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Title: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Fallsview on June 23, 2016, 08:16:04 AM
I've always wondered why people lift. Lifting weights really puts stress on the body to a certain point. I was plagued by injuries when lifting heavy.

Do you want to be strong to prove something to others or yourself?

Do you want to be strong because you compete in powerlifting?

Do you want to look good for the opposite or same sex?

If you could get a 20 inch arm by curling 30 pounds would you do it?





MAKE GETBIG GREAT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Fortress on June 23, 2016, 08:28:59 AM
I began my training life as a bodybuilding enthusiast, eventually stepping onstage several times in a thong. Even then, however, I considered myself a "power bodybuilder". Meaning I didn't desire muscular mass without equal corresponding strength. My heroes were all incredibly strong physique champions.

But one day I realized the actual lifting, and the resulting strength, was what ultimately motivates me. Tanning, oiling, posing ... not at all.

I've always had a passion for big, strong things. Mechanical, physical or otherwise.

So I transitioned into powerlifting. Competed several times.

Now I simply consider myself a strength athlete. Entering meets isn't the goal. I absolutely love lifting and the catharsis it brings.

I'm good at it and have a natural talent. It's never been for anyone else.

I feel a calming effect from intense strength training. A sense of accomplishment. My great strength is what makes me different from the masses.

The gym's my church.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: WannaBePro on June 23, 2016, 08:31:10 AM
I've always wondered why people lift. Lifting weights really puts stress on the body to a certain point. I was plagued by injuries when lifting heavy.

Do you want to be strong to prove something to others or yourself?

Do you want to be strong because you compete in powerlifting?

Do you want to look good for the opposite or same sex?

If you could get a 20 inch arm by curling 30 pounds would you do it?





MAKE GETBIG GREAT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Started lifting to make my ex jealous (I know, lame, but true). Fell in love with the iron shortly after. I now train because its like therapy to me, I love being in the gym because its "my time."
To be honest, though, I do it purely for aesthetic reasons. If I could build 20" arms curling 30lbs once a week I'd take it lol. Unfortunately, genetics are a bitch...
I don't care much for strength, as impressive as it is to be strong, I'm just not built for it. I get injured way too easily lifting stupid heavy.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Grape Ape on June 23, 2016, 08:31:32 AM
I train so I can run faster, hit a baseball further, compete in OCRs /GR types and for overall health.

I've found what works best is a combination of powerlifting (Wendler, etc) and military fitness training.

Like most though, got into it for aesthetics and bodybuilding, not knowing anything.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: SuperTed on June 23, 2016, 09:06:28 AM
I feel everything is linked to an extent. If you train to get stronger, your muscle mass will increase to deal with the increasing loads. Getting bigger muscles is a result of getting stronger. If you also keep your bodyfat below 12%, you should be able to look reasonably good.
I don't have the genetics to have a great, aesthetic build and I've learnt to accept that. However, I like getting stronger in the gym as it makes me feel mentally better and improves my mood. I'm not even strong in most lifts but the sense of satisfaction I get when I hit a new PB can brighten my entire day.   
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: denarii on June 23, 2016, 09:08:12 AM
I began my training life as a bodybuilding enthusiast, eventually stepping onstage several times in a thong. Even then, however, I considered myself a "power bodybuilder". Meaning I didn't desire muscular mass without equal corresponding strength. My heroes were all incredibly strong physique champions.

But one day I realized the actual lifting, and the resulting strength, was what ultimately motivates me. Tanning, oiling, posing ... not at all.

I've always had a passion for big, strong things. Mechanical, physical or otherwise.

So I transitioned into powerlifting. Competed several times.

Now I simply consider myself a strength athlete. Entering meets isn't the goal. I absolutely love lifting and the catharsis it brings.

I'm good at it and have a natural talent. It's never been for anyone else.

I feel a calming effect from intense strength training. A sense of accomplishment. My great strength is what makes me different from the masses.

The gym's my church.

The homoerotic tension in this post is strong.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: _aj_ on June 23, 2016, 09:13:26 AM
Reason: vaginal waterfalls. Galeniko principles of peace.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: MAXX on June 23, 2016, 09:14:41 AM
both

natty can only have decent leans and size with strength
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Fortress on June 23, 2016, 09:14:53 AM
The homoerotic tension in this post is strong.

I think the correct statement from you is, (your) groin tension for sexy Fortress is strong.

Now run along, penis pumper.

Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: YngiweRhoads on June 23, 2016, 10:03:56 AM
I lift for health.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Henda on June 23, 2016, 10:27:59 AM
Lift as I enjoy it, don't really care how I look but like being bigger built than average so guess I do a bit.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on June 23, 2016, 04:17:38 PM
I've been training for years to be able to do a strict single leg ham curl on stability ball
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Spike on June 23, 2016, 04:31:30 PM
I lift to piss off all the nancies wearing their fancy under Amour and fancy socks pulled up


Swole Patrol

Nut up bitches
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: HTexan on June 23, 2016, 07:02:04 PM
I lift for health.
This. And to not be a fatass American that can't walk in the mall without gasping for air. 
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Grape Ape on June 23, 2016, 07:05:28 PM
I lift to piss off all the nancies wearing their fancy under Amour and fancy socks pulled up


Newsflash:  They don't give a shit about you or what you lift.





Disclaimer:  I like Spike and his posts.....
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: chaos on June 23, 2016, 07:23:41 PM
i lift for the honeys groping my arms, palpating the veins
Epic 16" arms



Newsflash:  They don't give a shit about you or what you lift.





Disclaimer:  I like Spike and his posts.....
Outed
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Primemuscle on June 23, 2016, 07:42:00 PM
Both. I also lift to stay fit and to feel good.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: bigbadwolfe on June 23, 2016, 08:21:33 PM
Strength only! I just recently started watching my food intake again. I might come back down to 275 and compete there.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: cephissus on June 24, 2016, 12:41:28 AM
I've been training for years to be able to do a strict single leg ham curl on stability ball

;D
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Primemuscle on June 24, 2016, 02:17:42 AM
Strength only! I just recently started watching my food intake again. I might come back down to 275 and compete there.
Good for you! Seriously, follow your dream.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 24, 2016, 02:46:23 AM
I want to be as big, lean, explosive and strong as possible.

