Would you date a bodybuilder?

[the truth]

I like muscles on a woman but I draw the line at any use of steroids and the many side effects

Im also not keen on the spray tans or any vanity or too much preening and self - indulgence

Just wondering what you think of dating bodybuilders?

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b8/c6/c8/b8c6c82d3c0684826ff86341ae16cfeb--fitness-exercises-workout-fitness.jpg

oh yeah

[Vicky.]

No I really do think it looks horrendous and I cannot imagine ever being attracted to anyone who does that tbh. Of course I am talking of the way OTT ones, but even large muscles on guys put me off a bit. Toned is good. But cloud arms are not

[Niamh.]

I like a bit of muscle but I find the body builder type body a bit too much to find attractive

[Niamh.]

Having said that the Rock is really attractive so maybe :laugh:

[caprimint]

Don't think I'd find it to that extent attractive, my bf has big muscles but only from gym

[the truth]

it seems these days the steroid abuse is worse than ever and the bodybuilders look ridiculous...whereas back in arnies day it was about aesthetics more than size

[the truth]

i must admit i like arm wrestling my gf though and asking her to flex, shes naturally strong but thats through sports and tennis not weights and drugs

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.pinimg.com/474x/46/ca/fd/46cafd6e7ddffb9daceebd3a0003eff9--sexy-fitness-fitness-babes.jpg

[Owoaje1993]

I would date and Marry this women miesha tate https://www.mma-core.com/images/images/original/129491.jpg
http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/sporting_news/64/3c/miesha-tate-111216-getty-ftrjpg_ttcl51c8y2gg1tv49luwnzpvb.jpg?t=1537563504&w=960&quality=70

[Nicky91]

maybe :D

[Niamh.]

I would date and Marry this women miesha tate https://www.mma-core.com/images/images/original/129491.jpg
http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/sporting_news/64/3c/miesha-tate-111216-getty-ftrjpg_ttcl51c8y2gg1tv49luwnzpvb.jpg?t=1537563504&w=960&quality=70

Meisha isn't a body builder though

[Josy]

I would like to think that most people can see past looks and choose on personality saying that though I do like a little bit of muscle but too much does nothing for me tbh

[Vicky.]

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/they-said-i-could-become-anything-so-i-became-a-cloud.jpg

[Josy]

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/they-said-i-could-become-anything-so-i-became-a-cloud.jpg

:laugh:

[Niamh.]

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/they-said-i-could-become-anything-so-i-became-a-cloud.jpg

:laugh:

The Rock has gotten a bit too big lately............still though :smug:

http://img.providr.com/11014.jpg

[Vicky.]

The rock I find quite hot at times I have to admit. But I am not sure if thats because he comes across quite funny and stuff. Like it seems I can look past it if the actual person seems decent? But the bodybuilder look is certainly not for me at all and I would never go for someone on first impressions if they looked like that. I also think it makes female people look like blokes when they go OTT. Even the first one LT posted in this thread I think looks pretty manly :S Others just look toned though.

[armand.kay]

Fat or muscle I'm not really into wide guys

[RileyH]

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/they-said-i-could-become-anything-so-i-became-a-cloud.jpg

:laugh2:

[King Gizzard]

No

horrific

[user104658]

Surely it's always about overall look and not specifics... Different people suit different body types. You can only really judge if you find someone attractive on an individual basis, IMO.

Like... You could describe your "physical ideal" as a list, and then be shown someone who ticks all of those boxes, and just be like "meh". On the other hand you could see someone who isn't what you would describe as "your type" and yet still be instantly drawn to them.

[user104658]

[emoji23]

The Rock has gotten a bit too big lately............still though :smug:

http://img.providr.com/11014.jpgRocky isn't that much bigger than he ever was, the real difference is that he's getting a bit older now. In his earlier days he was probably 12 - 15% body fat which sort of gives a "covering" on the muscles, when you're young they're smooth but still well defined. But once you get older and lose skin elasticity, there'll be an obvious "sag" to any excess body fat, and to avoid that you have to drop below 10% which results in being able to see the actual form of the muscle / veins etc.

So yeah in short I'd say the rock has been as big as he is now before, but with less obvious definition.


For me personally, a bit of muscle on women is fine but there's a point where it starts to verge on masculine, which I don't find attractive.

[smudgie]

Yes.
Built up muscle though and not steroid induced.
I had a very muscular hard man partner many many moons ago.:blush:


Edit. Short term.

[Babayaro.]

I don't find it attractive tbh

[the truth]

i like to be overpowered sometimes not always , its nice to vary it.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I don't find it attractive tbh

you cant afford to be picky at your age. nail everything that isnt nailed down

hump em

and dump em

leave a trail of broken hearts

failing that

just take what you can get, within reason (no fatties etc)

:spin:

[Morgan.]

No but I'd rather find someone with a great personality and above average looks than someone who looks a 10 and acts like a ****

[Niamh.]

