Why do people here focus so much on lifting ?

blackedoutfast · 2017-05-04T17:58:22+00:00

because one of the side effects of lifting and getting shredded is increased confidence.

ugly fat dudes can pick up hot girls if they have the right attitude, but they're playing on hard mode. if those same guys lift and get fit, they become unstoppable.

if you look hot, you will have a lot more girls approaching you, giving strong IOIs, etc. this increased attention will increase your confidence much more effectively than trying to fake it until make it or whatever

OneWonder · 2017-05-04T17:31:37+00:00

Lifting not only increases your physical aptitude but also your mental perception of yourself. You create false barriers in your head when you believe you do not look good enough. Lifting and dressing well is just one less mental barrier you will have to deal with when dealing with women.

Heathcliff-- · 2017-05-04T20:45:36+00:00

It's more than just getting girls. Lifting and exercise is important for your physical and mental well being. You won't understand the effects it has on you until you start doing it.

“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”

― Socrates

Cunt_Robber · 2017-05-04T22:30:05+00:00

Why is this still up for debate? Lifting:

Improves fitness/strength/tone/aesthetic
Improves posture (which is healthy but also improves perception of body language and image)
Signifies you have discipline/commitment/focus/determination
Signifies you have resources (you wont get anywhere if you dont eat like a bamf - you need money to invest in the proper nutrition)
Increases your confidence
releases endorphins which naturally elevate your mood and combat depression, stress/anxiety

Should I keep going? Being the best you can be definitely includes training your body to be in peak form. This doesn't necessarily mean it can only be achieved via weightlifting. If you regularly play a challenging sport that leaves you sore after a game, that's great too. Whatever you need to do to take care of your body

legitshitonly · 2017-05-04T17:52:46+00:00

What if I told you you could be ripped and charismatic?

I'm not going to waste anymore time explaining this to you but I'd reccomend that you stop lying to yourself

Hitlers_Hairy_Anus · 2017-05-04T17:20:51+00:00

If you've never had a girl chase you then you need to raise your SMV. Lifting is one way to do that.

Terdmuffin · 2017-05-04T18:39:40+00:00

Having more muscle and less fat is the absolute best thing anyone can do for their appearance. That doesn't even consider the host of psychological benefits gained from lifting.

bossplayaintraining · 2017-05-04T20:44:32+00:00

Health benefits, looking better, having the confidence to be able to fight potential attackers, girls being attracted to muscles... really, the list of benefits to lifting goes on.

Muscles don't attract girls by themselves, but they help your chances, and why wouldn't you wanna do something that would help your chances with girls?

what_then · 2017-05-04T21:17:16+00:00

Men are supposed to look big and muscular.....WE ARE MEN

we have to look and ACT like one....

the-arse-jammer · 2017-05-05T02:06:14+00:00

While lifting doesn't guarantee success, it does assist/enhance from a physical perspective.

Muscles don't meat shit if you aren't charismatic or you're some beta bitch paying for her drinks and following her around.

Exactly.

I know quite a few fat guys who not only have game, but fuck some real hotties.

mrpoopistan · 2017-05-04T17:51:11+00:00

Lifting is one of the easier fixes to apply.

throw162534 · 2017-05-04T17:53:54+00:00

Lifting should give you confidence. If you're a weak little bitch and you go out and try to meet people then they're going to treat you like a weak little bitch. If you're ripped and you go out and try to meet people then they're going to have a stronger image of who you are subconsciously because your physical presence is stronger.

People like you who minimize the importance of good physical health are advocating for weakness. Saying that your physical presence is less important than your mental presence is simply ridiculous. Each of them has an impact on the other, and strengthens the other. So do you need game? Yes. But is game more effective when you're ripped than when you're 120 lbs soaking wet? Yes.

aurelius_shrugs · 2017-05-04T21:10:51+00:00

It's low investment for maximum pay off. If there were a magic pill to make your entire life better, lifting is that.

