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What brought you into the Gym?

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Posted by: Vvitto

We all have something in common-love for BB abd Db- but we may have different reasons/goals to achieve.

Why do you sweat your butt off in the gym?

What doyou train for?

Posted by: nikegurl

I wanted to be Rachel McLish. Is that wrong? lol

Posted by: ZECH

Oh no!!!! Not at all.....Sweet!

Posted by: Hardman03

i go to lift, im a hard beliver in self disipli
ne

Posted by: Brian_m35

For me it was standing in front of the mirror and seeing my gut. I finally had enough and joined a gym and started eating right. I lost 12 pounds in 9 weeks and have definition where there was none before. Now to just keep building up and staying fit.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

It was a combination of several things. For the most part, I was embarrased to take my shirt off at the beach because I was so skinny. So I started working out in order to look and feel better. Now I can walk around shirtless and STRUT.

Posted by: Lightman009

I just want to be huge. And be in the best shape I possbly can be in.

Posted by: Josh

Trying to be bigger yet leaner, with athletic / muscular body shape. -- Josh

Posted by: Mule

Because I have a small penis... thats why this woman I over heard talking inthe gym said. That is why all men lift.

Posted by: robbm

I gained 30 pounds in the two years of college right after high school. The course was very intense and I basically lived at the school eating from the grease pit (cafeteria). Joined a gym as soon as I graduated. Lost the 30 ponds in 12-18 months. Been going fairly steady ever since. Really pouring it on over the last 14-18 months and am in the best shape I've ever been!!!

Posted by: barc77

I have a 9 to 5 desk job and did not want to see my body deterirate (sp?). I lifted on and off in college but am hooked now and much more dedicated. And like Mule am trying to overcompensate for a small penis.

Posted by: ZONE

Physical appearance
Health reasons
Strength
Just to be in shape/happy
To get women / girl's attention

Also to set a good example for my kids.

Posted by: jonese

The beer belly wasnt all that sexy

Posted by: mick01

I had to check other..........

It’s a way for me to get rid of aggression!

If I didn’t beat the Hell out of myself in the gym I would probably kill all the stupid people I am forced to deal with!

Have a nice day!!!

Mick

Posted by: mick01

I guess I should mention that as a side affect I compete in an occasional BB contest!:o

Posted by: 10milesdan

Back in '85 was commuting 30 miles up and down 101. Coming home was a bitch. Stopping at the gym first was both sane and safe for me as when I got out of the gym after 7pm the commute was so much less stressful. I don't think that would be true today, though.

Posted by: pumpit

I WANNA KICKASS!!!!!!

Posted by: epimetheus

Was fat so I looked into loosing weight. Diet and Cardio was my first thoughts. Found a site called FreeTrainers, and reading the forums made me decide I would like to have a huge ripped body and get all the women. That and I have a small penis too.

Posted by: Willy

To be honest, it was a women that worked there that got me in the gym. lol
I'm still there but she's long gone.

guess I scared her off. hehe

Posted by: Mule

Well I didnt say I had a small penis!

(*snifle*) ok I do!

Posted by: seyone

I started lifting to get stronger for hockey and loved it. now I lift to get as big as possible.

Posted by: Eggs

Its okay Mule *pats mule on the back*

We all knew you did

But hey, its not how long the Mules legs are but how much it can carry, right everyone?

Oh, began lifting because I wanted to be in good shape - because its fun to be one of the few people around that is in shape, because its a good stress reliever, because its a great form of self discipline, because I dont want to die of a heart attack at age 40 while sitting on a couch letting grease from a bit fat burger drip on my bitch tits... sorry, getting carried away there.

Eggs

Posted by: ragingbull

I was tired of being tired. I was tired of being flabby. I was tired of looking like everyother SOB on the street. There are many thing in life I can not control but, I can control my physique.

Posted by: Prince

I was insecure and wanted to feel confident.

Posted by: BabyArnold

I saw a full length photo of "The Icon" (Arnold Scwarz.), and I decided that I would devote myself to looking exactly like that. Two years later, I am within inches of his competition size and weight. We just happen to be the same height and have the same body structure. One more year and I will match him!! Believe it or not I have only used Universal's Animal Stak and Lava. And never any juice, although I have been extremely tempted!!

Posted by: Dj_Frost

Well, I think it had to do with me being overweight.. and not feeling happy with my physical appearance. So I started going to the gym at my apartment, then when I was old enough, joined a gym.

Posted by: honeybee

Always wanted to join the gym, but never had the motivation until I decided to apply for the fire dept. When I heard about the CPAT (physical test) I made a bee line for the gym.

Posted by: Vvitto

According to this poll most of us are hitting the iron to have a better physical appearance and just to be in shape/happy.

Still the Pro BB has no votes so far...

What I like about his BB site is that is not so hard-core from a BB standpoint , compared with others sites which are proned towards hard-core, fanatic BB training or Pro BB...

Not that I have anything against Pro BB, but this is not my primary goal in life as I see BB as a form of improving one's health ,appearance or personal ego.

Still surprised that the" get women's attetntion box" didn't score higher.. Maybe if there were two choices this alternative would score higher...

Posted by: Training God

I started cause I wanted to get bigger.
Plus woman like a musclular body.

Posted by: wonderwoman

You'll LOVE this one....I started working out cuz I ran up some stairs, got to the top, stopped, and my butt kept moving!!!!!! Things were going south FAST, only weighed in at 102lbs, but had 20%BF. Loose arms, ect...Was thirty-nine. Now, I look great, better than most of the 20 yr old girls at the gym and I'm strong, and I love the iron!

