What do women think of muscles on men and which is body type preferred?

h1shman · 2022-07-02T05:53:59+00:00

You have less than a 1% chance of achieving the black guys physique unless you are willing to run pretty large dosages of PEDs and you respond well to them and even then slim chance.

A good goal would be about half that size. The pic named fit is pretty close to most guys genetic limit

It is humanly impossible to get “too big” natural. People confuse pumped up and gym lighting with a guy walking around cold with a shirt on.

Edit: after seeing you post your physique you will never be as big as your goal unless you have a very rare hyper-response to PEDs and choose to go down that road. However you have a lot of muscle already and I would cut. You will net basically ZERO gain in terms of attracting women past your current size and honestly your look fantastic cut up. The level of bodyfat you have now makes your face 3-4/10 and you’d gain multiple points getting to 12% or lower if possible.

OfSpock · 2022-07-02T00:12:39+00:00

Ottermode.

Lovers691 · 2022-07-01T23:17:01+00:00

A lot of these dudes are too cut for my taste—people aren’t supposed to have 0 body fat. But my preference is closest to ottermode, maybe a little bigger (and with a less defined six pack)

plumtastic · 2022-07-02T05:14:34+00:00

Built fat is the best 😍, your goal is way over the top, anything beyond athletic/fit/muscular just looks like roid central (off-putting).

Edit: I just saw that you're actually built fat 😂 I hope you can rest easy in the fact that you don't need to change

2022-07-02T03:38:17+00:00

Built fat with a little more definition is my favorite. It’s a perfect balance of strength, comfort, and masculine aesthetics.

ohdiddly · 2022-07-01T23:19:55+00:00

Muscles are hot af, but I’m not really into the massive body builder type. ✨ Muscles within reason ✨😌

bison5595 · 2022-07-02T11:26:56+00:00

Get to 10-15% bodyfat. That will work for 90% of women. Ignore any woman who says they prefer dad bods. They will take your shredded body

ZaraFlips · 2022-07-02T00:06:40+00:00

Strong muscles under a soft blanket of cuddly fat for me. The amount to time and effort to maintain that really low fat ripped body means you are neglecting the other parts of your life in my eyes

2022-07-01T23:36:16+00:00

Ottermode to athletic

AngelCrumb · 2022-07-02T02:33:05+00:00

Peak natty is not natty lol

SkeletonMagi · 2022-07-02T07:14:25+00:00

Look to what male models are in women’s magazines or romantic interests in rom coms. You should target that. I don’t know who gets cast in those roles but perhaps Idris Elba.

Compare to the male models in men’s magazines or promoting men’s products. These men are roided veiny huge muscles because that’s an ideal the male reader aspires to.

Similarly, the female models in magazines and modeling clothes for women are very skinny, an ideal that the female reader would want to reach.

If women want to know the ideal body type men want they just have to look up trending female pornstars because men specifically look at those women for arousal.

RinoaRita · 2022-07-03T16:38:10+00:00

I think you look pretty good now. I’m going to preface this with the obligatory you should do what you do want with your body and pursue your goals. But if you’re trying to maximize appeal to the most women, you are build enough to be appealing.

All you need to do now is cut and get more definition. Any more muscle will be diminishing returns and there is point where it’s a turn off. I think /fit/ is probably the most universally appealing in the sense that it’s sexy enough to be attractive but not bulky and extreme enough to be intimidating and has the most universal appeal.

HTML_Novice · 2022-07-01T23:25:40+00:00

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Redlimetree · 2022-07-02T02:08:32+00:00

My own preference is hard to the touch bulky but not overly defined muscles. I find it so masculine as this vastly different then the "softer" muscles I can build myself. I find strength itself attractive, seeing a guy effortlessly move heavy stuff around in everyday life is attractive. I do like guys to be heavier/larger then me so I'm OK with fat covering up muscle. I do like broad shoulders. I don't like neck fat, huge beer guts or knobby knees.

I have a thing for guys who work physical labour jobs. I find their muscles different then muscles built by hours lifting in the gym. I'm no exercise expert but maybe it's the difference between slow twitch and fast twitch muscles? Or maybe typical gym exercises focus on building muscles that aren't naturally built up by everyday activities? Some crossfit guys seem to build muscles closer to my type.

Those huge gym built muscles also seem less useful in everyday use. Have you seen the video of the gym type guy doing an arm wrestling match with his blue collared worker father and the father easily wins?

Yes the muscles in your goal photo would turn me off. Most of your links would turn me off except built fat, ottermode (borderline too low fat%), overweight (shoulder to waist ratio is within my type) and your current body (still borderline too gym muscle for me). None would I call overly 100% attractive but I don't tend to be that physically attracted to strangers I've never met.

Lovers691 · 2022-07-02T00:39:37+00:00

That is not athletic to me but a bit overtrained. Most athletes don’t look like that, because that inhibits mobility.

Best by far is /fit/. By far. And I think many women agree. That’s a really really nice male physique.

“Built fat” guy looks good and not fat at all but he could loose some body fat. Ottermode looks good but that guy is to lanky for my taste! Muscular is good but a bit to much.

The other muscular ones don’t look natural. It looks like the male version of plastic surgery.

A guy should have low but not extremely low/dry bfp and be muscular but it should not look like he acquired those in the gym. Gym guys don’t look agile, they don’t look like they could actually throw a speer at a mammoth. He should look like he attained it by lifting really heavily in real life, logs or something. Or though actual sports.

I would say lean muscular, athletic, sporty sort of look, not gym look.

