Chris Cormier and Terrick El Guindy Says Rise in Vacuum Poses is a ‘Reaction to Bubble Guts’ in Bodybuilding Fitness Volt [Video]

In bodybuilding, there’s no denying that a tight midsection ties the physique together to create a more aesthetic appearance. In the latest Prime Time Muscle Podcast, Terrick El Guindy and Chris Cormier debate whether or not vacuum poses should become mandatory at bodybuilding shows, highlighting its popularity as a result of bubble guts. 

Hitting a vacuum pose isn’t a new concept in bodybuilding. Former seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane popularized the look in the 1970s and 80s before more bodybuilders followed suit. 

With stomach distension becoming an issue for modern bodybuilders competing at the highest levels, the vacuum pose was resurrected by those aiming to present a more streamlined physique. From Chris Bumstead’s to Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford‘s, the pose has helped talent stand out, especially when hitting the mandatory abs and thigh shot during competitions. 

Chris Cormier and Terrick El Guindy: Rise in Vacuum Poses is a Response to ‘Bubble Guts’ …