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Best Body Type for Men?

Guys: Do you think the best body type is along the lines of "toned and defined, but not big/bulky"?

Girls: What do you think is more appealing in a guy's physique?

Discuss!~

November 12, 2010

93 Comments • Newest first

standknight

[quote=XDanerer]Sorry for creeping, but i'm a 100 and 200 breastroker and my frame like...that of a sprinter, just not defined :S[/quote]

Still pretty good though haha

Reply November 16, 2010
standknight

[quote=poepienee]Not yet I'm now close to Taylor Lautner's body so it gives you an idea[/quote]

It took Taylor Lautner ~9 months to get up to where he was before Twilight Eclipse. How close are you exactly?

Reply November 14, 2010
standknight

[quote=Celyfaye]Yep, used to swim competitively year-round. HHATED summer section, darn meter pools.[/quote]

Cool =]. I think the only event I ever hated my coach for was when he put me in a 500m freestyle event cause he needed a person and I'm weak at long distance =[ Most of the girls I know are breast strokers xD I hate meter pools too, you're not along

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Impacity

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Celyfaye

[quote=standknight]Haha that's cool I'm a 100m IM type of person LOL.. Are you in a year round swim team also? [/quote]

Yep, used to swim competitively year-round. HHATED summer section, darn meter pools.

Reply November 14, 2010 - edited
standknight

[quote=Celyfaye]more like 100/200 yard breaststroke, haha ^_^ I hate meter pools, since my advantage comes from my turns... even though meter is what big competitions are all about...
I know breastroker tend to have a smaller upper body, and have a very slightly smaller frame than most. That picture happened to make me look a little more like a monster than usual [/quote]

Haha that's cool I'm a 100m IM type of person LOL.. Are you in a year round swim team also?

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Satellite

I heard women don't care about looks, it's all about personality.

That's obviously false. It's all about 6pack and size of you know what.

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Celyfaye

[quote=standknight]You look like a 200m free styler. Correct me if I'm wrong? o:

@Vanna: Yep! Feel free to add me whenever you get a chance [/quote]

more like 100/200 yard breaststroke, haha ^_^ I hate meter pools, since my advantage comes from my turns... even though meter is what big competitions are all about...
I know breastrokers tend to have a smaller upper body, and have a very slightly smaller frame than most. That picture happened to make me look a little more like a monster than usual

Reply November 14, 2010 - edited
standknight

[quote=Celyfaye]I think I'm raised to find swimmers attractive, after swimming with guys for 10 years.
[url=http://s996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/JenniiixD/?action=view&current=rlochte2im2.jpg]Ryan Lochte is a sexy beast <3[/url]
[url=http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/JenniiixD/Lean_swimmer.jpg]Same lean, teenage swimmer <3[/url]
IMO, girl swimmers aren't as typically as good looking our shoulders are too wide. Like [url=http://s996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/JenniiixD/?action=view&current=5b870244.jpg]this[/url]. As you can see, my shoulders are REALLY wide.
But ya. Like I said, guy swimmers are usually very hot.

Offtopic: @cookie4mesos: Hehehe <3 I wouldn't care if you were made of flubber- I would love every ounce of it [/quote]

You look like a 200m free styler. Correct me if I'm wrong? o:

@Vanna: Yep! Feel free to add me whenever you get a chance

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Cinnabolt

[url=http://www.thetwilighteclipsemovie.com/wp-content/uploads/Taylor-Lautner-1.jpg]yes please[/url]

Reply November 14, 2010 - edited
Deciduous

@sonikuboy: honestly the way people get worked up and fight in the comments is just as much a draw for me, entertaining stuff.
but yeah, it can be pretty awkward

Reply November 14, 2010 - edited
Celyfaye

[quote=DennettFanBoy][url=http://www.healthhabits.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/frank-zane-beard.jpg]Frank Zane, but larger legs would be better.[/url][/quote]
Honestly? That's sooooo scary! ><!

Reply November 14, 2010 - edited
Deciduous

http://ib4f.com/uploads/data/4254/496_ib4f.jpg

good example
(i have no idea who this is)

Reply November 14, 2010 - edited
Distance

[quote=ruzz14235]mine
http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo253/russell1423/Photo511.jpg[/quote]

your pecs need lots of work

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Deciduous

@FaceDesk: agh my bad, horrible misspelling :x

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Celyfaye

I think I'm raised to find swimmers attractive, after swimming with guys for 10 years.
[url=http://s996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/JenniiixD/?action=view&current=rlochte2im2.jpg]Ryan Lochte is a sexy beast <3[/url]
[url=http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/JenniiixD/Lean_swimmer.jpg]Same lean, teenage swimmer <3[/url]
IMO, girl swimmers aren't as typically as good looking our shoulders are too wide. Like [url=http://s996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/JenniiixD/?action=view&current=5b870244.jpg]this[/url]. As you can see, my shoulders are REALLY wide.
But ya. Like I said, guy swimmers are usually very hot.