Endurance is also important. ppls with 20 inch arms curling those 30 pound dumbbells are just pathetic. the muscle that they have is not useful for survival and dominance...

 
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 24, 2016, 03:57:35 AM
to look good
(https://s33.postimg.org/xizhvrrrz/140516.png)

legs are the result of 20k hack squats and 90k leg press.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 24, 2016, 03:59:38 AM
I want to be as big, lean, explosive and strong as possible.

Endurance is also important. ppls with 20 inch arms curling those 30 pound dumbbells are just pathetic. the muscle that they have is not useful for survival and dominance...

 

they dont need to be , you can get one of these
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Hkmp5count-terr-wiki.jpg)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 24, 2016, 04:14:10 AM
i got my glock with me, just in case they try to get me, but 1-2 punch combo or rare naked choke is far better option in respect to legal aftermath.

Shooting people is risky endevour.

You can do your "pump" sets and inject AAS/hgh and feel badass, but you are no better than the beauty pageant bitches. Deadlifts, squats, C&Js, pull ups, etc are all must imo.

Even better, you can stop training and get some piana like implants and be HUGE.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 24, 2016, 04:25:56 AM
i got my glock with me, just in case they try to get me, but 1-2 punch combo or rare naked choke is far better option in respect to legal aftermath.

Shooting people is risky endevour.

You can do your "pump" sets and inject AAS/hgh and feel badass, but you are no better than the beauty pageant bitches. Deadlifts, squats, C&Js, pull ups, etc are all must imo.

Even better, you can stop training and get some piana like implants and be HUGE.

But i look better than you and thats all that matters.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: WannaBePro on June 24, 2016, 04:50:31 AM
I want to be as big, lean, explosive and strong as possible.

Endurance is also important. ppls with 20 inch arms curling those 30 pound dumbbells are just pathetic. the muscle that they have is not useful for survival and dominance...

 

That's not a very good argument in today's world. Chances of you running into a situation where your life is in actual danger are slim to none. Unless you're involved in illegal dealings which could go awry, I wouldn't worry about ninjas attacking you on your way home from work.
A statement like this would have made sense in a world with no law/order/police/etc...
I'm not sure where you're from, maybe in your country shit like this actually is a danger, but in most developed countries we are lucky enough that we don't need to be athletic to survive. The most athletic thing I do in my day is walk over to the grocery store. I doubt that will change any time soon.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 24, 2016, 05:20:11 AM
But i look better than you and thats all that matters.

how do u know?
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 24, 2016, 05:22:52 AM
That's not a very good argument in today's world. Chances of you running into a situation where your life is in actual danger are slim to none. Unless you're involved in illegal dealings which could go awry, I wouldn't worry about ninjas attacking you on your way home from work.
A statement like this would have made sense in a world with no law/order/police/etc...
I'm not sure where you're from, maybe in your country shit like this actually is a danger, but in most developed countries we are lucky enough that we don't need to be athletic to survive. The most athletic thing I do in my day is walk over to the grocery store. I doubt that will change any time soon.

Police aint gonna do shit where i am from, they all corrupt and dont give a fuck. Its not like Uganda but still people do a lot of stupid shit and its better to know how to handle yourself.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 24, 2016, 06:44:04 AM
how do u know?

Because you are scared to post a picture on your gimmick account.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Fallsview on June 24, 2016, 06:53:48 AM
I see all these people on Instagram trying to squat, bench even hip thrust on Smith Machines extremely heavy weight. I just can't for the life of me figure out why?

Why does a man, that does not compete want to bench 400 pounds?

When I was lifting heavy, I was doing it for a competition. To be honest, I'll never do it again. Too hard on the body...especially if you are not on PED's.

When you take PED's, their are certain exercises one can do heavy without putting a toll on the body.

Kids/Twenty somethings are the ones lifting heavy now. Maybe to boast on Facebook of their PB (I couldn't figure out that terminology until someone explained it to me)

Plus...I can't stand when these kids say "gainz".

That is all.


MAKE GETBIG GREAT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 24, 2016, 06:55:35 AM
Because you are scared to post a picture on your gimmick account.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 24, 2016, 06:58:43 AM
I see all these people on Instagram trying to squat, bench even hip thrust on Smith Machines extremely heavy weight. I just can't for the life of me figure out why?

Why does a man, that does not compete want to bench 400 pounds?

When I was lifting heavy, I was doing it for a competition. To be honest, I'll never do it again. Too hard on the body...especially if you are not on PED's.

When you take PED's, their are certain exercises one can do heavy without putting a toll on the body.

Kids/Twenty somethings are the ones lifting heavy now. Maybe to boast on Facebook of their PB (I couldn't figure out that terminology until someone explained it to me)

Plus...I can't stand when these kids say "gainz".

That is all.


MAKE GETBIG GREAT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I dont go below 8 reps, I always do DLs, squats, C&J and bench press. Still use heavy weight but not below 8 reps with decent form.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 24, 2016, 07:21:43 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=612543.0;attach=681599;image)
wadda mess
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 24, 2016, 08:36:54 AM
wadda mess

Normally I would be offended, but this coming from a guy with miniature fists, wrists and cock, I kinda feel sorry for you.

You can always do some pump sets with those heavy ass 30 pound dumbbells and feel better.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: falco on June 24, 2016, 08:38:56 AM
I lift because i like to pick shit up.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: njflex on June 24, 2016, 08:43:41 AM
to look good
(https://s33.postimg.org/xizhvrrrz/140516.png)

legs are the result of 20k hack squats and 90k leg press.
good build sir as always...
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: njflex on June 24, 2016, 08:46:52 AM

strong looking build..depending on goals ,you can focus on more conditioning and everything will come together 'I always say it starts with abs'get a decent lean midsection and work around your better bodyparts,good chest/some arms 'some vascularity 'your good to go..
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: FREAKgeek on June 24, 2016, 09:02:50 AM
Lift for yourself, lift cause you love it.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: njflex on June 24, 2016, 09:06:08 AM
LOOK GOOD,,BUT BACK/LEGS I MOVE SOME HEAVY WEIGHTS.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on June 24, 2016, 09:14:55 AM
I began my training life as a bodybuilding enthusiast, eventually stepping onstage several times in a thong. Even then, however, I considered myself a "power bodybuilder". Meaning I didn't desire muscular mass without equal corresponding strength. My heroes were all incredibly strong physique champions.

