Physique or Strength??

Calliope610

What is your motivation for lifting?

I want to be strong as hell. A better looking body = bonus points.

JGonzo82

BOTH form follows function!

Janlo26

Couldn't agree more.
(Also want to make younger women turn green with envy when they see me in a bikini )

Broderick50

Physique I'm at an age where being strong is no benefit to me anymore.

gypsy_spirit

SezxyStef

Both...I prefer being strong and being able to do things on my own...doesn't mean I always want to but I can if I have to.

And at my age yah I want to rock that bikini down south with my husband who is hot and always gets younger women hitting on him...

derkin2005

Strength first as you can see from my pic physique has a long way to go lol

_Terrapin_

I do not wear bikinis so that is out. Strong as hell, nah, that is out. So why? To be able to test my body and be challenged. To sleep better, to do things physically better, to have better mental alertness. To be able to swim 50 yards of butterfly and not look like a drowning lounge chair.

cuapater

What is your motivation for lifting?

I want to be strong as hell. A better looking body = bonus points.

Strength. I feel invincible and super hyper after lifting.

cuapater

I do not wear bikinis so that is out. Strong as hell, nah, that is out. So why? To be able to test my body and be challenged. To sleep better, to do things physically better, to have better mental alertness. To be able to swim 50 yards of butterfly and not look like a drowning lounge chair.

I have never seen a drowning lounge chair. :P

I like how you mentioned to sleep better and to have better mental alertness! Agreed!

allisonmrn

Its gotta be both. Strength first, physique second!! I love the feeling of lifting:)

BigT555

physique. its vain but im already pretty strong and i plan on getting back into strength training once i reach my goal weight

jennifer_417

Honestly? Physique. I wanna be hot as hell. Being strong is an awesome bonus, tho.

sunglasses_and_ocean_waves

I'm sure everyone is just about being strong.:laugh: While being strong is great, I like looking good. I like having a strong butt so I can keep powering up the hills to make my butt look even better. [/unabashed honesty]

derkin2005

I'm sure everyone is just about being strong.:laugh: While being strong is great, I like looking good. I like having a strong butt so I can keep powering up the hills to make my butt look even better. [/unabashed honesty]

Nothing wrong with being honest

erickirb

If you train for strength/performance and have your diet in check the physique will work itself out.

If you train for physique your diet has to be in check and you wont perform as well or be as strong as if your first goal was strength/performance and your training is based around that.

SunofaBeach14

I'm almost 42 years old, a desk jockey by trade, and a father of 2. My goal is to basically not suck. I do a little of both, but perspective is important and I'm not winning any competitions in either category.

_Terrapin_

I do not wear bikinis so that is out. Strong as hell, nah, that is out. So why? To be able to test my body and be challenged. To sleep better, to do things physically better, to have better mental alertness. To be able to swim 50 yards of butterfly and not look like a drowning lounge chair.

I have never seen a drowning lounge chair. :P

I like how you mentioned to sleep better and to have better mental alertness! Agreed!

Have you ever watched someone swing a golf club inside a phone booth?!? Similar, but in water looks God awful

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UpEarly

Neither... the only reason I lift is for my health - to maintain bone density and muscle as I age. I guess technically that might be considered strength because I want to fight the aging process in my bones and tissue. But, I don't really care about becoming stronger or looking 'better'. I'm happy where I am now.

runforestrun35

Both... want to look and feel strong and healthy and if you get to look good in the process... even better!

MagnumBurrito

It's pretty equal. Physique may come out slightly on top. I do love being able to pick up large objects that two normal men couldn't lift.

Victoria2448

I'm already strong...so working on my "look."

I'd have to say overall health and fitness are my main goals though.

ninerbuff

It's always been more physique than strength for me, although I'm still decently strong. Bent over rows today with 225lbs!!!!!!

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plm209

Physique for sure! Strength will obviously come with it since progressive overload is the only way to get those gainz, but physique is my motivation.

qtmonica

Both....Ive never had muscles that you could see by just looking at me, I think that would be nice but I dont want to look like a female body builder just the best me I can possibly be.

karenj_m

Physique....I've always been strong.

My real goal is to get abs like JGonzo82 :happy: :happy:

Galatea_Stone

To maintain bone density and muscle mass; to prevent muscle atrophy as I fight age while wearing a bikini. I plan to be the old lady at the beach that all the old men drool over.

MityMax96

BOTH form follows function!

great abs, nice work :drinker: :drinker:

karenj_m

or "young men"

Galatea_Stone

or "young men"

Until that awkward moment when a young man hits on you and you realize you're 5 years older than his mom.... :ohwell: