The 6 Most Obvious Signs That Someone is a Natural Bodybuilder

Since gear usage is rampant in the fitness and bodybuilding community, many people find it hard to distinguish natural from “enhanced” bodybuilders. But even the word “natural” is ambiguous. What does it actually mean to be a natural bodybuilder?

For people who’ve been in the lifting game for quite some time, it’s usually not so hard to make the distinction. But beginners who are just starting cannot and seeing all those enhanced bodybuilders they begin to be driven by unrealistic expectations, thinking that they too can achieve such a physique. This will only lead to needlessly spent time and effort which can ultimately lead them to quit lifting weights altogether.

To avoid this, people need to be educated on what they can achieve naturally (if they choose to do so) and look out for the 6 most obvious signs someone is a natural bodybuilder.

Traps are tiny muscles but they can give off the illusion of having a huge neck. Having a big neck is a symbol of power and can be very intimidating. The traps are awesome for filling out your T-shirts and can even be seen through them when viewed from the back. It’s no wonder, bodybuilders are working hard to build their traps, they are really impressive.

If you see a guy with huge traps then it’s very likely that he was using ster*ids. Numerous studies have shown that there is a correlation between the use of androgenic-anabolic ster*ids and the trapezius muscle androgenic receptor myonuclei, which is the main driver of muscle tissue growth and strength.