Offtopic: @cookie4mesos: Hehehe <3 I wouldn't care if you were made of flubber- I would love every ounce of it

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Deciduous

@FaceDesk: "naly and huggable"
i totally get you there haha

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Celyfaye

[quote=PriRO3]I like a swimmers body.

Honestly, I just don't want a hanging belly.
Those. are. disgusting.
o_e[/quote]

YES YES YES Swimmer bodies <3 <3

Reply November 14, 2010 - edited
Thief9283

A swimmer's body is by far the most ideal body type for a guy. Being a swimmer myself, I know that swimmers and athletes that do water polo have better bodies compared to other sports athletes.

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icuzns

If girls don't like toned, then I've been wasting my time. Haha, sike.

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lilseventeen

I definitely think defined but not physically bursting in every way is the greatest.

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xoxo1067

Cam Gigandet definitely...

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standknight

What about Sean Faris vs. Cam Gigandet vs. Brad Pitt?

Reply November 14, 2010 - edited
smiles1337

Yeah, that sounds about right. Well, a slight mixture of the two.

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mlsxxx13

[quote=poepienee]I can't believe how skinny you guys like. I'm in the area of Taylor Lautner but my goal is: [url=http://www.google.be/imgres?imgurl=http://www.t-nation.com/img/photos/2009/09-169-training/04.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/the_body_shop_vol_2&usg=__V_HJC0GkZJtgStnF3dtFFUHy6Pg=&h=582&w=380&sz=48&hl=nl&start=0&sig2=dTxb0VzjVM6rc2SO4DbVZQ&zoom=1&tbnid=U_uZr03LxJVCCM:&tbnh=156&tbnw=114&ei=lRzfTMuOB4SVOsbNxdUO&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dclay%2Bhyght%26hl%3Dnl%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D803%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C120&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1058&vpy=287&dur=57&hovh=278&hovw=181&tx=160&ty=121&oei=lRzfTMuOB4SVOsbNxdUO&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:21,s:0&biw=1280&bih=803]Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice[/url] [url=http://www.google.be/imgres?imgurl=http://www.precisionnutrition.com/images/hotbodies/5/hb5d.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.precisionnutrition.com/2007-pn-hot-body-winners&usg=__UUpmTUSsnclztPW61Ox0wEggyNs=&h=465&w=294&sz=38&hl=nl&start=0&sig2=qS_IU2tAhyBqQS4YYNETUA&zoom=1&tbnid=dTHYqYFXv7CSfM:&tbnh=179&tbnw=111&ei=lRzfTMuOB4SVOsbNxdUO&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dclay%2Bhyght%26hl%3Dnl%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D803%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1030&vpy=56&dur=467&hovh=282&hovw=178&tx=165&ty=152&oei=lRzfTMuOB4SVOsbNxdUO&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0]Beast [/url][/quote]

dontdoit! [Unless you want a female companion that looks like this http://steroidanalysis.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2637se3.jpg]
HAHA.

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
Missy

i like skinny guys
big and bulky is disgusting, i cringe when i see those body building contests.

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
celinemariebby

I love guys with bodies that are strong, but I don't like the whole "large muscle" idea. I find it rather creepy.
I just like a fit stomach and overall good physique.
The best is when someone has well-defined cheekbones and collarbones.

...I think I'm a bit odd -__-

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
LolCats

[quote=sonikuboy]I think id rather have Jake Gyllenhaal.[/quote]

Me too. But still, RYAN REYNOLDS. -Drools-
Which is funny, because i'm a fan of just the average body.

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
LolCats

[quote=easyrolling]ryan reynolds <3[/quote]

Oh my God, Ryan Reynolds. <3<3<3

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
easyrolling

ryan reynolds <3

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mlsxxx13

ALL TIME FAVOURITE THREAD EVARRRR. <3<3<3<3<3<3

ian somerhalder.. <3 =D

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
standknight

[quote=tanyaleannel]I like guys who are a bit toned, but not too big. Guys who have like super muscles scare me a lot, and i feel like i would be crushed. A little bit taller than me, nicely toned arm muscles and chest is perfect [/quote]

What do you mean by chest?

