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Do women prefer buff guys?
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This guy knows what's up.
And those "preferences" aren't set in stone either. They can vary! It can be a combination of things that attracts a woman to a guy that maybe she has never found herself attracted to before. There's no one right answer.
DOWN
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It's the only thing that can help though. There's a lot of male models with basic as hell faces but good bodies.
Gambit 1138
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context?
I don't know where you were getting at with the comparison. My point is that it's a popular misconception to assume that all women like one kind of guy. I know females who like skinny dudes over muscular guys, and females who aren't interested in slim men. It's still all about preference, and not all women prefer buff guys.
Son of Sam
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Bieber is not buff, he just looks lean. People wrongly assume if they see abs and cuts all of a sudden the guy is buff or even fit? Male models are usually twig skinny, so skinny a football player or hockey player could snap their arm with little to no effort.
And to answer your question no one knows what women like. It's a fucking mystery.
The Shogun
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The feeling of the pump can be better than sex.
This is not a joke. In some bizarre way.
Kitsunebaby
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I like muscles. Lots of muscles. They're not a requirement, but they're very nice to look at.
That's just my preference, though. I have friends with similar taste, and friends whose tastes are diametrically opposed, and everything in between.
That's just my preference, though. I have friends with similar taste, and friends whose tastes are diametrically opposed, and everything in between.
Jason's Ultimatum
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posted on previous page.
SillyEskimo
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It's disgusting being objectified.
Of course, I knew that there's a huge disparity between what women generally find attractive and what men try to look like, but I didn't expect it to be that big.
50% of the men trying to be what only 1% of the women find most attractive. That's downright sad.
rokkerkory
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Yeps makes sense. This is why girls ho crazy for adam levine body types.
My gf doesn't want me to get big / buff. Good thing cuz almost impossible for body type. While on the other hand i'd love to look like david gandy > adam levine.
My gf doesn't want me to get big / buff. Good thing cuz almost impossible for body type. While on the other hand i'd love to look like david gandy > adam levine.
TwEE-N-Toast
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I think they prefer men with a nice pear shaped body and a well put together tumblr blog.
deltatheta
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There's a continuum along chubby, fit, muscular, and buff. Different women have different preferences, but it's a mistake to conflate fit with buff.
I don't think that bodybuilders are generally considered sex objects. They're too far along the continuum for most people who are attracted to men.
Son of Sam
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Absolutely. When i reach that peak high at the gym it's one of the best feelings in the world. Life is perfect at that very moment.
lmao, i'm using this.
FallingEdge
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Stay big but no cuts. In due time.
I've gotten a fair amount of compliments with regards to my size. Really though, it is just a preference. Some like the bigger bulkier look. Some prefer a more slim body. In the end though do what you do.
Imma stay big and strong.
I've gotten a fair amount of compliments with regards to my size. Really though, it is just a preference. Some like the bigger bulkier look. Some prefer a more slim body. In the end though do what you do.
Imma stay big and strong.
Vigilant Walrus
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It also depends heavily on a mans build. Look at me. I'm 6'5 - I look goofy as hell if I tried getting the Brad Pitt look. To support my body structure I need to be strong enough or I get back problems.
But a much shorter guy, will have a much easier time getting that look I think, and not be that effected by having a low bodyfat.
I was overweight in my teens so I have just have excessive love handles and those never go away no matter how much sports I do, It's okay though, because I feel like a red bull. "they give me wings". I can flap them and when I jump up and down it feels like my body is clapping and cheering me on!
But a much shorter guy, will have a much easier time getting that look I think, and not be that effected by having a low bodyfat.
I was overweight in my teens so I have just have excessive love handles and those never go away no matter how much sports I do, It's okay though, because I feel like a red bull. "they give me wings". I can flap them and when I jump up and down it feels like my body is clapping and cheering me on!
Son of Sam
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Dude.. Adam levine has a body of a 15 year old. If you saw him in person you'd laugh.
The Shogun
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Could not agree more. When you push yourself hard as hell and feel your body bulking it feels straight up like perfection. People who don't lift hard will think we sound strange talking about this but its true. I was a very lean body type my whole life until I've hit my mid and late twenties and now I can bulk fast as hell. I'll be honest my wife likes me with a little less muscle but damn, the pump feels good bro.
