Guys, Opinion on girls that lift? Are you intimidated by muscle?

Question

I'm a powerlifter (not pro or anything). I have been doing it for 2 years.
My body type is very toned with good arms and abs. But I also take pride in my curves (waist, hips, ass and boobs lol). Overall I'm not very muscular compared to other female powerlifters.

Sadly I only get approached by guys at the gym or extremely muscular guys.

I'm not interested in the kind of guys I meet at the gym and I want to know if regular guys are intimidated by girls who lift?

Also, why do you think guys may find it manly or intimidating?

If the poll is too restrictive, feel free to elaborate.

GoodManDave · Accepted Answer

I don't think so... not really. I mean, I'm intimidated by beautiful women in general, - heh -but not because of them "lifting" or having a thing like that.

I think if there was a competition between us, I'd be a little intimidated by losing, but only a little, and mostly that'd because I'd look even more inadequate next to her.

This woman I'm interested in does all this martial arts stuff (and yoga). Only part of that I'm intimidated by is that I'm a flabby ugly little bag of goo that she'd probably never want to date... because she could probably get any guy she wanted.. But I'm intimidated by her in general just because she's really cool. Not because she could beat me up (which she could hands down). I think that's awesome she could stick up for herself and defend herself. I like that she wants to stay healthy and has found a thing that she can do that works. Really attractive, even if that's not "my world."

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

Muscle-bound women look manly, and that's a huge turn-off for me. There are definitely guys who are into that, but they're the exception to the rule. Most guys prefer a softer look on their women.

MrMysteryMan · Answer

Well I'm not an avid body builder, but I like to work out and look good. But, girls that go to the gym daily tells me that they are looking for like minded individuals who are strict eaters and have that work out regime constantly in mind. I probably wouldn't mind going to work out daily, but I don't have the time really sometimes or the energy. I do find very fit women extremely attractive though and I would love to get together with one. Just, maybe, the stigma behind it. Also, I feel they would be all about their bodies and such and not really into anything else. But that's probably painting all in a stereotypical fashion. You just look at girls on Youtube and such that go into competitions and such for body building and all they talk about it, "i'm so ripped" and "I lift so much." I can see that you are in good shape, don't make it an obsession that I can't be apart of.

Robertinho · Answer

I would say that they would actually find it intimidating because its different, specially for a guy who does not go to the gym at all. And manly because you figure its the guy who is suppose to be the muscular kind... but this time around its the other way around, so it would throw guys off a bit.

Anonymous · Answer

I go to the gym regularly and I really am attracted to other girls that lift weights at the gym. I'd say it's true though. Most guys will think they aren't beefed up for you to like them. If you like a guy that's not the type of guy that usually approaches you just try to act super friendly with them. Let them know you don't look down on them and that they have a shot if they tried to ask you out.

DarklordOdin · Answer

I do not favour inferior and frail wenches.
They must be strong and healthy. Abs of steel, biceps of the gods. No need to be caricatured, but they must be powerful.
In conclusion, girls that lift (or have some kind of power-regimen) are the ones that I admire.

Browneye57 · Answer

Guys are not as impressed with things that make guys guys. Guys want girls to be girls. They're not as impressed by all that as much as YOU are. They are more interested in what you'll do for THEM.

Oh, and enough with the 'intimidated' bullshit. A guy is only intimidated with anything woman if she's actually going to kick his ass.

They're just not as impressed with all that as much as you think they should be.

Riothouse · Answer

you are a fake, your picture is of Geo from Jk party.. she is married to Bart she is pregnant and co owner to barbell brigade gym

Kurodo · Answer

sous cool and if you still got the curves in the right places then more power to you. i also would say most guys who dont work out would probably find it intimidating or think its manly compared to the guys you usually meet

blutwolfe · Answer

whats wrong with being with guys that also like the gym? Those are the guys that are gonna find you hot af and why you linking that girl from barbell brigade lol

dewaldt · Answer

As long as you don't have a moustache or a Adams apple I will have no problem with you

Hellfire2209 · Answer

Since I'm a powerlifter too (again not pro) and have been for almost 2 years now, I think it would be fun and exciting.

Redstang88 · Answer

It's a bit manly, but not a big issue. But honestly if she lifted more than me (not likely), I'd definitely find it a turnoff

ChromAzonyx108 · Answer

better to hide away when it's that time of the month >.< and don't make her mad :P

Pizzalover101 · Answer

If your tone it's fine its when a girls muscles look like a guy an I would date a tone girl

John_Doesnt · Answer

It's totally gross. Just like a man with tits is gross to women.

dolemite68 · Answer

if she still looks feminine it won't bug me, just not too muscley.

Honestguy7 · Answer

Hahaha... Welll, I suppose I'm the kind of guy outside the gym who looks for a girl who thinks like you - I'm attractive, tall and slim. But don't go to the gym...

CobraCommander619 · Answer

no personally I am attracted to fit girls. I don't go to gym but I try to keep myself in shape by home workouts... I just feel admiration when I see a muscular girl.

richardtx2000 · Answer

of course im not intimidated. i support women in anything they do.

erich2013 · Answer

being fit and athletic is a huge thing to me! more power to you!

Anonymous · Answer

I've never approached those kind but I'd like to nail one.

ProjectBaby1K · Answer

Waayyy too manly. No thank you.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on the girl, but it can be very hot.

lowkey18 · Answer

post a picture to have better idea

Anonymous · Answer

I'm a chubby guy, so no lol

dsrice10 · Answer

I have always love women with muscles.

Hos10 · Answer

I like muscle af

Anonymous · Answer

no, no we aren't

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