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Genetics & Your Physique

by Jon Mango
Apr 27, 2026
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How Much They Matter (And How to Actually Maximize Yours)

 

Your genetics play a massive role in:

  • What your physique looks like
  • How fast you can build it
  • How strong you can get
  • Your overall health and fitness

There’s no point denying that.

But here’s the part most people get completely wrong:

They use genetics as an excuse.

Instead of understanding them.

Instead of working with them.

Instead of maximizing what they’ve been given.

So in this breakdown, we’re going to do two things:

  1. Show you exactly how deep genetics actually go
  2. Show you how to play your hand properly and build an elite physique regardless

Because the truth is:

You can build an incredible physique naturally with your genetics.

You just need to understand how.


The 4 Components of Genetics

Your physique is influenced by four main genetic categories:

  1. Structure
  2. Response
  3. Tolerance
  4. Non-fixed factors (things you can control)

Let’s go through each one.


1. Structure: The Foundation You’re Born With

This is the most obvious part of genetics.

And also the one people misunderstand the most...

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