HeartCatchHana · 2022-07-02T01:55:16+00:00

I like this https://imgur.com/a/FSRzbXy

From your examples I would pick ottermode.

the-red_woman · 2022-07-02T09:22:59+00:00

Ottermode for sure. 2nd choice would be fit. Lean but muscular is the most attractive to me.

feedmepizzaplease99 · 2022-07-02T11:10:55+00:00

The fit or muscular ones look best.

I’m surprised at the women here who like fat guys tbh

Glittering_Ad_1415 · 2022-07-02T11:42:00+00:00

As a woman I prefer otter mode. I think there’s a few studies that support women preferring this body type in looks alone.

MattPruga · 2022-07-02T11:43:39+00:00

I started for the same reason a few years ago but you come to a realisation that you should have never started to compromise yourself for a woman. I've gotten more compliments from dudes, zero compliments from women. Work on yourself because of yourself.

These guys are 99% on PEDs, 5-10 years of consistent work, diet. Not attainable naturally

kiver16 · 2022-07-02T14:51:03+00:00

Research shows women prefer about 12-15% body fat. So lightly visible abs basically. Start by getting down to there, since that'll also help w/ insulin sensitivity and estrogen aromatization. Then put on muscle.

2022-07-02T15:34:51+00:00

Bloat lord is what I’m personally most attracted to, but I’m probably in the minority. Overweight is good, fat is also good. Obese is where I start to say no. Built fat is okay, but anything more cut than that is a no.

FinalManufacturer886 · 2022-07-02T18:57:58+00:00

From talking to girl friends, ottermode to muscular

TheMedsPeds · 2022-07-05T18:37:11+00:00

Ottermode is ideal. Second would be fit, then skinny then overweight.

I’m not into buff buff guys like at all.

HoChiMinhDingDong · 2022-07-02T00:12:05+00:00

Dad bod. Love a belly.

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yamb97 · 2022-07-02T00:13:19+00:00

For me personally, in this order: the guy on the left in the photo, peak natty, and built fat

Purple317 · 2022-07-02T01:02:49+00:00

Fit or built fat.

funlightmandarin · 2022-07-02T01:05:29+00:00

Not really feeling any of them. Excluding the face, I quite like this, but hairier lol.

beo7777777 · 2022-07-02T01:06:48+00:00

Otter mode or gymnast body drug dealer wins all but I’m law abiding.

Stunning-Potato-1984 · 2022-07-02T03:54:02+00:00

All these dudes have skinny legs or no leg meat showing. I need a thick thigh bitch.

2022-07-02T06:25:53+00:00

For long term dating I care 0 about big muscles or being cut as long as the guy is relatively lean or generally in shape. Like can go for a hike and can get around okay. But I’m strict about many other things which I value way higher.

RealNiceLady · 2022-07-02T07:32:08+00:00

The ideal body type is the body of an NBA player.

pearllovespink · 2022-07-02T08:39:08+00:00

It represents strength for me and aesthetically pleasing to look at.

Siukslinis_acc · 2022-07-02T09:10:00+00:00

Somewhere between skinny-fat and built fat. I like some padding (also body hair), but also some slight muscle contours. Example.

Physique matters in the regards of the body contours and how the clothes you wear with the body.

IrrungenWirrungen · 2022-07-02T10:08:37+00:00

I think you look great as you are actually!

But my preference is a tennis players body. So more on the thinner side.

anon018274031 · 2022-07-02T13:52:16+00:00

I liked fit and the build fat ones the most. Although none had the amount of weight I prefer

angie-1964 · 2022-07-02T17:02:47+00:00

Somewhere between ottermode(is thatreally a term?) and athletic..are pretty hot..maybe a bit intimidating tbh. You do not look bad by any measure.

KindnessIsAMask · 2022-07-02T20:31:53+00:00

Tall and ectomorph shaped. Aka swimmer body

veloron2008 · 2022-07-02T22:47:07+00:00

Most gym rats don't look cut like that all the time. Far from it, and many take 'roids if they're not gifted genetically. Definitely not good for long term health. And who wants to hang out in a stuffy gym for hours.

Cardio athletes, especially if naturally muscular, are the closest thing to "perma-cut". I do competitive bike racing as a natural mesomorph. Although I haven't touched weights in years, people think I lift. 38 bpm resting HR is a nice bonus. It's pretty fun hitting 50 years old and being far more vascular and cut than 99% of people in their 20s.

So consider getting into a competitive cardio sport. You'll feel great, get looks, AND your heart will be strong for the long run...

aslanhatessmeagol · 2022-07-03T03:37:41+00:00

I like well toned body. Not overly muscular.

AngelCrumb · 2022-07-03T14:08:04+00:00

Built fat or peak natty (this is not natty though). Built fat is most realistic, comfort matters a lot and hugging a guy built like a washboard isn’t comfy

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Lovers691 · 2022-07-02T00:40:29+00:00

This is the kind of question where you’ll get one answer but observe a different one in reality

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Lovers691 · 2022-07-01T23:49:45+00:00

🤭🤭🤭 why u even showing obese and fat like we need pics. I would say muscular guy is ideal. And fit looks good. Surprisingly built fat isn’t too bad. I don’t know wtf bloat lord is 🫠

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Lovers691 · 2022-07-02T02:29:45+00:00

Ew that’s way too much for that height looks weird

Title	What do women think of muscles on men and which is body type preferred?
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Date	July 1, 2022 11:09 PM UTC (1 year ago)
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