Posted by: Vvitto

Originally posted by wonderwoman
You'll LOVE this one....I started working out cuz I ran up some stairs, got to the top, stopped, and my butt kept moving!!!!!! Things were going south FAST, only weighed in at 102lbs, but had 20%BF. Loose arms, ect...Was thirty-nine. Now, I look great, better than most of the 20 yr old girls at the gym and I'm strong, and I love the iron!

Try to live up to your screen name,huh?

You go,girl(woman)!

Posted by: stam

Physical appearance and ladies' attention!

Posted by: LittLe FraNk

Originally posted by Mule
Because I have a small penis... thats why this woman I over heard talking inthe gym said. That is why all men lift.

ahahahahahahhh lololol
i lift so that i can get stonger than my dad was LOL u know
ive got a long fukign way to go

Posted by: LittLe FraNk

Originally posted by Mule
Well I didnt say I had a small penis!

(*snifle*) ok I do!

dam lol i thouhgt i was alone in this world...
but then im only 15 so ...lolo

Posted by: LittLe FraNk

I saw a full length photo of "The Icon" (Arnold Scwarz.), and I decided that I would devote myself to looking exactly like that

same for me cept i saw arnold and want to be like him too Lol
so i bought his encyclopedia of bodybuilding book got it today in mail Kikass startreading tonight...

Posted by: Neil

Thats a great book and it has good descriptions of exercises but DON"T DO HIS ROUTINES, they are way to much for any normal non juicing trainer.

Posted by: julinia

I started because I wanted to be comfortable in my own skin...being overweight was not fun!

Posted by: LittLe FraNk

ok so dont do his routines but ill break them down in too less sets reps and of course less wait ...that would work right??

Posted by: Blade

i started because i was way to skinny and i saw a pic of mike mentzer and i really started to hit the weights.

Posted by: quakin

Hit 30 years old and was starting to feel double that. Kinda started out just wanting to lose weight and get fit... but now I'm obsessed with getting humungous.

Posted by: Burner02

Hey...where'd my post go? Who lost it?
Is it over here......
nope.
How about over there...........
nope.

In a nutshell....
look better, feel better, girls attention (I need all the help I can get....)

Posted by: picasso

I blew my knee out playing baseball...In 1980 the
only working out we did was conditioning stuff.
Anyways I was sent to rehab after surgery
and ended up doing leg extensions and I fell in
love with the way my quads just blew up and
poked out at me..........never looked back.
By the way I've had two more knee operations
and they don't rehab with weights anymore.
What a shame.

Posted by: LittLe FraNk

that suks bad knees my dads got somhting called a laterr horn tear or some shit liek that i dont know

Posted by: J'Bo

I couldn't get through reading all the postings i had to answer (and of course comment) on this one.

First of all BabyArnold if you say you are almost the same size as arny, why the hell would you want to start on the juice.
There is such a thing as too much you know! A friend of mine was training for about 6 years hard and he gained about as much as his body could handle. Then he started juicing it and 4 years later he can't work, train, or do any type of hard exercise cause he has torn and stretched every tendon in his body. He is sorry he ever tryed roids, when he was in my opinion "perfect" already. Your body has limits. Plus i am sure every hot woman out there checks your sweet ass out.

My reason for getting into fitness:
-kicking other girls asses (not literally)
-proving to myself i could get on stage
-getting into the best shape of my life
-finding my 6th ab
-hanging out with the huge hotties backstage (someone wipe me down, i am sure W8 would agree with me here
-pushing myself to my limits and trying to get bigger everyday
-finding people to hang out with, who have the same interests
-trying to have the hardest but in Manitoba

Just one more question guys
What is with the small penis's and why are we bragging about them?

Posted by: J'Bo

Ok more comments from the peanut gallery, but enough is enough. Who the heck is this Neil guy. I have been reading through the forums and i have never once read anything posistive coming out of this guys mouth (i mean fingers). Is that all he does it put peoples routines and information down. Talk about ego and know-it-all syndromes. I think everyone here is trying to help, not intentionally hurt (ok except Dr.Pain

).

Neil maybe you should give alternate suggestions instead of knocking everyone (including Arny) down. I haven't read any advice from you. Not trying to be a bitch, but maybe you should think about it.

Posted by: LAM

when your knees are the widest part of your leg you got to do something...now I have muscle dysmorphia and can't stop !

Posted by: Markus

For some years I have mucked about doing weights, wanting to have a beaut pigeon but had no discipline. This was until my mother was diognosed with cancer, which was pivotal in getting me serious in bodybuilding. Now I want to be "Fit for life". My mother is in remission now and doing well.

Sorry to hear 'bout your dad IT, may I suggest treasure each day and pray

Posted by: ians

For me it was to be bigger than my older brother ! We both played rugby from an early age, however i gave it up a sixteen!
6 yrs later and he is now playing semi-pro rugby - 210lbs of solid muscle with only 6% body fat - while i was 180lbs of skin and bone !!!
So i took up lifting to build up and feel better - and with him as my training partner i soared upto my current weight of 200lbs and the best thing is - i now push more than he does !!!

Posted by: tuffguy

Why workout ?

For all those hot babes out there ..... oh, the single life

Posted by: LittLe FraNk

kikass ian ..nice
dont lose your uhhh
mental state of wantign to get bigger trian harder u know jsut because you caught up to him lol dont only catch them pass them ...coo

Posted by: tuffguy

Started working out because of several things: confidence, looks , gain weight , etc ....

most of all to get the girls ..... now I have one ....

Posted by: Xeldrine

First I only wanted to do it for the strength. Now I do it because I wanna be a professional bodybuilder, have physical appearance, be stronger when it comes to fightin', & to get attention..

Posted by: Duncan

Pussy Man, I came for the pussy...

