How big is too big?

cbarn025
cbarn025 Posts: 939 Member
So I'm bulking until January. I still have some definition in my abs but not as chiseled as it was. However, my back, chest, traps, and arms are all getting pretty big. I have had several guys tell me I"m getting "too big". Now I'm not trying to look like Mr. Olympia or anything just add some size to some areas. So I guess my question is more aimed at the females.. When is enough enough?

Oh P.S. for the ones with the dirty minds....Is there a such thing as too big?
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  • sadiebrawl
    sadiebrawl Posts: 863 Member
    I'm only answering the non dirty question ;)

    I think all women are attracted to different body types though, so really, you should go by how you feel about your own muscle mass I would think. I can tell you personally I like guys who are toned but not "giant". Muscle definition = good. Bulk = not.

    You look great from what I can tell though!

    Thank you for not having creepy here are only my abs picture also.
  • _Krys10_
    _Krys10_ Posts: 1,234 Member
    When your head starts looking tiny compared to your body.

    No, there is no such thing as too big...at least from what I have seen
  • pattya925
    pattya925 Posts: 398
    I'm with Sadie ... Every woman likes different things, just as men have their preferences. Personally, I don't find super-cut, 6-pack men all that attractive... I like broad shouldered, solid teddy bear men.
  • SweetLilyR
    SweetLilyR Posts: 283 Member
    Must. Refrain. From. Jumping. In. Gutter...

    *deep deep calming breaths*

    Okay...now that I've channeled my sweet and innocent side...Yes, a guy who is all rippling muscle and popping veins is NOT hot to me. The competitive body builders do not look good. But give me a tall man who has some muscle definition and I am in instant lust...

    Jumping back into the gutter...in other things having to with the male body, my short answer is NO. HELL NO.
  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    1. Too big is when you feel you are too big, not others.

    2. When it hurts.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I would ask guys the same question regarding women. :laugh:

    <3 cesareans
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
    When you look like you suffer from shrunken head syndrome, you're too big.

    I've seen some toys that have intimidated me at the toy store, but I've never met a guy that looked like that, so when it causes pain it is too big.
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    do what makes YOU happy, OP. Mr. Olympia gets mad props from me. And, no.
  • miss_jessiejane
    miss_jessiejane Posts: 2,819 Member
    As far as muscles go, you should do what you want. It's your body. If you want to be big, be big!


    As for the other one, in my opinion, yes it can be too big.
  • justicer68
    justicer68 Posts: 1,223
    Must. Refrain. From. Jumping. In. Gutter...

    *deep deep calming breaths*

    Okay...now that I've channeled my sweet and innocent side...Yes, a guy who is all rippling muscle and popping veins is NOT hot to me. The competitive body builders do not look good. But give me a tall man who has some muscle definition and I am in instant lust...

    Ok I agree with the above.

    As for the 2nd question....YES it can be to big! I will run and not be all hell yeah because seriously....you could hurt someone with all that!!
  • megalin9
    megalin9 Posts: 771 Member
    I am more attracted to bigger, athletically-built dudes.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Comes into thread..... leaves disappointed. :grumble:
  • kiesha22001
    kiesha22001 Posts: 70 Member
    I don't like when the neck is larger around than the head. That's gross in my opinion, but to each their own.

    As for question 2, yes, there is such a thing as too big.
  • mister_universe
    mister_universe Posts: 6,664 Member
    << sad that so many body shamers hate big feet
  • homerjspartan
    homerjspartan Posts: 1,893 Member
    For the question 2, this is really a preference thing for women. Something, in fact, I have never had to worry about.

    But, if you find that you are well endowed and need to understand if your woman can handle it, short of starting to sing "I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped......"

    Just try and look for subtle hints. See how her expression changes.

    Below is a good visual cue to know that you might be slightly too large.

    v2yzi1.jpg
  • Tinyfigure
    Tinyfigure Posts: 575 Member
    There is no such thing as "too big" ;)
  • doorki
    doorki Posts: 2,576 Member
    Comes in thread..... leaves disappointed. :grumble:

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  • blah2989
    blah2989 Posts: 338 Member
    Yes for both. I like muscle and meat on a guy. I dont like when guys have muscles on top of their muscle lol. I like a 6 pack, muscular arms but anymore than that would get scary. As for the secong question, I say 10+ for ME is too big. I prefer 7-8.
  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    I would ask guys the same question regarding women. :laugh:

    <3 cesareans

    You would.

    All "natural" birth, and there are STILL men who are too big for me, even after having a 10 lb baby. :flowerforyou:

    And for OP: I prefer a cut look to a bulked look on men.
  • mister_universe
    mister_universe Posts: 6,664 Member

    All "natural" birth...a 10 lb baby.

    :love: :love: :love:
  • catneon
    catneon Posts: 911 Member
    I thought this discussion would involve pics.....just another disappointing thread...
  • lostdogg
    lostdogg Posts: 450 Member
    I thought this discussion would involve pics.....just another disappointing thread...

    How YOU Doin
  • I'll answer your dirty question...

    HELL no! ;-)
  • LassoOfTruth
    LassoOfTruth Posts: 735 Member
    Well, without a picture of yourself right now, I couldn't answer your question.

    As for the other "dirty" question: Yes, there is too big.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I would ask guys the same question regarding women. :laugh:

    <3 cesareans

    You would.

    All "natural" birth, and there are STILL men who are too big for me, even after having a 10 lb baby. :flowerforyou:

    And for OP: I prefer a cut look to a bulked look on men.

    I cannot tell if you were being snarky with me or not, but I am assuming you were.
  • Morninglory81
    Morninglory81 Posts: 1,190 Member
    For question #2 it depends on the woman. While there is a lot good prep can do to ease things in regards to girth, there is also actual body limitations to take into account for length. Men are different sizes and so are women.
  • die2fat4love
    die2fat4love Posts: 149 Member
    1. Too big is when you feel you are too big, not others.

    2. When it hurts.

    This!
  • getting_fit86
    getting_fit86 Posts: 128 Member
    From a female perspective... I like men to be really big. Like Hulk Hogan big - I think the ripped look is sexy.
  • leannerae40
    leannerae40 Posts: 200 Member
    do what makes YOU happy, OP. Mr. Olympia gets mad props from me. And, no.

    ^^This...definitely^^
  • farmers_daughter
    farmers_daughter Posts: 1,632 Member
    You can have the nice cut arms but you better be soft in the middle. That's how I like em.