Are women interested in men with muscles?

I am sure a lot of women that lift hear the same comments about lifting weights makes women huge and why would you want muscles, you are going to look like a man. Some don't consider it feminine. It doesn't bother me, I just laugh and keep doing what I enjoy.

Good, because the last thing you have are any manly qualities, you look awesome! There's no way another woman can look at you and not see femininity, I'd be laughing too.

Body builders are pretty extreme and obviously not what most people will prefer aesthetically, but I'm sure that's not why they do what they do.

As for me, I'm not really that into really muscular or built guys, it's just not what I prefer. Obviously this varies from person to person, and people should look however they feel best and most confident! I'm married anyways so I don't care at all how other people look.

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).

I agree with the survey of bodybuilders.. gross.. but I can't say I haven't looked twice at a man with muscular arms and shoulders. However, most women (including me) care more about a great personality.

surprised it took 6 pages before the body shaming started....

not meant in that way! i'm just not a fan of a lot of bulky muscles and bulging veins, just as some men find size 12 women like myself gross, or aren't fans of blondes, or women over 6 feet tall.. its just an opinion.

Have any bodybuilders here been offended by my comment??? if so, i'm very sorry! :flowerforyou:

How else would have you meant it? I'm not into very large women but I would never be like "oh my god, soo gross, the fat rolls and the food in the folds" because that would be mean. I just keep my opinion to myself, I don't have to provide a commentary to go with what I'm thinking in my head. Being tactful is not a bad thing.

gooooodnessss I apologized and tried to clear up what I meant, what else can I do? theres no pleasing the hungry alligators that make up the forums. I sincerely doubt the body builders I "shamed" are at all worried about what a chubby girl from TX thinks about something they love and commit their life to, lol.

ETA: *kitten*! did I just "alligator-shame?" grrr, more apologies necessary.

Sincerity for starters tends to help, but I reckon some people just can't see the light.

so howcome no girls like me.
I am tall, funny and educated.
But I am not big or extremely muscular.

You looks hot!

Muscles are a definite sexy bonus!

This is really still going?!?!

Initial physical attraction...yep, some defined muscles do the trick nicely : ) #mmm

I think women enjoy physically fit. What that means to each is wayyy different. But what I can just about guarantee is that MOST (about 80 %) do NOT want over weight/obese/sloppy/skinny/weak. Even MOST of those that say "personality..." is the first trait they are looking for in a man, forget that, we all are FIRST attracted with the eye (what we see), then if that is satisfied THEN the OTHER Traits come into play to grow and sustain the relationship. Women may 'love' Mike's personalty (as in Mike and Molly) but MOST are NOT going to give him a chance to use it because MOST are NOT attracted to that type physically.

KEEP In MIND: If a man has MONEY (The Worse he looks the MORE he must have...like Michael Jordan...) ALL bets as to looks go out the door, Money makes a "DOG" the Alpha Male, even if he is still in reality a "Pooch".

6'2-6'6, 200-260lbs, 10-15% bf

Traps, lats, quads

When will it be my turn?

Damn!!! I'm 6'1":laugh:

Just like some men don't like fit women.

Said no man (I know) ever!!!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

It is true, I have definition in my abs and have been told that women should not have abs. Some guys like the Victoria Secret look.

Well them mens aren't me....
So if you got some defined abs......AWESOME!!!! :flowerforyou: :smooched:

Thank you, I love my abs.

I like some amount of muscle, but it's not a deal breaker if he has more or less than what I like. For instance, I tend to date men who are unusually tall or short for no other reason than geeky guys who share my interests tend to fall outside the normal male body types. In short, I have my preferences but I'll never turn down a good person who shares my interests because he's too muscular.

Why do all these very sexy healthy and fit women say muscles don't matter because when I was large no one ever looked at me and now they do when I am now in fairly good shape. I think some women might be lying because or that is what you are suppose to say.

Because you have this dismal outlook.

This is really still going?!?!

welcome to the MFP forums

yikes

Why do all these very sexy healthy and fit women say muscles don't matter because when I was large no one ever looked at me and now they do when I am now in fairly good shape. I think some women might be lying because or that is what you are suppose to say.

probably lying lets face it people want attractive and if you aren't in the middle of the bell curve whether male or female you only are attractive to those who prefers looks outside of the norm. Life isn't fair just the way it is.

We look for people who are the best looking to mate with to have good looking healthy babies.