Behind the glamorous facade lies a sport that demands immense dedication, discipline, and perseverance. One of the greatest challenges in bodybuilding lies in the realm of nutrition and supplementation. To achieve the desired levels of leanness, bodybuilders meticulously design their diet plans in such a way that they can present a dry and hard physique on the stage. Low sodium and potassium intake, almost no carbs weeks before the show, and a lot of diuretics to get a dry look often catch up with the athletes on the stage. 

While bodybuilders thrive to present their sculpted physiques with confidence and grace on stage, there have been instances where athletes have experienced fainting episodes or intense muscle cramps and spasms on stage. 9-1-1 is a television series that delves into the high-stakes world of emergency responders and paramedics and the challenges they face every day. During the episode ‘Dosed,’ which aired back in October 2018, viewers witnessed a bodybuilder experiencing intense muscle spasms. A recently resurfaced YouTube clip from the episode caught the attention of fans, who noticed a striking resemblance between the protagonist and a well-known Hollywood figure.

What was the clip?

During the competitions, athletes perform intricate posing routines that require intense muscular contractions and sustained physical as well as mental efforts. These exertions can often lead to severe situations like serious muscle cramps and spasms and even fainting on the stage. Bodybuilders often manipulate their fluid and sodium intake in the weeks leading up to a competition to achieve a lean and vascular appearance. During the debated clip, one of the competitors in a bodybuilding show found themselves unable to release a double bicep pose due to extreme dehydration caused by low sodium and potassium levels and the use of diuretics.

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After inquiring about his steroid dosage and checking his blood pressure levels, the paramedics rushed him to the hospital. While the scene itself was imaginary and funny for a short while, the show depicted a dark side of bodybuilding that is often overlooked. 

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While the issue depicted in itself was serious, the fans, on the other hand, compared the main protagonist to American actor and singer Zac Efron! 

Fans hilariously compare the actor in ‘9-1-1’ to Zac Efron

9-1-1 is a compelling and thrilling television show that explores the high-stakes world of emergency responders with authenticity and emotional depth. The show offers its viewers a glimpse into the heroic efforts of those who respond to our most desperate calls for help. Amidst an episode that talked about drug usage in bodybuilding, the fans on the other hand had fun while comparing the actor to American star Zac Efron.

One of the users commented on the video, “Dude looks like if John Travolta and Zac Efron had a love child and Arnold Schwarzenegger took him under his wing,” while another fan pointed out the same by saying, “He looks like a cross between John Travolta and Zac Efron.” Another person wrote, “Zac Efron: Operation Muscle Mutation,” whereas one of the viewers commented, “My man looks like Zach Afron, John trovalta and John Stamos in one person.” Pointing out the reasoning behind the scene, one user stated, “This, kids, is why you drink water.”

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