But one day I realized the actual lifting, and the resulting strength, was what ultimately motivates me. Tanning, oiling, posing ... not at all.

I've always had a passion for big, strong things. Mechanical, physical or otherwise.

So I transitioned into powerlifting. Competed several times.

Now I simply consider myself a strength athlete. Entering meets isn't the goal. I absolutely love lifting and the catharsis it brings.

I'm good at it and have a natural talent. It's never been for anyone else.

I feel a calming effect from intense strength training. A sense of accomplishment. My great strength is what makes me different from the masses.

The gym's my church.

I agree with a lot of this.

Training is almost a religious experience for me. And it's quite incredible how training alters mood in a positive way.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 24, 2016, 10:16:05 AM
Normally I would be offended, but this coming from a guy with miniature fists, wrists and cock, I kinda feel sorry for you.

You can always do some pump sets with those heavy ass 30 pound dumbbells and feel better.

and you can wreak your joints chasing a pointless goal and end up like this guy in later life, yeah buddy
(http://proteinfart.proteinfart.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ron-coleman-hospital.jpg)

Leave your ego at the door or you will regret it
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 24, 2016, 10:20:06 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=612543.0;attach=681599;image)
droopy tits acne scared, weak delts, 44 inch waist, 19 inch quads, 14 inch calfs and all covered by a layer of 20% bf

Cant see your cock but you do have big hands
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Fortress on June 24, 2016, 11:00:25 AM


Looking good and strong, man.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: SF1900 on June 24, 2016, 11:16:13 AM
to look good
(https://s33.postimg.org/xizhvrrrz/140516.png)

legs are the result of 20k hack squats and 90k leg press.

Solid build.

Good thing your face is covered up.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 24, 2016, 11:50:56 AM
Solid build.

Good thing your face is covered up.  ;D ;D
;D
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: residue on June 24, 2016, 12:34:16 PM
mainly strengthen, I compete though, albeit recreationally  .
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Dr Dutch on June 24, 2016, 02:11:18 PM
When you are not doing physical labour, non-training people are amazed when you perform an act of strength which is (in their opinion, not in ours) very amazing. Lifting a washing machine or a fridge or whatever.
I know from experience that some intelligent-even feminist-women are turned on by this.
I am not kiddin here.

Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 24, 2016, 02:12:28 PM
When you are not doing physical labour, non-training people are amazed when you perform an act of strength which is (in their opinion, not in ours) very amazing. Lifting a washing machine or a fridge or whatever.
I know from experience that some intelligent-even feminist-women are turned on by this.
I am not kiddin here.



fuck me you must know some shallow creatures.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Dr Dutch on June 24, 2016, 02:21:02 PM
fuck me you must know some shallow creatures.
haha sure I do. But not all of them...
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 24, 2016, 10:30:43 PM
Looking good and strong, man.

thx, man.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 24, 2016, 10:40:18 PM
When you are not doing physical labour, non-training people are amazed when you perform an act of strength which is (in their opinion, not in ours) very amazing. Lifting a washing machine or a fridge or whatever.
I know from experience that some intelligent-even feminist-women are turned on by this.
I am not kiddin here.



haha, i can attest to that. females still have animal nature just like us. when she see you lift that big ol fridge, she is automatically attracted cause she sees safety for her and her future offsprings, then she thinks about your bank account and if that is ok, you are G2G. :D

Moreover,heavy DLs, squats and all that, combined with good endurance, have upgraded my pussy destroying abilities.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Chidoman on June 24, 2016, 11:05:46 PM
haha, i can attest to that. females still have animal nature just like us. when she see you lift that big ol fridge, she is automatically attracted cause she sees safety for her and her future offsprings, then she thinks about your bank account and if that is ok, you are G2G. :D

Moreover,heavy DLs, squats and all that, combined with good endurance, have upgraded my pussy destroying abilities.

That attest to All!....Happy Destroying!! ;D
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Tapeworm on June 25, 2016, 01:25:05 AM
(http://www.clker.com/cliparts/0/e/c/0/13260155221737815816466890-vanity_smurf-md.png)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 25, 2016, 02:26:53 AM
haha, i can attest to that. females still have animal nature just like us. when she see you lift that big ol fridge, she is automatically attracted cause she sees safety for her and her future offsprings, then she thinks about your bank account and if that is ok, you are G2G. :D

Moreover,heavy DLs, squats and all that, combined with good endurance, have upgraded my pussy destroying abilities.

If i was a woman I would be more impressed if the guy got someone else to lift it.
When was the last a time a woman asked you how much could you lift?

Only guys ask you that, women dont give a fuck.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 25, 2016, 04:14:37 AM
Epic 16" arms


your jealousy is showing :D
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Dr Dutch on June 28, 2016, 11:33:14 AM
haha, i can attest to that. females still have animal nature just like us. when she see you lift that big ol fridge, she is automatically attracted cause she sees safety for her and her future offsprings, then she thinks about your bank account and if that is ok, you are G2G. :D

Moreover,heavy DLs, squats and all that, combined with good endurance, have upgraded my pussy destroying abilities.
I dig you mr Bulgaria !   8)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: The Ugly on June 28, 2016, 02:19:22 PM
First it was to get ripped like Bruce Lee. Then to gain size/strength, but mostly size. Then mostly strength. Then, for years, it was just about looking muscular and lean.

Now it just feels good and keeps me from looking horrific. But not by much.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Primemuscle on June 28, 2016, 02:38:49 PM
First it was to get ripped like Bruce Lee. Then to gain size/strength, but mostly size. Then mostly strength. Then, for years, it was just about looking muscular and lean.

