Does anyone else dislike the "ripped" look?

Lift_hard_eat_big

Naw, I workout to get ripped, I hate working out though LOL. Chicks dig a ripped body, not so much watching a man grunt and sweat and damn near shart himself squatting heavy.

What I can't admire the hotties lifting?

I admit I look and enjoy xD

You're an exception LOL
Oh, and if you were training at my gym, there would be a lineup of men scoping you out, biting their lip just like the pic you posted LOL

Lift_hard_eat_big

Naw, I workout to get ripped, I hate working out though LOL. Chicks dig a ripped body, not so much watching a man grunt and sweat and damn near shart himself squatting heavy.

Not all girls like that ;-)

You saying some women like a beer belly?

brittanyla077

I like big guys no muscles Celt arms...muscles are not cuddly I'm even wanting my hubby to gain a few lbs and he's 215.... course he's 6'4" too

skir927

Naw, I workout to get ripped, I hate working out though LOL. Chicks dig a ripped body, not so much watching a man grunt and sweat and damn near shart himself squatting heavy.

Not all girls like that ;-)

You saying some women like a beer belly?

Yup, some of us do. For me personally, I like seeing my body get more and more defined and muscular, and I applaud those who put in the work to get ripped.

Debbe2

Lean, curvy and muscular looks healthy to me. That's the look I like.

alegrria72

While I haven't put too much thought into women being ripped I must say I like my men with a little cushion. I do appreciate big strong arms and legs but six packs kinda creep me out. lol If thats you're thing more power to you, go get it!

Clarecbear82

Naw, I workout to get ripped, I hate working out though LOL. Chicks dig a ripped body, not so much watching a man grunt and sweat and damn near shart himself squatting heavy.

Not all girls like that ;-)

You saying some women like a beer belly?

Yep we do! My man doesn't have a beer belly (he doesn't drink) but he's cuddly. I would like him to lose a bit of weight for his health but wouldn't want him all ripped.

SergeantSunshine_reused

Also what else do you expect to be promoted in fitness circles, fitness magazines, and TV?

michellebd1980

I just wondered if I am in the minority, or if others are not thrilled with the "ripped look" that is being promoted so much in fitness circles, on magazines and TV shows these days?

It was bad enough when men had that standard to live up to, but now I am seeing more and more fitness magazines featuring cover poses of women in bikinis that look as "ripped" as some of the men. I am not jealous, and I would not want to have that ripped, not an ounce of fat anywhere look if I could snap my fingers and make it happen.

I am within the normal weight range for my height, and would not mind losing a few pounds of tummy fat and maybe having a bit more muscle definition, but I have no desire to look like those Amazon women, who are most likely taking steroids to get that hard, 6-pack abs look.

Personally, I think a softer, less "ripped" look look is more attractive on both men and women.

Opinions?

To each their own! I'm wanting to have some definition when I get down to my goal weight.... For me, I don't wanna be really ripped.

kbw414

I admire those who achieve the ripped look because of the amount of dedication and self-discipline one has to have in order to achieve that status.

Dedication and self-discipline driven by vanity...
When I was single I remember the muscular gym rat guys as being sort of self-absorbed, to put it mildly. I'd take an intelligent and kind man over one who was merely "ripped" any day!

RockinHorseRanch

I can only say I worked in a popular gym for 6 years and I saw all kinds of bodies; ripped/fat/toned/ and all in between, but what really stands out in my mind were the considerate, mannerly, "nice" people, there is nothing sexier than a man who considers your feelings and acts like a real gentleman, oh, we were talking about body shapes... It just needs to be healthy and move around easily.

Demmuscles

I admire those who achieve the ripped look because of the amount of dedication and self-discipline one has to have in order to achieve that status.

Dedication and self-discipline driven by vanity...
When I was single I remember the muscular gym rat guys as being sort of self-absorbed, to put it mildly. I'd take an intelligent and kind man over one who was merely "ripped" any day!

