Note: This article was originally written before Greg Plitt’s tragic death. Since then, it has been edited to reflect the situation more accurately.
Greg Plitt was one of the most popular fitness models in the world. He was considered the epitome of aesthetics and hardcore motivation in the weightlifting world. To this day, people admire his dedication and physique. But fame and popularity come with uncomfortable questions.
Of course, what most people really want to know is whether they can have a body like Plitt’s naturally.
Thankfully, it’s not very hard to find out if a person is a true natural bodybuilder. All you have to do is gather data and connect the dots. This first step consists in finding the body stats of the bodybuilder or fitness model in question. In our case, that would be Greg Plitt. According to his personal website Greg Plitt had the following physical stats in his prime:
This first step consists in finding the body stats of the bodybuilder or fitness model in question. In our case, that would be Greg Plitt. According to his personal website Greg Plitt had the following physical stats in his prime:
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Height: |
6’1″ (185cm) |
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Weight: |
195 lbs (88.5kg) |
The body fat levels of Greg Plitt displayed in his photos are between 5% and 8%. Most professional fitness models prefer to keep their body fat levels in that range to remain ready for movies, photos shoots and other business related events. You don’t want to lose a role because you are out of shape. Unlike bodybuilders, fitness models are supposed to be lean all the time.
Most professional fitness models prefer to keep their body fat levels in that range to remain ready for movies, photos shoots and other business related events. You don’t want to lose a role because you are out of shape. Unlike bodybuilders, fitness models are supposed to be lean all the time.
Now that we have found the body stats of Greg Plitt, all that’s left to do is compare him to a former IFBB professional from the Golden Era Of Bodybuilding.
Why the 70s? Because back then many bodybuilders were more open about their steroid usage.
The bodybuilder to whom we will compare Greg Plitt will be the legendary French muscle man – Serge Nubret who had a well-developed physique even in his 60s and 70s.
The stats of Serge Nubret during his prime were:
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Off-season weight: |
212 lbs (96.6kg) |
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Competition weight: |
200lbs (91kg) |
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Height: |
6′ (182cm) |
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Conclusion
One of the best bodybuilders on the planet during the Golden Era Of Bodybuilding was only 5 pounds heavier than Greg Plitt. Both men had 5-8% body fat levels in their prime.
Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? A natural bodybuilder weighing about as much as a former pro who fought Arnold on the bodybuilding stage. How is this possible?
While Greg Plitt was obviously lacking muscle thickness compared to serious users of anabolic steroids, this does not mean that he was 100% clean. Truth be told, many experienced gym rats know very well that there are individuals with mediocre genetics who use anabolic substances and yet remain many times smaller than fitness models like Greg Plitt.
At the end of the day, it’s very unlikely for fitness models of Greg Plitt’s caliber to get to that level without a little help. You have to understand that people are doing whatever they can to protect their bread and keep putting money on the table.
We live in a cruel world ruled be satanic principles. The fitness segment does not make an exception – if you are not willing to do what’s required, someone who is will replace you. As a result, your family may have to skip dinner. This is why fitness athletes are usually willing to do everything in their power to “better” themselves and sometimes that includes the use of anabolic substances and growth hormone. You cannot play by the rules when your competition isn’t.
Do you really think that in a world where second place is the first loser, fitness models would limit their ways of improving to chicken breast and broccoli?
Greg Plitt’s Legacy
Greg Plitt left a legacy that will have an impact on the fitness world for years to come. His passion for fitness continues to inspire people to abandon the life of a modern humanoid and start battling the barbell to better themselves. The average man lives twice as long but rarely creates a legacy of that kind. Was he perfect? Probably not. There are no perfect men after all. I am not, and neither are you. May he rest in peace.
pure comparision on thiis site is bs, he doesn’t even have 3d delts
Only about 5 pounds heavier ???Are you fucking kiding me .5 pounds is a lott thats 8 kg .You cant compare him with a guy thats almost 10 kilos heavier thats just ridiculos.Hes 185 and 88 kg and in that shape you can have 8 percent bf (dont belive then look on the web) which he has (in videos he looks like 6 bf or less coz hes oiled up so that way videos are better and he can motivate more people).Ps sorry for grammar.
You stupid fuck cunt, 5 pounds is 2,2 kg not 8 kg haha, what a moron
2.2 kgs is 4.85 pounds. No wonder that the world is in such a state.
I was saying that for the off season not competition weight.So that would then be 8kg difference which is a lot.And for that fuck up that I made.Look ,you americans are probably the only one using this fucked up measurment system so my bad for mixing up numbers .And I almost forgot to your mom and Tex suck my dick you disrespectful bitches your moms sure would be proud of how they raised you.
Lol this guy got mad because he was too stupid to convert units properly.
Greg looks natural in almost all his pictures. I would that he was either a lifetime natural or natural for at least most of his career.
use this picture instead and compare again 😉
Use this picture instead and compare again:
https://cdn.discourse.org/tnation/uploads/default/original/3X/c/f/cf4409c6af1583177901e4884aa37c7765319f47.jpg
Chicken breast, broccoli, and you forgot working out for 20+ years straight including Ranger school… I wouldn’t even argue that Plitt was always 100% natural because I didn’t know the guy, but you give zero evidence and dismantle your own retarded argument by saying being an inch taller would not be “in his favor.” Lol, fuckin jackass.
I can’t believe people are defending a deceiver like Greg Plitt. He’s only natural in Fairyland.
you idiot, according to ffmi, greg plitt stats could be all natural, achievable with hard work you lazy ass stupid cunt, stop with your jealousy and work your ass instead of writing all these bullshit.
Greg looks like he could be natural in the photo on this sight but other photos of him show he was definitely on juice.
People are down right ignorant… Sign up for his site its 10$, the best fucking ten dollars you’ll ever spend. Watch of a few vlogs about nutrition, mindset and then watch a few workouts. He has hundreds of hours of videos working out, going to failure on every fucking set….
This is dumb greg plitt never took seriods he said it many time if you build tou foundation with sand AKA ROIDS you won’t make it when it gets tough! He never took ROIDS he’s 100 percent clean
Thank you any questions I’d love to prove you wrong
Hmmm, then why was he on coke and ecstasy? They tested his pre-workout powders and all nutrients and zero were adulterated. You can hear how fast he talks in most his videos, as well. If he lied about one he lied about them all. NOT NATTY!
Natty or not he still had more dedication and discipline, money power and respect than you. Totally achievable without juice. You doubt because your too weak and lazy to achieve yourself.
You are so right. I need to die.
Hi truth seeker.. I just love how u have adopted that idea of ” I give up ” to Morons who can’t distinguish truth from lies
Plitt’s death certificate stated clearly that he had methamphetamines Meth and that of MDMA ecstasy at low levels that day. You cannot read the full death certificates in full unless you prove to be a family member. I won’t say I was a family member, but I know someone who was his good friend who is still close to his dad. What I can tell you is this. Greg’s Army Ranger day’s at least we’re FULL of Meth to stay awake, no ecstasy at that time, but PLENTY of meth and STEROIDS. I haven’t been able to find it, but, on a talk show titled Greg mandel or mandrel???? his Ranger buddies gave him shit for very near alluding to this fact before pulling it back immediately after. Someone can find it and post it before they get rid of that part. I do not know where haven’t been able to find it.