How come black guys are so muscular?

Question

Do black people have better genetics for building muscle? Every time I met a black guy, I realize that he is so muscular, is it related to the genetics? I'm just curious about it.

spice · Accepted Answer

The perception that Black individuals are more muscular than people of other races is a stereotype that has been perpetuated in various spheres, from sports to media. It's important to note that muscularity and athletic ability are not solely determined by race or ethnicity; they are complex traits influenced by a combination of genetics, environment, diet, and lifestyle choices, among other factors.

The genetic diversity within any racial or ethnic group is typically far greater than that between groups. As a result, making generalizations about an entire racial or ethnic community based on physical attributes is neither accurate nor fair. Athletic prowess and muscular development are not universally present in any group, and people of all backgrounds can excel in sports and physical activities.

Sports and physical activities are also influenced by culture and opportunity. Access to training facilities, coaching, nutrition, and even societal encouragement can all play significant roles in athletic development. Therefore, while you may notice a higher representation of Black athletes in certain sports, this is not an indicator of inherent athletic or muscular superiority.

To avoid perpetuating stereotypes, it's crucial to approach this topic with sensitivity and a focus on evidence. Generalizations can perpetuate harmful biases, which can have real-world implications, such as racial profiling or discrimination in healthcare, employment, and other sectors.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

No. They don't.
Only Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Punjabi Sikhs & Northern Europeans & Central Asians are able to put on muscle with ridicolous ease. The muscle mass of Pacific Islanders is assumed by some to be twice that of Europeans.

I was born in Africa and

The average African is not overly muscular. Rather aside from E Asians Africans have the least "bulk" muscle in the world - hence a mere 7% ever get into body building.

One merely has to look at African tribes in the Zulu, Mursi, etc. who have the LEAST European influence in their ancestry. Those Africans who eat more than normal, get fat because Africans are more prone to obesity related diseases like diabetes than not.

You'll ONLY ever find overly muscular Africans who have EUROPEAN ancestry.
West Africans - large British, Danish, Dutch, Spainish / Portuguese, French influence. South Africans - large Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Gernan, French, British & Indian (Punjabs & specifically Sikhs are more muscular compared to most Indians) influence.

And in North America well it wasn't selective breeding - the foremen and slave owners weren't above fucking their slaves.

RingOfFire · Accepted Answer

A few possible reasons...

1. Some slave owners engaged in selective breeding of their slaves. The chose strong, big boned women who had large hips and breasts and men who were strong and muscular who could work hard as good breeders and had them have babies. Could be one reason you see more black women and men who have those characteristics today.

2. Dark skin visually emphasizes muscles. If you see two people who have the same musculature and one has darker skin, the one with the darker skin will appear to be more muscular because the dark skin contrasts make the muscles look more defined. This is why professional body builders get tans before competing.

3. (and this is probably the biggest factor) It probably comes from racial differences attributable to genetics of their ancestry. Obviously different races have different physical features. Black males and females (like males and females of other races too) have ancestry that tended to have traits that distinguish them from other races. And more muscles in men may be one of those traits. So you would expect to find a greater percentage of black men with this trait based on their genetic ancestry.

Miristheiss · Accepted Answer

They are not.

They are like everyone else on the planet. Some are lean, some soft, some fat, some toned, some muscular, some really built.

I will say this, if someone is muscular really dark skin shows off the cuts and striations more. That is why white bodybuilders will get really, really tan before a competition. Your cuts show much more with darker skin.

Anonymous · Answer

I’m pretty sure it is actually Polynesians if I remember correctly that tend to be the strongest/most muscular. They usually end up either really fat or extremely muscular depending on diet/exercise. A lot of it has to do with them being warriors and living on ships, the weakest were weeded out. If you’re able to put on weight easily it is easier to build muscle but can also work against you if you’re not active. As for black/white when it comes to who has an easier time building muscle it depends on what muscles you’re building. There is a reason different sports are dominated by specific groups on average

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

Depends on the black guy I think.

I have a neighbor, I still don’t know what his face looks like after a month, cause when I see him I can only see his shoulders and he is black.

on the other hand, I have a coworker he’s black and he is just an average guy.

sheikalana · Answer

It's genetics. Black people have stronger muscles and denser bones than anyone else. That's why when black people go to the gym they build muscles so easily. One of the reasons black people were enslaved is because they were physically fitter and stronger to do the work.

menina · Answer

That's because they work out. Anyone can have muscles regardless of their race.