Vesperous · 2017-05-04T22:23:09+00:00

The answer to the thirty year old's question is yes, do go out, but start working out as well. I like being huge, I'm 17 and bigger then nearly every guy in school and most guys in public. It is a great confidence booster as well as it just makes you feel good. It's not all about the pussy, you also meet friends at the gym who are usually like minded.

RedEyesBlueShades · 2017-05-04T22:26:57+00:00

Because it gets you laid.

disgruntledearthling · 2017-05-04T22:56:50+00:00

Because we're men...

But seriously, posters have given valid answers. I'm 58 and I lift for my long term health. The girls do like to feel up my arms too.

Peter_B_Long · 2017-05-05T00:00:03+00:00

Lifting leads to many other things besides muscles. Lifting prospers discipline, drive, and motivation in other areas. Lifting boosts your testosterone and other 'feel good' hormones so automatically and naturally make you feel more charismatic / alpha / etc.

Lifting is one of the roots and foundations of becoming alpha. It leads to you wanting to eat healthy.

Triadis3 · 2017-05-05T02:34:42+00:00

Lifting gives you a body that is attractive to the vast majority of women out there. Would you rather be attractive or unattractive? Would you rather date/fuck an attractive woman or an unattractive one? Two twin girls - one is average, the other looks toned and fit. Otherwise identical. Who do you pick?

Strive to be a better man than you were yesterday. Then tomorrow strive to be better. "The only easy day was yesterday". Having a concrete goal and striving toward it gives you the power to believe in yourself. Seeing those lift numbers go up, the belly fat disappear, the increase in girls that literally have to touch your arms/shoulders all allow you to view progress.

Lifting is not just about getting jacked. Lifting is a discipline. Getting up early, going to the gym when you really would rather lie in bed next to a naked sweaty girl takes discipline. Putting the donut down takes discipline. If you're jacked, you can't help but show that you have complete control over at least one aspect of your life. This control and discipline bleeds into your personality. You actually become a more confident, self-assured person. That's the kind of guy women want.

Lifting using large muscle groups increases testosterone. Losing fat increases testosterone which will directly improve your game.

There are virtually no fat fuck 70 year olds waddling around. Why? They're dead of heart disease/diabeetus/liver failure from abusing their bodies for 40 years. Keeping your body in great shape pays dividends in the future. There are multiple older guys at my gym that are still vital and loving life, not cruising down the aisle in Walmart on a sad scooter leaving a trail of Dorito crumbs. I want to be that horny vital 70 year old that still has a twinkle in his eye. Way better than dead.

Going to the gym is my pilgrimage. It's not home, it's not work. Nobody has any control on my time but me. The iron church.

If you're stressing about something, I guarantee you won't even be thinking about it during a non-fuckarounditis workout.

It increases your sexual stamina. Want to pound a girl until she can't take anymore? Good luck if you're an out-of-shape neckbeard. Want to throw a girl over your shoulder and carry her upstairs to the bedroom, her squirming as you slap her ass? You need to be strong.

Angry? Use it as fuel. Burn it.

Lifting releases endorphins. I feel AMAZING after a good workout.

Some required reading....

Fuckarounditis....

http://www.leangains.com/2011/09/fuckarounditis.html

And motivational....The Iron by Henry Rollins...

http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/strength-articles/iron-henry-rollins

LordThunderbolt · 2017-05-05T06:50:31+00:00

The reason why most dudes don't get laid or have no confidence and and frame is because of low SMV. The easiest way to up your SMV is to improve your looks. Aside from dressing better and grooming better, having a fit and muscular body make your new clothes and haircut look even better. Not only that but it promotes testosterone production, improves health, and makes any motherfucker think twice about testing you. We men are always in competition. Walk into any place and there is always a hierarchy. It's always best to be one of the too dogs

Pitchfork51 · 2017-05-06T00:52:34+00:00

Because it increases your smv.

When you start lifting you start caring about your appearance. You start dressing better. Having Bette hygiene. You start to think "hey I should work on the way I make impressions on people" etc. Etc.

Gotta start improving somewhere. It happens to be literally the easiest one.

Title	Why do people here focus so much on lifting ?
Author	throwaway9755987
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Date	May 4, 2017 5:15 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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