“Performance Dysmorphia”: What Is This Condition That Bodybuilding Coach Termed To Describe the Likes of Chris Bumstead Among Others

There is a normal human tendency of almost anyone to never be satisfied by their progress and wish to improve. While this is a positive thing for sure, it is important to understand that no matter how many gains you make, there is always someone who’s going to be bigger or better than you. A situation that often gives rise to the concept of performance dysmorphia. 

According to IFBB Pro Greg Doucette, most individuals suffer from this term which Doucette has coined himself. It simply refers to situations when a person is actually well-built but is not satisfied by his performance. Let’s take a look at what the veteran bodybuilder had to say while stating some elite athletes who are suffering from performance dysmorphia. 

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IFBB Pro Greg Doucette has been making fitness and bodybuilding-related content ever since he retired from the sport. In a recent Q&A, a user asked Doucette if he should hop on gear after five months of staying natty. Giving his take on the same, Doucette explained that even if the person gets big, he’ll not be satisfied by that. “The better you get, the more you want to improve: performance dysmorphia,” Doucette pointed out.

Proving his point, Doucette explained how Chris Bumstead was insanely jacked at only 18 years of age. Despite this, he joined the dark side to ensure that he got even bigger. “At 18 years of age, Chris had a much better physique than this guy does…But did that stop Chris from taking performance-enhancing drugs? Of course not,” Doucette said.

Another elite athlete who has performance dysmorphia 

Doucette further revealed that the concept is common in every sport and field. Being a natural bodybuilder himself and winning tons of shows naturally, Doucette himself agrees that he started using steroids in order to improve further. Another example of an athlete suffering from performance dysmorphia is none other than open-class athlete Derek Lunsford. 

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Doucette disclosed, “Derek Lunsford was the Mr. Olympia champion in the 212 division…the guy could have won Mr. Olympia titles year after year. But instead of that, he wanted more. More size, more muscle, more definition.” As a result, he switched to open classes in order to achieve more. 

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While it is generally crucial to have a little bit of performance dysmorphia in order to improve, it is always important to find the right balance. What are your views on Doucette’s newly coined term? Let us know in the comments.