Sour-rose · Answer

I think you just meet a few musclar black guys. But i would assume that most black guys want the tuna sandwich so they have the mindset to get ripped.

Sonorous · Answer

I have heard that there's a difference between metabolism & especially androgen receptors but I've never really looked into it. Funny though because I'm part black & I wouldn't have muscle if I didn't workout.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

You can't generalize simply based on your own observations.  I have seen and met many black men and boys who are feeble skinny and obese.

Doesitreallymatter2u · Answer

I don't know, but in my town it seems all the white dudes resemble Lee Priest of some other famous body builder. I'm in the south where most of us grew up doing hard labor on farms so that may be the difference.

lightbulb27 · Answer

some are, I heard "they" have more fast twitch muscle. Genetics? many long distance runners are black.  some are not, some are skinny as heck, some are chubby. just like everyone else.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

Not ALL black guys are muscular… just like not ALL white mean aren’t: stop race baiting🙄

HighValue · Answer

They're not. They just tend to look cut more often due to dark complexion, but are often not nearly as strong. Just look at the world and Olympic strength winners and top contenders. Almost all are White.

Ozanne · Answer

I think you might just be looking for it, therefore you see it, and decide it must be so. There are muscular men of every colour.

Skull_Anon · Answer

You should have used a pic of Ronnie instead 💀

ShadowYamihiro · Answer

Perhaps you met those who work out, there are many chubby/obese/fat in every race, we all can work out if we want to, you just happened to stumble on those who do

Jkgordon · Answer

Lol you must be kidding me look around esp the rappers since we all see them they are usually skinny or don’t have muscles or fat with pot belly’s
Italian and Dominicans are usually at the gym with muscles

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Race has nothing to do with being muscular as you can clearly see.

rigmarole · Answer

Latterly every strongest man in the world competition winner has been White in all recorded history. Some Black guys have entered, but they aren't competitive...

Fuentes · Answer

Were all humans nobody has better genetics how could moat American blacks have better of anything if our blood was mixed with Europeans from the rape and pillaging and slavery? Hello we have European us, so what genetics?

AnnaSorokin · Answer

If you met those black people in Africa, would you still think they are fat? They are all thin, right?

Twalli · Answer

Race doesn't determine how easy it is to make muscles. Body type does. Endomorphs look more rounded while ectomorphs look very frail, mesomorphs can gain muscle the easiest and are the most common in all races.

Anonymous · Answer

It's not a skin color thing. I have seen many black guys who are shrimps

exitseven · Answer

A lot of it is genetics. There are plenty of fat black guys out there too

genericname85 · Answer

it's a question of habitus not a question of genes, i think.

Unknownuser38282 · Answer

Well big muscles don't prefer more strength, for real though I lift more weight than my seniors or some members with huge muscles , it's based on diet

Starrrboy · Answer

I read somewhere that black people have high testosterone levels on average...

Luckycharms12 · Answer

Think just people you seen every race comes in all shapes and sizes

Anonymous · Answer

On average, yes. Obviously that's not to say that there aren't skinny, feeble black dudes. But on average I think they are more prone to muscle development.

MJtheCoach · Answer

The have the highest testosterone unlike Asian men especially Chinese, and Japanese.

fluffyninja0505 · Answer

Darker complexion shows more muscle , just see why all builders paint their body ornage before any competition

Belovedlex · Answer

Some are, some aren’t. Just like everyone else

jimmy2 · Answer

They build upon prison for example 20years to 50 years sentence

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

BECAUSE WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO IN PRISON BESIDES LIFT WEIGHTS?

FellowTraveler · Answer

They workout a great deal

EstevanMadrid898 · Answer

No lol not every black guy is in shape

LoverOfBooty23 · Answer

Genetics genetics genetics.

WhiteBoyChill · Answer

Because of slavery

Anonymous · Answer

Not all of them are, have you seen Bushmen?

MaxUsefull · Answer

Seems you want to have sex with a black guy

themacedonianbeast · Answer

seaarch dreamynbull

Anonymous · Answer

Someone has a fetish 😂😂😂

butterly248 · Answer

Not all lol

Anonymous · Answer

Great genes

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