Physical Strength

Thats another thing, why is there an abundance of girls who like skinny guys posting here? move to Adelaide damn it!

 

lifting weights will probably help your self confidence...but i doubt it will be because you can beat up other people. It is more about taking control of your life and 'improving' yourself.

 

Yeah exactly, thats what its all about.

 

I workout...To look good for the ladies!

I think bulking up a bit is a great idea.You'll probably get into less fights,looking like you could fuck a foo up!Just be cool,and watch how many beers you have(you might say/do the wrong thing that can get you fucked up!
I got choked out by this big ass mexican boxer dude,cause I was dancing with his girlfriend.Man that left my neck sore as fuck,and I had scratches!My dancing days are over!Strickly Rockin' & Rollin' for me!

 

I'll be honest here. Weakness is not a virtue in and of it's self. Being kind, compassionate, loving and able these things are independant of strength and physical power. But I'll tell you this much, the time I needed my strength to pull a scrapper off my buddy, I was glad i had it.

And no I've never hit a woman, or picked a fight. And yes I can lift a man over head.

 

In most places, most men don't need to be as physically strong as they needed to be years ago. Most jobs don't require great physical strength, and more fights today involve knives than fists.

If building yourself up and getting in better physical shape will help you to feel good about yourself, go ahead and do it. Being strong is not a bad thing, and confidence can be very desirable.

 

precisely.

we live in the third wave (information age), where the most important "muscle" for adaptation is the mind.

big muscles were more pertinent to the first and second waves (agricultural, and industrial periods)

 

big muscle isn't really all that great in a fight. speed, agility and a sharp mind are more important, and strength can greatly compliment those. all of which can also get you OUT of a fight should you think it's the better option. i think a man being able to defend himself is extremely important. i need help defending my children, and to be frank, my ability to rile people up without trying is pretty bizarre. at the same time, i like knowing that i'm capable of stepping up should i need to help out, too. i'd prefer never to fight, but sometimes people are just fucked up and there's nothing else you can do.

 

but if you had a pick a fight...would you pick one with the scrawny dude who could turn out to be bruce lee....or the big giant dude who might not know how to throw a punch?

i'd aim for the scrawny dude 99/100.

 

It depends what you're looking for. If you want to start exercising that'll be a good idea.

Don't expect it to be really fast though, if you're skinny now, you'll still be skinny a month after working out. You could take a lot of Creatine and work out and put on 20 pounds but it would mostly be water weight and you wouldn't gain that much enduring strength.

Strength helps if you do ever have to get in a fight, but knowing what to do helps a lot more. I was in a bar when these two thugs were messing around with my friend Alex (who's 155 pounds.) he tried to buy them a drink, and when that didn't work, they we're both on the ground in probably 20 seconds.

These guys we're 200+ pounds, and looked kinda strong, but Alex is a pro Thai Boxer. That's kind of an extreme example, but strength isn't the most important factor in a fight.

I exercise 6 days a week and take martial arts 4 days a week. I do this mainly for enjoyment of it though. I don't feel the need to get into street fights.

I'm 170 pounds 5'11, and I fear no man. Only bears.

 

I think the issue everyone is missing in the strength vs speeed arguement is the principlle of General Physical Preparedness. As a whole how well developed if your body considering all factors. ANY exercise will improve GPP because you are developing a previously untapped area. Going back to the orrigional post, The greatest benifit you can gain is a healthy body, so develop that how ever you choose. if you lidft weights 2 - 3 times a week and do cardio 2-3 times a week you'll be a healthier person. Enjoy it.

 

The best way to get better at fighting is to fight a lot. Seems like a waste of time, though, if you can help it.

And I've seen self-proclaimed master art masters get absolutely shitkicked.

 

lol. actually, that's usually ALL i have in my favor...

 

You live in Adelaide man. If you're worried about getting into fights you really are buying into male stereotypes. MY advice is......there are far greater things to worry about. Adelaide is such a peaceful and albeit pretty boring city.

I'm from adelaide. I get girls. I see lots of skinny guys with girlfriends. Stop whining and get your mind out of high school. Yeah, high school was shit, yeah, you had to be tough, but adulthood is different. you can be YOURSELF!!!! and girls will like you for it.

I never had a girlfriend before I realised that there is more to life than being cool and tough.

Nice to meet you by the way. What high school did you go too? I went to windsor gardens high for a while before I got expelled, so don't think I don't know about fighting, and gangs!

 

I don't think this is the standard demographic...

Most girls I know (and find attractive) prefer a slightly built man. That doesn't mean that huge muscles are good, but tiny one aren't good either.

 

Herr Windsor more like it.

Half the students were neo nazis

 

Peaceful city? yeah sometimes it's great but do you have any idea how many people go missing from Adelaide? not to mention i've followed long blood trails around... but thats another story.

Anyway what does this topic have to do with getting girls? yeah i did ask the girls a side question but it isn't the crux of this thread.

Im whining am i? i thought i just opened up a reasonable conversation that you seem to have no problem responding to.

And i think you have the wrong impression of me, i dont want to become a street fighter or anything and im usually the first to break up a fight, im generally a very passive person.

I went to Adelaide High School, just to answer your question

 

... is over rated.

Expecting trouble?
Arm yourself beforehand....... better yet always be armed n ready.

 

Honestly, i dont want to start carrying a gun or even a knife because once your in that situation you pretty much have to use it... im not a violent person.

 

Well its not really a judgement on my sanity, because we were walking home to my mates from a pub and the trail just went the same way... it was a damned long trail though...

And yeah i could see how that came out a bit weird