Body Builders, The Stereotypes are wrong!

[Randomguy8182]

So I was flicking through a couple questions about training on here and a saw a few comments (from anonymous people, shocker right?) commenting things along the lines of "I do it cause I have a small penis", "I have low self esteem" and "I have anger issues"

Lets put this to bed, those of us that do lift don't fit the stereotype types people give to us.

1) Small penises, well damn I never knew

I lift cause I need to compensate? Um.....No just No, also how would you know bro? Been looking much? we don't train to compensate, not true at all there is nothing below average that we are trying to sort out or anything, well ok yea some guys probably do but that's life.

2) Anger issues?

Yea ok training relieves stress no doubt there but that again is not why we train and we aren't going to burst into fits of rage if we stop training, we only get angry when people curl in the squat rack.

3) Low self esteem

OK minor truth there some guys will train because of this but most of the guys and women that you see training do it to better and challenge themselves not because we have a deep seated hatred for ourselves or something.

4) Low intelligence

We aren't the meat heads society seem to think we are, it's proven that light resistance training increases brain function so yea, suck on that lol.

5) Steroids

While there guys that take steroids that doesn't mean that we all do, the vast majority don't to be fair, don't paint us all with the same brush, I'm all natural and I always will be same with a lot of guys and women

There is no reason for the pictures just needed to add some lol.

[Polocrew]

Lmao not a pro body builder , But I play football and been lifting for it since 8th grade when my dad built us a weight room in our basement. Funny how they are all stereotyped like this on sites like this lol which is filled sexually frustrated nerds and fat chicks who can't get laid lol. I am always ready to compare dick sizes with tape lol Evendoe all their dicks ever went through is their own hands imagining they bangin their crush lmao and self esteem? We aren't ones asking if our 4 inch cock is small lmao Evendoe it is and chicks won't even feel it in lol and steroids? I am planning to do roids yea but right now have only experienced with enhancers and it does improve my performance eon field. And I can't give shit what these nerds would think of that lol Only ones that hate amazing bod guys are sloots who can't get laid lol They are 2/10s and none of "us" would bang em so they get stuck with 2/10s and are scared "we"d be center of attention all time in relationship and prolly cheat on em lol altho 8-9/10 sloots we really want are more than happy with us so that's only ones we really do care about cos we bang em lol

[PippiL]

I've dated a couple of "body builders" to use the term loosely. They weren't stupid, didn't use steroids, and had normal sized penises. The reason I'm not with either of them anymore is because they were both really into themselves. One of them liked to have sex facing the mirror so he could watch himself. When I broke up with him, he told me he was way too hot for me anyway.

[Randomguy8182]

Some guys are like that, don't get me wrong confidence is fine but not cockiness nobody likes cocky people

[PippiL]

Yeah, they're kind of the worst.

[Randomguy8182]

Yea they are, and most of the time they are worse than 95% of other people that do them sport lmao

[imnotcrearive]

LOL at the facing the mirror part. And you stayed with him after that?

[Lonewolf_1296]

The question is, how could you have dates someone capable of saying such thing.

[Lonewolf_1296]

Dated*

[HikerDude]

I think you just hit on the real dysfunction of most bodybuilders, excessive self-regard. The douchebaggery in most gyms is at frat-house levels.

[Lonewolf_1296]

@HikerDude yeah, I'm a loner and the part of the free weight part of the gym, which I uses the most, was inhabited by mostly "dudes" like that. Part of the reasons I built my own home gym, failure to recognize their self proclaimed status makes them hostile against other regulars. Even if you're also muscular.

[Lonewolf_1296]

@HikerDude sorry about the typos.

[HikerDude]

@Lonewolf_1296 Yeah, I'm working on doing the same. Right now I have some basic free weights at home and I'm saving for a power rack. I like the facilities at the two gyms I used to frequent, but the 'bro' types make those places unpleasant places to train.

[Lonewolf_1296]

@HikerDude you know, I didn't actually "quit" per say. I was going to use an empty squat rack, a "dude" comes and says I can't because he's also using it. I asked "this and what else?" Well, he wanted 3 machines just for him. Things scalated, he took a swing at me and I punched him in the throat (ambulance was called). The manager barred me from that location but I told her the whole chain can go fuck itself.

