Bodybuilding

nigelh · 2016-07-18T06:46:10+00:00

"Do you even lift, bro?" sez bodybuilder.

"I just rode a double century on my bike in under two hours," says the skinny cyclist.

"What's that?" asks the iron lifter.

"I rode 200 miles. A century is a 100 miles on a bike." The cyclist says.

"That's nothing" says the lifter. "I can bench four sets at 500 kilos."

"How long does that take you?"

"About ten minutes."

The cyclist asks the iron dude if he wants to take a bike trip. The lifter replies that's for wimps.

Exercise the way you want. There is not only one way.

FanofLemmy · 2016-07-18T05:21:18+00:00

I've been weight lifting for six years. I gotta say, nothing commands attention like a well built man. It's like there is an aura of confidence and power about him. It definitely helps with self esteem and self worth. Plus, it makes it all the more fun you reject a girl because you look, "alpha".

Ultramegasaurus · 2016-07-18T06:32:42+00:00

I don't get this bodybuilding religion. To me, it's boring as fuck and requires way too much dedication to see results. I much prefer my Judo class.

CommentsAndCriticism · 2016-07-18T05:06:43+00:00

A man will never command the respect of any woman until he has strutted around on stage in a bikini and a fake tan.

Vergil387 · 2016-07-18T05:35:05+00:00

dude not saying that your idea sucks or anything but to be honest I really dont see a difference between bodybuilding and beauty pageants

nigelh · 2016-07-18T08:36:31+00:00

If body building is your thing then do it and do it well. However I have nobody I want to impress or 'dominate' and I have other things to do with my time.

OK I confess I was once 'gym fit' but I just wanted 'enough' muscle and low weight to follow my sport of choice. When a bad accident ended that I have tried to stay small but never gone back to the gym as I never found it fun, just a means to an end. I never got that 'buzz' from exercise that some describe.

LeeryLucifer · 2016-07-18T12:42:39+00:00

Lots of stupid comments on this one, I see.

a) Strength training is paramount to any exercise regimen. Even if you're a cyclist you need to lift that iron. b) There is something brutal and fundamental about lifting iron that all men should experience and enjoy. Women will never get it, it's a male-only joy. c) Taking care of your body is something you do for yourself, not some bitch.

Zombocom1911 · 2016-07-18T06:17:56+00:00

Bah, I lifted for decades. Stuck up bitches still acted like stuck up bitches. The better shape you're in, the more intimidated they get, its ridiculous.

DigitalScetis · 2016-07-18T06:24:01+00:00

I always equated the cult of iron among men to the cult of yoga among women; some good sense about exercise combined with an equal amount of bullshit.

Now when I pushed weights religiously in my younger days, back when I was an athlete under training conditions, I got some development. I also found that it increased my energy, but only when I took a break from training. My appetite increased during training as well, but I burned it all in short order.

But frankly, it didn't give me any boost of confidence; there was no mystical transcendence of my limitations. I was still the same guy during training that I was before training.

As far as respect and this "aura of respect" is concerned, a lot of people looked at me and thought I was either vain, a meathead, or both. One thing for sure is that police and bouncers sure respected me...but not in a good way.

Chicks? Maybe a couple looked my way that wouldn't otherwise, but these chicks had no brains and were the type to pour beer down their shirts going "WOOOOOO!!!!!"; so if that's your type, and you're into that thing, have at it hosses.

But the scrawny bookish artistic girls I was into generally assumed I was an uncultured buffoon, and it took a bit of coaxing to get them out of their shells.

So the bottom line is, I think I agree with RationalistFaith insofar as lifting weights has a lot to offer men who want to get in shape; it works. Damn hard on the physiology, but if you can avoid injury, you can shed a lot of fat and build a lot of bulk in a matter of months.

But if you are looking at it as a character building exercise, or a confidence building exercise, or as a way to pick up chicks, or to boost your self-esteem, it never did any of that for me and it never did any of that for the people I knew. I found the best things to work on those things is expanding your mind and consciousness through study, or art, or maybe martial arts.

Because if you don't have those things, and you are looking to the gym to give you those things, you'll end up hitting the needle, or becoming bulimic, or go raging at an inopportune time (and probably all three). No joke, I've seen it happen.

a_flat_lemonade · 2016-07-18T12:23:52+00:00

I like lifting, but it's become a bit of a cult among desperate men, especially on Reddit. A significant number of men lift for one reason, which further demonstrates just how much they pedestalise women. I started lifting for that reason, then when I stopped caring about women, I stopped lifting. Lately, I've started again. Because I missed it. It makes me feel good, being challenged.

SoulsCreep · 2016-07-18T07:24:18+00:00

Lift weights and be strong for sure but definitely put more effort into martial arts and being in shape..not looking like a freak

2016-07-18T09:55:09+00:00

tl;dr: bro do u even lift

iamlikethewindbaby · 2016-07-18T12:31:29+00:00

I know plenty of cuck faggots that lift. The gym is not the safe haven it once was, just another invaded space. I do wonders with push-ups/pull-ups at home.

If you want to get in shape you don't need a gym. You can become a specimin with nothing more than a pull-up bar and some walking shoes.

