What do you think of the 'strong fat' body type?

[Remonster]

Basically guys who have muscle mass but aren't quite as lean as their fitness-model counterparts.

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http://i.imgur.com/0nXP77i.png

Look at the 20% and 25% images.

[Jxpxtxr]

Isn't that just the average body? I imagined more of a muscular body but in a bigger frame, either way I care more about the face then the body from a physical point of view - you can work easily work on your body but not on your face

[Remonster]

That is true. The picture example may not be the best, but the main problem is that all the Google image results gave ridiculously muscular people who were also obese.

And no it's not the average body. Especially the 20% picture clearly has muscle mass he needed to work out for.

[TheSpartan]

Shouldn't than then be the case for not caring about the face as much?

[Remonster]

Hmm, I think facial aesthetics are important more so than body.

[Bigclit]

umm never heard of that so i can't really comment on that...

[Bigclit]

oh thats fine...20% 25% are fine :)

[Remonster]

When I saw your reply I knew I had to include a picture. Thanks ;)

[Bigclit]

no problem :)

[Anonymous]

It depends on a girl's preferences but I love 10%-25%

[Illusive_Man]

Those are the people deadlifting 500 , 600lbs and squatting a family sedan in a gym. In the gym , people know what's up.

Outside of the gym , most people will just call them fat.

[Remonster]

I know what you mean. I have someone like that in my gym too. He is probably in his "bulking" phase. ;)

[Illusive_Man]

When those people start moving , they are not lifting weights LOL , they are doing legpresses... with the entire planet!

[Remonster]

Haha! Well, something that often catches my eye is that they push the weight around like it's a toy basically. Hard, fast and with rather poor form.

[Illusive_Man]

Oh well what do we know about form lol
We ain't an ox on two legs who when we walk down hallways , people start walking the other way cos it's like a wall of pulsating muscles walking towards them lol

[Remonster]

Hehehe. I like your sense of humor. :)

[Illusive_Man]

It's funny because it's true lol
*two big burly 270lbs powerlifters start walking my way in a narrow hallway...

WELP!
Time to put my ninja skills to use and hide in the ceiling.

[Iron_Man]

this guy is

www.sherdog.com/.../20141225014253_IMG_4337.JPG&&width=200&&height=300

[Remonster]

Yeah he is. I guess when it really comes down to it that would be the true definition of strong fat. But no thanks, I do want to get leaner than that. :P

[front2back]

I'm "strong fat". I'm about 20% boyfriend and weigh 220lbs, but I can lift enough to be considered decently strong. If I lost 15lbs I'd look ripped.

Women like that I'm just a big, tall guy in general, but they tend to like just "lean" men instead. Being big, whether ripped or otherwise, only will attract a small portion of women.

[Klaatu51]

indifferent... but if they r proud of their body... i won't say anything :D

[Remonster]

Yeah live and let live bro :D

[Shaft50]

Yeah, they're alright... like they have either just started working out or have taken a break for a year or so...

[Remonster]

Or they simply do not aspire / don't have the willpower to be lean. I like lifting more than dieting that's for sure. :P

[Shaft50]

Yeah, I hear you on that one. But if I'm getting into a routine, once I've started I want to eat cleaner...

[Remonster]

Eating clean at least feels good. As in loads of healthy nutrients flooding your system and what not. Good luck!

[Shaft50]

Yeah, you two, bud

[chikitou1]

I think 25 to 30% are best for females and 10 to 20% are best for males. If you are beyond 20% you need to do some jogging. But surprisingly, i had some very few girls telling me they like fat boys and how they want one.

[Remonster]

Looking fit! I hope to look similar some day. But I know myself quite well, I'll never be really lean without feeling too much like I have to pass up on every single good thing in life if you know what I mean? It takes some serious dedication.

And yeah, some girls are into fat guys because a fat guy with a cute face can still be attractive. Like a teddy bear.

[chikitou1]

I once had a friend who was talking just like you. And after 3 months of hard martial arts training (kung fu) I couldn't recognize him when i first saw him. His body completely metamorphosed. He was 25 years old and had 30% body fat before training. Now all he has to do, is maintain his 15-20% body fat by going to the gym twice a week. And thanks :) but i'm still looking forward to gain some weight.

[Remonster]

Oh yeah. It could happen I suppose when you get really dedicated and go through victory upon victory, making your motivation feel endless. But we'll see. Good luck!

[chikitou1]

Yes that's the spirit :) It's all in the mind because your brain controls everything. You just have to love yourself and your body. I heard some pros say that it's better to train in front of a mirror. Even though that might sound stupid but it really works and helps you love yourself more hence the motivation and the improvement. Good luck to you too.

[hypno-trip]

I think some guys pull it off really well. Plenty of girls like that type cause it still appears strong and manly to them.

[apexalpha]

I think those guys go for purpose over aesthetics in regards to their bodies

[Remonster]

Hmm. You sure you aren't confusing it with the 'strong man' guys who throw tractor tires around and all that stuff?

[atomique]

If they are quick they are not easy to fight.

[atomique]

I am still salty about that ring out 2nd yr of college

[Remonster]

Ah! Well I'm not a fighter. Are you still doing it?

[atomique]

No more combat sports/games in the near future.

[MissNowhere]

Hmm, not my type, I like skinnier guys.

[KFettario]

I like lean

[Anonymous]

I find it attractive