Are muscled/defined women attractive?

I think a little definition is nice, and very attractive!
But when it get's to the point of six packs and lumpy muscley arms, I don't personally like it. But I mean, It's their body and I'm sure they are happy and proud of getting that way, so that's great! It's just my preference really.

Ripped women are attractive!!!
I don't want her to be Schwarzenegger big because that would be too much like a man's body, but ripped doesn't have to mean giant.
Girls with a full out 8pack and full muscle definition are crazy hot.

Also, if I think she could give me a go in a fight, that would be even hotter. I like an independent woman.

Yes they are and many people on a fitness site such as this will think so, but in real life, such reactions are the norm of muscular/defined women. Most people prefer an average slim build for women without too much definition. That's why people should not set their goals based on what the "average" person likes, but on what they like when they look in the mirror.

Just leaving this here.

I think this just goes to show that attractive really is entirely subjective. A lot of men hate the fake boob look.

Her boobs are just one part of her body... The rest is muscular and fit and I would love to look like that...

Yes they are and many people on a fitness site such as this will think so, but in real life, such reactions are the norm of muscular/defined women. Most people prefer an average slim build for women without too much definition. That's why people should not set their goals based on what the "average" person likes, but on what they like when they look in the mirror.

How is this not real life?

This site is a cross-section of people who are trying to reach a certain fitness goal. Most people who aren't on here or other fitness sites are not. I used "in real life" as a phrase to refer to people who aren't actively trying to reach or maintain a certain fitness goal. You can't tell me you think the average person you encounter daily has the same mindset as people on here. The average person is not at a gym 5 days a week, while tracking their caloric and macro goals. That's just common sense.

Let's not focus on one phrase and not put it into context with the rest of the paragraph. It's cute, though.

Yes they are and many people on a fitness site such as this will think so, but in real life, such reactions are the norm of muscular/defined women. Most people prefer an average slim build for women without too much definition. That's why people should not set their goals based on what the "average" person likes, but on what they like when they look in the mirror.

How is this not real life?

This site is a cross-section of people who are trying to reach a certain fitness goal. Most people who aren't on here or other fitness sites are not. I used "in real life" as a phrase to refer to people who aren't actively trying to reach or maintain a certain fitness goal. You can't tell me you think the average person you encounter daily has the same mindset as people on here. The average person is not at a gym 5 days a week, while tracking their caloric and macro goals. That's just common sense.

Let's not focus on one phrase and not put it into context with the rest of the paragraph. It's cute, though.

I wasn't being pedantic, I just didn't quite understand the first bit of your post sorry :-)

I find fitter muscular woman more beautiful than skinny. I know I have like 30lbs to lose, but I know I am very muscular. The only part on my body that looks fat is my stomach and chest. But overall you have to love what you have, who cares what others think!

Yes. They are. I think it's annoying that so many people think men should be muscular and strong but women should be soft and dainty. Pfft.

A lot of people actually don't want their guy to be particularly muscular either. You can be strong without having big muscles showing. It's all in the degrees. Some people prefer a bigger degree of definition others prefer less. Which isn't to say that women can't be strong. How much their muscles show is really just a matter of a little more or less body fat. Soft and strong can co-exist together.

Obviously everyone is attracted to different physiques. I just wouldn't say that "smooth" is feminine or that "muscular" is manly. Those aren't mutually exclusive attributes. I also agree that gender roles are b.s. A woman can be attractive smooth or muscular and the same for men. One isn't bad, it's just preference. For me, ripped women = soooooooooo hot

I think I love you!!

Now you just need to move to Florida.

Just leaving this here.

I think this just goes to show that attractive really is entirely subjective. A lot of men hate the fake boob look.

And you know this because you're a man...?

I know many guys who say they like it too so I guess it goes either way. Basically, they just like boobs that are pretty. Doesn't matter how it got there, fake or real, small or big.