Physique or Strength??

Calliope610
Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What is your motivation for lifting?

I want to be strong as hell. A better looking body = bonus points.
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  • JGonzo82
    JGonzo82 Posts: 167 Member
    BOTH :smile: form follows function!
  • Janlo26
    Janlo26 Posts: 30 Member
    Couldn't agree more.
    (Also want to make younger women turn green with envy when they see me in a bikini :wink: )
  • Broderick50
    Broderick50 Posts: 842 Member
    Physique I'm at an age where being strong is no benefit to me anymore.
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    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
    derkin2005 Posts: 282 Member
    Strength first as you can see from my pic physique has a long way to go lol
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    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
    cuapater Posts: 15
    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
    cuapater Posts: 15
    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
    allisonmrn Posts: 721 Member
    Its gotta be both. Strength first, physique second!! I love the feeling of lifting:)
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    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
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Honestly? Physique. I wanna be hot as hell. Being strong is an awesome bonus, tho.
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    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
    derkin2005 Posts: 282 Member
    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
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    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
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    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_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    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
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    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. :smile:
  • runforestrun35
    runforestrun35 Posts: 480 Member
    Both... want to look and feel strong and healthy and if you get to look good in the process... even better!
  • MagnumBurrito
    MagnumBurrito Posts: 1,070 Member
    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
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    I'm already strong...so working on my "look."

    I'd have to say overall health and fitness are my main goals though.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    It's always been more physique than strength for me, although I'm still decently strong. Bent over rows today with 225lbs!!!!!!

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • plm209
    plm209 Posts: 222 Member
    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
    qtmonica Posts: 16
    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
    karenj_m Posts: 215
    Physique....I've always been strong.

    My real goal is to get abs like JGonzo82 :happy: :happy:
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    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
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    BOTH :smile: form follows function!

    great abs, nice work :drinker: :drinker:
  • karenj_m
    karenj_m Posts: 215
    or "young men" :wink:
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    or "young men" :wink:

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

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