Is there a benefit to looking like a body builder?

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The discussion revolves around the perceptions and implications of bodybuilding, particularly focusing on the appearance of bodybuilders and the societal views on their physiques. Participants explore various aspects including attractiveness, the use of steroids, and the dedication required for bodybuilding, with contributions reflecting personal opinions and experiences.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express discomfort with the appearance of bodybuilders, describing it as "freakish" or "disgusting," particularly when steroids are involved.
  • Others argue that bodybuilding requires significant dedication and hard work, appreciating the effort put into achieving such physiques.
  • There is a contention regarding the attractiveness of bodybuilders, with some finding them appealing while others do not, often citing the effects of steroid use as a negative factor.
  • Some participants note that the extreme appearance of bodybuilders may not be representative of typical gym-goers, emphasizing the misconception that regular training leads to such results.
  • A few participants highlight the contributions of bodybuilders to medical knowledge about the human body, suggesting that their training has led to advancements in understanding physical health.
  • Disagreement exists over the gender identity of a specific bodybuilder in an image, with various interpretations based on physical characteristics and attire.
  • Some participants mention that the goal of bodybuilding is not necessarily to be attractive, which leads to further debate about societal standards of beauty.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the attractiveness of bodybuilders or the implications of their appearance. Multiple competing views remain regarding the use of steroids and the societal perceptions of bodybuilding.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved assumptions about the effects of steroids on physical appearance and the definitions of attractiveness in the context of bodybuilding. The discussion reflects a range of personal opinions and experiences without definitive conclusions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in fitness, bodybuilding, societal perceptions of physical appearance, and the implications of steroid use may find this discussion relevant.

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Guess whether male or Female!

So what does your consciousness tells you??
 

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Dude. Cross-dressing.

- Warren
 
Female...a scary one.
 
Ewwwww, no matter what it is.
 
A female bodybuilder that puts hours and hours of hard work into the gym.
 
That's a guy.
 
Definitely a girl.

I personally don't mind watching bodybuilders. It's pretty cool.

I would date one or be one for that matter.
 
That's a woman juicing on testosterone and steroids. Personally, I find it disgusting on a woman. Although, I saw one show on tv and after competition they loose all their mass and become quite thin again. It's odd.

As for men, I think it looks good up to a certain point.
 
Here's the same woman 6 months after the competition.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6650/implantsbp4.jpg
 
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  • #10
So you think it is a woman, Evo? I do too: painted nails, long hair, and that looks like a dress. This is not to say a man cannot have all of those, but I cannot imagine why a bodybuilder would want to do so.

Edit: I also agree with cyrusabdollahi, even men do not look all that attractive after too much working out.
 
  • #11
Look shamu is going back into the ocean where she belongs...uhhhh disgusting...

Envall10.jpg


EWwww

Envall8.jpg
 
  • #12
theCandyman said:
Edit: I also agree with cyrusabdollahi, even men do not look all that attractive after too much working out.

Just so you know and everyone else, the goal isn't to be attractive.

I think it's pretty cool, but I guess you wouldn't understand. I find that people who workout know what I mean.
 
  • #13
JasonRox said:
Just so you know and everyone else, the goal isn't to be attractive.
They've succeeded. :bugeye:

I'm sorry, but it's freakish, the human body isn't meant to be tortured into a mishapen figure like that.
 
  • #14
JasonRox said:
Just so you know and everyone else, the goal isn't to be attractive.
They've succeeded. :bugeye:

I'm sorry, but it's freakish, the human body isn't meant to be tortured into a mishapen figure like that.
 
  • #15
Evo said:
They've succeeded. :bugeye:

I'm sorry, but it's freakish, the human body isn't meant to be tortured into a mishapen figure like that.

Yeah, it's not meant to be like that.

But, we have to thank them though. Because of bodybuilders, doctors and researchers have learned lots about the human body.

EDIT: Jay Cutler
[MEDIA=youtube]CDbybRzS8ps[/MEDIA]&mode=related&search=[/URL]
 
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  • #16
Speaking of freakishly large body parts.