Wow, how about the people who decide to get fit and healthy and because of their genes they happen to look ripped. Vanity? My Brother is ripped, he is the least vain person I know! He fights MMA and that's just how his body is! He's smart too. Generalisations...generalisations, know before you judge ;-)

I have 3 little boys, I don;t have time to be vain but I eat right and exercise, if I get muscles it's not out of vanity!

grrrlface

I don't dislike the look, it's just not for me. I want my body toned but more like, say, a dancer. I don't think I would look right 'ripped' , I'm tiny, I think I would look a bit silly!
I like to see men with a bit of definition but too much scares me a little! :-)

committomittxoxo

Yea.. girls shouldn't be too ripped.. but different strokes I guess. As for boys, I like 'em all. Unless they're arrogant... that's a deal breaker. :flowerforyou:

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

I admire those who achieve the ripped look because of the amount of dedication and self-discipline one has to have in order to achieve that status.

Dedication and self-discipline driven by vanity...
When I was single I remember the muscular gym rat guys as being sort of self-absorbed, to put it mildly. I'd take an intelligent and kind man over one who was merely "ripped" any day!

That's a pretty broad, generalized and downright rude statement. I originally started working out tgo compete in those "bodybuilder" competitions (bikini), but I kept on doing it for me. I found I rather enjoyed the healthier lifestyle. I also found I like my body (for MYSELF) better now, too.

This (picture below) was for my first show, and I think I could stand to be more "ripped" for my next show, personally...



and my profile picture is a curent picture (off season).

thor1god1of1awesome

I think its amazing and admirable to put so much hard work work, discipline, dedication, and strength into getting such a fabulous physique. Oh, and I want to be that "ripped" chick.

this^^ except for the ripped chick part, i rather be a ripped dude lol

Di3012

is this a serious post? seriously?

LOL

Why do you ask that? You sound as if you cannot believe your eyes.

See, not everybody thought as you did after all.

30yearssincebikini

Yes, but only because I'm jealous!

ErinsAvon

Toned curved arms, and legs. A little 6 pack... maybe. Muscles great, veins, and sinew not great!


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Yanicka1

i have no preference how others look. For me, i love strenght training. It is my natural prozac. Getting muscles is a by product.

beckylawrence70

I'd love to look like that and that's my goal......

xo_morgan

For me, i would never want to be ripped. Maybe a little two pack & definied abs but ive only seen a couple girls that a 6 pack looks good on (IMO)

As for men, i like my men to have muscles..as far as his arms sticking out to the side though because they are so huge? no thank you, not my preference. But a man w a nice 8 pack & decent size arms...drool.

bcattoes

I also dislike that look. I don't like it on men, and like it even less on women. I like men who are muscular, but not "cut", I like women who are firm, but that have some flesh on them. That wiry, muscley look is not feminine IMO. I like for both men and women to look like they exercise and are fit and healthy, but also like they enjoy life and don't spend hours in the gym in front of a mirror.

That's just my opinion. I'm certainly not suggesting anyone who disagrees has to pay it any mind.

htimpaired

Toned curved arms, and legs. A little 6 pack... maybe. Muscles great, veins, and sinew not great!


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I agree- I want my man toned. No fluff, I am not a fan of chubby bellys. It's not cuddley. When I see a guy with a beer belly my first impression is-he must not be taking care of himself.

onedayillbamilf

I agree.

auticus

I really don't care about "the ripped" look. I just don't want a gut hanging off of me. That's my goal.

Katiemarie4488

I LOVE IT!
And its my goal to looked ripped!!

But, I know its not for everyone, and respect eveyones opinion....

But, just for the record....... I can't wait to be ripped someday soon!!

billgiersberg

I want to be a lot closer to it than to what I was but I am not looking to enter any body building competitions, just be fit. If you look at, for example, the Total Gym website and look at the before and after photos, you do not see "ripped" as mush as you see fit. Especially in the women. They look very fit and very feminine. The men look fit and not filled with steroids. My own goal is RJ Molinere who you might recognize from the TV show "Swamp People." He is not a body builder but he is a professional arm wrestler. He is well defined and very fit. Just figure out what your own goal is and program that into your way of thinking. RJ is my goal. What is yours?

LorinaLynn

I want to be as strong as all the ripped chicks. I just don't want my body fat to be quite that low. I wouldn't like that vacuum-packed look on me... At almost 40, a slightly higher BF% is probably kinder to my face.

carolann_22

I think they look awesome and like they take care of their bodies, and it shows. But, I have no desire to look like that.