Now it just feels good and keeps me from looking horrific. But not by much.

I respect a man who is humble.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on June 28, 2016, 02:53:03 PM
to look good
(https://s33.postimg.org/xizhvrrrz/140516.png)

legs are the result of 20k hack squats and 90k leg press.

ok, i gotta admit that you have beautiful legs (slight homo)

and yep, you don't need to lift heavy to get bigger on roids, constant tension and fatiguing the muscle works just fine

i'm weaker now than when i was a natty, but i've got about 20 extra pounds of lean mass of me from that time, although i'm still a twink  ;D
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: The Ugly on June 28, 2016, 03:43:54 PM
I respect a man who is humble.

All the shit I give you and you're still complimentary? Killing me here, Prime.

I respect a man who is decent.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on June 29, 2016, 03:15:51 AM
Both, 114kg powerlifter
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: njflex on June 29, 2016, 05:20:22 AM
Both, 114kg powerlifter
8)...large
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: BBSSchlemiel on June 29, 2016, 05:39:59 AM
I've always wondered why people lift. Lifting weights really puts stress on the body to a certain point. I was plagued by injuries when lifting heavy.

Do you want to be strong to prove something to others or yourself?
No, I simply get stronger (increase reps or weight on exercises) in order to look better, not for the sake of putting up numbers considering I am not competing in powerlifting.

Quote

Do you want to be strong because you compete in powerlifting?

No, I am not interested in this body-wrecking activity in which corny, wannabe-tough-guy douchebags are involved. Ever meet some powerlifters?

Quote

Do you want to look good for the opposite or same sex?

I just like having muscle and will be competing in a show soon, just to see what I can do with my body and because I love bodybuilding.

Quote
If you could get a 20 inch arm by curling 30 pounds would you do it? [/quote

Getting twenty inch guns requires 'roids, which I don't do. But if I could get my arms bigger curing 30 pounds, that would be fine.



Quote

MAKE GETBIG GREAT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Fallsview on June 29, 2016, 05:53:58 AM
If i was a woman I would be more impressed if the guy got someone else to lift it.
When was the last a time a woman asked you how much could you lift?

Only guys ask you that, women dont give a fuck.

This actually made all the women I work with laugh. They agreed that they could care less how much we lift. They care more about how we look and if we are healthy. There were some who could care less if a man achieved his body with Anabolic/Androgenic steroids as long as he looked like "eye candy" as what they said.




MAKE GETBIG GREAT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: keanu on June 29, 2016, 06:23:34 AM
As a teenager many moons ago I began lifting to get more energy. I was always tired, and short tempered. The lifting is therapy , elevating mood fairly quickly, and raises the energy levels for days. Looking fit is great but never my main motivation. I could never understand these fit 180 - 200 pounders going on gear, and eating all day just to look like tired, 250 pound bloated water bags.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 29, 2016, 11:49:07 AM
8)...large
why did you comment on his pic but not mine

are you no longer on my side?

no homo
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: njflex on June 29, 2016, 11:53:06 AM
why did you comment on his pic but not mine

are you no longer on my side?

no homo
VEINY ASS ARM...YOU HAVE A GREAT LAT SPREAD WHEN U POST THEM UP...
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 29, 2016, 11:56:24 AM
VEINY ASS ARM...YOU HAVE A GREAT LAT SPREAD WHEN U POST THEM UP...
how come my lats only exist in rear poses

front lat spread is a joke, and not a funny one

i think there is a reason almost nobody on bb boards and instagram posts front lat spreads

you need to be x box hueg to pull it off ???
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: njflex on June 29, 2016, 12:00:12 PM
how come my lats only exist in rear poses

front lat spread is a joke, and not a funny one

i think there is a reason almost nobody on bb boards and instagram posts front lat spreads

you need to be x box hueg to pull it off ???
its a tough pose to hit hold and showcase and depending on torso length some look better from rear than front and vice versa,,
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 29, 2016, 12:07:38 PM
its a tough pose to hit hold and showcase and depending on torso length some look better from rear than front and vice versa,,
no i think the rear is just more impressive because you lean back and create an optical illusion, especially when close to the camera

front is the opposite

at least those are my theories
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on June 29, 2016, 02:04:48 PM
VEINY ASS ARM...YOU HAVE A GREAT LAT SPREAD WHEN U POST THEM UP...

his best bodypart are his wheels, and his back is second

Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 29, 2016, 10:55:13 PM
his best bodypart are his wheels, and his back is second



it's weird because i dont put nearly as much effort into those as in my arms

building arms aint easy
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: visualizeperfection on June 30, 2016, 12:38:41 AM
i got my glock with me, just in case they try to get me, but 1-2 punch combo or rare naked choke is far better option in respect to legal aftermath.

Shooting people is risky endevour.

You can do your "pump" sets and inject AAS/hgh and feel badass, but you are no better than the beauty pageant bitches. Deadlifts, squats, C&Js, pull ups, etc are all must imo.

Even better, you can stop training and get some piana like implants and be HUGE.

Agree 100%. I feel that functional muscle will be infinitely more important when you are "going to war" at the local mud-run, asserting your dominance over a lesser beta male at the office Christmas party, or when an unruly non-white/non-lifter decides to harsh on you for having 19 items at the 15 item and under line at the supermarket. This world is all about physical dominance.

Have you considered incorporating these tools into your preparedness arsenal? They help you lock in the full power of the "rare naked choke".


(http://www.criticalbench.com/exercises/pics/kettlebell-upright-row2.jpg)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on June 30, 2016, 12:51:45 AM
it's weird because i dont put nearly as much effort into those as in my arms

building arms aint easy

i just started focusing on my tris so i'll keep this up for a good 4-6 weeks and if there is a change i'll let you know brosef (the experts around me tell me that my tris are behind my bis and delts, i agree with the delt part but not the bi part, but 3 different people tell me so, so i guess i should listen to them, but come to think of it, i'm actually focusing on bis too but tris even more so as this is what these "voices" keep telling me lol)

in fact i'm going to split bis and tris up (tris in the morning, bis in the evening) and train them on the same day every other day

what's funny is that i did an arm focus before and it did work as my arms were a full 1 1/4 inches bigger at the same bodyweight
, but i did lose size on my pecs and back, so i basically shifted the weight from my torso to my arms

so whoever says that spot gaining ain't possible is fucking wrong
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: bigmc on June 30, 2016, 12:57:46 AM
to look good
(https://s33.postimg.org/xizhvrrrz/140516.png)

legs are the result of 20k hack squats and 90k leg press.

epic mfi flat pack chest of drawers

looking good  8)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Beefjake on June 30, 2016, 01:31:59 AM
To feel good and to stay intact after stupid sporting endeavours of youth.

