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post 1473636861 12-03-2016, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted By tetrasarin⏩
You act like it's not impressive to be strong like anyone can get strong. It's the female role be weak. Anything that is hard to achieve deserves respect. If you say otherwise you're just coping with your inability.
It is only impressive to gym rats. Most educated people realize that being super strong is not important in living a successful and happy life.
post 1473637221 12-03-2016, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted By NonSmoker;1473636161
maybe in 450BC it was

today it's brain power



muscles don't equate to fighting ability. it actually hinders you. if you wanna be a good fighter, take up MMA.
Yea but how many people know how to fight?Maybe one in a 100 if your bigger and stronger with neither of you having any fighting skills you have an advantage.
post 1473637341 12-03-2016, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted By Thebrawnybreton⏩
Yea but how many people know how to fight?Maybe one in a 100 if your bigger and stronger with neither of you having any fighting skills you have an advantage.
Why do you even need to fight in the first place?
post 1473637541 12-03-2016, 04:17 PM
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Girls go from wanting to feel your chest to wanting to suck your dick pretty darn fast in my experience.
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post 1473637781 12-03-2016, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted By Kev1972⏩
Girls go from wanting to feel your chest to wanting to suck your dick pretty darn fast in my experience.
They like sucking your dick, even, more, when you have a fat wallet. Plus you can still have a nice attractive physique without doing strength training or even going to a gym.
post 1473637791 12-03-2016, 04:20 PM
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You don't but theres alot of wannabe tough guys out there.If your of a high status its likely your going to attract these type of people.As for the average joe its still likely if you go out alot it comes in handy.
post 1473638391 12-03-2016, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted By Thebrawnybreton⏩
Yea but how many people know how to fight?Maybe one in a 100 if your bigger and stronger with neither of you having any fighting skills you have an advantage.
nobody cares if you know how to fight
post 1473638491 12-03-2016, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted By tetrasarin⏩
Nothing feels worse than being cucked by a more physically dominant male, unless you're a beta cuck
What does this even mean?
post 1473638771 12-03-2016, 04:32 PM
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Juicing is bad if you don't make money off your physique or athleticism. Getting fat in the name of strength is bad too. Getting strong as a lean natty is awesome.

BRB fun hobby
BRB look good/sloots mirin
BRB can eat more food
BRB health gains
BRB fully functional and athletic
BRB only takes like 2 years to hit 2bw/1.5bw/2.5bw
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post 1473638841 12-03-2016, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted By tetrasarin⏩
Nothing feels worse than being cucked by a more physically dominant male, unless you're a beta cuck
nothing worse than equating your self-worth to how much muscle you have. you're very immature for a 23 year old!
post 1473638851 12-03-2016, 04:33 PM
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#1. Takes a long time unless.. you know

#2. Youre literally tearing muscle/ enduring pain in order to have the muscle build new tissue
post 1473639131 12-03-2016, 04:36 PM
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post 1473639251 12-03-2016, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted By jakobi78⏩
nobody cares if you know how to fight
And this is why its a big advantage .
post 1473639421 12-03-2016, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted By DavidVanPatten⏩
They like sucking your dick, even, more, when you have a fat wallet. Plus you can still have a nice attractive physique without doing strength training or even going to a gym.
Moneys important yes but why not have both?Im not saying train like a powerlifter.
post 1473639721 12-03-2016, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted By Thebrawnybreton⏩
Moneys important yes but why not have both?Im not saying train like a powerlifter.
You are clearly misinformed and it makes me scared for humanity.
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Originally Posted By DavidVanPatten⏩
You are clearly misinformed and it makes me scared for humanity.
Non weighted bodyweight exercises will give the classic muscular twink physique think justin bieber.You need weight training to make any serious gains.
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Originally Posted By DavidVanPatten⏩
You are clearly misinformed and it makes me scared for humanity.
What are your hobbies? I am curious about how an educated man such as yourself spends his free time.
Originally Posted By Thebrawnybreton⏩
Non weighted bodyweight exercises will give the classic muscular twink physique think justin bieber.You need weight training to make any serious gains.
Please dont talk about bodyweight exercises if you are completely clueless about them. Doing 1 arm chin ups, planche, levers and other advanced moves will give you a good physique and even better strength gains.
post 1473641091 12-03-2016, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted By DavidVanPatten⏩
Please tell me you peasants.
You have the metabolism to eat delicious garbage once a day without getting fat for one thing.
Most Underrated Exercise: Barbell Hack Squats.

