Do girls assume a guy is a jerk if he has muscles?

[Anonymous]

I never wanted to be a 'meathead' or 'juicer.' I like to work out and gain size and strength, naturally.

I've gained a solid 30+ pounds of muscle in less than a year mostly because I was relatively skinny when I started. With that being said, I joke about the lifestyle all the time. I don't think I'm overly big or anything, but I do admire my hard work and I think girls do as well.

People seem to respect me a lot more and I find it a lot easier to talk to girls, but is it a plus or a negative as far as the first impression?

[Anonymous]

If he's not TOO pumped up, he's eye candy and a turn on for me personally. :) I've never thought that when I see someone built! That would be too judgemental... I look at how they act. For example, a well-built guy reading on the subway gets up and offers his seat to a little kid. My heart would instantly melt... He would hit so many points on my list.

Yes, I would have a certain respect for someone who works out because he would need a good amount of self-discipline. Also it's always a good thing when someone cares enough to take care of his own body.

[justbanANNAz]

woa hell no! a guy who has muscles could very well just be taking care of his health and trying to get in good shape...

good on you by the way, that's awesome=] you don't need to appear big or anything, but if you have muscles no way would anyone [well I personally wouldn't] think your a jerk...

its a huge plus=]

if you don't mind me asking, exercise aside- in terms of diet, what do you eat to gain muscle? like I know its protein but what's an example of a days food?

thanks=]

[animalwithin]

To gain muscle, you need to constantly supply your body with fuel to burn. It's not so much about protein, protein, protein as it is the amount/frequency with which you eat. I don't mean pig out, but speaking for myself, it's easiest for me to gain muscle and size if I eat 5+ meals a day, all balanced: a carb group, proetein group, and vegetables. I also usually drink an protein shake on the days that I work out.

[justbanANNAz]

oh that's interesting, so you still put carbs in there? do you think a woman could follow that same diet or would we have to cut off carbs?

[Stark]

I think guys and girls do. Like when you watch UFC fighters and strongmen on t.v, you sort of assume that they're going to be angry all the time and constantly pumped. Then most of them are the most soft spoken people you can meet. I think everyone has this misconception in their mind because they're a little intimidated. A few girls I know don't like huge muscular guys because they're scary and intimidating.

[lachrymaImplant]

in bars, you can find tons of macho bastards and yes they are really violent and short tempered.

[Stark]

probably roid rage, silly juicers

[lachrymaImplant]

why do you even ask this question? the fact is you experience that yourself that it is A LOT easier to talk to girls. and what would you ask here if those girls ran away and screamed?

[confugirl]

I don't assume he's a jerk or anything. If he is too bloated, like a bodybuilder, then I get a bit scared. He seems too obsessed with weightlifting and that is not attractive. But if you're slim and muscular, that's already enough to be considered attractive. It's a plus, as long as you don't overload.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes I assume he's a douche bag, yes lol. My boyfriend works out often and wears muscle tees and I always joke that he looks like a douche bag...but I like it lol.

A person is always going to be judged by their looks on the first impression, but that doesn't mean you can't get to know them and see who they really are.

[thisiswhack]

i think the general stereotype for built men is "jerk" unfortunately, (im sorry, because I sometimes contribute to that) but the way I see it, you're weaving out the girls who also aren't taking the time to know you anyway.

[evette]

I think it is a plus because it shows that you take care of your body . Your not a pretty boy or slob but some one who wanted muscle and you did the work to get them. That says a lot.

[lilababe08]

Just make sure not to flaunt your muscles. A lot, A LOOOOT of girls are attracted to guys with muscled because they make them feel safer. Other than that, do what you want! ^_^

[Cookie1995]

An intelligent answer.

[lumos]

I'd say it depends more on how he carries himself. It also kind of depends on exactly how big his muscles are. If he's totally ripped, then yeah, I guess I'd assume that he's simply a meathead...

[Anonymous]

I don't really care either way, and I definitely don't think muscular guys are jerks.

However, I do automatically assume that a muscular guy has no interest in me.

That's simply a confidence issue with me though. Not a problem with them.

[Anonymous]

No, haha!

I will think someone is on steroids if they are SUPER MEGA pumped though. I can't help that because most of the time I assume that, I'm right.

[UberTroll]

I wouldn't assume he's an a**hole, I wouldn't find him too attractive either though. I'm just not into big muscles.

[kangaru]

no connection at all, I will just think he likes to go gym and work out a lot :P

[LVLover]

Some more than others. But they just tend to be quite self absorbed

[Caitx]

If all the guy talks about when you are having a conversation with him then yes I would think he is a dough bag but I find it attractive if the guy looks after his body as long as the muscles aren't too big

[Anonymous]

No, but if he is looking at his own reflection in his shiny oiled muscles--that is a turn off.

[Anonymous]

No we don't but the vast majority of guys with muscles ARE jerks

[Cuddle_Muffin]

If an only if he is a gorilla juice head.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, I automatically assume he's cocky.

[Enideqa]

No

[jmmm19]

Simple answer. No. I find it sexy.

[cherokeeblake1]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

I don't.

[Anonymous]

Plus!