Posted by: TriZZle305

FOOTBALL.

and then girls came into play.

and then ... i dunno

Posted by: Mule

Originally posted by Duncan
Pussy Man, I came for the pussy...

Id say this is the one of the more popular reasons. Or just wanting man boobies.

Posted by: calamity528

Joined to help build strength and to tone up. I have also done alot of work on posture and afterwards had huge improvments with my back problems.
And to get women/girls attention.

Posted by: Mik

I was always a small guy and wanted to change started at 125 pounds 4 yrs ago and I'm now 185 @8% body fat 5f 7 inches

Posted by: J.T. HALL

I wanted to gain optimal fitness.

TRAIN HARD

J.T. HALL
news

Posted by: stubb

I started at the gym because I was a heart attack waiting to happen. I could have easily been one of those guys who has their first heart attack in thier 30's. I had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, way over weight. Over the last 18 months the cholesterol and BP have come down to normal and I still have a way to go on the weight issue. I'll just keep plugging away.

Posted by: jonny69

as for me i have a small penis also. so i wanted to get in the gym so i could make up for it by creating a pile drivin' ass. it's worked!!!

Posted by: Mule

I think I have started a small penis club.... Gopro you better join as well.

Posted by: LittLe FraNk

lolo

Posted by: esmerelda

My whole life I've been an outdoors girl....never been sick!!! Always been big in the boobies...but the rest was nice and firm...then came the kids and Cancer!!! So finally after getting the all clear....I hit the gym to regain my body back.....and to be able to handle life again!!!!

My 3 girls need a positive role model.....and the only one they see 24/7 is me.....What type of a mum would I be if I couldnt teach them my motto..."Only one life...only one chance!!!"

Posted by: TRD

I started going to look better and get healthier

Posted by: the_menace

When I first started lifting, I never thought about getting huge and all that. All I wanted was to get in shape. And then I started taking supplements and read these magazines and fell in love with it.

Mentally, I just want to be bigger than the other guys and to get a lot of women. And something that I want to accomplish if everything in my life fails. I want people to notice the hard work and dedication, time that I put in to get the body that I have right now, etc.

Physically, I'm still young and there is still a long road ahead for improving. I'm just going to take my time in perfecting proper form and technique over lifting heavy...but of course I do lift heavy. Its just that important things comes first and hopefully get over with my ego sometimes. That's all.

Posted by: tgkfour1

I had become a female sasquatch.

A friend's picture of me actually. Double- maybe triple chin- and a belly? On Me? I hadn't really noticed, but I had no tone left in my chest, arms, legs, & neck.

I weighed within 5 pounds of my fittest weight ever but things had shifted.

Instead of having muscles I had flab.
Instead of a jawline I had a double chin.
Instead of a six-pack I had a beer gut.
Instead of Pecs I had boobs.
I was Fat not Fit.
Whereas I always looked young for my age- I looked my age and out of shape.

We had a picture of me on vacation where I was reaching into the frame and were like hey, whos tit is that? It was me and it looked like a hairy breast !

Posted by: Mudge

For as long as I can remember muscles have facinated me, same with martial arts. I wasn't allowed to have weights until I eventually reached 11 years old though, my dad I think mentioned the typical "stunt your growth" stuff.

Posted by: Cenox

I went there because I've always felt too skinny and basically wanted to be able to move some people around in my sport (basketball)

Posted by: Cenox

Mudge: You sound like you don't believe that bodybuilding can stunt your growth? Of course it can. It is scienfically proven... Why else would virtually every bodybuilder be under 6 feet tall? I mean...there must be some sort of a connection there?
And even if there was none, why would you want to start lifting at such an early age. You should be out playing with your friends at 11. Bodybuilding shouldn't be something you feel that you HAVE to do. It should be something that you enjoy...

Posted by: LAM

Cenox you are 100% incorrect regarding bb'ng and stunted growth...

a persons height is genetically pre-determined but there are negative physiological factors (certain illnesses etc) which can effect ones height but weight training is not one of them...the ONLY negative aspect of weight training is it increases free radicals...

Posted by: CRASHMAN

what brought me into the gym:

my feet gee guys

Posted by: Chest Rockwell

I started bodybuilding to lose weight(use to weigh 240 lbs, fat bastard)
Now I am just addicted.

Posted by: Craft

I quit smoking, gained some extra pounds(a good thing), so I decided to make some serious changes, now like "Chest Rockwell" I'm addicted!

Posted by: the_menace

I want to be the man!
Actually...its something more than that. Its just that I want to excel in something...something that I really love...and this is it.

If everything else in my life fails (career, whatever), at least I have something to prove and excel into. I want to make the most out of my life and look best, muscular and bigger as much as possible.

Posted by: MtnBikerChk

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
It was a combination of several things. For the most part, I was embarrased to take my shirt off at the beach because I was so skinny. So I started working out in order to look and feel better. Now I can walk around shirtless and STRUT.

...and then I joined a year or so later cuz I was trying to score with him

Posted by: wraith

im not gonna lie i started so id be a big mofo and kick ass but after i really starting going i fell in love with the weight now its an addiction and i dont care about kicking ass ,i just know i can if i have to lol

Posted by: TheGreatSatan

I originally joined the gym because of all the babes who worked and worked out there. But after some time, I just started to realize that I loved they way I felt when I was done after each session. Its the tired/refresh feeling I have that keeps me going back.

Posted by: KataMaStEr

Well unlike some people in here I had oversized penis and I wanted to have a more proportional look.

Posted by: TheGreatSatan

^ Did you see me?

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...threadid=21062

Posted by: ogabott

being skinny was no fun (unless you are a girl). so i made muscles.
just like that...

Posted by: Dragonsi

UMM

ALL OF THE ABOVE????

