natty limit

Definition

The theoretical ceiling of muscle mass and strength achievable without performance-enhancing drugs, calculated through various formulas that people on steroids love to exceed while claiming natural status.

Example Usage

According to the natty limit calculations, there's no way he built that physique in two years without chemical assistance.

Origin

Bodybuilding community attempting to establish realistic natural potential through various indexes like FFMI

Fun Fact

The Fat-Free Mass Index suggests natural bodybuilders rarely exceed 25 FFMI, while steroid users commonly reach 28-30 or higher.

Source: Bodybuilding and exercise science

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