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Bro, lookin freakin GREAT.
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Bro, lookin freakin GREAT.
weemadarthur
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Yes. You have a prominent brow, visible cheekbones, and a reasonably strong jawline. Deepset eyes like you have can seem intimidating. Your lips are well shaped, while slightly smaller than average for your face width. Add a "hawk-like" nose shape, and you have a set of extremely masculine features. Suck in your cheeks slightly and look at yourself in the mirror; a very minor adjustment to your bf% or just becoming dehydrated, and you'll be really chiseled.
Another example of the same phenomenon might be "biker dudes," by which I mean the stereotypical Harley rider with chaps, a beard, and a particularly macho persona. I have never personally known any woman who was in to "biker dudes," but fairly clearly "biker dudes" can do very well with women.
This is the same basic process of supply and demand. If even 2% of women have a strong preference for bearded men who ride Harley Davidsons, but only 1% of men really fit that description, then you're going to have 2x women for every "biker dude" man, and it will result in those biker dudes doing very well when looking for a partner.
Similarly, only 5% of women in America are Asian. I don't believe Asian fetishism is as common as some might believe, but it doesn't need to be: if only 10% of men are particularly attracted to Asian women, then you're going to have 1 Asian woman for every 2 men who prefer them, leading to intense competition for the Asian women's interest.
You can see how this plays out in a variety of scenarios, hopefully. It's possible for an uncommon look to be very successful, even if that look is only preferred by 10% or 5% of the population. It's a factor of supply and demand.
This is the same basic process of supply and demand. If even 2% of women have a strong preference for bearded men who ride Harley Davidsons, but only 1% of men really fit that description, then you're going to have 2x women for every "biker dude" man, and it will result in those biker dudes doing very well when looking for a partner.
Similarly, only 5% of women in America are Asian. I don't believe Asian fetishism is as common as some might believe, but it doesn't need to be: if only 10% of men are particularly attracted to Asian women, then you're going to have 1 Asian woman for every 2 men who prefer them, leading to intense competition for the Asian women's interest.
You can see how this plays out in a variety of scenarios, hopefully. It's possible for an uncommon look to be very successful, even if that look is only preferred by 10% or 5% of the population. It's a factor of supply and demand.
Jason's Ultimatum
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I still prefer Daniel Craigs bod. Damn he's hot:
I'm still stronger than guys at my gym that weigh 10-15 pounds more than me. And I only workout twice a week.
I'm still stronger than guys at my gym that weigh 10-15 pounds more than me. And I only workout twice a week.
rokkerkory
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Alligatorjandro
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Why do womens like mans
freenudemacusers
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you never know with females
Thanks guys!
I'm not exactly a tall guy.
1,72 ( 5'8")
72 kg ( 158 lb)
at 7,5% body fat in that pic.
People usually guess I'm heavier, but well.
Currently trying to get to 80 kg (176 lb) just to see if i can.
I'm not exactly a tall guy.
1,72 ( 5'8")
72 kg ( 158 lb)
at 7,5% body fat in that pic.
People usually guess I'm heavier, but well.
Currently trying to get to 80 kg (176 lb) just to see if i can.
BruceLeeRoy
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Jason's Ultimatum
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holy crap, kudos BRAH
another shot of me during summer lean months:
your back and arms look good. Do you workout your chest?--
On a related note: in the late 90's at least you would get some females interested in you if you customized your otherwise inexpensive car. Like keep your Accord nice and waxed and throw some custom fog lights and maybe some nicely tinted windows, etc. Usually went along with a certain style of dress as well.. often similarly "clean" but not expensive clothes.
There are people really attracted to a sense of "identity" based on what seem to be very shallow things; and they base who they are attracted to often from these identities.
Jason's Ultimatum
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WTF, anar. How are you 5'8 and weigh under 160 and look like that when I'm 6'1 and weigh 170? You must have good genes.
No idea tbh!
Low bf is one factor ofc, but still.