Posted by: loki

i was 201 @ 25% bf i was dating this girl. she, at multiple points, had access to my penis which at several times came into contact with her hands and mouth. she left the country for about a year and came back after i had lost weight and got down to about 165 from dropping sodas, junk food, fast food etc...we started seeing each other again and well, close contact resumed and she made a comment, 'wow, your penis is bigger!' i said, 'really?' (note: i come into contact with my penis on a regular basis, however, i've never really took much thought in how big or small my penis was, just as long as it worked) so i started being consistent with working out and eating right to be leaner and to help keep the fat away from my penis...thanks to ironmagazneforums, i now have a bigger penis...

Posted by: ghandi

I have suffered from a fair bit of depression and find that working out with weights is good for alieviating it. It is also good for boosting self esteem and confidence. People treat you differently, women that 3 years ago would not give me a second look now ask to feel my arm. If i go out and see guys who made my life a misery at school they now want to buy me a drink. I know these last two reasons may seem shallow but at the end of the day who wants to be a scrawny virgin who gets sand kicked in their face?

Posted by: moon

i love it
I love BB since i was young...
I want to be bigger...stronger...and attract girls...
well they r my simple reasons...
At least i want to carry my gf easily and pulll my body weight easily...
I love the toned arms...and i am happy that i have more defined body....

And i wannna say...i jerked off 1 feet more...after i become stronger...hehe
thanks gym

Posted by: Pressalot

My penis was too big and I wanted to make it look smaller compared to my body....

No?

Ok...I was in Jr. High School and I think I just thought it would be fun. Later I stopped and started again several years later, mainly for health reasons.

Posted by: kbm8795

I had a fitness assessment after suffering my third time of intense lower back pain - I didn't think I was that overweight (5'10" 190 34-35" waist) but if my back went out I was in hell for a week at a time. I went to sports medicine, had a fitness assessment (they outlined an initial program targeting losing 10lbs and lowering bodyfat from 20% to 15%) - went to a nutritionist and figured I'm make it work for six months. I dropped 20lbs in about four months, moved the waist to 32" and have made about 10lbs gain of muscle, slowly but surely over the last two years. I went home for a funeral a few months ago - saw my old high school gang, all middle aged, fat...we are all 49 now, but every one of them remarked that I looked in the shape of a 25 year old.

Besides, I teach at a university - I wanted to do a Hulk crunch at the students on their first day of class.

Posted by: DeadBolt

Well I started out grossly fat 4'9" 235lbs. Damn thats round. And one day said I wanna go on a diet, and never looked back. In a year and a half I went from my rolly polly self to 5'9" 153lbs. Over the summer (2months) I lost 27lbs when I first joined the gym. I have no clue what my bf was then and still don't, but I know its way down.

First it was for the health, then for the girls, now for an obsession of working out, I think its just a matter of how far you let yourself get into it. If you limit yourself you limit the reason you do it.

Posted by: Pressalot

I started out grossly fat 4'9" 235lbs...went from my rolly polly self to 5'9" 153lbs

Finally, someone who doesn't neglect their flexor digitorum and flexor hallucis muscles!

(Took way too much time to find this.)

Posted by: perfecto

It might seem shallow but i noticed the number one thing in my life that was letting me down was my fatness. I was embarrased to wear t-shirts and shorts, let alone singlets. I was sick and tired of being labelled a fat joker and i would never take my shirt off in public, which would limit my life greatly, especially in summer. Then about a year ago i came across this forum which i spent weeks reading inside out, as well as other forums and books. It is now after a year of dieting, cardio and weights that i cant keep my shirt on for longer than 10 minutes, people that called me fat for years are now asking me to train them and get the body that i have and girls that never took me seriously are now drooling with desire haha.

Life is deffinatley too short to be fat or skinny and people have to realise that although the ideal bodies they see today at the gym or at the beach were reached with hard work, commitment and dedication, those bodies were reached and one can never aim too high!

Posted by: Arthur2004

basically some of all those but mostly for a good appreance

Posted by: jeanice

janet jackson and my bf

Posted by: MikeKy

I was in good shape when I was about 33. I met my wife married and have been happy ever since(20 years). Then one day about 6 months ago we were chatting with some friends at a family gathering. There was one of my nephews there who had been hitting the weights for about a year. My wife (without meaning anything by it) said to her friend, "Mike use to look like that". Man that hit down deep in my stomach. I thought about it almost every day for a couple months. So, I drug all my weights out of storage and went back to it. I guess I just didn't want to be a "Has been". I guess life had just gotten in the way. At any rate, I really enjoy it. I have everything set up in my garage and don't miss a schedule day there.

Posted by: Dale Mabry

This most recent time I dragged my ass back into the gym because I used to look so much bigger. I got sick and tired of going back to VT to visit and seeing guys that used to be half my size being bigger than I was. I started in September and have been there consistently ever since. It is sort of an escape for me now and I like it.

Posted by: TheWizardC6

Mainly to get stronger to compete in sports at the next level.

Getting huge is part of it too

Posted by: cjrmack

When I started it was for physical appearance but as I have continued it is more for health reasons. I have more energy, feel better and am healthier. The physical appearance is a nice side effect though

Posted by: CowPimp

Originally, I took weight training as a class in high school because it looked better than my other options. I started to notice that my strength increased dramatically. At the age of 14, my benchpress went from a maximum of about 195-200 to 270-275 over the course of 9 months. It made me feel better all around.

Once I got stronger, I also decided to cut some fat. I went on a rigorous training program and diet designed by myself that got me to lose 40 pounds. I was pretty happy with my appearance and health; I felt better than I ever had in. Unfortunately, once I had a steady source of pussy, I lost some of my drive to maintain my health.

