Why do girls like muscles on guys so much ?

[Anonymous]

We guys never expect muscles on girls !

This is just so unfair.

Girls, please answer.

[sweetheart18]

not all girls are like that at all. sure lots of girls go crazy at the sight of some muscular guy in a picture with rock hard abs and such. but in reality, theyre just as easily pleased with someone not so muscular. same as guys with celebrities and porn star"s bodies. yes, you may get off on that type of body. but when it comes down to it, you're probably not that harsh with judging a girls body.

plus, personally, guys like those on the fitness and sports magazines freak me out because their bodies are just way too huge and rock like.

as for myself, the guy I'm in love with is more on the skinny side. he's certainly not puny. but he doesn't have bulging biceps and all that. but he works hard at different jobs, so he does keep in shape and his arms and back are nice and strong. which I absolutely LOVE. and that honestly turns me on way more than just some guy who hits the gym to achieve all these muscles. now THATS the turn on: a guy who isn't afraid to put himself to work, no matter what, just as long as he provides for himself well. because in the back of my mind, I connect that with the assumption that he will end up being a strong provider for me and our family one day.

oh and, girls go through a lot to measure up for guys standards as well. sooo...yeah.

[BBryans07]

Evolution. Back in the caveman days, girls would want to get with and have sex with the guy who was strongest and most dominant. This also meant that her own babies with him would most likely end up strong and dominant. The reason why guys like girls with big boobs and big hips/butts is the same thing: evolution. If you have bigger boobs and hips, it means you are sexually mature and fertile. It is a sign you can produce lots o' babies! Nowadays, it's not so simple. While I prefer a little muscle, guys who are REALLY muscular scare me. I tend to be attracted to skinnier less-toned fellows. It's the same way that some guys may like the standard skinny hourglass chic while some guys prefer a girl who's more robust.

If a guy is confident, then he doesn't need lots of muscle :) And it is fair, since girls do go through a butt-load of sh*t to please the opposite sex...just think of all the things girls do!(hair style, hair color, manicures/pedicures, dieting, tanning, makeup every morning, picking out all the right clothes...) It gets exhausting sometimes :|

[Asker]

Your right ! Even in animal kingdom, the males fight among each other just to impress the female. So, the power aspect is what turns the female on. Thanks for throwing light into this one BBrayn :-)

Besides, I agree with your second paragraph too. Thanks for answering. ^_^

[Hartmut]

Hell, we kept all sorts of useless crap from our cave-dwelling ancestors. It even explains the differences in shopping habits between men and women.

[BluStar2252]

It makes me feel protected and small, I am the kinda girl that wants a guy to be able to handle her if I get a little out of control, but no hitting. :) And it is easier to get turned on. A little bit of muscles are good but to the point where your neck is a box is extremely gross.

[Asker]

Protected ? In what sense ? Is anyone going to pounce on you or what ?

[BluStar2252]

It just makes me feel like if something might happen he is there to stop it and make things better.

[sweetheart18]

Question asker, I don't see what you're not understanding about the whole girls wanting to feel protected thing with guys. its just an instinct and goes back years ago. girls tend to naturally want to feel safe with their man, and know that they could protect them should any harm or trouble of any kind come their way. as BBryans07 said, its all part of evolution. the guys were naturally the provider. and the females were the nurturer. and even though things obviously have progressed, with females

[sweetheart18]

Working now all the time too. and the males taking care of the kids more on their own. its still a part of our natural instincts as beings.

[chensim]

Don't mean to sound cliche but the last guy I had a huge crush on him wasn't fit at all. he just had a huge Confidence and his personality what made me get attracted over him [ he was tall tho ]. not gonna lie I think some muscles on a guy is hot [not too much necessarily] and if I'll will be on my man it can be a plus but it's not like I'm looking for a rock-star with a huge package or anything. I don't know about guys but I'm assuming it's the same. of course there should be something in the other person that gives you attraction. but saying something like "why do girl like muscle guys" it's the same of "why do guys like girl with huge tits " and not all girl are a fan for huge stuff or anything. long story short what were looking in a partner is not only their looks and not all girl like huge muscels.

