What is the obsession with lifting?

Loquacious_Dragon · 2020-02-05T13:55:23+00:00

Do you even lift bro?

For a lot of people it's pretty much the only solution they need...

If you take one of the average social awkward autistic's that come here and get them to get shredded then they naturally become both more attractive and confident, solving most of their problems.

If you're a 5/10 twig with acne no amount of knowledge on shit tests and frame is going to help significantly because you don't have the SMV to back it up.

It's also what should be a basic fucking requirement for every human male in the entire world, there's no excuse for being weak as fuck, unattractive and generally mediocre, it's pure laziness.

smgtn · 2020-02-05T14:01:45+00:00

It's icing on the cake and this is coming from someone who's been lifting for over 10 years. I pulled way more chicks in the time I wasn't seriously lifting, so this is my personal anecdote.

LucidBananna · 2020-02-05T14:07:48+00:00

Lol at DYEL’s.

PeautyBrinciple · 2020-02-05T13:51:50+00:00

Not sure if trolling but it's the easiest way to build discipline, increase attractiveness and therefore value and it's great for your mental/physical health. As long as you do it properly there is no downside.

DoesItMatterTooYou · 2020-02-05T14:17:46+00:00

The only person in life we can control is ourselves. When everything else in life is insane and out of whack we can take responsibility for our our actions and deeds.

Lifting is a great way to blow off stress and steam. It gives me a feeling of control and accomplishment. I can see the results over time. I can feel the results that moment.

I put on the headphones and crank some Godsmack, etc and blow out the frustrations.

I often find peace, clarity, or at least some ideas on how to tackle the external challenges I face.

2020-02-05T14:29:13+00:00

Your body and health are the most immediate things you have full control over.

Nighthawk_Black_ · 2020-02-05T14:37:15+00:00

If you go to the gym and be consistent with training and nutrition you'll look better and feel better other people will treat you better. It will give you more confidence but it's not magic it won't fix everything if you are an awkward as fuck ass hat it won't give you awesome social skills.

TheBadGoy · 2020-02-05T14:44:00+00:00

I agree to an extent. Socializing and game are equally important.

exchangeremix · 2020-02-05T15:23:49+00:00

Lifting encompasses a lot of what trp is about. Lifting heavy is difficult. It demands discipline and persistence (if you're doing it right), both of which are generative of good habits. It also makes you look (mass) and feel (endorphins) better which inevitably makes you more appealing to others (SMV). Lifting boosts multiple stats.

navydad74 · 2020-02-05T14:36:04+00:00

Everything in life is a balance. It's taking me a long time Be able to juggle being a husband and a father and a paycheck. Men definitely need outlets in life. If I'm not taking care of myself, I find it hard for me to take care of others. Lifting weights sure isn't going to take your problems away. But hardening your mind and getting your body Right and optimized make life's challenges easier to overcome.. If you're in a bad relationship, going to the gym every night isn't going to fix that.

Moderation is the key to everything. You can't be over consumed with one particular thing and think that everything else is just going to work itself out on its own.

rnsbrum · 2020-02-05T14:42:53+00:00

Because if you are a shredded sick cunt you can do anything brah, literally. People will go out of their way to please you.

Lifting cures everything. Oneitis is fucking other guys in front of you? Simple, instead of dwelling in pain at home, go and smash the weights. Bad day at work? Smash the weights. Feeling pumped up? Great, smash the weights.

Red_Pill_Brotherhood · 2020-02-05T14:59:19+00:00

Increase confidence, self respect, teaches nutrition, discipline, makes you stronger and makes you look better than being skinny or fat.

I think martial arts is important as well.

orishasinc2 · 2020-02-05T15:00:00+00:00

It is about self discipline and consistency as well has health and mental clarity. Life is a challenge, a jungle despite all our modern infrastructures. Deep down, we are primal creatures competing and even, unfortunately, conspiring to harm each others all the time. The weak and the meek are prime targets in this violent social construct. Thus, you may only count on yourself for protection and safety. Being physically dominant helps decrease the probability of people coming at you, at least directly. You will be left alone and in many cases, people are more likely, out of pure self preservation, bow down a little bit when dealing with you. Tinker a bit, even the most competent lawyer does not want to get hit in the face by a boxer or a kickboxer. Yes, the boxer might end up doing time, but the lawyer's career could also be irrevocably damaged for ever. Even your boss won't mess with you as opposed to your twig of coworker. It just helps, more so more or less so, but it is beneficial. I can ascertain of that in my own life. As far as females, fuck these hoes, I do not do things for them. As a matter of fact, girl were more attracted to me when I was less in shape. I was always super athletic but never really made it a point to push myself. Now, girls are somewhat hesitant to approach. I might be a little intimidating, or, the fact that I am super focused does not really leave much room to entertain their vanity. I will go for the latter!

wheremyballsgo · 2020-02-05T15:02:12+00:00

My wife was mad at me and giving me shit the other night. So I lifted her 220lb ass up and carried her to the bed and fucked her proper.

Wouldn't of been possible if I didn't lift bro

drflexishere · 2020-02-05T15:17:14+00:00

It’s party of a journey man, at some point it becomes therapeutic and you just love it, and the best benefit you look and feel fucking amazing, probably the only reason I ever got a chance to spin plates in my life. You can use lifting and getting in shape as a purpose and that ego and self influence will carry with you wherever you go and people will notice. Yeah some people take it to the extreme and it kinda sucks the first few weeks but once you know what to do it’s truly a fun journey.

FereallyRed · 2020-02-05T16:17:40+00:00

http://archive.is/WSvQU

CainPrice · 2020-02-05T17:50:45+00:00

If you don't have the discipline to go to the gym and make yourself do something hard day in, day out, then you won't have what it takes to fearlessly walk up and talk to a girl at a bar, push for sex instead of just chit-chatting like a loser, cut an annoying girlfriend loose, ask your boss for a raise, start a business, do the work required to advance professionally or learn a new skill - if you're the kind of guy who can't be bothered to go to the gym, you're prone to fail at a bunch of other things as well.

p69494 · 2020-02-05T20:16:46+00:00

Lifting is beneficial in a myriad of ways, (nearly) every man can do it, see results and improvement.

Most guys don't lift, or take care of themselves or their body in any significant, meaningful way. By doing so, you are taking a low hanging fruit that pays dividends as life goes on.

learning0007 · 2020-02-05T14:04:37+00:00

In this case, read the sidebar, it explains all this stuff.

Title	What is the obsession with lifting?
Author	Blue_Andre
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Comments	26
Date	February 5, 2020 1:47 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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