Strenght and looks are a nice by-product.
Neither is significant...
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 30, 2016, 04:10:32 AM
epic mfi IKEA flat pack chest of drawers

looking good  8)

Fixed  ;D
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Bulgarian_enforcer on June 30, 2016, 05:28:37 AM
Agree 100%. I feel that functional muscle will be infinitely more important when you are "going to war" at the local mud-run, asserting your dominance over a lesser beta male at the office Christmas party, or when an unruly non-white/non-lifter decides to harsh on you for having 19 items at the 15 item and under line at the supermarket. This world is all about physical dominance.

Have you considered incorporating these tools into your preparedness arsenal? They help you lock in the full power of the "rare naked choke".


(http://www.criticalbench.com/exercises/pics/kettlebell-upright-row2.jpg)

yeah, mane i do that shit also. but i dont go to no office parties lol.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: bigmc on June 30, 2016, 10:08:02 AM
tricep is one of my specialities


just took this picture right no



my friend someone has stolen your door
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 30, 2016, 10:09:25 AM
my friend someone has stolen your door
i threw them out a while ago, i needed the storage space to keep the baby pusher

who needs doors anyway when you got arms like these
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Nether Animal on June 30, 2016, 10:10:15 AM
Everyone hating on Halo's arm size but I'd rather have shredded tris and vascularity like that on 16 inch arms than bigger fatceps or whatever
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on June 30, 2016, 10:13:15 AM
tricep is one of my specialities


just took this picture right no



you do mostly compound shit for tris right? and you lift pretty damn heavy too if i recall correctly

and you do close grips and dips with added weight? so how much weight you using on them lifts dude?

and what isos do you do?

Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 30, 2016, 10:15:51 AM
you do mostly compound shit for tris right? and you lift pretty damn heavy too if i recall correctly

and you do close grips and dips with added weight? so how much weight you using on them lifts dude?

and what isos do you do?


my bread and butter for tris is close grip bench press (not extremely close, just about shoulder width)

i'm up to 4x303lbs/140kg on my first set
then i taper down the weight and up the reps

i go pretty heavy on  standing overhead extensions with one dumbel per side, about 8-10 reps on first set with 22kg with perfect form not shoulder pressing form like philipe uses on this exercise for cheating
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 30, 2016, 10:21:30 AM
my bread and butter for tris is close grip bench press (not extremely close, just about shoulder width)

i'm up to 4x303lbs/140kg on my first set
then i taper down the weight and up the reps

i go pretty heavy on  standing overhead extensions with one dumbel per side, about 8-10 reps on first set with 22kg with perfect form not shoulder pressing form like philipe uses on this exercise for cheating
also i quit dips a while ago and replaced them with close grip pressing

dips are too dangerous for injuries

i have no clue what isos are
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 30, 2016, 11:21:00 AM
my friend someone has stolen your door

maybe baby mamas back....that was her method of entrance last time she called around
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 30, 2016, 11:29:39 AM
maybe baby mamas back....that was her method of entrance last time she called around
i can only dream  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on June 30, 2016, 11:36:27 AM
isos=isolation movements ie. pressdowns, overhead tri ext, ect
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Henda on June 30, 2016, 11:37:50 AM
maybe baby mamas back....that was her method of entrance last time she called around

Haha you know you have a hefty she-beast of a woman when she can bare handedly burst through your front door
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on June 30, 2016, 11:38:36 AM
Haha you know you have a hefty she-beast of a woman when she can bare handedly burst through your front door

200lbs of african fury as I recall
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 30, 2016, 11:43:41 AM
200lbs of african fury as I recall
to be fair she kicked down the door together with her sister

i guess she was hovering around 80kg and the sister a similar weight, maybe a bit heavier, she has gigantic legs

so at least a combined weight of 160kg / 352 lbs kicking furiously at my door for a good while before it finally broke down
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 30, 2016, 11:44:56 AM
200lbs of african fury as I recall
she maxed out at 96 KG  / 211lbs according to herself when she was pregnant

she usually hovered around 175lbs
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: visualizeperfection on June 30, 2016, 01:17:26 PM
I'm loving how a troll thread turned into a pose off among the greats.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: njflex on June 30, 2016, 01:26:58 PM
I'm loving how a troll thread turned into a pose off among the greats.
LOL  YEAH..
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on June 30, 2016, 08:12:21 PM
I'm loving how a troll thread turned into a pose off among the greats.
i never knew this was a troll thread

it just seemed like an invitation to an arm posedown
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: _aj_ on July 01, 2016, 03:27:59 AM
i never knew this was a troll thread

it just seemed like an invitation to an arm posedown

The true Getbig Arm Don speaks...
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 01, 2016, 09:32:06 AM
The true Getbig Arm Don speaks...
the best arms on getbig i have seen is groink, walter white, bambam, hasbin

the worst arm i have seen is droppingplates, it really made me laugh uncontrolably
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 01, 2016, 04:14:30 PM
tricep is one of my specialities


just took this picture right no



i got more cross-striations in my triceps than you do brosef, i'll try and post up a pic of them in a few days or so

this pic was taken bout 6 weeks ago with my shit ass camera, i'll see if i can get a good pic of my dry shredded tris with some better fucking camera
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: _aj_ on July 01, 2016, 04:55:07 PM
i got more cross-striations in my triceps than you do brosef, i'll try and post up a pic of them in a few days or so

this pic was taken bout 6 weeks ago with my shit ass camera, i'll see if i can get a good pic of my dry shredded tris with some better fucking camera

