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There\u2019s been a lot of chatter in bodybuilding circles lately. And it all centers around one thing. Martin Fitzwater is saying that he hates ALL bodybuilding media and that it\u2019s trash.<\/p>\n
Those clips and screenshots have been circulating across social media platforms. Fans are sharing them. Other pros are reacting to them. Media personalities are discussing them.<\/p>\n
And honestly?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not a great look.<\/p>\n
In this article, I\u2019m going to chime in on this since I\u2019m technically \u201cbodybuilding media,\u201d and to lay down a blanket statement that ALL bodybuilding media is trash is quite hilarious coming from a bodybuilder that is still somewhat irrelevant in the sport.<\/p>\n
In fact, if it weren\u2019t for Christian Duque, no one in \u201cbodybuilding media\u201d would really even be praising him at this point in his career.<\/p>\n
And this article isn\u2019t a direct shot at Martin Fitzwater (although he\u2019s the topic since he decided to open his mouth), this can go for all bodybuilders in the sport.<\/p>\n
Based on the clips and posts being shared online, Martin Fitzwater made blanket statements along the lines of hating all bodybuilding media and calling it trash.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not \u201csome\u201d media.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not \u201ccertain outlets.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s all of it.<\/p>\n
Now, context always matters. Most of what people are seeing are short clips and reposts from social platforms rather than a polished sit-down interview.<\/p>\n
But even with that said, the wording being circulated is strong.<\/p>\n
Very strong.<\/p>\n
When you say all bodybuilding media is trash, you\u2019re not leaving much room for interpretation. And personally, I think lack of maturity got the best of Martin, and he let his emotions control what came out of his mouth.<\/p>\n
Had he calmed down and thought about what was about to come out of his mouth, I\u2019d assume those words would have been different. But perhaps I\u2019m wrong, and he truly meant ALL bodybuilding media. Which, in that case, good luck having anyone ever speak highly of you ever again.<\/p>\n
And let\u2019s not forget, bodybuilding media is the only thing keeping Martin Fitzwater relevant. No one in the real world cares about this guy. He\u2019s a nobody walking down the street. Is the IFBB promoting him? No.<\/p>\n
Yet bodybuilding media talks about him and brings his name up (for both good and bad). He needs to understand that\u2019s just part of being a pro bodybuilder and deal with it. If he doesn\u2019t like it, find another profession that supports your fragile ego.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s where things get interesting.<\/p>\n
If Martin Fitzwater believes all bodybuilding media is trash, that means everyone falls under that umbrella. That includes Christian Duque, who has praised Martin Fitzwater repeatedly.<\/p>\n
That includes outlets and commentators who\u2019ve supported him.<\/p>\n
And I guess that includes me.<\/p>\n
I haven\u2019t even said a negative word about Martin Fitzwater. I haven\u2019t criticized his physique. I haven\u2019t taken shots at his placing. I haven\u2019t created drama around his name.<\/p>\n
But according to that blanket statement?<\/p>\n
Trash.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the problem with emotional generalizations.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t just hit your critics. You hit your supporters, too.<\/p>\n
Personally, I don\u2019t give a flying F what Martin thinks of me. There\u2019s no part of my day where this guy even lives in my head. He\u2019s irrelevant to me. So, do I personally find what he said offensive?<\/p>\n
No.<\/p>\n
Why?<\/p>\n
Because this guy doesn\u2019t even know me, and I don\u2019t know him. But I have to go by the things he says and does to judge his character. But again, I haven\u2019t said anything bad about him, and I think he has a bright future in the sport.<\/p>\n
So, having someone who I don\u2019t even respect at this point saying I\u2019m trash for being part of bodybuilding media does nothing to me. It says more about him than it does me.<\/p>\n
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