About 8 months ago, I decided that I want to be strong again. I set new goals for myself, and I returned to weight lifting and jogging. However, this time I am more serious about the situation. Recently, I have decided to do a lot of research to help me reach new highs in strength and appearance.

So, my reasons are many. First, it was just because it sounded interesting in comparison to other choices. Then, it was to look better, feel better, and get laid. Now, my primary goal is to get stronger; however, my previous reasons (Particularly getting laid) still stand.

Posted by: Av8tor

Have you ever stopped at the mall or in the grocery store or at the park and taken a good look at our youth these days??? They are all fat (or most of them anyway)! I started wondering why and then it hit me. They have no one to look up to anymore. Most adults are fat and out of shape. When my son was born last year, I made a commitment to myself, that he was going to have someone to look up to and be proud of. I've gotten myself in the best shape of my life, and I'm going to continue to improve myself for my son.

Posted by: DFINEST

To look and feel better....

To gain strength....

To improve confidence...

Something to do that's productive while I'm not at work

Posted by: tango_hotel

I checked to get women's attention becuase that is what first brought me back to the gym. I'm in my mid 30's and single and new to a small town with mostly military i.e. lot of guy not so many women. So I needed something to stand out. But that motivation only last a couple of weeks. Now I go becuase I like the way it makes me feel.

P.S. I'm still single

Posted by: oaktownboy

i wanted to kick other people asses (my age that is).Is that so wrong???i also wanted to look like a tough mofo and i succeeded!lol

Posted by: BigTex

Football!

Posted by: Nate

Like most people, I first went to the gym to improve my appearance and to increase strength for use in high school sports. I've since grown to love it for far different reasons. Sure, I like being lean and muscular, but I love the release that the gym gives me on a daily basis. Some people dread going to the gym; I look forward to it.

Also, many people frown upon striking up conversations while they're working out. I personally enjoy the conversations that I have with people at the gym; I've made many a good friend there. The people I generally work out with know when it's time to get to business, and they also know when there's a minute or two to chat it up. Like anyone else, I can get frustrated at certain people asking me for a spot when I'm in the middle of a set, but I don't let it get to me.

The gym gives you dedication, a daily release, and discipline that's valuable in all aspects of your life.

Posted by: x~factor

Its all about the look for me. Being healthy on top of it is just an added bonus.

Posted by: W8lifterwanabie

a time ago i used to wake up in the morning and look at myself and think...damn im fat...i should rly do sumthing about it

but i never did ...

untill..

1 mornin i woke up...looked into the mirror...and.

EEK!

i have stretch marks on my stomache...

end

Posted by: nectron101

HEHE!!

Many of you r talking about small penis

thats why you went to the gym, humm!

Does weight training increase penis size ??

Posted by: CowPimp

Originally posted by nectron101
HEHE!!

Many of you r talking about small penis

thats why you went to the gym, humm!

Does weight training increase penis size ??

I think it could theoretically. If you have a very poor circulatory system, then it could make a difference. I have my doubts it would make a difference for anyone except the most unhealthy of people.

Posted by: Vieope

Health reasons ? Who cares about Health ? I just wanna look good.

J/K of course

Posted by: Big Smoothy

Out of shape, looked like crap. Feel better psychologically, have more energy, look better, have something to spend time doing that reaps results for me.....me.....

Posted by: scottrtrout

I started training at 12 (now 29) to get ready for junour high football. My dad bought me a weight set and some bodybuilding mags and before long bodybuilding was more important than football. But even when I was a little kid I wanted big muscles. I have pics of me at 5 years old doing a frt double bi

I guess it was in my blood.

Posted by: Trap-isaurus

Originally posted by Vvitto
We all have something in common-love for BB abd Db- but we may have different reasons/goals to achieve.

Why do you sweat your butt off in the gym?

What doyou train for?

I train for me....no other reason.

Posted by: Sweep14

Because everyone said I couldn't.

Posted by: Trap-isaurus

Originally posted by nectron101
HEHE!!

Many of you r talking about small penis

thats why you went to the gym, humm!

Does weight training increase penis size ??

Of course it does, dieting and weight training are gaurenteed to increase your penis size, shrinks the belly and makes it look bigger!!!

Posted by: SpiritWolf

I went back to the gym to get back in shape, gain some more size and definition and overall look and feel better.

Posted by: Yanger

Well my ass has been on the sofa for about 6 months since my wife was dealing with pregnancy issues and now the twins are here I'm getting my ass back in the gym.

My energy has sucked, my attitude has sucked, my physical appearance has gone to poop, my confidence has been lacking and my general "oh well" attitude is pissing me off. So it's either give up and scarf down more ho ho's or get my shit in gear. I choose the latter.

I know I wont' find the answer in a bottle of magic pills and there is no magic remedy other than working hard.

....pass the redline please. lol oops.

One last note: Unlike others, I need to build up the rest of my body to catch up to my penis!

Posted by: BlueCorsair

My answer shows how physically-oriented people are in terms of attraction. Then again, this is nothing new, and I highly doubt my post is original, so feel free to skip it.

I've been active my whole life in sports - since I was only 4 years old, I was playing competitive hockey and soccer - pretty much the two biggest sports here in Canada that kids grow up playing.

Being an ectomorph, these sports were ideal for me as I simply never had the build to play football, or rugby - which I don't care for anyway.

However, at the peak of my puberty I was merely 5'6 (I may be 5'7 now, but I doubt it) with 6-inch total diameter wrists, and 125 pounds soaking wet as the phrase goes. I've always been very lean, and in excellent aerobic shape though - I suppose I take that for granted.

