Short Men and Muscle Mass (Ladies weigh in)

FrnkLft

This one's for the ladies...

I'm 5"4', and so I've been giving a lot of thought to exactly what kind of build I want. I've noticed a lot of other guys in the gym in my height range who are pretty bulky (have a "barrel chest" build) and I don't t know if I like the way that looks. It might look great on a taller guy, but I don't know about a shorter man.

I want to build some real muscle, but in my opinion (and only mine!) it looks weird when a short guy really bulks up and starts looking stocky. I totally get that some guys like that or maybe they are competing/concerned more with strength but...

What do you prefer, and why?

FrnkLft

Bump (Yeah I'm bumping my own topic...)

PINKinquisition1908

I think muscle makes everyone--men and women--look better. Natural (non steroid) muscle. If you're planning on getting "Sylvester Stallone 2013 big" that might be a little weird.

lithezebra

I've very forgiving about build on a fit man. Muscular and thin is gorgeous. Muscular and stocky is gorgeous. Functional muscle is gorgeous. Built muscle is gorgeous. Muscle with moderate padding is gorgeous. And of course I mean natural muscle. Also, height doesn't matter to me.