Jason's Ultimatum
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Right now, my body is achieving perfect symmetry.
rokkerkory
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Yeah maybe while thousands of women would drool lol
I feel some visual representation is required for this to make sense.
I feel like most people regardless of whatever they're into would prefer the fit person to the buff person. I'd assume that we could just assume that if you're a super buff guy women are probably as attracted to that as us guys would be to a super buff woman.
Though as with anything else, everyone has their preferences.
EDIT: Also, as an aside, bodybuilders look like DBZ characters and it's cool as shit.
BUFF said:
FIT said:
I feel like most people regardless of whatever they're into would prefer the fit person to the buff person. I'd assume that we could just assume that if you're a super buff guy women are probably as attracted to that as us guys would be to a super buff woman.
Though as with anything else, everyone has their preferences.
EDIT: Also, as an aside, bodybuilders look like DBZ characters and it's cool as shit.
Freeza Under The Shower
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somebody mentioned Borg. It had to be done. Please understand.
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I also don't see the appeal of "flat brad" over slightly muscular, and one look at the cover of erotica novels tells a different story than that study does.
I wouldn't. He looks good imo.
FallingEdge
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the "buff" look is impossible to achieve without the use of drugs
Vigilant Walrus
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And then there is the classic of Matthew Fox! Remember this? That thread blew up like a christmas tree;
All of you on team Kate + Jack, what have you to say now???? Kate and Sawyer or NOTHING!
All of you on team Kate + Jack, what have you to say now???? Kate and Sawyer or NOTHING!
entremet
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The top pics are strange to bring up because those are professional body builders who take thousands of dollars of drugs and years of training.
Pro body builders are the ultimate outliers. Most people will never get that big because of the costs and the look isn't something most desire. Combine with the years of training and will bore most to tears. Pro body building is very niche and they're basically freak shows.
bananafactory
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Some men prefer skinny women and others like ones with more curves/meat on their bones.
Women also have different tastes so you can't just paint them all with the same brush. I've met women who like ripped guys, yes. I also know some that really dig the lean/skinny look and are actually turned off by muscle. There's also many who fall somewhere in between.
So you aren't really going to get a proper answer because everyone's will be different.
Women also have different tastes so you can't just paint them all with the same brush. I've met women who like ripped guys, yes. I also know some that really dig the lean/skinny look and are actually turned off by muscle. There's also many who fall somewhere in between.
So you aren't really going to get a proper answer because everyone's will be different.
Son of Sam
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Lets put it into perspective here. There's different types of builds. Buff does not mean steroids. To reach competition level, yes most people need the juice. We're not talking Mr Olympian here cuz those are swole beasts.
My 16.5" biceps argue otherwise!!
FallingEdge
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Oh I agree 100%. I was just going by the poster's definition of buff.
Gimmie a pro wrestlers physique. That is my goal.
cut up too
beast mode
The Shogun
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And then there is the classic of Matthew Fox! Remember this? That thread blew up like a christmas tree;
All of you on team Kate + Jack, what have you to say now???? Kate and Sawyer or NOTHING!
I have seen this pic a lot of times. I'm still trying to figure out which drugs he was on during this. I'm assuming some major diuretic but what else? Insulin?
Son of Sam
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When actors get lauded for their "look" i can't help but shake my head. 1- that's their job. they get paid to get into a certain look. And 2. a lot of them take drugs to do it quickly
NotTheGuyYouKill
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But Fiction, who are you to speak for all of womankind on what they do and do not like???
FallingEdge
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fantastico
This. I get that everyone's an individual and whatnot, but to ignore that a majority preference exists is silly.
Massive Duck. C.M.
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I mean, I don't disagree at all, but it's freaking difficult to get a picture of a buff woman that isn't a bodybuilder, or a wonder woman comicvine photoshop, and I felt it was unfair to not have an equal comparison.
sure, only 1% would choose that body type, but once they know it's Jim Morrison 98% would change their mind.
or maybe it's Iggy Pop's body? then only 46%
same goes for Adam Levine, they're drooling because he's a rockstar, not just because of his body. if he'll work at a Gamestop, they probably wouldn't even bat an eye.
Son of Sam
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That's because guys follow the simple laws of nature. While women are more like quantum physics. They're all over the fucking place, and once you observe them they change their stance just because... fuck, who knows.
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