[HikerDude]

@Lonewolf_1296 Yeah, that is annoying, the 'roided out bros who want to take up half the gym for themselves.

[PippiL]

@Lonewolf_1269 That's a good question. I ask myself that every time I see the stupid bean bag chair he left in my apartment.

[PippiL]

@HikerDude Yeah, that doesn't surprise me at all.

[Lonewolf_1296]

You should throw it away already and start fresh. ;)

[Stefan1738]

Lol that sounds like me when I'm having sex.

[PippiL]

Don't be that guy, man.

[dudeman]

its a good guy to be you fucked him didn't you?

[PippiL]

@dudeman And regretted it.

[dudeman]

the regret doesn't matter its the fucking that matters.

[Randomguy8182]

You two could just private message each other lol, he is trying to make a crude pass at you and it went over your head, the notifications are getting on my nerves now tho lol

[PippiL]

Haha, sorry.

[Randomguy8182]

Don't worry about it lmao just a little annoying lmao

[zombiebabe]

oh damn

[Randomguy8182]

? Filler

[Northeast106]

Yeah just people hating on those who are in great shape. Anytime someone has a talent or any ability they get stupid insults from people.

1) The dreaded small penis. It's an unfortunate physical feature that some men have. Some men in bodybuilding will have a smaller one, just like any other man in the general population. A small penis doesn't define your hobbies, anymore than being ugly or fat does. Obviously not every man who body builds has this unfortunate trait.

2) Anger Issues. Well working out is a good way to resolve anger issues. It's better than punching someone's face in, or going to jail for domestic violence. Some guys who work out are the most cheerful, goofy dudes you can meet. Can never judge a book by it's over.

3) Low Self Esteem - Anyone can suffer from this. Some bodybuilders may have this problem, but not all of them.

4) Some are meat heads, others are brainiacs.

5) Steroids - This can be medically proven by lab results. Not every body builder uses steroids, though I do know a few who have used them. The human body is capable of incredible feats, and many bodybuilders you see today got there through years of dedication, hard work, and training. No roids. Just like any other athlete, or martial artist.

[Dtegesd123]

I like it , hope to elaborate

1) you would looks like you have a small penis too, if you take steroids. Your balls find no need to produce testosterone and become small. Normal packages would look tiny without regular sized balls

2) Anger issues for some, but mostly I find bodybuilders are more chill. It's usually because they are comfortable within their own skin and look good. Plus working out releases endorphin that tend to make you feel relaxed and happy.

4) don't they know almost all pro bodybuilders at the highest level have jobs outside of their sport/hobbies. I don't see the problem with finding a hobbies that can make money, instead of say, painting.

[openwide]

I train for to three things primary, as a mental switch off, for health and because I like challenges, I feel good when I overcome them ( actually I feel like being on top of the world ).

Because of above the function is more important so I do both cardio and strength training but not for muscle gain but pure strength, my aim is to be as light as possible without scarifying weight.

[Accipiter]

Nice list there. My guess is that the stereotype of body builders being meat heads and whatnot come from vanity issues and Hollywood. It stems from the male stereotype being oafish and dumb as a box of rocks. I have known a handful of douchy body builders who are like that. For the most part I'd say they make a small fraction of the actual body builders I know.

[Randomguy8182]

Yea I mean ok we do spend a lot of time trying to make ourselves look better but it isn't out of pure vanity it is to challenge ourselves and chasing the pump, there is nothing like totally mauling your muscles and seeing the results, to me anyway, it's A art in my opinion, it's no different to say a sculpted, they sculpt these statues well we do the same except it's harder because we have to do it in a living body that adapts to change. The unintelligent part is so untrue also it is actually very complex if you break it down, 3 years I have been expanding my knowledge into it and I'm only scratching the surface

[BlackDynamite83]

Personally I only do strength training, lots of cardio and boxing training and sparing. Can't really understand why anyone would want to bulk up because believe me when I say the first thing you notice when you get older is how easy muscle turns to fat.

[Nokino]

#3 is true for me. I had a friend who did it because of #1 (surprisingly lol xD)
I literally had two slim girls straight up told me in front of my face in karate class that I'm skinny af (Was 143ibs).

