Serious question, are girls actually physically attracted to muscular guys?

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I am asking this question because I've seen a lot of contradicting opinions. I dont know whether those girls who say they are turned off by fit guys actually are or if they just say to get perceived in a certain way, like less shallow.

I am also asking because I have been lifting for about a year now to get bigger, and truth be told, I dont like it, its seems more like a boring chore. My only motivation is to be more attractive to girls.
I love exercising, but if it was up to me I would spend 100% of my exercising time playing ball, not lifiting weights, I just like moving around a lot. But this results in a more lean body as opposed to what I am now.

So I am curious, is it worth the effort, as a guy do you get more attractive by putting in time at the gym lifting?

jesshkah · Accepted Answer

It really depends on the girl. I know it's super vague and not helpful, but it's true. I'm a girl and I work out and lift, so I like guys who are more fit and have muscles also. But some of my friends like slimmer guys. It's really individual preference, and some girls do genuinely not like super muscular guys.

If you don't like working out then don't.

WildButterfly · Accepted Answer

some girls love muscular guys. some don't. I think it's great that u want to stay in shape but if u hate lifting weights, then I think u should just focus on what u actually enjoy doing. You'll meet a girl that likes ur body just the way it is.

fauchelevent · Accepted Answer

Personally, I'm not. I just don't think that muscle looks too good. It's possible to be broad and be pretty strong without a lot of muscular definition and look good, I think, but generally it's not my thing.

genericname85 · Accepted Answer

yes they are. a fit body is attractive to every gender. notice that there are differences in what girls prefer on a man vs what guys think a man has to look like.

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girls like a slim core and less thick arms then men usually think is attractive.

cavmanier · Accepted Answer

I've noticed these ratios pretty consistently If I were you I would do an exercise that is healthy for you and that you enjoy.

Scrambledagain · Answer

Your face and demeanour count way more. I'm a body builder and in terms of women, my football (soccer) friends have way more success in the pick up game than my gym buddies. Also when you play more team sports, you get out in a social environment that gives rise to more social occasions and women. For pick up, I would recommend team sports over solitary body building. Unless you want to be a full blown player where you gym but go out and create your own social circles.

xxhellfell · Answer

I mean we do get attracted to them, and they do look nice don't get me wrong. In my opinion it doesn't really matter if your super muscular just as long as you aren't scrawny either soo you could get a little muscular if you want, you could never go wrong with having a little muscle :)

GhostOnToast · Answer

Personally I'm not in to it. But I especially dislike huge bulging muscles, but each to their own. I like all body types, the one I really dislike though is large muscles.

chintita · Answer

f yeah, i love muscular guys almost exclusively if he lifts he can lift me up against a wall if u know what i mean ;)

serious · Answer

I can't say if they are attracted to them or not, but they surely find muscular body in men attractive.

AnayaWilliams · Answer

It would have to depend on the girl and what she is physically attracted to. I like muscular guys, or skinny, etc.

idkwtftoputhere · Answer

some women are and some women aren't, it depends on the girl.

little_bird1 · Answer

Fit - yes, very turned on. But if he is too muscular then it's a turn off.

Anonymous · Answer

Some are, some aren't; people are just attracted to different things. Personally my preference is for thin guys. I think you should do the sport you enjoy, you will definitely still be attractive :)

OrangeBoy · Answer

Toned, with some muscles defined. But the majority hate the guys with big ones. Girls basically admire some smooth lines defining the muscles, nothing more, the majority.

ConsultantIsBack · Answer

No, hot girls actually love fat unmotivated guys lol

carinerose · Answer

I am attracted to muscular guys, but not the ones that look like the Rock. Lean / toned is perfect in my opinion.

LovesTVDx · Answer

I'm attracted to muscular guys  Don't do it for girls anyway, work out for yourself.

daremetwo · Answer

The toned type not those high strung bulging muscle body builders

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, and everyone know that already. Girls don't like fattie and skinny

Touglyforfemales · Answer

They must be cause they sure don't go after fat, overweight or obese guys.

Sunflower19 · Answer

I don't like muscular guys.

RJGraveyTrain · Answer

Yes, yes I am.

TrainwreckAdvice · Answer

Absolutely! And good for you!!

dominiquois · Answer

Yes. But there's a limit.

CHARismatic110 · Answer

Some girls are. Some girls are not.

aliceinwonderland69 · Answer

I like toned not built.

Afrochick · Answer

I am because i'm a gym rat.

riahriah · Answer

Yes but not like extreme bodybuilder types

LifeEqualsLove · Answer

Yeah...

apple24 · Answer

I guess I am! <3

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