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  • #17
I'm going with an 'educated guess' and say that the original photo is a man. I've seen a lot of bodybuilders of both sexes, and the distribution of muscle mass on that subject appears to be male. I might be wrong, particularly if steroids are involved, but that's my first thought.

edit: I just saw your last post, Evo. Aren't the airbags supposed to be inside the car?
 
  • #18
So till now...3 say it is male...5 say it is Female and there is Evo to whom it doesn't matter!

So should i Paste the pic of front portion of bodybuilder!
 
  • #19
Evo said:
Here's the same woman 6 months after the competition.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6650/implantsbp4.jpg
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It seems that you are most certain that person is female...:rolleyes:
because i believe if that would have been a guy you wouldn't have posted this pic...
 
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  • #20
heman said:
So what does your consciousness tells you??
It doesn't. I don't want to know. :biggrin:
 
  • #21
Evo said:
Here's the same woman 6 months after the competition.
Uggg. The mummy look. :biggrin: She's well preserved.

Evo said:
Speaking of freakishly large body parts.
What's holding her down? She looks like she'd float away. That's got to be in California.

No more - please!
 
  • #22
Evo said:
Speaking of freakishly large body parts.

fakeqj8.jpg
Now THAT'S a guy.
 
  • #23
The one in the original post looks like a woman, though almost surely not without chemical enhancement. The nails, the dress, the hair, the hips all suggest womant to me. I don't find this extreme at all attractive. I wouldn't think this is at all cool if drugs are involved (though do acknowledge the work and dedication still involved). If she managed that 'clean' I'd be incredibly impressed though.

Unfortunately the number of women I've met who think if they go to the gym they will end up looking like that is frighteningly high. They don't seem to realize the excessive amount of training this will take, and likely the oodles of drugs. Even then, probably only a small percent would have such extremes possible.
 
  • #24
JasonRox said:
Yeah, it's not meant to be like that.

But, we have to thank them though. Because of bodybuilders, doctors and researchers have learned lots about the human body.

EDIT: Jay Cutler
[MEDIA=youtube]CDbybRzS8ps[/MEDIA]&mode=related&search=[/URL][/QUOTE]


UHhhhhh.. what is this steroid using idiot you linked? I think his arms are too big, he probably needs to get someone to reach around and wipe is butt when he goes number 2...:rolleyes:

He's gota major ego problem.
 
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  • #26
Those are some damn ugly women.

They have more makeup on than a clown!
 
  • #27
berkeman said:
EDIT -- Well, okay, there are a couple more extreme examples down that page, but the majority are hot.

The 'fitness' ones are definitely in the more attractive pile. I could do without the excessive tans though.

cyrusabdollahi said:
He's gota major ego problem.

How did you come to this conclusion?
 
  • #28
cyrusabdollahi said:
UHhhhhh.. what is this steroid using idiot you linked? I think his arms are too big, he probably needs to get someone to reach around and whipe is butt when he goes number 2...:rolleyes:

He's gota major ego problem.

Ego problem? Um... how do you determine that from a video?

He's a good guy by the way, from what I know, but then again you know less. I've never seen him as an ego freak.
 
  • #29
shmoe said:
The 'fitness' ones are definitely in the more attractive pile. I could do without the excessive tans though.

I hate the tans.

Anyways, I don't find them attractive either. The first couple definitely seem natural though. For the girls out there, you will never get this big even though it's natural. Too much work involved.

The introducing picture is definitely a girl. I've seen my share of female bodybuilders and males, and that is definitely a girl.
 
  • #30
JasonRox said:
Ego problem? Um... how do you determine that from a video?

He's a good guy by the way, from what I know, but then again you know less. I've never seen him as an ego freak.

Someone who takes steroids and feels the need to look circusly big has issues. I bet he spends his free time shaving his butt to wear those undies. He looks like a freak.

He can have fun once he gets a heart attack followed by a stroke form the roids.
 

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