Redpill Misconceptions About Lifting

writewhereileftoff · 2014-07-10T18:02:39+00:00

The more muscle you have, the more testosterone your body will produce. Having more testosterone will make you more aggressive and confident. While there is nothing wrong with practicing other sports, weight lifting has by far the fastest & best results. (and you'll look more attractive too)

ButterMyBiscuit · 2014-07-10T18:09:14+00:00

"Go lift" doesn't necessarily mean bodybuilding, it means weightlifting, the results of which can vary tremendously depending on your program and goals. Lifting weights makes you look better, period. Being strong is sexy, regardless of the size of your muscles. Very few women like weak men regardless of their body type preference. Whether you're doing lower weight higher rep sculpting of your body or powerlifting with a huge core and legs or doing bodyweight exercises for a dense, wiry, lean body.

Play basketball, soccer, learn MMA, start running, swimming, biking, or whatever the hell you want to do. Only thing that matters is that you get off your lazy ass and stop being so sedentary.

All those athletes with those "good physiques" are also in the gym lifting weights. They don't get in that shape simply practicing on the field/court/ring. Even bicyclists are in the gym doing squats. It's a big deal. You don't need to be a bodybuilder, just go lift.

My_Dog_Jax · 2014-07-10T18:12:36+00:00

You have the misconception, though it is easy to make.

We have certain phrases or motto's around that we chant and drill into folks head. Beta bux alpha fux. "Lift" is kinda like that.

We use lifting as a check on the personal aspect of trp. Lifting shows dedication, hobby, determination, consistancy, self-pride, and better looking you. I've never seen anyone in TRP obssess about their 28inch bicept, and I probably never will.

"lifting" is less about the weight you can actually lift and the look it gives you, and more about the personal achievment of doing something physically demanding that is hard. The ability to not puss the fuck out and do something that the majority of people wont. Putting youself into that 20%. Playing basketball soccer, those are good, but don't show the same level as commitment as going to the gym does. I know plenty of fat-ass 40yr olds that play in men volleyball and basketball leagues. Lifting is primal, it passes all the shit and gets down to you against yourself. Pushing yourself to be a better you. That is what TRP is all about.

No one is obssessed with lifting on trp. No more than we are with women and self-improvement anyways.

You're other points are ok. Sure no one has a "perfect" body, but isn't perfection something we should strive toward? Also I seriously doubt these guys are body builders. There is a difference hitting the gym and being a human fork-lift.

[deleted] · 2014-07-10T18:12:42+00:00

There are many different varieties and my guess is that there would be no consensus on the perfect female body. So what on earth makes you think that it's any different for a male body?

This is where you slipped up. Women like athletic men, period. Some may deviate from this, of course, but going from an obese or chubby or skinny guy to an athletic guy completely changes the dating game for a man. Like women's list of characteristics desired in a mate (Tall/handsome/funny/big penis/confident/rich/etc), their desire of their partner's physical state is also very uniform. Athletic. Not necessarily huge, but athletic and fit, is almost always going to give you a step up in the dating game.

It is possible to get a lot of attraction as skinny-fit, but these guys usually have incredible facial genetics. Ultimately having an athletic body just casts the widest net for 99.9% of guys. Your entire life will change once you hit a certain milestone.

You go from walking into a room like an invisible ghost, to being spotted and checked out by women immediately. Girls begin to touch you at parties and strike up conversation. It's very jarring at first. I couldn't even believe what was going on.

Men, on the other hand, tend to be more open minded about female beauty. This is because women are generally the choosers in terms of partnership and most men settle for what they can get. Way more men also fetishize different aspects of female sexuality. I've never met a girl with a sincere fetish for short men, small dicks, or obesity.

JoDoStaffShow · 2014-07-10T18:26:54+00:00

For any of you red pill dads, get your kids in hockey if you have the money. Never seen a more testosterone-laden environment than a hockey locker room and the explosive leg strength it builds is fucking unreal.

Geocan001 · 2014-07-10T18:36:40+00:00

What body type(s) do you like on women? There are many different varieties and my guess is that there would be no consensus on the perfect female body.

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There are more studies in academic databases if you have access. In fact, I participated in a study at Edith Cowan University that sought to replicate the findings like these. There is a distinct consensus in western societies about what men find attractive in women (speaking physically.)

Yes, there may be some style differences, but really these are superficial.

thredditsowaway · 2014-07-10T18:36:40+00:00

Yes, there is variety. But there is also a central tendency. I can stay skinnyfat and have 10% of girls think I'm perfect, or get jacked and have 25% of girls think I'm perfect, along with having less competition because getting jacked is not easy.

On top of that, remember that women have dualistic mating strategies. Muscularity, within reason, is their criteria for guys they just want to fuck. Boyish looks, a bit of chub, etc are attractive to some girls but not in a lip-biting, juices-flowing way: they develop intense emotional crushes on these guys before they actually get wet over them. Think Bieber, Jonah Hill even. All depends on her hormones and how fertile she is that particular day.

And don't forget the other health benefits...

PaulRivers10 · 2014-07-10T18:44:28+00:00

Yeah, if you want to see the biggest male hamsters you've ever seen, challenge the weight lifting crowd.

Worried about getting injured lifting? They'll say "You don't need to worry about it all!" Got injured and angry about it? They'll say "It's your fault for getting yourself injured!" Hamster hamster, followed by shaming language, insulting you etc.

Want to know what program to do? They'll go "starting strength starting strength" - a program that's literally designed to do the opposite of what you want to look like, giving you huge strong legs and a weak and lagging upper body. Hamster, hamster, "You can worry about aesthetics later!" Yeah, because what most people want to do is fart around in the gym for a year and look worse than they did before starting. It's author literally says he doesn't care how you look as long as you're strong, then goes on to recommend getting fat in order to get stronger. Yeah.

I looked around at the successful players in my scene - not a single one is ripped. They're all skinny, not-short guys (some are tall, some are average height).

There's no doubt I'll get downvoted, but "lift" is like an ideological campaign with little bearing on reality. Their answer to everything is "lift". It's weird propaganda.

Darkwoodz · 2014-07-10T18:59:39+00:00

Its a numbers game, the majority of women will like a man that is more muscular. You're increasing your odds of being attractive to the most number of women.

Title	Redpill Misconceptions About Lifting
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