And yes, my legs are fine too
So I have no idea where the weight is missing
Back pic.
That was 1 year earlier though, and the lighting is pretty advantegeous
You're only 158? Shiiiiiiit we're the same height. Maybe there's hope for me after all.
BUNTING1243
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Joel McHale's figure is basically my goal, he looks fit without being weirdly giant.
FortuneFaded
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I wasn't that far off.
Jason's Ultimatum
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Man, if I was working out five times a week id be pretty damn jacked. With two days a week, I just switched from isolation to full body. I got tired cramming everything in, and I was bored. Mondays I do deadlifts, flat bench, weighted pullups and dips. Today I did squats, incline bench, standing push presses, and weighted chin ups. I'll see if that transforms my body any different.
Huh, I did not know that. Good to know!
CornBurrito
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You're kind of incorrect though. Huge huge muscles aren't universally seen as attractive. There are cultures that value more lithe/slim builds.
What a useless statement considering that what "looks good" varies between cultures and time periods.
Northeastmonk
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You have to define what is "good". Somebody's good is overweight. Half the people in the United States are considered overweight due to their BMI's. If you get down to the point that is.
If you went by health statistics and personal opinions we'd end up nowhere. Only a handful of selected people would be considered acceptable.
Anarion dem pecs. Those are blessed genetics. Leg pic?
Wooden <3 lol
I'm not a woman. But as a straight man, I would catch for Greg Puciato any day
#buffguys4ever
Wooden <3 lol
RockTurtle
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Alright:
pls share workout/nutrition regimen
Ken Masters
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No carbs, workout 7 days a week
Mineshaft_Gap
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Face pic plsAlright:
PlayALLtheGames
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Alright:
No problems admitting I'm mirin' like fuck.
That's exactly where I want to be by summer of next year, though realistically it'll probably another year and a half, and that's if I'm as dedicated as you presumably are.
I usually work out 5 times a week.
Push/Pull/Legs+Abs Split
Three days of working out followed by 1 day off, giving 3 days of rest for each muscle group.
I work in a 8-10 rep range, although I recently tried 5x5 and really enjoy that, too.
Nutritionwise, I don't count calories.
I try to eat every 2-3 hours with 25-30 grams of protein per meal.
Carbs only until 6 pm.
And well, haven't used butter or sugar in years, I don't eat sweets and drink 5-6 liters of water a day, no soda or stuff like that.
RockTurtle
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i see i see awesome thanks, i'm setting a regimen for next week and definitely appreciate any advice or strategies of other people + their experience. I was thinking of super-set upper, lower, back/core on individual days 30 minute sessions for first 2 months just to get back on grind (shoulder/bicep injury made me stop for a while, and a while turned into months from gym)
littletran22
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Alright:
I've been working out for 4 months now, how long will it take for me to get this ripped?
Same. I've heard the dislike of muscly guys quite a bit. I believe it's a combination of stereotypes, not liking the feel, and not wanting to feel pressured to "keep up".
2 to 3 yrs
This was me in 2010
Started 2009.
And now i have to stop spamming this thread
edit: ugh. sorry for double post.
SquiddyCracker
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Yep, most guys can achieve similar results, if they just have patience and stick to their training (which is why they should train in a way that won't result in injuries or overtraining
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rokkerkory
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Thanks and yes i do... Twice a week sometimes for it even to budge
2 years ago u'd laugh.
I do various lifts, heavy to body weight, eat and sleep rite. They just dont wanna grow much. It'll be a focus area for me + legs this fall.
grap3fruitman
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I've been working out for over seven years and look the worst out of the bunch, haha.
rokkerkory
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Depends where u are now. Id say 3-4 years
Unbound By Death
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Everything grows extremely well except my chest. Anyone that found a way to overcome that? (and how?)
Fnord
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I SO hate leg day. Especially squats. They're straight from the pits of hell. And, in the past, I would - at best - give legs a half hearted effort. This time, I'm actually doing legs (squats and all), begrudgingly. And it does make a difference.
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