No but I'd rather find someone with a great personality and above average looks than someone who looks a 10 and acts like a ****What if the body builder had a great personality though?

[Morgan.]

What if the body builder had a great personality though?

Well yeah I'd go on a date

[Crimson Dynamo]

the lies in this thread

:idc:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

i’ll take whatever i can get please

[Firewire]

This is quite heteronormative isn't it

[Locke.]

Nah, being athletic and in good shape is ideal but women that go all out into bodybuilding don't do it for me really.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b8/c6/c8/b8c6c82d3c0684826ff86341ae16cfeb--fitness-exercises-workout-fitness.jpg

oh yeah

Her arm veins are bigger than her tits, disgusting

[user104658]

What if the body builder had a great personality though?The amount of gym time that goes into being an actual body builder... I sort of feel like there's no such thing as a bodybuilder with a great personality. Like it has to become your life to get to that level and... Well... Working out being that huge a focus... It's a bit... Well...

[GiRTh]

Definitely. The more muscular the better. Its a fantasy I have.:whistle:

[caprimint]

The amount of gym time that goes into being an actual body builder... I sort of feel like there's no such thing as a bodybuilder with a great personality. Like it has to become your life to get to that level and... Well... Working out being that huge a focus... It's a bit... Well...
Egoistic? Depends what level it's on really and what kind of personality the person themselves finds attractive.

[user104658]

Egoistic? Depends what level it's on really and what kind of personality the person themselves finds attractive.Majority of bodybuilders are actually quite insecure / low self esteem generally... And are trying very hard to compensate.

There's a big difference between being fit / muscular / athletic where you do get a lot of ego and confidence... And the step up to full on bodybuilding.

[Babayaro.]

you cant afford to be picky at your age. nail everything that isnt nailed down

hump em

and dump em

leave a trail of broken hearts

failing that

just take what you can get, within reason (no fatties etc)

:spin:
Sure thing, Scotty T!

[Littlegreen]

Nope.

It's such a strict thing for the person that they truly can't give anything to others. Physically and mentally.

[the truth]

ok lets break it into a sub section before we get obsessed with just bodybuilding....do you like muscle on your man/woman?

[RileyH]

I like a little muscle but not a lot

[Wizard.]

Yes! That’d actually be a preference!

[smudgie]

ok lets break it into a sub section before we get obsessed with just bodybuilding....do you like muscle on your man/woman?

Yes.

[Niamh.]

ok lets break it into a sub section before we get obsessed with just bodybuilding....do you like muscle on your man/woman?Yeah definitely

[the truth]

i agree though that bodybuilders generally fall past that line of fit and powerful into the vain obsessed thingy....but if drug free then thats different again

[karl100589]

I would date and Marry this women miesha tate https://www.mma-core.com/images/images/original/129491.jpg
http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/sporting_news/64/3c/miesha-tate-111216-getty-ftrjpg_ttcl51c8y2gg1tv49luwnzpvb.jpg?t=1537563504&w=960&quality=70

Back off, she's mine:
https://giant.gfycat.com/BestZigzagHagfish.gif

[Jamie89]

The amount of gym time that goes into being an actual body builder... I sort of feel like there's no such thing as a bodybuilder with a great personality. Like it has to become your life to get to that level and... Well... Working out being that huge a focus... It's a bit... Well...

Majority of bodybuilders are actually quite insecure / low self esteem generally... And are trying very hard to compensate.

There's a big difference between being fit / muscular / athletic where you do get a lot of ego and confidence... And the step up to full on bodybuilding.

Is this based on a study or anything or is it an assumption? I'm genuinely curious because I'd be surprised if it's true tbh. In my experience most body builders aren't doing it because of a lack of self esteem or confidence or anything, quite the opposite actually, and it's not even so much about their appearance or attractiveness as it is about competing in a sport and achieving goals, in the same way footballers spend time training on the pitch or other people might devote a similar amount of time to achieving career goals, or sitting on the coach watching TV. And it's a lifestyle thing for most of them as well, going to the bodybuilding competitions and clubs etc. And really it's only when competitions are coming up that they need to spend a lot of time at the gym.
And I think it's a bit much to assume that someone can't have a great personality if they're also a body builder just because it's something that takes time and commitment. I'm not sure how you'd reach that assumption?

[user104658]

Is this based on a study or anything or is it an assumption? I'm genuinely curious because I'd be surprised if it's true tbh. In my experience most body builders aren't doing it because of a lack of self esteem or confidence or anything, quite the opposite actually, and it's not even so much about their appearance or attractiveness as it is about competing in a sport and achieving goals, in the same way footballers spend time training on the pitch or other people might devote a similar amount of time to achieving career goals, or sitting on the coach watching TV. And it's a lifestyle thing for most of them as well, going to the bodybuilding competitions and clubs etc. And really it's only when competitions are coming up that they need to spend a lot of time at the gym.
And I think it's a bit much to assume that someone can't have a great personality if they're also a body builder just because it's something that takes time and commitment. I'm not sure how you'd reach that assumption?

