Do women find the "strongman" look attractive?

[Anonymous]

I've struggled for years with my weight. The only times I've ever been skinny are when I'm doing extreme exercise (like cycling 30+ miles a day, 3-4 times a week) or extreme dieting (zero carbs, only meat).

If I was to give up on losing weight (I'm 220 pounds at 6 feet tall) and just focus on building muscle, would that be an attractive look? I care more about useful strength than being ripped.

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Just to clarify, I'm not talking about getting huge body-builder muscles. I'm looking more to gain physical strength and hopefully replace some fat with muscle, but not worry so much about my weight.

[Phantasm01]

If you want to do these things for yourself then I think you should.

Ask yourself this question do you want a girlfriend that is attracted to you for your physical looks or because of your confidence and personality? Physical looks over time will change, yes when you first meet it is physical attractions that gives the person that extra push to want to be together. But long term what do you want in a girl?

[Asker]

Oh I'd be doing it for myself, primarily. I'm just tired of being out of shape.

[Phantasm01]

I would say then do what you want to do with your health and body. Your confidence will show through all your efforts and whatever women that you are attracted to will see this. When I met my husband over 22yrs ago he was in the Navy and an open ocean rescue swimmer. He had a nice body but not overly built. I even told him I would never want to date a body builder type it would be like sleeping on the rock of Gibraltar. That is my preference however other women will have different preferences. So it goes back to having confidence feeling secure with yourself and everything else will just happen. Be patient and you will find the right person.

[SweetTeaGirl]

I think ripped is a little frightening, but I don't think skinny is super attractive either. My favorite body type is basically what you're describing, but I don't mind a little extra weight. Of course, ideas can change. I used to like skinnier guys, but my mind has definitely changed about that.

[Anonymous]

Uhm some girls do, personally I find it to be a turn off. Skinniness is important to. me, but muscles look gross. I want a weak man physically

[Asker]

Fair enough. I'm not talking about wanting huge, ripped body-builder muscles, just being physically strong and stout.

[kambo_trick3y]

Are you talking like, this kind of body?

blog.priceplow.com/.../strongman-body.jpg

[Asker]

More or less, yes.

[Asker]

Though some guys aren't as defined as he is, ab-wise.

[Asker]

I'm more interested in the strength, though, rather than a specific body look.

[kambo_trick3y]

It's a solid look, I'm sure you'll be fine man.

[harakiri]

I find it quite attractive.

[Tincan]

Let me show you my muscles, baby.

[kambo_trick3y]

Oh damn, with a super smooth line like that, how can she resist?

[Asker]

Haha xD

[COCOCHANEL]

no, not for me