QUOTE(pizzaboy @ Jul 8 2008, 04:45 PM)
Okay, see you Thursday.
I've a question. I'm honestly curious and wondering what pushes "this" mentality. I'm not embarrassed to say that I do occasionally train for a bit of looks. That's why I occasionally do bench press once a month or so.
It's not to have a big tetek, it's merely to have a balanced physique.
My question is, why does a man train for looks? It just doesn't make sense to me, for males are often attracted to performance and speed and the gizmodos. IF we can have all three, better still. If not, one of the three is fine.
Why are there males that daringly say "I train for looks, not to be strong"
What is the catalyst to that mentality?
Hmmmm...
We men have evolved over the centuries, our needs have gone way beyond limit.
Remember on what we talked over dinner last weekend? " I dont eat rice but i eat spaghetti " People these day are making it hard for themselves to accept facts over bullshit.
Now back to your debate.. I personally train to get strong so that I could one day pin down a huge ******* etc. Oh yes, for an example having a six pack doesnt make you strong person. Thats what makes powerlifters, bodybuilders, weightlifters, athletes different. Its all based on goals and stuff. The problem with people these days, they are getting real smart
( in a sarcastic manner ) . I once had a conversation with a friend..
Shane : Why do you love benching till 12 reps? Why dont you stick to 5-6 reps for a start?
Person A : I want muscles, I dont want strength.
I am not flaming any bodybuilders based on the 2-3 lines above. I understand the principles of hypertrophy , muscle fiber development etc. What I`m trying to say, these days there are too many fitness mags, fitness books which is 90% bullshit. Credits to those really good authors like Berardi and stuff but still we humans are made all different. Shit might work for you but not me. Kirks, i personally know you man, I know your goals, it aint bodybuilding, same here. All I want is some agility , strength etc. Building a chiseled physique is not what I seek. As long as I understand the principles of whatever I am doing, I believe its fine.
Wrapping this up, I would say the phrase " I train for looks, not to be strong ". Its a phrase which we couldnt help these days, oh yes, i recalled remember a forumer saying this " I dont want muscle, I want toned body " . Join a Beginners` Body Step class. Period
Peace and Happiness to all .
Jul 7 2008, 12:09 PM
... Gotta work on the form, I was deadlifting the broomstick the whole night yesterday, i think i may have gotten it a bit better on the form.
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