{"id":249822,"date":"2020-07-07T11:30:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T18:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=249822"},"modified":"2020-07-07T11:41:44","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T18:41:44","slug":"the-philosophy-of-bodybuilding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/07\/the-philosophy-of-bodybuilding\/","title":{"rendered":"The Philosophy of Bodybuilding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>More bodybuilders should get into philosophy and more philosophers should get into bodybuilding.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bodybuilding \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the art of building your body. Increasing your <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/muscle\/\">muscle mass<\/a> (skeletal muscle) while lowering (or keeping minimal) your <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/05\/how-to-lose-fat\/\">bodyfat<\/a> (adipose tissue). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does this matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No body, no mind. Your mind originates in your body. If you want to think better, build a stronger body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/HwsrJGyc?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physics don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t lie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='562' height='1000' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/jNoAJUv5?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody can deny that ERIC KIM <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/16\/why-photographers-should-deadlift\/\">deadlifted<\/a> (sumo) 455 pounds (no strap, no belt) with only chalk and a mixed grip. Also, I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t take testosterone, protein powder, creatine, supplements, etc. Also I did this while <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/07\/powerlifting-while-fasting\/\">fasting<\/a> (I never eat food before <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/12\/my-powerlifting-philosophy\/\">powerlifting<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Muscles don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t lie.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/P0I6qgH1?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can lie about your <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/07\/your-body-is-your-bank-account\/\">bank<\/a> account or whatever, but you cannot lie about your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/N453y7gB?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>230 pounds floor press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/08\/why-i-like-muscles\/\">Muscles<\/a> are good. The stronger you are physically, the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/SoW1TA3N?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You cannot buy a good body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/imjxPBZe?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can buy a Lambo, but you cannot buy a 6 pack. Also, you cannot purchase fake muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/WEYwxRA8?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For myself, I prefer to <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/28\/why-i-flex\/\">flex<\/a> my body than to flex my money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"738\" data-attachment-id=\"249483\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/screen-shot-2020-07-05-at-1-29-51-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.29.51-PM-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"deadlift rock ERIC KIM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.29.51-PM-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.29.51-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=1180%2C738&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"deadlift rock ERIC KIM\" class=\"wp-image-249483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.29.51-PM-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.29.51-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.29.51-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.29.51-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.29.51-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=720%2C450&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.29.51-PM-scaled.jpg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexing is good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch Pumping Iron with Arnold S. Note how there is no (reverse) body shaming with flexing. Flexing is good. It is <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/23\/the-art-of-manly-virtue\/\">manly<\/a>, noble, and good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/7S02trLF?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/15\/how-i-workout-at-home\/\">How I workout at home<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More bodybuilders should get into philosophy and more philosophers should get into bodybuilding. Bodybuilding \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the art of building your body. 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