Are women interested in men with muscles?

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  • PennyM140
    PennyM140 Posts: 423 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:
  • RosaliaBee
    RosaliaBee Posts: 146 Member
    I've never been into muscles per se. The phrase 'less is more' comes to mind.
    A fit athletic build is always very nice to look at on either sex.
    I find extreme musculature of bodybuilding unattractive on both men and women.
    But none of that stuff can trump personality, character, smarts, and being funny!


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  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    I don't care as long as he makes good sandwiches.
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    IN for messages from the hivemind.
  • molonlabe762
    molonlabe762 Posts: 411 Member
    Some do.
    Some don't.

    WTF??? You mean women have individual preference and are not a collective body of likes and dislikes????

    I know it sounds weird but yes


    lol
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Some do.
    Some don't.

    WTF??? You mean women have individual preference and are not a collective body of likes and dislikes????

    I know it sounds weird but yes

    The amount of BS in these forums never fails to amaze me . . .
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    I researching male body image, especially in relation to things like bodybuilding. In one of the books I'm reading the writer explains how he surveyed women, asking them to rate pictures of bodybuilders. Pretty much all of the women found the bodybuilders repulsive.
    Now, this study has it's flaws (as most surveys do), and isn't that recent either. Also, he used pictures of bodybuilders, whereas what I'm wondering is:

    Are women more physically attracted to men that are more muscular than average, and look like they work out, but not necessarily bodybuilders? Or are such things not really appealing in any way?

    (p.s. I am aware that all women are different and have different tastes, and there isn't going to be a thing that 'women' like, but I thought I would ask and see what the opinion is from a female point of view).

    Personally, I like big muscles, but vascular is taking it too far. A guy has to be the whole package though--the muscles are great, but if he is a jerk, I'm not going to be interested for long.
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    Stand by guys, I gotta pull up a chair for this one...
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    go look at the robert downy jr lip bite thread. you will get to see the female human unencumbered and unself conscious in her natural habitat. you will observe the male form and the responses it illicits in females who had no prior knowledge they would be watched. proceed quietly and gently ala jane goodall. You're welcome. :flowerforyou:
  • SkinnyFatAlbert
    SkinnyFatAlbert Posts: 482 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Some do.
    Some don't.

    WTF??? You mean women have individual preference and are not a collective body of likes and dislikes????

    I know it sounds weird but yes

    R u being cereal? cuz this sounds like bro science to me... but if it's true you might have just opened my eyes to crazy possibilities!
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    Can't talk for all women, but I am.
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.

    Depends... is the woman 400lbs too?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    In for the input on this one....
    Cause I have no idea how to read or understand women. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.

    yes

    Half-ton man's wedding day

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  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.

    I'll disagree to a point. I've seen way too many intelligent and confident guys that are far from shredded walk down the aisle with very attractive women. Sure, muscles are an asset but it's the attitude that matters most
  • SkinnyFatAlbert
    SkinnyFatAlbert Posts: 482 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.

    Depends... is the woman 400lbs too?

    Fair point, we'll say under a duece.
  • sassyjae21
    sassyjae21 Posts: 1,217 Member
    Some do.
    Some don't.

    WTF??? You mean women have individual preference and are not a collective body of likes and dislikes????

    I know it sounds weird but yes

    The amount of BS in these forums never fails to amaze me . . .

    Agreed. Everyone knew what he meant. Geesuz.

    so many bs
    very deep
    not wow.
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.

    Depends... is the woman 400lbs too?

    Fair point, we'll say under a duece.

    In that case homeboy should go to Big & Tall, cuz thats a Negative, Ghostrider.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    I just wish this thread had come with a photo graph with the different BF $'s so we could choose from, like the females one. I think that would have been way more helpful to OP...and way more fun as an audience, i mean as test subjects.
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    this guy has no visible muscle...

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  • FindingMyPerfection
    FindingMyPerfection Posts: 702 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.
    Are you taking about a chance for a LTR or a hook up? These are two completely desperate things.
  • ModernNerd
    ModernNerd Posts: 336 Member
    I am :blushing: My past men folk have spoiled me, I don't think I've ever dated a guy without at least a 6 pack. That being said, you can only look at a pretty face and rippling abs for so long. Brains are a must. To each her own though, good luck with whatever you're getting at OP!
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    this guy has no visible muscle...

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    what a f*cking *kitten*

    Good money in camel racing, brah. Good money indeed.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Can't talk for all women, but I am.

    I don't have a lot....but you can come sweep me off my feet, and whisper sweet nothings in my ear... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


    And if cranshinibon is reading this....
    He can do the same....I may even whisper back.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.
    Are you taking about a chance for a LTR or a hook up? These are two completely desperate things.

    I think that saying they're desperate is pretty judgmental :wink:
  • SkinnyFatAlbert
    SkinnyFatAlbert Posts: 482 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.
    Are you taking about a chance for a LTR or a hook up? These are two completely desperate things.

    Shouldn't matter. Stock confidence answer should apply to all situations since it's the most often given.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I prefer somewhere between this guy:

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    And this guy:
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  • FindingMyPerfection
    FindingMyPerfection Posts: 702 Member
    HA! OP asked a simple, basic question about what level of muscle mass appeals to women and everyone had to get all deep and emotional or uptight about it.
    That's what I love about MFP!

    Don't you dare admit that physical appearance has anything to do with attraction. :sick:

    This. You're always going to get the stock answer: confidence. Total cop out. You're telling me a 400lb man with confidence has the same shot at a woman as a shredded guy? Flat out 100% lie.
    Are you taking about a chance for a LTR or a hook up? These are two completely desperate things.

    I think that saying they're desperate is pretty judgmental :wink:
    Stupid autocorrect!

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