[frankiefrank]

Yeah, your reasoning falls short. Women like muscles on men for the same reason men respect muscles on men, it shows strength and fitness. Lucky for us, not having them is remedied by getting in the gym and working out. I'm not saying that you're less of a man for not having them, not in the least bit, but I think it's obvious why a woman would like them.

Don't think of it in terms of "fair", think of it in terms of natural attraction and it not being their fault.

[LivelyMind]

Because it just shows that they take of their body? how is it unfair could say the same bout you males :$ , no offense but I would not want someone scrawny I would feel more secure with a guy who could protect me & cares as much about his body as I do mine

& probably the reason y guys nver expect it on gurls is because they want to be able to impress them with their knowledge in the fitness area and use as a way to bond with them while boosting their self-confidence , we have way MORE things to tend too but it goes for both genders depends on ur standards/want*

[CristinaBacon7]

Smallest part of opposite sex attraction... as simple as that. We're always attracted to the complete opposite of ourselves.. you guys don't have curves, but you love 'em on us, don't you? You love that we're feminine, so different from you. Most of us girls don't have muscles, but we love them on you, because they're rugged and masculine. We're the nurturer. You're the fender and protector. Obviously all of this is subconscious (in case some of you argue that this is the most primal, archaic concept ever). Still,most of us ( I think) prefer lean guys, with sinewy muscles, and not beefy ones. Beefy ones LOOK like they've really been worked out. Lean muscles tend to generate the illusion of being inherent in your masculinity.

[wildfire5288]

They're just manly and hot. When you think about a guy you just automatically think strong and strong makes you automatically think of muscles, and I don't want to date a guy whose arms are as little as mine. And it's really not that unfair, hit the gym and you'll most likely bulk up. You don't have to have like body builder muscles but something. Look at soccer players, none of them are huge but they still have pretty well defined muscles.

[Anonymous]

umm excuse me, how is that not fair? you guys expect women to have nice bodies, tone, fit, you think we are all just born like that? No. its a trade for a trade buddy. Girls go through a lot more to be found attractive than guys. and just so you know, not all girls need their man to have muscles. for me personally, its just a bonus. I really don't care all that much:P

so just so you know it is fair.

[sa230e]

I was going to say something like that but yeah I think she hit the nail on the head here. Girls really do go through a lot just to look good.

[xBlossomx]

'Girls really do go through a lot just to look good': A bit too much if you're asking me. Most of them try too hard.

[selfishstars]

I actually don't like muscles that much. A little definition can be nice, but I prefer nerdy guys and most of the ones I know don't spend all that much time, if any, at the gym. :P

[sarahw]

Yes muscles are a very good thing. They are masculine and signify a strong man, who can protect you. You don't want overly accessive body builder muscles, but toned arms and pecs are good.

I like a man that can pick me up!

[Asker]

I guess every guy tries to lift up his girlfriend (at least during sex) lol. However, a guy with average physique can still lift you.

[bunny420]

Who can't lift a girl up? lol

[johnny_hustle]

Even girls can pick up girls. if a guy cant, he must be nothing but bones.

[girlknowsbest65]

because it means they take care of their body.

I don't like douchy guys that work out just for the image

but the biggest turn on for me is when a guy takes care of him self and his body.

usually guys that work out often are also more motivated.

=]

[ambermc2010]

I don't personally like guys with big strong muscles and rock hard abs, I just like my guys to be happy and healthy:)

[Cathrine]

not all of us...some of us like muscles, some us like skinny guys...just like some of you like skinny girls, some other like big breasts and butts

[thebestapple]

I like muscles. They are manly. However, they are not a necessity. I want a fit, healthy guy, just like a guy wants a heathy girl.

[Arics]

Stop being lazy as sh*t and go to the gym. It's not hard.

[Asker]

I am already muscular ! Loser ! And stop being offensive to strangers !

[JenAsks]

it's a preference. Just like guys like big boobs or a nice ass. Girls like muscles. They are sexy

[nollie33]

I actually really dislike muscles. I'd take tall and lanky over muscular any day.

