How is lifting supposed to help?

2435734098 · 2017-01-21T14:13:23+00:00

You still have to approach them. When you do, they'll be warmer to you than if you were fat or scrawny, as they perceive you as having a higher value. The biggest benefit of lifting imo is the confidence and discipline boost.

Research a bit on the 'halo effect' too.

Mecha75 · 2017-01-21T16:50:10+00:00

Lifting for most is a way for them to build a self confidence. We start out as neckbeards with dad bods. Or even worse they are slow moving, 3 step sweating, land whales. You also get that endorphin high from working out, which helps with their depressed emotions. That is necessary as some swallow the red pill due to being heavily fucked over by a dumb cunt. However, the "lift more" mantra is best looked at as a euphemism to keep working on improving yourself. It doesn't necessarily mean spend 27 hours a day lifting.

FoxyMcLoud · 2017-01-21T19:06:40+00:00

IMO, having better than average clothes that fit well and having great posture are what really signal high SMV to women. Having a great aesthetic makes it easier to achieve the first two, and all guys should lift for the many many physical and mental health benefits offered.

It's about having a look and a feel about you that communicates to others "this is somebody who kicks life's ass/ is important/ is going places."

Body language is probably the most important thing that is never talked about on these subs.

hiddenonion · 2017-01-21T19:31:57+00:00

It's about self-improvement. Lifting may not be that for you, however exercise will improve your health, improve your mood, and help you think clearer.

Edit: don't do it for women, do it for yourself

niczar · 2017-01-21T19:48:29+00:00

I've been lifting for 12 years now (basically my entire adult life)

You don't have a frame of reference. You have no idea how worse off you'd be otherwise.

I was in very bad physical shape for about 5 years due to illness, until a few years ago. Shit was so bad for me that not getting pussy any more was far from the worst of my problems. But the amount of unprovoked disrespect I was getting was pretty gut wrenching at times, particularly any time I would talk to woman in a way that could be remotely interpreted as flirtatious.

Then I got things under control, lost weight (thanks /r/keto), and noticed I was not getting negative reactions any more. After a few months of lifting however, I definitely started noticing positive reactions.

Women won't approach you. Don't count on it. That's a given. However they will react differently when you initiate an interaction. You just don't know how bad that reaction usually is when you're not fit. As a result, you're probably also too pessimistic in your appraisal of their response and overlook what could be subtle yet positive signals.

oldredder · 2017-01-23T11:15:08+00:00

You're probably not wearing the right clothes to show it off. I lifted far less for far less time and women's heads started turning right away. They aren't sneaky about it. They go right to you and tell you they like your muscles. They have to actually see them for this to work. Yes, you need enough attitude to show you are a man and not a boy pretending to be a man.

Things are all relative though: if every other dude around you is also lifting and you all look buff then nothing stands out - just those who don't lift don't stand a chance.

LordThunderbolt · 2017-01-24T23:12:07+00:00

If you don't dress dope enough to bring out your physique, it's like diamonds sitting inside a fort.

Title	How is lifting supposed to help?
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Date	January 21, 2017 2:05 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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