During summer roller-blades along the beach, I often went without a shirt. Not to impress anyone (wasn't anything to show off) but because I sweat like hell. Well I saw all these guys, who were much "bulkier" than I was, who had all these pretty girls whistling at them. I realized that, despite being a nice guy, in good shape, experienced, etc. etc. that I had no way to "get a foot in the door" with the ladies. I was built like a woman myself, so that likely wasn't very appealing.

Understand, I wasn't after "pussy". I didn't want "lots of women". I was lonely. Very lonely. I wanted ONE woman. Women would be my friend and nothing more. I was, and sometimes still feel, invisible to them, despite my outgoing nature. Sort of a benign Napoleon complex I think.

Now, at 22 years old, and 25 pounds of mostly lean mass later, I finally look more... "masculine", although by no means "big".

Now *I* get occasional whistles (really, I do), and I met my now ex-girlfriend at the same beach I mentioned earlier, where she noticed me. Even though I don't genetically have it in me to even be as big as the "average" man, I do what I can with what I was born with.

I feel guilty and ashamed to have gone to these lengths solely to get women's attention. I'm also disgusted that it took an extra 25 pounds for me not to be invisible to them. While I can see why anyone wouldn't particularly be attracted to an overweight individual, I'd never considered that being naturally thin was just as bad!

So, a few very attractive women later, here I am, perpetuating the vicious cycle still by continually trying to get bigger.

Ah well. The ends justify the means right? I just wish I wasn't so shallow - same goes for the girls I seem to meet

Posted by: gr81

Originally posted by oaktownboy
i wanted to kick other people asses (my age that is).Is that so wrong???i also wanted to look like a tough mofo and i succeeded!lol

HA ha ha ha

Posted by: madden player

I wanted to get as big as a "mofo" and kick the school bullys ass. Physical appearance and the looks that I started to get from the girls was enough to keep me motivated.

Posted by: Luke9583

The pumping iron DVD and a search for self confidence

Posted by: chadeau

I originally started to work my quickness and explosiveness for hockey. Those 4 months I'd spend in the gym during the summers put me head and shoulders above those who drank beer all summer.

Now I just do it too increase self-esteem and self-confidence

Posted by: MaxMirkin

The apperence of my co-workers and, in general, people in my profession.(programmers) I wanted to "buck the trend".

Posted by: Run4Life

Wanted to keep up my appearance and stay in shape.

Posted by: eskimo515

Looked at myself in the mirror on my 30th b-day and realized I was a fat bastid!!!

Posted by: timt

hit 30 years old sat on the couch drinking for 10 years. I realized I had waisted my life away and was killing myself. and I had gotten up to 310 lbs. First I started biking and worked my way up to 20 miles a day. anwas down to 270 in 2 months. I went to the gym and was explained the benefits of bb and started lifting on machines. I was soon almost maxing out a couple of the machines and realized I needed free weights. so I left the gym (couldn't get to the free weights) and got a set of weights and a bench, and got hooked.
I am currently sober again and weighing at 235 lbs at 5' 10". I fint into clothes from when I was 24 years old and still shrinking.

Posted by: P-funk

As a freshman in high school I was 5'2", 120lbs......NUFF SAID!

Posted by: Mechanic Pete

For me I was tired of looking and feeling like crap and I want to be a good role model for my kids.

Regards
Pete

Posted by: Var

Originally Posted by P-funk

As a freshman in high school I was 5'2", 120lbs......NUFF SAID!

Yeah...I can relate. I was about 5'6 and 125lbs in 10th grade. When I graduated high school I wasnt any taller or any bigger,

so it was time to hit the weights.

Posted by: P-funk

Originally Posted by Var

Yeah...I can relate. I was about 5'6 and 125lbs in 10th grade. When I graduated high school I wasnt any taller or any bigger,

so it was time to hit the weights.

Unfortunaly I am still the same size.

Posted by: Var

Yeah right! 5'5 and, what, 190lbs? I think u may have grown a bit.

Posted by: Var

P.S. Time to change your avitar. Why dont u put that back pic up from a few weeks out from the comp???

Posted by: P-funk

Originally Posted by Var

P.S. Time to change your avitar. Why dont u put that back pic up from a few weeks out from the comp???

I want to but I can't figure out how......not only am i small but i am stupid

Posted by: Var

Are u serious? Thats sad.

Want me to walk u through it P-man?

Posted by: P-funk

Originally Posted by Var

Are u serious? Thats sad.

Want me to walk u through it P-man?

okay..which pic should I use?

Posted by: Var

You posted a big back pic. One of the first you posted a few weeks out. Looked big. I'd use that one. Save it to your desktop if it isnt there already

Posted by: P-funk

saved

Posted by: Var

Then click User CP/Edit Avatar/browse...find desktop and the pic. You probably have to resize it.

Posted by: P-funk

to big....how do i resize? what do i resize it to?

Posted by: Var

If its too big, use this...

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/resizer.html

Posted by: Var

"BANNED BY P-FUNK"

Posted by: P-funk

Originally Posted by Var

If its too big, use this...

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/resizer.html

wow, where the hell did that thing come from? lol, I have never seen the re-sizer.....okay...take 2.

Posted by: Var

Arent you a moderator?

Posted by: P-funk

no, i was banned.

what the hell, it says that it is still to large but i sized it to 95 95...what up?

Posted by: Var

Send it to me, I'll get u set up

Posted by: P-funk

Originally Posted by Var

Send it to me, I'll get u set up

email?

Posted by: Var

Check your PM box. I cant be having all the IM hotties know my email addy. I wouldnt get a minutes peace!

Posted by: P-funk

Originally Posted by Var

Check your PM box. I cant be having all the IM hotties know my email addy. I wouldnt get a minutes peace!

LOL, for some strange reason I don't have that fear. I don't think the IM hotties want my email address.

Posted by: Var

They will once they see your new avi.

Posted by: Var

and...no...they dont want mine either!