Hold last rep on last set Deadlifts/Hack Squats for easy forearm/upper trap development.
post 1473641661 12-03-2016, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted By MrStealYoGrill⏩
What are your hobbies? I am curious about how an educated man such as yourself spends his free time.


Please dont talk about bodyweight exercises if you are completely clueless about them. Doing 1 arm chin ups, planche, levers and other advanced moves will give you a good physique and even better strength gains.
While thats impressive a heavy barbell row equals more resistance your ever going to get from a 1 arm chin up better strength gains from weights is logical.Why isn't the worlds strongest man competition dictated by bodyweight strength?
post 1473642101 12-03-2016, 05:10 PM
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I mean it's all about perspective. Bodybuilding literally means exercising for the sole purpose of appearing aesthetically bigger, while strength training is all about resistances and building skeletal muscle. Doing either requires dedication and ultimately we all lift for our own self-satisfaction. I respect anyone that does either because in the end at least were getting off our asses and working in the gym.
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Originally Posted By Thebrawnybreton⏩
While thats impressive a heavy barbell row equals more resistance your ever going to get from a 1 arm chin up better strength gains from weights is logical.Why isn't the worlds strongest man competition dictated by bodyweight strength?
Strongman competitions are based on absolute strength. Bodyweight exercise are more about relative strength and body control. You cant someone who does calisthenics to deadlift 1000lbs but you wouldnt expect Brian Shaw to do planche push ups. 2 different types of strength.
Also 1 arm chin up would equal to doing a weighted chin up with your entire bodyweight. You realize how much strength that requires? Most people can barely do 10 reps without weights let alone adding that much resistance.
post 1473642981 12-03-2016, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted By MrStealYoGrill⏩
Strongman competitions are based on absolute strength. Bodyweight exercise are more about relative strength and body control. You cant someone who does calisthenics to deadlift 1000lbs but you wouldnt expect Brian Shaw to do planche push ups. 2 different types of strength.
Also 1 arm chin up would equal to doing a weighted chin up with your entire bodyweight. You realize how much strength that requires? Most people can barely do 10 reps without weights let alone adding that much resistance.
Ok i get you different goals i guess both are impressive haven't got anything against bodyweight training.
post 1473643681 12-03-2016, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted By DavidVanPatten⏩
I do lift but not to impress the guy in the gym with his dick hanging lower than his balls.
Your dick doesnt hang lower than your balls? So do you piss on them when you sit down to pee?
One day scientists are going to kill us all.
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nothing more embarrassing than a weak person
post 1473653061 12-03-2016, 07:05 PM
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wut?
WTF...... no way are you asian and have a booty like that.


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post 1473656071 12-03-2016, 07:33 PM
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Why does it have to be either/or one selection only?

You can focus on strength in your training (3 hrs/week) and still lead an extremely well-balanced life. You're foolish if you think otherwise.

Hell, I'd argue that it even has benefits to the other aspects of your life.
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I'm not strong to impress anybody. I am strong because I love being strong and because I don't want to be feeble when I am old.

(Yes, I know I'm old already. I mean really old, like my parents' ages.)
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Originally Posted By LisaSkinnoble⏩
I'm not strong to impress anybody. I am strong because I love being strong and because I don't want to be feeble when I am old.

(Yes, I know I'm old already. I mean really old, like my parents' ages.)
Do you strengthen up your glutes so you can chit harder on the toilet and totally desecrate those porcelain walls?
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I simply strength train because I enjoy it, but benefits outside of the gym that I have taken note of include:

- Improved confidence. After moving a load that formerly intimidated you, other tasks in life seem far less daunting.
- Access to paid labor. Manual labor blows, but when employers know you are big and strong, they are more likely to hire you.
- Respect from peers. Like it or not, humanity is a primitive species at heart. Bigger, stronger creatures are more likely to be capable of killing us, so we tend to avoid those animals' bad sides as a result of our survival instinct.
- Friends. This is an expansion of the last point, but the same intimidation that results from size and strength also causes admiration.
- Health. Part of lifting for health is strength training. Havier loads make bones more dense and improve muscular strength and balance, which is especially important for geriatrics. Women in particular, so your point is moot. There are virtually zero drawbacks to lifting for strength and power.
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