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
cookie4mesos

[quote=Celyfaye]They're still the sexiest. I love all your body parts.[/quote]I love me too. <3

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Celyfaye

[quote=cookie4mesos]Actually I was referring to my abs. My hips aren't tiny. They're not exactly large either, though.[/quote]

They're still the sexiest. I love all your body parts.

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
iAndykins

[quote=indiePendent]GG?
Whats GG bro?[/quote]

[url=http://www.google.com]You're on the internet. Use it.[/url]

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cookie4mesos

[quote=Celyfaye]oh yeaaaa <3 -strokes Cookiebaby's tiny hips-[/quote]Actually I was referring to my abs. My hips aren't tiny. They're not exactly large either, though.

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Celyfaye

[quote=cookie4mesos]YEAH! I'm as curvy as a ruler. Waitaminute... *lifts up shirt*... HOLY CRAP, I ACTUALLY DO HAVE CURVES! D:[/quote]

oh yeaaaa <3 -strokes Cookiebaby's tiny hips-

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
cookie4mesos

[quote=Celyfaye]Idc, my wifey has the most amazing curves. Yea.[/quote]YEAH! I'm as curvy as a ruler. Waitaminute... *lifts up shirt*... HOLY CRAP, I ACTUALLY DO HAVE CURVES! D:

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Celyfaye

[quote=cookie4mesos]Gyah- uh... ... ... mind opting for a draw?

Yeah... I'm not even that. [/quote]

Idc, my wifey has the most amazing curves. Yea.

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cookie4mesos

[quote=Celyfaye]What the --! Darn Definitely can't beat that. WELL, I'll admit defeat, but only if you wear [url=http://aindreas.com/wp-content/uploads/kissmeImIrishsecondifeaindreasdotcom2.jpg]this[/url] for me on Saint Patrick's Day.

OT: This is what I define as lean and tone. [url=http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/JenniiixD/Lean_swimmer.jpg]Oh deyaarr...[/url] I had to upload the picture to my photobucket, there was no direct link to this [/quote]Gyah- uh... ... ... mind opting for a draw?

Yeah... I'm not even that.

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
Boss

[quote=andrewkai]"Toned and defined" may be construed as over-muscular and "ripped" which is not healthy nor attractive. Weight-lifters who seek "definition" and who seek just to enlarge their muscles might be mentally ill. It's body dysmorphic disorder, in the sense that they think they're too small and need to be "defined."

A healthy male body is height-weight proportionate (a BMI of 19-24), about 14-17% body fat (this is the recommended healthy average), has continuing and appropriate sexual gland functions that produce appropriate adult characteristics, and has proper and appropriate hygiene.[/quote]

Hold on there, Einstein.
First off, toned and defined is popularly known as somewhat muscular with average to slightly below average body fat, and it is not, ever interpreted as big and bulky. When you say weightlifters want to get DEFINED because they think they're small, you're saying they want to lose fat because they don't have enough muscle mass (hint: that doesn't make sense).
I'm also glad you decided to point out the averages for body mass index, as it just goes to show how much of a tool you are. Many football players in the NFL have BMIs way above the average, simply due to their muscle mass, with cardiovascular performance many times better than yours. So how is it, then, that you call these people unhealthy? Furthermore, since when did your BMI being out of the range, excluding the extremes, have anything to do with malfunctioning sex glands? Even more absurd, I thought, was that it would affect their HYGIENE. LOL.

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
zken13

Lol this is quite a weird conversation o-o

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
Celyfaye

Too all the girls~

honestly, who thinks [url=http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/JenniiixD/Lean_swimmer.jpg]this[/url] body is perfect? I'm like drooling just looking at it hhahah.

@ the person who said I was into swimmers: well obviously, since I am one myself

edit: hi twinnie! @zigen. You changed your avatar! No matter, you are still my twin <3

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
shikachibi

fatttt

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standknight

[quote=Celyfaye]What the --! Darn Definitely can't beat that. WELL, I'll admit defeat, but only if you wear [url=http://aindreas.com/wp-content/uploads/kissmeImIrishsecondifeaindreasdotcom2.jpg]this[/url] for me on Saint Patrick's Day.

OT: This is what I define as lean and tone. [url=http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/JenniiixD/Lean_swimmer.jpg]Oh deyaarr...[/url] I had to upload the picture to my photobucket, there was no direct link to this [/quote]

Somebody's into swimmers!

Reply November 13, 2010 - edited
Prada

like ronnie coleman is fine i think

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