Posted by: J'Bo

What brought me into the gym?

The desire to have a booty that you could balance beer bottles on

Posted by: Spitfire

I want to be dead sexy,
And I dated some chick in high school that did not need straps for her backpack. That was nice.

Posted by: Johnnny

Being fat when I was in grade 8 & for football.

Posted by: Sandra

What brought you into the Gym?

to gain control of my diabetes. did that....and now....to get as strong as i possibly can.

Posted by: Johnnny

Sandra

to gain control of my diabetes. did that....and now....to get as strong as i possibly can.

Sorry to hear you have diabetes. Having a medical problem is hard to live with day in & day out.

Posted by: Deadly13

(Whats Your Opinon On My Advance Workout Program) Can I Get Some Opinons In that Thread

Posted by: Sandra

Originally Posted by Johnnny

Sandra

Sorry to hear you have diabetes. Having a medical problem is hard to live with day in & day out.

yeah it sucks but ive realized that every day is a new day and its another chance to learn more about will work for my diabetes....I feel fortunate to have learned what i have before my diabetes might have gotten worse. Unfortunatly most diabetics dont take the time to learn.

Posted by: BritChick

Originally Posted by nikegurl

I wanted to be Rachel McLish. Is that wrong? lol

Not at all, she was my idol!

Now I am shooting for pro status in figure, sure it's a lofty goal but why the heck not... ultimate goal is to make it to the Olympia, that would be the coolest.

Posted by: the_menace

Originally Posted by Vvitto

According to this poll most of us are hitting the iron to have a better physical appearance and just to be in shape/happy.

Still the Pro BB has no votes so far...

I think that no person who ever started lifting (even pro bodybuilders) even realize that they wanted to be a bodybuilder when they first started. It just that some physique develops faster than the other in which 'potential' kicks in. Then they realize what they can accomplish by lifting. Even the pro bodybuilders today doesn't even know how they got to where they are.

Posted by: crazy_enough

I had to choose a reason for this poll, but its a combination of all of em for me..

I wasnt healthy, didnt look good, wasnt happy....the list goes on!

Posted by: SuperFlex

My Dad got me started training at home and at a local YMCA. He was there day after day with me and lead me on my way to becoming the sexy beast that I am today...

Posted by: BoneCrusher

I had a rough childhood and wanted to do some damage on a payback basis. It went on from there 27 years ago.

Posted by: KarlW

I started after being dumped from a 3 year relationship. Kinda my way of feeling better about myself. As soon as I started I new I was onto a good thing and now I love training for the knowledge that I am bettering myself both pyhsically and mentally. I never got around to thanking the ex either.

Posted by: Burner02

holy crap! Who dug out this OLD thead???

Posted by: rantheman

want to look good when i take my daughter out to play not be someone who needs to be ashamed of myself

Posted by: Hawkwind

If I lift my daily battle with pain due to fibromyalgia is greatly reduced....and like my sig says...I may be a grannie, but that doesn't mean I want to look like one!

Posted by: sgtneo

being skinny and tired of looking crap when was wearing tshirts lol arms like twigs used to have, not satisfied yet though happy with improvement but long way to go

Neo

Posted by: Egoatdoor

I work out to make body bigger and my penis smaller.

Posted by: Flex

Originally Posted by Egoatdoor

I work out to make body bigger and my penis smaller.

I'm the opposite.

I work out to make my body bigger so it's in proportion to my abnormally large unit

Posted by: sgtneo

lol u can notice on the peeps who pump steroids though they have no dick LOL i mean whats the point get that big to attract women and when they come u cant do nothing lol

maybe except give them a little prick

Neo

Posted by: Luke9583

Originally Posted by Sandra

What brought you into the Gym?

Deffinately the sex, and orgies. Oh, and the drugs too!

Posted by: Flex

Originally Posted by sgtneo

lol u can notice on the peeps who pump steroids though they have no dick LOL i mean whats the point get that big to attract women and when they come u cant do nothing lol

maybe except give them a little prick

Neo

steroids have nothing to do with your unit.

Just another person who doesnt know what they're talkin about

Posted by: sgtneo

steroids does it is very noticable it shrinks your testicles and makes your banana (well python :P) non existant its to do with the hormanes and amount of testosterone it produces you can see it on people that use steroids

Neo

Posted by: sgtneo

or you cant see it on people that use steroids lol

Posted by: gr81

well Neo why don't we go ahead and test that little theory of yours. I will load up on 2 grams of test and you go ahead and send your Gf on over to my crib, that is if you have one, and we will ask her who fucks longer and harder. I guarantee it won't be you playa. You say steroids somehow may you impotent which is obviously a foolish thing to say and demonstrates your ignorance, I have that pussy numb for weeks with the test driven' pounding I'll give her. maybe next time you can do your homework so you know what your talkin about before you open your mouth and make statements like that

Posted by: sgtneo

i have done my home work you look on google internet sites about it and also do your homework on m1t which also shrinks testicles as a diseaffect i have done my home work also doing a levels in biology helps

i wasnt mocking anyone because i thought most people on here are more sensible than to go use steroids im simply saying it does give you trouble arnold swarzenegger had loads of fertility problems due to sterroids

Neo

Posted by: gr81

prove it. It had zero permanent fertility problems whatso ever and you can't provide any factual information saying otherwise. The reason your experience testicular atrophy is due to the exogenous hormone level that far exceeds yoru natural levels, your body recognizes it doesn't need to produce testosterone and temporarily shits down production which quickly returns as hormone levels return to homeostasis. Not only that but testosterone is responsible for the increases your sex drive and potency. You obviously have not spent the time I have researching the subject in all aspects, so show some respect bro. I'll leave it at that

Posted by: sgtneo

ok m8 i never said permanent because i know after a while it does begin to ware off but for me its just something i will never venture into

Neo

Posted by: gr81

thats fine, I have no problem withthat and respect yoru opinion as well, but please do not make blanket statements that misrepresent whats really true. If planning, precautions and logic are used I can make a strongly supported argument that a few cycles can be good for a person defn.

