Is muscle on women attractive?

DollyPocket
DollyPocket Posts: 33 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I’m not wanting to become a body builder or anything but would like to start doing weights and building a little bit more muscle so I look toned and athletic. Just wondering what your opinions are on the matter?
Thank you :)
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  • agirlscamaro
    agirlscamaro Posts: 175 Member
    For me there is a fine line. Toned and athletic is a good look on women. It's when women are solid muscle and more resemble men that I think it's too much.
  • TheRealJigsaw
    TheRealJigsaw Posts: 295 Member
    Yes it is
  • zillah73
    zillah73 Posts: 505 Member
    All that matters is whether YOU think it is attractive. Why worry about what anyone else thinks?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    All that matters is whether YOU think it is attractive. Why worry about what anyone else thinks?
    QFT. All replies will be subjective.

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  • dlegros
    dlegros Posts: 162 Member
    I’m not wanting to become a body builder or anything but would like to start doing weights and building a little bit more muscle so I look toned and athletic. Just wondering what your opinions are on the matter?
    Thank you :)

    Remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

    For me, well defined, athletic musculature (think Jessica Ennis) is hotter that hell :flowerforyou:

    Whereas the "female bodybuilder" look (just try typing that into a Google image search)... :sick:

    However, I'm sure most of those women have someone in their life that loves them, it's just not for me...
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    It is.
  • foxfirekenzie
    foxfirekenzie Posts: 244 Member
    Oh please tell me you are just joking! OF COURSE IT IS ATTRACTIVE! Wayyyy better than flab or wimpy looking.

    But you already knew this, I'm sure. Go for it! Get some muscle, girl! Not only will it look awesome but you'll be fitter in the process. Best of luck! Would love to see progress photos.
  • darwinwoodka
    darwinwoodka Posts: 322 Member
    Yup. Very.
  • Spokez70
    Spokez70 Posts: 548 Member
    All that matters is whether YOU think it is attractive. Why worry about what anyone else thinks?

    This. And also yes.
  • mgalsf12
    mgalsf12 Posts: 350 Member
    Personally, I think strong women are sexy. As long as you are not taking steroids you won't look like a man no matter how hard you workout.
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    All that matters is whether YOU think it is attractive. Why worry about what anyone else thinks?

    THIS! But personally speaking, yes....I like an athletic, strong body and find that most attractive.
  • VasylP
    VasylP Posts: 136 Member
    Will have to agree with agirlscamaro that toned is indeed a great more attractive then the body builder look. But it is all up to you.
  • smazzyuk
    smazzyuk Posts: 20 Member
    Yes as long as you dont look like Jodie Marsh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • leighdiane91
    leighdiane91 Posts: 225 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/935378-a-lady-who-lifts-1-year-of-progress-pics


    look at that link. a woman (not me) just posted her progress doing New Rules of Lifting for Women. You tell me if she is bulky, because she looks offing fantastic, IMO.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I prefer the gelatinous cube look. But that's just my opinion. I'm sure lifting weights a looking great might work out for you too.

    Gelatinous_Cube_w_G_String_by_Amidee.jpg
  • MrGonzo05
    MrGonzo05 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Yes.
  • allisonmrn
    allisonmrn Posts: 721 Member
    uhhhhh....YES
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    All that matters is whether YOU think it is attractive. Why worry about what anyone else thinks?

    I think it is. My husband thinks it is. Those are the only two opinions that matter to me and of course the first is more important than the second.
  • Chris99mu
    Chris99mu Posts: 352 Member
    Tone? Yes.
    Ripped? No.

    My $0.02
  • LJSmith1989
    LJSmith1989 Posts: 650
    Oh god yes :)
  • ShreddedTweet
    ShreddedTweet Posts: 1,326 Member
    I prefer the gelatinous cube look. But that's just my opinion. I'm sure lifting weights a looking great might work out for you too.

    Gelatinous_Cube_w_G_String_by_Amidee.jpg

    Mmmm....gelatinous cube....soooooo boxy... *salivating*
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    Yes. Fit women are always more attractive than non. Skinny -fat vs lean.... no *kitten* vs nice round *kitten*. Hmmmm.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I think it is more important if you like what you see in a mirror rather than worrying about what others think of your appearance. High self-esteem is very attractive!
  • SquidgySquidge
    SquidgySquidge Posts: 239 Member
    I think it's fabulous, there are some great before and after threads on here of women who have changed their bodies with heavy lifting.

    I have just ordered New Rules of Lifting for Women from Amazon, it's supposedly the bible for ladies who want to get strong and toned. It's highly recommended on here, I'm so excited to get started.
  • silversociety
    silversociety Posts: 222 Member
    A girl with a 'runner's body' can be quite sexy. A girl with really thick shoulders and excessive muscle (where you start to question if they are doing steroids) not so much.
  • nekoxvampyx
    nekoxvampyx Posts: 163
    yes muscle is very attractive on women :)
  • Terrytriesharder
    Terrytriesharder Posts: 50 Member
    Heck yes muscle on a woman is so incredibly attractive.
  • labellecanuck
    labellecanuck Posts: 105 Member
    I'm attracted to what the muscles represent. I look at a woman like Pink and I'm completely in awe of her power and obvious dedication, but on a purely physical level I don't necessarily find such a hard body to be attractive.
  • mikegl1
    mikegl1 Posts: 238 Member
    I love it just so long as the muscles don't get too big.
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    It's your decision, so what does it really matter what anyone else says.

    I never used to be bothered one way or the other about muscles on a man or woman......but in the past 2 years I have come to love the look of muscles, also realising how effort you need to put in makes it even more attractive to me.

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