It usually starts with poor self esteem / poor body image and then translates into a (mostly false) confidence as they develop, that's what creates the pavlovian reward loop needed for that sort of lifestyle. Becoming competitive with it tends to come later.

And I'll be Frank and say that my assumption about not having a great personality... Is down to the fact that I doubt anyone who would commit their entire free time (and that's what it takes) to a repetitive physical activity probably doesn't have all that much else that's interesting going on.

[Jamie89]

It usually starts with poor self esteem / poor body image and then translates into a (mostly false) confidence as they develop, that's what creates the pavlovian reward loop needed for that sort of lifestyle. Becoming competitive with it tends to come later.

And I'll be Frank and say that my assumption about not having a great personality... Is down to the fact that I doubt anyone who would commit their entire free time (and that's what it takes) to a repetitive physical activity probably doesn't have all that much else that's interesting going on.Again though what are you basing all this on lol?
It tends to start with general fitness and them realising that it's something they enjoy/they're good at, just as professional footballers don't suddenly become professional, they just enjoy the sport and realise they're good at it. My auntie was a body builder and she started because she was always active and naturally strong, she was a judo (or something similar idk) champion as a teen, she's a competitive person, and she was introduced to it all through her social circle at the gym and becoming interested watching the competitions etc. None of that has anything to do with personality deficiencies or inability to have a normal life. She had a job while she competed, was a wife and mother, and she has an excellent personality :shrug: And she didn't spend her entire free time at the gym, like I said it's only really close to the competitions they ramp up the training. Outside of that it's maybe 1 or 2 hours a day depending on the person, and not every day. Its just as much about their technique and diet as it is the actual training. And any body builder will tell you that their muscles need rest time so it just isn't true that their entire free time is spent working out.
I think people tend to make assumptions about bodybuilders that they wouldn't make about other athletes and sportspeople because of the judgements that other people make on bodybuilders' appearances. Because they're judged on attractiveness by other people it's assumed that that's the reason they enter into it, but that's all misconceptions. If you take that away you're left with a competitive sportsperson just like any other.

[Marsh.]

i’ll take whatever i can get please

:joker::joker::joker:

This.

[thesheriff443]

I can pick my lovely partner up and carry her, i would not like it the other way round.

Personal trainer, types are fine but male and female body builders just look abnormal, plus serious body builders spend 24/7 living in that world of workouts and food consumption so you would have to fit in around their life.

[Gusto Brunt]

No, I wouldn't. :p

[Cherie]

I can pick my lovely partner up and carry her, i would not like it the other way round.

Personal trainer, types are fine but male and female body builders just look abnormal, plus serious body builders spend 24/7 living in that world of workouts and food consumption so you would have to fit in around their life.


:laugh:

thetruth likes his women to be strong enough to move furniture, it doesn't always work out for the good though :idc:

[Littlegreen]

I like natural muscle. The toned look is way more attractive than the sculpted physique.

[the truth]

:laugh:

thetruth likes his women to be strong enough to move furniture, it doesn't always work out for the good though :idc:

lol true
natural strength is a turn on....steroids fake breasts are a turn off

[LemonJam]

No, and the same would go for somebody who's a gym rat. I wouldn't want to be with someone who's obsessed with image and I'd rather be with someone who I could split a Domino's with.

[caprimint]

No, and the same would go for somebody who's a gym rat. I wouldn't want to be with someone who's obsessed with image and I'd rather be with someone who I could split a Domino's with.
What do you consider to be a 'gym rat' though? :suspect:

[Marsh.]

No, and the same would go for somebody who's a gym rat. I wouldn't want to be with someone who's obsessed with image and I'd rather be with someone who I could split a Domino's with.
Gym isn't just for people obsessed with image.

Some people like to be healthy.

[the truth]

No, and the same would go for somebody who's a gym rat. I wouldn't want to be with someone who's obsessed with image and I'd rather be with someone who I could split a Domino's with.

over generalization...some just like to be fit and strong and active
many who dont attend the gym and just get endless spray tans tatoos waxes makeover plastic surgery etc etc they are often far more image obsessed

[the truth]

I like natural muscle. The toned look is way more attractive than the sculpted physique.
good luck finding her

[thesheriff443]

good luck finding her

Could be a him

[jaxie]

Yes if he was a nice bloke and I liked him. Mr Jaxie had a 6 pack and big biceps back in the day. He's still quite toned but he does a physical job rather than working out.

Some people do take it to extremes but if it makes them happy and they are fun to be around I don't see why it should put anyone off dating them.

[DemolitionRed]

My ex-wasn't a bodybuilder but he was a powerlifter. It did nothing for me to be honest. Powerlifting deforms the shoulders and makes the neck the same size as the head. He could pick up, pull or push a massive amount of weight but could sprain his wrist carrying the weekly shopping home.

[the truth]

lol thats just bizzarre