You are gonna claim top tricep status and then not post a pic of your triceps but instead a blurry pic from a potato?
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 01, 2016, 11:01:51 PM
i got more cross-striations in my triceps than you do brosef, i'll try and post up a pic of them in a few days or so

this pic was taken bout 6 weeks ago with my shit ass camera, i'll see if i can get a good pic of my dry shredded tris with some better fucking camera
i dont think so, it's possible however , it's all very lighting related

your delts are pretty damn amazing tho
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 02, 2016, 04:14:16 AM
You are gonna claim top tricep status and then not post a pic of your triceps but instead a blurry pic from a potato?

as you can see from the background i was in the swiss alps and it was a very cold and blustery day
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: bigmc on July 02, 2016, 04:41:49 AM
i got more cross-striations in my triceps than you do brosef, i'll try and post up a pic of them in a few days or so

this pic was taken bout 6 weeks ago with my shit ass camera, i'll see if i can get a good pic of my dry shredded tris with some better fucking camera

you look better than you ever have

but halo smokes you on arms

hes much bigger at about the same body fat

big props for the improvements you've made though
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: _aj_ on July 02, 2016, 08:36:30 AM
as you can see from the background i was in the swiss alps and it was a very cold and blustery day

Your potato-cam makes no such determination possible. It looks like camo netting behind you.

Congrats on overcoming your craven fear of the needle.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 02, 2016, 10:23:02 AM
you look better than you ever have

but halo smokes you on arms

hes much bigger at about the same body fat

big props for the improvements you've made though
remember the pics i posted in this thread are unpumped

i'm gonna pump my arms up real hard one time and take some pics

it will blow away what i posted before
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: visualizeperfection on July 02, 2016, 01:05:40 PM
remember the pics i posted in this thread are unpumped

i'm gonna pump my arms up real hard one time and take some pics

it will blow away what i posted before

How much you runnin nowdays
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on July 02, 2016, 01:28:04 PM
a 50 year old tricep
(https://s33.postimg.org/4sduizim7/triceps.png)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 02, 2016, 02:37:23 PM
How much you runnin nowdays
500test e 800 bold

been doing the bold for 5 and a half weeks now, it hasnt really kicked in yet, by all accounts it takes about 8 weeks to kick in

cant wait for the gains

they are coming

soon
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: chaos on July 02, 2016, 02:50:40 PM
a 50 year old drug dependent tricep
(https://s33.postimg.org/4sduizim7/triceps.png)
;)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Simple Simon on July 02, 2016, 03:07:38 PM
;)

they all are mate.

Its all temporary.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: visualizeperfection on July 02, 2016, 03:47:25 PM
500test e 800 bold

been doing the bold for 5 and a half weeks now, it hasnt really kicked in yet, by all accounts it takes about 8 weeks to kick in

cant wait for the gains

they are coming

soon


Finasteride? Hair fucked?
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 04, 2016, 03:29:12 PM
dj post more pics, less blury ones, thanks
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: The Scott on July 04, 2016, 05:30:29 PM
In the eyes of the majority of average men, any above average male is going to be accepted as being alpha over them.

To women, a well built man can take a couple of forms.  For example, a physique like Steve Reeves or Reg Park would draw far more admiring glances from women than a Branch Warren.  Some women prefer a strongman type body.  Powerlifters are generally not as admired once they go the HW/SHW class unless they maintain a semblance of shape to their physiques. It's been my experience that older and/or more mature women generally prefer their man to look like a man, not Woody Allen.

I lift to stay alive and healthy.  I want to look as good as I can and of course, be as strong as I can and all within reason.  I am now in my 41st year of weight training. 
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 04, 2016, 05:41:20 PM
dj post more pics, less blury ones, thanks

as i said before more phone fucking sucks, maybe i'll get another here soon

here's an interesting comparison playing with the lightening adjustment on the phone

just did bis today in fact, db con curls on preacher curl and then db hammer curls on preacher, and then machine curls and finished up with close-grip palms up pulldowns

tomorrow i'll be working on getting dem Mike Mentzer triceps  8)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: The Scott on July 04, 2016, 05:44:50 PM
as i said before more phone fucking sucks, maybe i'll get another here soon

here's an interesting comparison playing with the lightening adjustment on the phone

just did bis today in fact, db con curls on preacher curl and then db hammer curls on preacher, and then machine curls and finished up with close-grip palms up pulldowns

tomorrow i'll be working on getting dem Mike Mentzer triceps  8)

Excellent physique and vastly superior to my own.  Easily. Dammit!   ;D  Well done my young friend!
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 04, 2016, 05:47:50 PM
Excellent physique and vastly superior to my own.  Easily. Dammit!   ;D  Well done my young friend!

thank you very much  :)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: NelsonMuntz on July 04, 2016, 06:50:47 PM
thank you very much  :)

look better, need to change your online name to dj181.75
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: visualizeperfection on July 04, 2016, 06:58:03 PM
look better, need to change your online name to dj181.75

All I'm saying is keep in mind he's been on gear for years.


 :-X
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: njflex on July 05, 2016, 07:10:42 AM
DJ LOOKS GOOD,,SOME NICE VASCULARITY...
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 05, 2016, 02:25:14 PM
as i said before more phone fucking sucks, maybe i'll get another here soon

here's an interesting comparison playing with the lightening adjustment on the phone

just did bis today in fact, db con curls on preacher curl and then db hammer curls on preacher, and then machine curls and finished up with close-grip palms up pulldowns

tomorrow i'll be working on getting dem Mike Mentzer triceps  8)
epic gains

did you get the bitches yet?
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 05, 2016, 02:29:27 PM
you have a home gym? or you just start taking pics in a public gym like a tool ??? :D
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 05, 2016, 02:48:52 PM
you have a home gym? or you just start taking pics in a public gym like a tool ??? :D

