Fitness influencer Joey Swoll calls out X users for bashing Kick Streamer Adin Ross' body transformation after a year of training.
TikTok fitness star Joey Swoll has come to the defense of Kick streamer Adin Ross, who has faced criticism after posting before-and-after photos of his body transformation over the past year. While many top streamers share their fitness journeys, the response isn't always as supportive – especially when the changes aren't as noticeable as some fans expect.
Bad backlash to Adin Ross' year-long fitness makeover
Adin, who committed to a year-long workout routine, received mixed reactions after sharing his progress. Some viewers were skeptical, claiming his transformation didn't seem significant given his body type, while others outright accused him of being dishonest about his workout routine.
When Dexerto shared photos of Adin Ross' transformation, many on social media quickly formed opinions. Some users on X (Twitter) questioned the authenticity of Adin's progress, suggesting that either his training claims were exaggerated or that he was dealing with exceptionally poor genetics.
Adin Ross revealed his 1-year gym progress pic.twitter.com/ioATVviM5u
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) November 26, 2024
One commenter criticized the results, suggesting that anyone who shows such changes after a year in the gym is either dishonest or not working out effectively. Another user compared his own progress, bragging about how he managed to bulk up and lose weight twice in a single year, and questioned what Adin had done differently.
Joey Swoll steps in to support Adin Ross
Swoll, who has years of experience coaching fitness enthusiasts, didn't hesitate to respond. He praised Adin's transformation, pointing out visible improvements in his chest, arms, shoulders, and core. Emphasizing that progress doesn't always have to be dramatic to be valid, Swoll noted, "This is a very good and believable transformation."
As someone who has coached for a VERY long time, you can absolutely see the changes in his physique. I see improvement in his midsection, shoulders, arms, and chest. This is a very good and believable transformation. Not everyone is going to have the "drastic" changes you often...
Many viewers in the comments shared Swoll's perspective, expressing frustration with how social media skews expectations of body transformation. One user argued that platforms like social media have skewed people's views of physiques, leading to unrealistic standards. They emphasized that what Adin's transformation looked like was actually a typical result for most people after a year of training.
The problem with unrealistic expectations on Social Media
Others highlighted the unrealistic pressure social media puts on individuals to achieve quick, dramatic changes. They pointed out that while many people expect major transformations after just one year in the gym, steady progress like Adin's is often the most realistic and sustainable outcome. For them, gradual improvements are something to be celebrated, not dismissed in favor of the more extreme, idealized results often seen online.
Swoll's defense of Adin Ross highlights a larger issue: the way social media distorts the fitness conversation. Steady, consistent progress can sometimes be overlooked-even though it's the healthiest and most sustainable path to success. In our opinion, Adin's appearance is fantastic, and he can be very proud of himself.