Is Masculinity Possible While Being Scrawny?

to_glory_we_steer · 2017-05-22T10:55:07+00:00

Former scrawny guy checking in, being big definitely helps visually signal your masculinity. However it's your mental state and actions that are by far the greatest indicator of your masculinity. Lead a masculine life, it's no good being Hulk Hogan if you act like a simpering beta when people insult you. On the downside you have to capture a woman's attention to demonstrate masculinity through your actions. However this extra effort will be magnified once your strength training pays off

As far as getting big is concerned I took the liberty of offering a few pointers from my experience.

Eat clean: no sugar, white bread, deserts or shit tier food unless you wanna get fat and strong. Protip: you don't, research has shown that people with leaner faces are viewed as more attractive, also in todays society obesity is an indicator of poor genetics and lifestyle
Use a ratio of 3rds: so 1/3rd carbs, /1/3rd vegetables/salad 1/3rd protein for every meal with some healthy fats (avocado, salmon, olive oil)
Make sure you have the fuel you need to workout: on workout days I'll have a protein shake with 2/3rds clean carbs (sweet potato) and 1/3rd protein with creatine an hour before I workout
Lift heavy: stronglifts is a good start (has an app), I'll do that and add a few extra exercises at slightly higher reps (8-10), check your form. Do the classics, bench press, squats, deadlift, overhead press
Check your form: good form is vital to correctly performing any exercise and failing to maintain it will lead to injuries and poor results
Sleep get 8-9 hours if possible, that's when you're rebuilding your muscles
Cardio is important don't buy into the fearmongering that half an hour of cardio is going to destroy your gains, do it on your off days from strength training and have something to eat before or after. I find it improves how I feel, keeps me toned and massively boosts my endurance.
Experiment and research what works for me and others may not work for you, everyones body responds slightly differently to diet and exercise

Avskygod0 · 2017-05-22T07:27:47+00:00

It's hardmode but possible

redpill_disciple · 2017-05-22T05:44:48+00:00

Yes. I'm currently 200lbs but cutting to 175lb in preparation for the Marine reserves as an officer. I'm confident I'll still have an aura of masculinity. It's all in the mind man. As long as you're confident you can pull whoever you want.

LordThunderbolt · 2017-05-22T08:43:11+00:00

I hope you commit to a bulk for 2-3 before you start cutting. A steady controlled bulk, not a yolo bulk.

gizmozed · 2017-05-22T11:06:42+00:00

You are probably not eating enough protein and/or calories.

anonlymouse · 2017-05-22T17:48:33+00:00

With that being said, is it possible to still be masculine, cultivate that masculine air, and attract feminine women despite having a scrawny physical frame?

Have you heard of Benedict Cumberbatch?

kranos33 · 2017-05-22T22:21:29+00:00

At 6' you should be sitting at 172-180lbs, at around 12% body fat. Unless you are on steroids, if you reach over 190lbs you will be a fat chub at over 16% body fat.

I reached my max bulk at 193lbs and I felt like a fat fuck and was attracting chubby chicks left and right. Now at 174lbs I feel awesome (at around 11% body fat), both large enough and have abs.

My recommendation is to clean bulk up to 185lbs, then slow cut at around 175lbs, and maintain from there. Don't go over 185lbs as your body will produce more fat cells and they are hard to get rid off.

Here is a guide, and at 6' 182lbs is the max lean-ish for people that are genetically fit. For more average people like me, I am finding that the 174-178lbs range is the best, sitting at around 11% bodyfat

https://www.builtlean.com/2011/03/30/how-much-muscle-can-you-gain-naturally/

Title	Is Masculinity Possible While Being Scrawny?
Author	SmoothBeliever
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Date	May 22, 2017 5:27 AM UTC (9 years ago)
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