) and keep lifting heavy weights to get rid of fat. For classic, you need to maintain body fat to 6-7percent with enough mass to not get u out of classic category. Its hard man, its hard.

[@ShamrockWolverine16]

Nick you got it right with the look up to part

[@murtaza5829]

DAMN ramy looks insane in those pictures. Barn door shoulders and quads. small waist and defined abs. That is perfect.

[@davidselawsky6620]

Classic is way better than pros. Pros are all out of shape, distended guts. I woukd rather look like a superhero, athletic looking as well. Imo.

[@tomlawless4406]

You are right it’s more obtainable for us ‘normal’ people and I recon it really does look better.

[@tbv8963]

As phil heath said, with all due respect classic physique is amazing, but its not even Close to open Bodybuilding

[@BooshmanLee]

Kids in the 80's wanted to grow up to look like He-Man. The buff look of the guys in He-Man, Thundercats, etc was heavily influenced by the bodybuilders of the day, in particular Arnie. Classic physique is taking things back to that aesthetic. Makes perfect sense to me. Case in point: He-Man is basically blonde Conan, and who played Conan?

[@indrahaloking]

They aren't pushing their bodies like open bodybuilders do. That in itself shows its easier to do than the open. But there is nothing wrong with wanting a smaller, more aesthetic physique. Less risk and lots of financial openings is a smart way to go. That being said I'll always be an open bb fan 😬

[@playloud247]

Higher dosage of exogenous hormones = faster recovery. It is more difficult to push yourself to the max when your body is not fully recovered from the previous workout (i.e. when you take lower doses of exogenous hormones, or none at all). Open bodybuilders have to force-feed themselves more, though.

[@gregbellisle9128]

Nick you are so spot on in this video. Classic physique is bodybuilding and to be honest it is probably harder to achieve their bodies verses the open bodybuilders. Yes classic physique competitors are still taking steriods but nothing to the extent of the open bodybuilders. Less drugs, awesome physique, means even harder work. While i appreciate the mass monsters and enjoy seeing how ridiculously big they get, i would way sooner look like a Classic Physique competitor eveyday of the he week. When open bodybuilders insult the Classic physique bodybuilder, it shows they are just threatened by the popularity of the Golden Era Bodybuilders.

[@williamperry1462]

I feel that maybe 5% of the population has the potential to be a super heavy weight. Where maybe 20% of the population has the potential to be classic. It simply opens the stage up to more people that just dont have the genes to be 250+ shredded. Hell most people dont have the genes to be 200 and shredded. Everyone that competes trains hard. Everyone is taking the stuff. In most cases in the same amounts if not more. They're all doing the same shit with different results. That's why there are 4 different categories. Just my 2 cents

[@mrm5762]

Will Perry well said

[@NickChase]

Derek Napier well it all comes down to how your body reacts to roids, that's more important than genetics when using roids comes in play.

[@SIenderplier]

those are some awfully generous stats but i get the gist, regardless it should be about building the most pleasing physique not the biggest version of a pleasing physique

[@walterwaterz3872]

I want a in between " Nightwing and Batman " aesthetic, and a Gogeta aesthetic.

[@zzzxxzzz4797]

I just would like to block my myostatin or increase my folistatin along with being able to afford to buy more protein ! Nutrition is damn expensive !

[@elhadizerfaoui]

hey nick the pics of big ramy u used in this video is incredible he look so big and shredded and aesthetic *from what competition this pics was taken plz ?*

[@GetFitWithKB]

This stemmed from Jose Raymond's video yesterday. I think he has some truth to his case. I don't take it negatively. Classic guys sometimes can't fill out enough to look like true bodybuilders, same with men's physique. And it should be no shame in it, just get in where you fit in. But don't call it 'easier'. There aren't enough BB divisions in the IFBB like in the NPC anyway, it's either 212 or open. I think classic physique is to fill that void. Aka, taller 212 guys.

[@benjaminwilson8807]

A little late, but this point is really it. Do what you're best at. Maybe some of the classic guys can't fill out like the open guys, but many of the open guys wouldn't make it in some of the smaller divisions either.

[@dfredericks7341]

Totally agree 100%... I'm entering one next week. The smaller natural show is ok. But this open the door for me to return to NPC and by the way, I'm 47. So it allows for me to stay healthy at my age and get to enjoy the sport.

[@yogib668]

I dont know about easier but its definitely better.

[@valdemarcardoso9358]

I totaly agree, people want to be abble to have a more "normal life", to walk or run or having sex and breath normal, not to be ablle to do little things, other kind of sports for fun, the agility and to be free of movements its kind of cool, and the main point health. I hope this category grow more and more.