 ;D ;D ;D

i posted this one a few months back and they all were giving me shit saying what a douche i was for taking a selfie during an aerobic class  :D :D :D but it wasn't a class it was in the "multi-functional" room/section of my gym

but i'm still a douche anyways   ;)

that pic was taken in sept last year and i was wetter then, now i'm drier and much harder
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 05, 2016, 02:51:39 PM
;D ;D ;D

i posted this one a few months back and they all were giving me shit saying what a douche i was for taking a selfie during an aerobic class  :D :D :D but it wasn't a class it was in the "multi-functional" room/section of my gym

but i'm still a douche anyways   ;)

that pic was taken in sept last year and i was wetter then, now i'm drier and much harder

i'm jealous of your delts   >:(

your arms heh... not so much :-X

i'd love to take some pics of my arms during an arm workout

but it would be awkward as fuck
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 05, 2016, 03:02:27 PM
i'm jealous of your delts   >:(

your arms heh... not so much :-X

i'd love to take some pics of my arms during an arm workout

but it would be awkward as fuck

ask a bud to do it

i had my female trainer take those curl shots  ;)

and as far as my arms go well let's just say they are improving very quickly, and i'll post pics very soon to prove it  :)

trained tris today and did skulls supersetted with close-grips and then rope pressdowns with a 3 sec hold at the bottom of each rep and then finished off with db overhead tri ext supersetted with dips and my tris were shining like fucking diamonds, as the outer tri head was nearly as round and full and my side delt

Mentzer triceps here i fucking come  8)

Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 05, 2016, 03:08:16 PM
ask a bud to do it

i had my female trainer take those curl shots  ;)

and as far as my arms go well let's just say they are improving very quickly, and i'll post pics very soon to prove it  :)

trained tris today and did skulls supersetted with close-grips and then rope pressdowns with a 3 sec hold at the bottom of each rep and then finished off with db overhead tri ext supersetted with dips and my tris were shining like fucking diamonds, as the outer tri head was nearly as round and full and my side delt

Mentzer triceps here i fucking come  8)


people would fuck it up on purpose

when you have great arms everyone is your enemy
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 06, 2016, 04:24:06 AM
people would fuck it up on purpose

when you have great arms everyone is your enemy

well fuck them then

i just thought of a great idea for an in the gym shot of tricep work, photo with arms fully extended on rope pressdowns 8)

can't really do it on cg bench or skulls but that should be a damn cool shot
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: visualizeperfection on July 06, 2016, 10:08:18 AM
well fuck them then

i just thought of a great idea for an in the gym shot of tricep work, photo with arms fully extended on rope pressdowns 8)

can't really do it on cg bench or skulls but that should be a damn cool shot

How old are you, friend?
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 06, 2016, 10:13:51 AM
How old are you, friend?

take a guess
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Grape Ape on July 06, 2016, 11:22:12 AM
take a guess

How many miles can you run, and what would your average pace be?
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 06, 2016, 11:23:06 AM
take a guess
40
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Primemuscle on July 06, 2016, 01:15:43 PM
40

You must be quite the runner. A full marathon is a little over 26 miles. On average those who finish need about 4:21 to complete the race. It take just under 8 hours to run 40 miles at the average full marathon pace.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 06, 2016, 01:16:55 PM
You must be quite the runner. A full marathon is a little over 26 miles. On average those who finish need about 4:21 to complete the race. It take just under 8 hours to run 40 miles at the average full marathon pace.
going senile ???
How old are you, friend?
take a guess
40
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 06, 2016, 01:23:22 PM
40

good guess chief, 42

How many miles can you run, and what would your average pace be?

now? maybe 1 if i'm lucky

when i was at peak i could run a half mile in under 2 minutes and my best 5 k was 16:19 all done in high school as i was a stud x-country and track man at about a buck 28 LOL

my VO2 max was tested at The Ohio State University at it came out to be 71 ml/kg/min which is ELITE status  8)

what's your best ever mile?
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: visualizeperfection on July 06, 2016, 04:13:41 PM
take a guess

The way you are talking about cool action shots in the gym I had assumed 17.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Grape Ape on July 06, 2016, 05:25:59 PM
good guess chief, 42

now? maybe 1 if i'm lucky

when i was at peak i could run a half mile in under 2 minutes and my best 5 k was 16:19 all done in high school as i was a stud x-country and track man at about a buck 28 LOL

my VO2 max was tested at The Ohio State University at it came out to be 71 ml/kg/min which is ELITE status  8)

what's your best ever mile?

Shame you stopped then.  Under 2 min 800 meters is like super elite.

At your age, you'd still be young enough to perform at a high level, rather than throw that and your health away for some temporary cosmetics.  And, I'm not anti-TRT either, just think it's way too early for you.  But, to each his own - we all do this shit for our own reasons, none right or wrong.

Since you asked, my best ever mile was probably 5:53, but that was in HS with no training, lol.  For me now, I hate running, but do it as necessary means for overall conditioning, OCR/GR type stuff, and it's the ONLY thing that raised my good cholesterol significantly.  I don't try to max out a mile, but if I look back to a workout I was proud of it went like this, since I stayed in the 6 min range on the last mile.  I just finished 12 weeks of Wendler, and am currently working back to this kind of conditioning:


Run one mile in 6:35

1:15 plank

Spreed Ruck 2 miles under 23 min

1/4 mile walk:  with 40 lb ruck, carry 80 lb sand bag....5 push up to start, walk 1/8 mile with bag...drop 10 pushup with ruck...10 walks up bleacher stairs with ruck........10 pushup with ruck, walk rest with sandbag

Ruck 1 mile in 11:20

Bear crawl with ruck 50 yds

Run 1 mile in 6:45

1:30 min plank
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: BIG ACH on July 06, 2016, 09:16:56 PM
I lift so I can wear shirts like this without looking like a total douche....


LOL just kidding... I'm a total douche ;D

Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 06, 2016, 11:29:24 PM
Shame you stopped then.  Under 2 min 800 meters is like super elite.

At your age, you'd still be young enough to perform at a high level, rather than throw that and your health away for some temporary cosmetics.  And, I'm not anti-TRT either, just think it's way too early for you.  But, to each his own - we all do this shit for our own reasons, none right or wrong.

