Poland Syndrome Bodybuilding

Hello there, let me introduce myself,  My name is Faraz and I live in the UK . It feels a little strange talking about my experiences with PS as for over 20 years of my life it’s been a secret, I’ve never really had anyone to talk to about it up until recently, I always thought I was alone... But here is a little about me.

 

So growing up the only noticeable difference was in my hands, I had a big hand and a little hand. It wasn’t until I reached puberty I started noticing a different in the rest of my body, like my chest, my arms and the size of my leg. However it didn’t bother me or hinder me much so I thought nothing of it. I was always a confident kid growing up and pretty full of myself regardless. Physique wise I wasn’t blessed with the best genetics. I was “skinny fat” with a pear shape. I had zero muscle shape and definition, although it was covered in fat, so the full extent of my PS wasn’t realised until I started bodybuilding and following a proper nutritional plan.

 

I started weight training in my early 20’s, nothing serious. It was more of a hobby, a pastime.

I lifted for a few years with very little guidance and knowledge on building a physique. It seemed the further I got the fatter I got. My PS wasn’t very visible apart from my arm, hand and pec, the rest of me was still very much covered in fat (I was over 30% body fat at 190lb).

 

In 2011, after a break I started my journey again fresh, I was determined to lose my thunder thighs and muffin top. I did everything right, cardio, weights and proper food. I lived the lifestyle religiously. I dropped over 20% Body fat and acquired a “new Physique”.

This newer leaner physique gave me very clear view of my physique and the extent my PS.

Since then I have been hard at work trying to achieve a physique I can be proud of, and to increase the longevity of my body.