[sweetpea6587]

why wouldn't we? it's sexy and I love a guy who can lift me up with complete ease

BUT a cute face, a good personality and a decent body can win over any girl; so perk up

[natalieee_hk]

You're older than 18, you shouldn't be asking that.

coz it's masculine. that's why.

nothing is fair. never was.

[Slimshadylp2]

What's that suppose to mean?

[Slimshadylp2]

Well, aren't you sexist, lesbian?

[Anonymous]

because muscles make a guy look stronger, healthier and shows that he is in shape.

guys may not want girls to be ripped but don't guys expect girls to be thin or at least have a banging waist to hip ratio? contrary to what you may think, it doesn't come easy the majority of girls have to work hard to have nice bodies.

just go to the gym and stop complaining,

[Asker]

Excuse me ? I am already muscular ! I only wanted to find out why muscles are admired by girls. It is very hard to lift heavy weights for us guys as compared to the things that you do to make yourself look good in front of guys. You girls are really lucky. You don't have to lift heavy weights !

[Opinion Owner]

Wahhh, it's hard to lift heavy weights? don't be condescending, it's not exactly a walk in the part to do extensive cardio and half starve yourself either. so sorry that you have to lift weights, at least you can eat more than salads and low fat/low carb foods. not to mention the fact guys lose weight much more easily than women do so you already have a natural advantage due to biology. if you're already muscular then just enjoy it and stop whining

[Asker]

I am not whining . I am just asking why is it so? Is this the way you talk to strangers on here ? You sound rude in your answer. Look at the tone in which you are answering here. No wonder you are answering this anonymously. If you can't be polite while answering here, don't answer at all.

[Asker]

@Admin

This is the reason why there should be a facility to block anonymous answerers from answering questions. Anyone can write what they want if they are anonymous. There should be a tick box on the screen of "asking a question", clicking which should disable the members from answering the question anonymously.

[Opinion Owner]

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[Asker]

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[johnny_hustle]

First thing first anonymous user, we don't EXPECT a girl to be thin or have a banging waist to hip ratio. Those are what we like to call bonus's, As a guy who has muscles. You can have huge muscles but be in worse shape then someone who has small muscles. My brother for instance doesn't lift weights often, but he runs at least 5 miles a day, and eats healthy. So he is in more shape than I am, and a lot of big muscle guys, but is on the smaller side. I'm not ripped to my standards, but I guess

[johnny_hustle]

From most girls standards I am. I think ripped as someone who not only has a six pack and pecks like no other, but those abs are actually sticking out. Not abs like mine which show because I am naturally more thin. My abs don't bulk out so therefor I would consider myself toned not ripped. Oh and if you want a nice body, it is 10 times easier if you eat MORE, and not starve yourself. Its called learn what you are eating and what it does to YOUR body.

[SeanSilk]

I'm not a female, but I have to comment on this. It depends on your body type. Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph. The first is naturally skinny with an unusually high metabolism. The second builds muscles very easy. And there third are really overweight and obese.

[Yellowbone]

It symbolizes strength, which symbolizes masculinity, which women are attracted to.

[Anonymous]

Mate, it just looks good to them. Its like asking "why do men like boobies and a nice a*s on a girl?"...you see the point.

[Asker]

I don't see the point in my case. Because, believe it or not, I don't get attracted to girls having nice boobies and butts. I pay attention only to the face. If her face is attractive, I want to date her regardless of her body type, boobies and butts.

[Sugashawtie]

Just.. Bigger.. Feel more protected!

[Asker]

Protected ? From what ?

[Sugashawtie]

I don't know, it's instintive.. Mamoths? Lions? Rapists?

[Asker]

"Mammoths ? Lions ?"

Do you live in a jungle ? lol

[Sugashawtie]

Dontcha know I'm a sexy jungle laday babay?

[johnny_hustle]

My mom explained this one to me QA, a girl feels more safer when a guy is able to put his big arms( big to her anyway) around her, and its like a shield from everything else. Like when you put a blanket on you, you feel nice and warm and for some people hiding under the blanket makes them feel safer, as for girls their blanket is us guy. girl wants to be able to in the mans arm, just like I am sure you would like to be able to put your arms around a girl completely