Since you asked, my best ever mile was probably 5:53, but that was in HS with no training, lol.  For me now, I hate running, but do it as necessary means for overall conditioning, OCR/GR type stuff, and it's the ONLY thing that raised my good cholesterol significantly.  I don't try to max out a mile, but if I look back to a workout I was proud of it went like this, since I stayed in the 6 min range on the last mile.  I just finished 12 weeks of Wendler, and am currently working back to this kind of conditioning:


that's not bad, and if you're really serious about it you need to incorporate different methods of running training into your regime for example, pace training, lsd (long slow distance), intervals and fartlek (it's a swedish word for speed play, kinda like un-organized intervals but not quite as intense), maybe you do this stuff already

i originally ran to get into shape for basketball, but i ended up being a better runner than baller

my uncles were quite disappointed in this and they basically called me a pussy and said that real men play sports where you can get hurt, like football, basketball, boxing

they also said that bodybuilding is for f@gs

the funny thing is... running and running training is MUCH MUCH harder than bb training, and it's not even fucking close

Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: njflex on July 07, 2016, 06:09:31 AM
I lift so I can wear shirts like this without looking like a total douche....


LOL just kidding... I'm a total douche ;D


better bro,just drop some more and get decent leanz....no excuses not football season  ;D
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Grape Ape on July 07, 2016, 06:40:38 AM
that's not bad, and if you're really serious about it you need to incorporate different methods of running training into your regime for example, pace training, lsd (long slow distance), intervals and fartlek (it's a swedish word for speed play, kinda like un-organized intervals but not quite as intense), maybe you do this stuff already

i originally ran to get into shape for basketball, but i ended up being a better runner than baller

my uncles were quite disappointed in this and they basically called me a pussy and said that real men play sports where you can get hurt, like football, basketball, boxing

they also said that bodybuilding is for f@gs

the funny thing is... running and running training is MUCH MUCH harder than bb training, and it's not even fucking close



Yeah, I hear you on it being harder. 

I'm not serious about speed performance - I do sprints to stay quick for flag football, but the running is mostly so I can do OCR stuff - the hardest one is usually about 13 miles on a mountain.  Speed is less important for those, just being about to do 10 miles at around 8 min per is fine.

Good luck with your training.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 07, 2016, 07:14:45 AM
that's not bad, and if you're really serious about it you need to incorporate different methods of running training into your regime for example, pace training, lsd (long slow distance), intervals and fartlek (it's a swedish word for speed play, kinda like un-organized intervals but not quite as intense), maybe you do this stuff already

i originally ran to get into shape for basketball, but i ended up being a better runner than baller

my uncles were quite disappointed in this and they basically called me a pussy and said that real men play sports where you can get hurt, like football, basketball, boxing

they also said that bodybuilding is for f@gs

the funny thing is... running and running training is MUCH MUCH harder than bb training, and it's not even fucking close


if bodybuilding is so easy and for "f@gs" why arent you squatting 800lbs leg pressing 2000+lbs like ronnie ??? ::)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Master Blaster on July 07, 2016, 07:43:04 AM
also i quit dips a while ago and replaced them with close grip pressing

dips are too dangerous for injuries

i have no clue what isos are

Like how close? When it's inches apart, I find the movement awkward, but when it's wider sometimes it doesn't feel like it's hitting the triceps as much (asking for a friend).  ;)
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 07, 2016, 07:44:14 AM
Like how close? When it's inches apart, I find the movement awkward, but when it's wider sometimes it doesn't feel like it's hitting the triceps as much (asking for a friend).  ;)
typically where the bar knurling starts, which is about shoulder width

supposedly it's scientifically proven that narrower than that doesnt give any advantage, just wrist problems
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Henda on July 07, 2016, 08:18:21 AM
Like how close? When it's inches apart, I find the movement awkward, but when it's wider sometimes it doesn't feel like it's hitting the triceps as much (asking for a friend).  ;)

Experiment and find the closest grip you can do without pain in the wrists ect and stick with that, the excercise tends to work better with a pause at the bottom, for me at least
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: dj181 on July 07, 2016, 08:44:30 AM
if bodybuilding is so easy and for "f@gs" why arent you squatting 800lbs leg pressing 2000+lbs like ronnie ??? ::)

i never said it was for f@gs my uncles did

and the reason being is that it's a non-contact "sport" no one hits/smashes/tackles you (football), pushes/elbows you (basketball), or punches you (boxing) so since there is no kind of contact it's a fag activity according to them
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: anabolichalo on July 07, 2016, 08:56:04 AM
i never said it was for f@gs my uncles did

and the reason being is that it's a non-contact "sport" no one hits/smashes/tackles you (football), pushes/elbows you (basketball), or punches you (boxing) so since there is no kind of contact it's a fag activity according to them

maybe they are things with your uncles
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: BIG ACH on July 07, 2016, 12:35:26 PM
better bro,just drop some more and get decent leanz....no excuses not football season  ;D

No weekly pizzas lol
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: Primemuscle on July 07, 2016, 02:36:10 PM
i never said it was for f@gs my uncles did

and the reason being is that it's a non-contact "sport" no one hits/smashes/tackles you (football), pushes/elbows you (basketball), or punches you (boxing) so since there is no kind of contact it's a fag activity according to them

I expect the opposite is more accurate. Think about pro wrestling.... I believe some refer to them as mat fags. Contact sports require the players to touch other players, most often of the same gender.
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: 6 Reps on July 08, 2016, 03:46:31 AM
and you can wreak your joints chasing a pointless goal and end up like this guy in later life, yeah buddy
(http://proteinfart.proteinfart.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ron-coleman-hospital.jpg)

Leave your ego at the door or you will regret it

Squatting here at 855:
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: 6 Reps on July 08, 2016, 03:56:01 AM
Here is lifting for both, although really to look good; IFBB Pro Josh Lenartowicz with a 250 lb dumbbell:
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: 6 Reps on July 08, 2016, 03:59:48 AM
The great and former Mr. Olympia Franco Columbo:
Title: Re: Do You Lift For Strength OR To Look Good?
Post by: OB1 on July 08, 2016, 01:48:42 PM
Lifting for personal records, strength and stamina.
Looking good already.