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Title: "Little Big Men"
Post by: JasonH on January 17, 2009, 01:51:53 PM
Anybody read this book by Alan M Klein?

Pretty heavy going as it shows a highly analytical view into the psychology of bodybuilding but still has some interesting points in it.

Here is the link:

http://books.google.com/books?id=ik-OnwND4EoC&printsec=frontcover&dq=little+big+men
Title: Re: "Little Big Men"
Post by: io856 on January 17, 2009, 11:54:39 PM
wow that really is heavy going!

I like getting stronger and getting bigger, does that mean I am a psychological mess?  ::)
Title: Re: "Little Big Men"
Post by: JasonH on January 18, 2009, 02:02:55 AM
Quote from: io856 on January 17, 2009, 11:54:39 PM
wow that really is heavy going!

I like getting stronger and getting bigger, does that mean I am a psychological mess?  ::)

It appears so it seems - we're all a bit messed in the head according to this guy. I couldn't find the passage but I believe he gives reasons why bodybuilding will never gain "sport legitimacy". In other words "not a sport".
Title: Re: "Little Big Men"
Post by: MuscleMcMannus on January 18, 2009, 02:11:49 AM
Oh please why doesn't he go right a fucking book on the egotistical, arrogant jocks of prosports or the mindless plastic surgery and vanity of women?  bodybuilders are no different than any other aspect of society.  Some take it to the extreme some don't  Probodybuilding in no way represents the broad spectrum of bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts. 

Personally I'll never compete in probodybuilding, would never want to nor would I ever want to look like a pro bodybuilder even if I could.  But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy challenging myself in the gym week in and week out all the while eating right and occassionally taking hormones. 
Title: Re: "Little Big Men"
Post by: io856 on January 18, 2009, 03:29:41 AM
Quote from: MuscleMcMannus on January 18, 2009, 02:11:49 AM
But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy challenging myself in the gym week in and week out all the while eating right and occassionally taking hormones. 
Exactly, no wonder so many people are ashamed to admit they are bodybuilders.
Title: Re: "Little Big Men"
Post by: webcake on January 18, 2009, 03:31:45 AM
Yes, it is a shame that bb'ing comes with a stigma that is hard to wash..... :-\
Title: Re: "Little Big Men"
Post by: Meso_z on January 18, 2009, 07:02:45 AM
Quote from: MuscleMcMannus on January 18, 2009, 02:11:49 AM
Oh please why doesn't he go right a fucking book on the egotistical, arrogant jocks of prosports or the mindless plastic surgery and vanity of women?  bodybuilders are no different than any other aspect of society.  Some take it to the extreme some don't  Probodybuilding in no way represents the broad spectrum of bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts. 

Personally I'll never compete in probodybuilding, would never want to nor would I ever want to look like a pro bodybuilder even if I could.  But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy challenging myself in the gym week in and week out all the while eating right and occassionally taking hormones. 

 ::) ::) ::)