[Randomguy8182]

That sucks man, yea sadly it can be a reason for people to do if but I find it's not for the most part tbh

[Marshmellowking]

Fact every body builder uses the word bro😂😂😂😂 not really but it seems like every time I'm in bodybuilding. com everybody uses it

[Randomguy8182]

It is used a lot I will give you that lmao

[Anonymous]

My first boyfriend was a serious body builder but he was more into himself. He was kinda small in the trouser department and steroids killed his sex drive making him premature

[Opinion Owner]

... ejaculate. if he did manage to last a bit longer he ran out of breath as all he did was lift weights all day leaving me unsatisfied while he went yo sleep. He once tried to show my dad what a strong guy he was around the farm by pitching in but he was wrecked in ten minutes. Then there was the roid rages he was always trying to show how tough he was starting fights which usually meant him beating on a weaker skinny guy but often he got beat down. One time he tried to bust my brother up after we broke up but my bro has been working around the farm since he was young and is naturally strong and never lifts weights, he still trains very hard at boxing training, long story short he put my sad excuse for a man ex in intensive care. A few girls I go to the gym with all have gone out with a few of the bodybuilders there and we can all agree on their poor sexual skills and small dicks that they are compensating for.

[Randomguy8182]

I can 100% guarantee this is anon guy from below lmao dude serious go get a life

[Opinion Owner]

www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1776982-why-can-guys-lift-like-100kg-220lbs-at-the-gym-but-struggle-to-pick I think this girl says it best

[mr90skid]

You know you're making serious gains when you get accused of using steroids.. I look forward to the first hater coming at me with that >:)

[Randomguy8182]

That's one of the ways I looked at it lmao, I get accused of it quite a bit cause of my age, they don't believe I can be the size and weight I am but just look at it like hey I must be massive then 😂

[Lonewolf_1296]

Before I put together my home gym, steroids were taken in the gym's locker room like candy.
And there was a lot of... "Natural shaming". Shame on the pussy who won't take steroids.

[Randomguy8182]

These days it's not as bad, there are still certain gyms that are like it but a lot less of them

[Lonewolf_1296]

I started working out at home 2 years ago.

[Lonewolf_1296]

And I'm 30 so my point is, these days is to soon to say they have changed much.

There was a policeman on duty during the busy hours at my gym. I think he was also a juicer...

[imnotcrearive]

"the vast majority of [bodybuilders] don't [take steroids]". Lol c'mon man, get ahold of yourself.

[Randomguy8182]

Out of all the bodybuilder a I know not even half of them take, you would be surprised at the amount that prefer to do it naturally, yea lots do take and that's without a doubt but to say that most of us do is totally wrong

[reinis133]

All famous bodybuilders and men's physique competitors use steroids. 95% of those that compete use steroids. Someone that lifts weights and doesn't compete in bodybuilding IS NOT a bodybuilder.

[Randomguy8182]

You have no idea what you are talking about, there are natural bodybuilding competitions

[reinis133]

95% of "naturals" are on steroids.

[Randomguy8182]

Your a fucking moron, if you compete natural you get drug tested you idiot

[Flex4Ever]

Well that's not true, I mean the big competitions that actually means something probably yes, but not smaller competitions.
And everyone can claim to be a "bodybuilder" if they want to, as long as they practice what they preach and live the lifestyle. Who are you (LOL) to decide who's a bodybuilder and who isn't?

[DBsufc15]

So basically, it's like all stereotypes in that there is an element of truth. Is that what you're saying?

[John_Doesnt]

How can you not do it to improve your self esteem? Body building is unhealthy.

[Randomguy8182]

How is bodybuilding unhealthy

[Randomguy8182]

I at no point said it doesn't build self esteem, I said we don't start it because we have low self esteem

[John_Doesnt]

You don't start an unhealthy hobby/lifestyle if you have good self esteem. And hello genius, what part about stuffing your face with high protein, dangerous shakes and increasing your heart rate is healthy? That stuff is doing irreversible damage to your liver and kidneys. Why do you think so many of those guys die of a heart attack? I guess the low intelligence part is true.

[Randomguy8182]

That stuff is only dangerous if you use it wrong and you don't train, damn look like you got the unintelligent part down buddy because damn you stupid

[John_Doesnt]

Being a body builder is not healthy and has never been. I'm not talking from some health magazine, but from WebMD. A group of peer-reviewed doctors studies are worth a lot more than whatever credentials you have.

