What does lifting do for y'all?

Unlikely_Composer · 2019-08-02T08:13:02+00:00

Stress relief. Gains. Discipline. A sense of progression. More testosterone. It’s a good hobby.

There is literally no reason or excuse for a healthy (able) person to not be lifting.

Chadster113 · 2019-08-02T08:11:23+00:00

Discipline

Cametotherightplace · 2019-08-02T08:55:25+00:00

Builds strength, discipline, health and focus. It's as essential as brushing your teeth, eating healthy, saving for retirement. It's not something you do because you enjoy it. It's something you do for maintenance and growth.

SemperPrimus · 2019-08-02T10:33:24+00:00

I always feel like I'm ugly and look like shit. When I'm in the gym and I look at myself in the mirror is the only time when I think "hey, that's not too bad".

e36masterrace · 2019-08-02T10:02:21+00:00

Honestly it became routine and I could care less about progress. The afterglow is amazing and I feel motivated. It’s like opportunities are everywhere I look.

Cods_gift_to_reddit · 2019-08-02T09:17:27+00:00

Changes my whole outlook on life for the better, nothing beats it.

FereallyRed · 2019-08-02T10:50:22+00:00

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BusterVadge · 2019-08-02T10:47:40+00:00

Brings me peace in a stressful career/life. Gives me the "ass of a greek god" (according to a plate). Makes me feel good physically.

thenewyorkmind · 2019-08-02T13:30:23+00:00

Lots of things

I don’t have women running to suck my dick but when I’m walking by now & a girl is attracted she will look longer or just take in what she seeing differently.

That’s it she’s attracted to me in the first place.

Guys too will just stare even if they’re straight. It’s not like they’re looking at you in a homo way but in a “Jesus if only I had the that discipline”

You’ll stand out in some places

At least this is what it did for me.

shitpommesfrites · 2019-08-02T10:18:47+00:00

Keeps my back and shoulders from getting wrecked working in the office.

RedPill-BlackLotus · 2019-08-02T12:51:53+00:00

No wife, or kids, or anything, just me.

Time just seems to melt away.

I stopped lifting heavy so i can continue to lift in my 40s.

AngelusAeternam · 2019-08-02T14:23:38+00:00

Keeps my homicidal urges in check.

On a serious note, its fun. I like physical labour, and gym provides that in a regular fashion. Otherwise I would be gardening and reseeding trees all day.

wontonloup8 · 2019-08-02T14:55:11+00:00

Aside from the usual answers (stress relief, discipline, etc, etc), it depends what you want out of it.

I work in an office, and sit half the day. For me, core exercises, glute/leg work, upper back strengthening help to minimize damage of anterior pelvic tilt and rounded shoulders (common problem from sitting at a computer).

In addition to that stuff, I also lift weights and target the rest of my body. Great metabolic benefits from this. Improved bone density, keeps joints mobile if performed properly, etc, etc.

Add cardio for heart/lung health....................

The question is, what DOESN'T lifting do you you? - If you're getting into lifting to get girls, you're approaching this the wrong way. Exercise should be used as a tool to enhance your life. Finding your favorite form of this will allow you to stick to it long term.

Viscount61 · 2019-08-02T16:44:52+00:00

In your 50’s and beyond, it keeps your bones stronger.

SolidLiquidGasPlasma · 2019-08-03T00:05:51+00:00

Lifting with no plans? Gains, confidence, feels like a hobby or product but with your body except you learn SO much about your body and how it reacts to things it’s so cool. Lifting with plates? A hormonal fuck fest of slinging iron a well needed shower a nice swole and ballistic missile between your legs headed straight for xxxtrasmall monkey

GlobalArachnid · 2019-08-03T09:34:03+00:00

It's great for health benefits.

My facial features aren't great and I'll always be a 6/10 max only if the stars align, but I still lift anyway since muscle regeneration is the only way to stop muscles from weakening with age.

Title	What does lifting do for y'all?
Author	eddee_d
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Date	August 2, 2019 7:54 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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