Why does someone with such a low body fat have a bloated face. Example in post
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Dirkmcgirk
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Shouldn't his face be more gaunt and that goes for 90% of all pros. A guy like Mike Ohearn seems to have no trouble keeping a gaunt face despite walking around at 270lbs
Roush
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your face is not tied to BF as much as it is to water retention and estrogen . you can have a low BF% , be on cycle and have elevated estrogen and have a round and puffy face because of it.
the guy in the pic is probably 10-11% bf , and appears to be holding water . I'd guess his estrogen is elevated as well.
Mike O'hearn does not get a bloated puffy face due to elevated estrogen , cause he is all natty
he also cycles his diet and runs a calorie deficit a lot of times during the year , which will thin the face
the guy in the pic is probably 10-11% bf , and appears to be holding water . I'd guess his estrogen is elevated as well.
Mike O'hearn does not get a bloated puffy face due to elevated estrogen , cause he is all natty
he also cycles his diet and runs a calorie deficit a lot of times during the year , which will thin the face
Dirkmcgirk
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your face is not tied to BF as much as it is to water retention and estrogen . you can have a low BF% , be on cycle and have elevated estrogen and have a round and puffy face because of it.
the guy in the pic is probably 10-11% bf , and appears to be holding water . I'd guess his estrogen is elevated as well.
Mike O'hearn does not get a bloated puffy face due to elevated estrogen , cause he is all natty
he also cycles his diet and runs a calorie deficit a lot of times during the year , which will thin the face
How the hell can he run a caloric deficit most of the year and keep on 270lbs at sub 10% bf
Gibsonator
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If Mike o Hearn is natty he truly is a freak of nature or decendent of Hercules lol
Roush
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he does NOT run a calorie deficit most the year ,, he cycles his diet and will run a calorie deficit a lot of the times of the year. big difference .
the point is he has built enough mass over his 35 years of training that he does not need to bulk or mass ever , so he maintains and then cuts often to stay lean and shredded year round.
so you'll never see him with a 'bulkers' face
I'm sure 'bulkers' face was more a problem when he started and not so much lately like you said.
Roush
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yep , especially if your wearing tight skinny 'genes' .. cuts off circulation and makes your face swell up
Milton
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yep , especially if your wearing tight skinny 'genes' .. cuts off circulation and makes your face swell up
so what happened to Justin Bieber then? View attachment 565612
Dreaded Pirate Roberts
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Because he is caring a water fountain. He is way bloated....
carverelli
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Body fat isn't always directly proportional to water weight or e2 levels
