Jealous yet?
In every sporting culture there are topics that are forever argued over by passionate fans. In baseball some may argue what’s more important, a good pitcher or a solid first baseman? In MMA the question becomes which discipline is most needed, wrestling, jiujitsu, or striking? Is it better to have a stronger offense or defense? The list goes on and on, and being honest, there’s no definitive answer to any of them. The truth is that it’s a matter of opinion, it’s all about who is performing what needed task at the correct time and with adequate skill.
Bodybuilding has many opinionated arguments such as these. Many focus on the natural vs gear argument, both sides believing they’re correct. Another battle being waged is of those who support mass monsters and those who believe aesthetics rule the day. Mass monster supporters speak on how impressive it is for a human to gain so much muscle while remaining ripped at the same time. Those in support of aesthetics constantly make callbacks to the Golden Era where bodybuilding was about building solid muscle but maintaining a small waist and remaining balanced and symmetrical.
Like the other arguments there may be no “right” answer, but when you look at a man like Peter Molnar you wonder if it’s possible to have a compromise between the two. The Hungarian bodybuilder has managed to not only pack on a tremendous amount of muscle, but has also kept him symmetry, definition, and a slim tight waist to bring everything together. Molnar is neither a mass monster nor is he purely aesthetics. He’s a new breed of bodybuilder who bringing mass aesthetics into the spotlight.
Check out Molnar’s impressive form after completing a hard chest day routine and you’ll understand just just exactly what mass aesthetics is.
What’s more important to you, mass or aesthetics?
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