[Randomguy8182]

Your a idiot mate. period.

[John_Doesnt]

Just keep name calling without anything to back it up. You clearly have no argument to provide.

[Flex4Ever]

*Lazy piece of lard detected*
You are probably the most ignorant and narrow-minded person I've seen on here.
For your information, bodybuilding is not = steroids and tons of shakes and chemicals. Some "bodybuilders" take it to the extreme and do that and those are the guys that die of a heart attack, because of steroid abuse. Bodybuilding in general just means, funny enough, to build your body, whether it's just to be athletic or to be a huge muscle freak and most don't do the latter.

[John_Doesnt]

@Flex4Ever Yeah thanks for proving my point even more. Just toss insults without backing it up with any data. It's a dangerous lifestyle.
By the way (not that it matters) I'm actually underweight because of my diet and exercise routine. Underweight people live the longest and have the healthiest bodies.

[Flex4Ever]

What EXACTLY is dangerous about it if you don't use steroids? Point that out for me please.
And if you're referring to you being underweigth according to your BMI, your reliable go-to website webmd says otherwise:
www.webmd.com/.../underweight-even-deadlier-than-overweight-study-says
You realizing that you're underweight because of your exercise+diet and actually believing that being underweight is healthier proves MY point even more. You're ignorant and narrow-minded.

[Randomguy8182]

Quick to call steroids unhealthy but these guys don't just willy nilly take either they do it and know what to do, and it's not as bad for u as smoking or drinking. I'm not saying it's ok I'm just pointing out ur unhealthy opinion is bs

[Anonymous]

You seem defensive about the size of your package. I used to bang a bodybuilders woman all the steroids left his noodle shrunken and limp, well she had to get a big stiff one from somewhere. Boxed him too all that training left him weak and slow.

[Randomguy8182]

Lmao keep dreaming buddy someone might believe you some day, tell a lie enough someone will listen right? Lmao

[Opinion Owner]

Whats yhe good of all those muscles if you can't defend yourself. Cardio buddy try it.

[Randomguy8182]

Lmao you r so stupid it really is sad

[Opinion Owner]

Why so defensive?

[Randomguy8182]

@consultantisback thought you might get a laugh from his comments 😂

[ConsultantIsBack]

Lol some people should probably just stick with the video games forever

[Randomguy8182]

My thoughts exactly lmao

[Opinion Owner]

Bodybuilders aren't strong they are weak take it from someone who does mma

[Randomguy8182]

Take it from me buddy u r so wrong it's funny

[Opinion Owner]

Usually slow, weak and stupid when it comes to a fight and when they got a show on the next day they are so weak with hunger you could just push them over. Bodybuilders like to look and act hard but the can't back it up with their watery muscles.

[Randomguy8182]

Sounds like you are butt hurt about something buddy

[Opinion Owner]

Not really I just get a laugh out of smacking body builders about, all that watery muscle good for doing fuck all lmao

[Randomguy8182]

Aww bless him he things he's a tough guy

[Opinion Owner]

Uou dont have to be tough to best a bodybuilder just physically fit.

[Randomguy8182]

Aww keep telling yourself that buddy if you need to believe it you believe it 👍🏻

[tony72722]

YEEE buddy. LIGHTWEIGHT. No good take bro. Been training for a while now and I really hate the stereotypes.

[ConsultantIsBack]

All 5 do not apply here yayyy!! Great take man

[Randomguy8182]

Thanks

[reinis133]

So you're saying you naturally look like bloated from deca? That sucks.

[ConsultantIsBack]

@reinis133 call everyone better looking than you on steroids, how's that strategy in life working out for you?

[Randomguy8182]

@reinis133 someone upset because he's a cubby little bastard? You have no idea the time and the effort that goes into building muscle and getting lean. Go to the gym and see how hard people work, grow some ball and try it yourself, then come back and say something

[Northeast106]

@ConsultantIsBack Haters gonna hate! Anytime someone has talent, or is in great shape, people get jealous and hate. I think it's awesome what the human body can accomplish, and kudos to the people that push it to the limits.

[ConsultantIsBack]

@Northeast106 thanks brother, I appreciate it

[Northeast106]

@ConsultantIsBack Np, keep doing what you do best.