Smitty6 · 2016-07-18T13:07:44+00:00

I think it just comes down to being healthy. Exercise and lifting are great ways to contribute to your health. Diet and having a healthy mindset are also great contribtors. Just having a positive attitude, being healthy and enjoying your life are really all that matter when it comes down to it. Go your own way and do it your own way but keep these in mind as well. It doesn't matter if you lift, rock climbing, play sports or whatever. Staying active really helps out a long way.

Thebigsausagepizza69 · 2016-07-18T13:14:41+00:00

I think a lot of people have a preconceived notion that you have to lift weights and go to the gym to sculpt your body. This couldn't be further from the truth.

Quite frankly read the book convict conditioning. How many dudes at the gym can do a one legged squat? How many dudes can do a one arm pullup? handstand pushup?

You can build a great body by working out with your own body. Pushups, Pullups, Squats, Handstand Pushups, Lunges, Planks, etc.

Dreesy · 2016-07-18T16:49:26+00:00

While I am very passionate about physical activity (after being a chubster my entire life and then finally getting in shape at 26), I hate this "lift and all your problems will go away" attitude.

I can't tell you how often "just lift bro" comes up as some kind of magical cure. Not getting attention from women? Lift more bro. Job giving you a hard time? Lift more bro. Not lifting enough? Lift more bro.

It's true that lifting and getting in shape does wonders for your health and your confidence, but it isn't this end all be all fix that a lot of guys make it out to be. Chances are, you'll actually become even more self conscious the better shape you get in, I know I do.

And then of course there are the "MGTOW" guys who do it because they want the attention from the opposite sex. Way to be a walking contradiction.

cynicalsimon · 2016-07-18T20:45:25+00:00

Look, this is my 'refreshing' take on body building and don't feel insulted if you lift, because this is just my assumption/theory(it is an educated one though)

Anyways, now that I have gotten that out of the way, I can only presume that people who frequent the gym in excess, especially men who want hard abs and massive biceps, well these people look blatantly insecure. Now, don't get your shit in a twist because I'm talking about people who over do it, not the normal, non excessive workout routines.

I definitely think my guess is an educated one because of the substantial increase in lifting and its popularity. YES, one can argue that they just want to be in shape, but I think these people lifting weights, for big muscles and ab's, think this will attract women..which it wont, well maybe some, but not like they think.

I think the men who lift weights and who workout in excess for women, are largely insecure and forgetting the whole lifting and excessive workout routines of some people , I think men are the most insecure they have ever been, in all of our history.

Men are constantly being put down, especially white men, in the media, in articles, in news, in the movies, were being told of our privileged.

I have multiple male friends who are very insecure, because were constantly berated. Its really sad.

I myself am terribly insecure and no one talks about men's self esteem. Were told men need to 'man up' and all this other horse shit. Its terrible. Its not pathetic, its not being a child , its not being a chicken or a pussy. Men seriously need to talk about self esteem more and its not like this will happen over night, but I know there are an extremely large number of men with little, to zero self esteem.

I AM NOT delusional, I am sure.

I just hope in the future that these types of things will be tackled because men suffer in self esteem, just as much as women. I'll end this note with one example that's striking and uncomfortable, for a skinny guy like myself, where I can eat a horse, but not put on much weights because of my extremely fast metabolism.

Ok, the example is super hero's and main characters in hollywood movies ok? superman, batman, other superghero's, husbands and any man of value in movies have these humongous muscles.

It doesn't make me pathetic for me to admit, that this makes me uncomfortable. I just want to fit in and I am this scronny tall guy.

Anyways, this is my rant on men's self esteem and how it NEEDS to be brought up more. Thank you for reading.

Not always so cynical Simon

ru-Alex · 2016-07-18T06:32:20+00:00

It doesn't have to be bodybuilding.

The point of mgtow is to validate self and minimise any external validation. Also the goal is to live a happy life as an individual.

So anything that helps you to increase health is fine. And bodybuilding is not good for everyone, because it in some cases can be bad for health.

thuglife9001 · 2016-07-18T08:41:05+00:00

I don't know what Im doing tho

PM_YOUR_TRIGGERS · 2016-07-18T19:23:01+00:00

Lick my nuts

cashmoney_x · 2016-07-19T13:55:26+00:00

There is one reason everyone should do it and that's for bone density in later life. Wanna avoid the classic old people hip fracture? Lift weights 2-3x a week.

Einen777 · 2016-07-18T12:24:05+00:00

Resistance training is great for both mental and physical well-being. It improves bone density, helps regulate weight and releases endorphines. I'm not so keen on the 'bodybuilding' aspect of it though. There's a tendency towards narcissism there. I'd say good results can be obtained by simply doing an hour a week. Probably the best bang for your time invested buck in fitness.

lonewolf-chicago · 2016-07-18T17:09:08+00:00

All men should lift weights, period! You want to ride a bike, great - but lifting weights builds testosterone and floods the body with euphoria. Even UltraMarathoners lift weights (squats, pullups, deadlifts, benchpress, and other great lightweight crossfit-type routines (I hate hardcore crossfit).

All women should do Yoga for one reason and one reason only: To properly arch their backs when assuming the position.

Title	Bodybuilding
Author	RationalistFaith1
Upvotes	18
Comments	63
Date	July 18, 2016 4:32 AM UTC (10 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
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