Best 198 quotes in «bodybuilding quotes» category

The people who wake up and jump out of bed with energy and enthusiasm are the people who will be smiling all day, go out of their way to help you, and call you by name.

There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don't allow yourself to become one of them.

The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow.

There are some girls who are turned on by my body, and some others who are turned off. but for the majority i just use it as a conversation piece. like someone walking a cheetah down 42nd street would have a natural conversation piece. then when they get to talking to me they see i am not mean but gentle to them and thats all they want to know

The reason I have entered into bodybuilding and weightlifting is to inspire everybody to pray and meditate so they can bring to the fore their own inner strength. If everybody brings to the fore his own inner strength, the world will eventually be inundated with peace.

There are no shortcuts—everything is reps, reps, reps.

There is no better way to fight weakness than with strength. Once the mind and body have been awakened to their true potential, it's impossible to turn back.

The psychological tools I've gained from bodybuilding will never atrophy.

There is no point in being alive if you cannot do the deadlift

There is no "I" in "Team," but there is an "E" for "Everyone." A team achieves more when everyone contributes.

There is only one person responsible for the quality of life you live and that person is you.

There's one thing that I've liked over the years when I've promoted bodybuilding and fitness and my movies and politics and issues and so on is to stay focused.

The single biggest mistake that most beginners make is putting 100% of their effort into the positive (concentric) part of the rep, while paying no attention to the negative (eccentric) segment

The theory of high-intensity, anaerobic, bodybuilding exercise is not true because I or anyone else, no matter how many might agree, say it is true. It is the fact that the logic of the theory is unassailable which makes it true.

The will must be stronger than the skill.

The words: never, can't, quit, and fail, are not in my vocabulary.

They can crack jokes. They can sit back and analyze and criticize and make all the fun they want. But I'm living my life, I'm doing it. What are you doing?

There is a Tony the Tiger inside of all of us just waiting to be unleashed.

There is no reason to be alive if you can't do the deadlift!

Vegan bodybuilding is about fueling your body with a vast array of natural, healthy foods, combined with resistance weight training and exercise, providing your body with the appropriate tools to build your physique and achieve your fitness goals.

Vision creates faith and faith creates willpower.

WAIT TILL THEY SEE THESE ARMS IN AFRICA. THEY LOOK BIG ENOUGH TO ME

We all have 1,440 minutes each day to accomplish everything on our schedule. We are accountable for prioritizing the decisions we make with our time.

We all need to have heroes, people to admire and look up to. To find a hero, first look to your parents or older brother or sister. Then look to the people who share the same morals and values that you have, and have accomplished the goals that you strive to achieve.

Trust me when you love something you don't need motivation.

We are all capable of living each day with a fiery passion and sense of purpose that radiates in our smile and voice.

We need more people like Bill Phillips in the world. People who live each day with a passion to help other people. The kind of person who will motivate you beyond what you thought was possible and the kind of person who will celebrate your success with you.

Well, you know, I'm the forever optimist.

What I'm against is a sport that rewards mass for the sake of mass to the exclusion of all other physical properties of the physique. In other words, there comes a point where, if you keep adding muscle mass, the human body loses its beauty, shape and form. That's what I'm against.

Through the years, I have combined meditation, action, and the Iron into a single strength. I believe that when the body is strong, the mind thinks strong thoughts. Time spent away from the Iron makes my mind degenerate. I wallow in a thick depression. My body shuts down my mind.

What is the point of being on this Earth if you are going to be like everyone else?

When I accomplish a challenging goal it is one of the most powerful and wonderful feelings in the world.

When I played basketball, I spent hours On the court practicing. When i became a body-builder, I was in the gym all the time. Like most beginners, I didn't really know what I was doing, but the more I did it, the more I loved it. I guess you could say I was a gym rat. Seeing my body change made me come back for more.

When it comes down to it, it really is the little things that count most.

When I tell people that I'm vegan, the first question asked is, 'How do you get enough protein?' This immediately tells me that they are uneducated and know little or nothing about nutrition.

When backed up against a wall, dig deep, demand excellence, stand tall, and be strong.

When working out, play your favorite music loudly for an extra boost of energy.

When you love something as much as I love bodybuilding you don't have to do much extra to push yourself, it just happens. There were some tough times and when those came up I just used my mental strength to push through knowing that my mind controlled everything.

When you succeed be proud of yourself and know that not everyone gets to experience the thrill of success on a consistent basis.

Within ten years, he had earned his college degree and was a millionaire from his business enterprises in real estate, landscaping, and bodybuilding. He was also the winner of a Golden Globe Award for his debut as a dramatic actor in Stay Hungry.

We were all born to "be somebody," look deep inside your heart to find out who and what you are supposed to be.

When I was 15-years-old, I took off my clothes and looked in the mirror. When I stared at myself naked, I realized that to be perfectly proportioned I would need twenty-inch arms to match the rest of me.

When I workout early in the morning, the rest of the day feels so much better.

When lifting weights, nothing feels better than achieving a high point on the bench press with no help from your spotter.

When you got a guy that has purpose, now your in a dog fight.

Whether you know it or not, you are a role model for somebody. Watch what you say and know that you're responsible for your actions.

Women really do pay attention to a man's glutes. A tight, compact ass is often voted even more desirable than muscular arms and chest. So, if you're lacking, start squatting!

Work harder than anyone you know, and be lucky enough to be blessed with the genetics it takes.