Posted by: Flex

FINALLY THE GREAT ONE HAS COME BACK AND LAYETH THE SMACKETH DOWN!!!

Neo-testosterone has NOTHING to do with your penis and doesnt cause fertility problems.

Do you people FINALLY see why me and the gr81 get fired up when people make NONSENSE bullshit statements?????????????

Posted by: Flex

btw, Arnold has 4 healthy kids.

Posted by: gr81

FINALLY THE GREAT ONE HAS COME BACK AND LAYETH THE SMACKETH DOWN!!!

...well I do it for THE MILLIONS.......*crowd chants*and MILLIONS.... of the greatones fans!! lol

Posted by: sgtneo

lol i know he has kids thats why i put down i know it wares of after a while but the side affects range from steroids is just to much risk to take for me after all you only live once

Neo

Posted by: Flex

Originally Posted by sgtneo

lol i know he has kids thats why i put down i know it wares of after a while but the side affects range from steroids is just to much risk to take for me after all you only live once

Neo

wears off after a while? are you serious?

what are the side affects? I'm curious to hear what you THINK you know?

Posted by: sgtneo

i didnt want to get into argument over this however my mum is a nurse and also knows her stuff and they would not be illegal if they are harmless. here is a list of possible side affects

Thinning of the bones resulting in avascular necrosis
testicles shrinking and sperm count can become lowered
hair falls out and breasts start to develope
this is quote from health site "More than half of body-builder sterod abusers will typically experience enlarged breasts and shrunken male organs."
women can grow beards, become bald and get deepend voices and cliterol enlargement
Liver tumours and cancer
jaundice (yellow skin from liver failure)
Retention of fluid
High blood pressure
Heart attacks and strokes
Kidney Cancer
Acne and trembeling

Is that enough for you?

Neo

Posted by: sgtneo

oh also if you dont believe me theres even a web site which is called the truth about steroids and has nearly all of the side affects from my list on there and that is why i do not want to touch steroids and yes the impotent part does wear of after stoping the use of steroids

Neo

Posted by: gr81

Thinning of the bones resulting in avascular necrosis
not true
testicles shrinking and sperm count can become lowered
sperm count is not lowered
hair falls out and breasts start to develope
This is based on genetics and can be very easily prevented, avoided, and taken care if it it does occur, which it is not likey to
this is quote from health site "More than half of body-builder sterod abusers will typically experience enlarged breasts and shrunken male organs."
This is simply speculation and has no factual information backin it
women can grow beards, become bald and get deepend voices and cliterol enlargement
No one here is advising women to take large doses of androgens and in fact I have many times stated my opnion on how this is not something that should be practiced
Liver tumours and cancer
Cancer is not a factor, and liver damage is only a result of oral steroid use which is not a heavy practice, and if you are using only orals you do not what you are doing and not being safe. BTW you are FAR more likely to get liver damage from tylenol
jaundice (yellow skin from liver failure)
Not a side affect of elevated testosterone level and I ask you to prove it
Retention of fluid
Depending on the androgenic level of the hormone you are takin this may be a factor, but I do not see the negative side effect of this and it can be easily easily avoided with virtually no hassle whatso ever
High blood pressure
Not necessarily a factor, genetics has alot to do with it and lifestyle/diet has more to do with it. Blood pressure can be controlled and like I mentioned earlier your blood levels shoudl be monitered weekly wihle running gear in the first place. If a person is taking proper precautions this is not a danger
Heart attacks and strokes
not true
Kidney Cancer
Not true
Acne and trembeling
Acne can be a factor, and it is largley genetic. Choice of wihch hormone to use can determine this and there are many things that can be done to be in control of this

I hate to tell you bro but Drs, and especially nurses RARELY know the first thing about bodybiullding in general, let alone Anabolic steroids. They spend all of 5 minutes on AAS in med school and I GUARANTEE I know more about it then most drs, short of an endocrinologist, believe that

Posted by: gr81

oh also if you dont believe me theres even a web site which is called the truth about steroids and has nearly all of the side affects from my list on there and that is why i do not want to touch steroids and yes the impotent part does wear of after stoping the use of steroids

Neo

man, if you don't want to touch them, thats fine with all of us, no one cares and we are not trying to talk you into agreeing with anything, but you haven't done the research, so don't insult Flex and I and the hundreds of other cats on here that have spent years learning and studying endocrinology and biology so we can understand these processes.

Posted by: LAM

Originally Posted by sgtneo

i didnt want to get into argument over this however my mum is a nurse and also knows her stuff and they would not be illegal if they are harmless.

no offense but general practive MD's and nurses are not trained or educated in endocrinology and/or the proper use of anabolics and androgens...there are tons specialists in the field of endocrinology (i.e HRT doctors) who say the exact opposite...

I think I will believe the people (HRT Dr's) who work with steroids daily in a lab enviroment with human test subjects...

Posted by: sgtneo

look i said i ddint want to get into argument they are sideaffects they wouldnt put them down just for the hell of it even if its genetic based or not and sperm count can be lowerd now no point arguing agaoinst a brick wall i dot want them you may well do

each to their own

Neo

Posted by: sgtneo

also read this it backs up what you say and also doesnt rule out what im saying is true it does agree that the side affects occur but may not be in such large proportions as i have only scan read these documents but will sit down later and read it properly as it seems to make interresting reading. there fore neither of us is "wrong" and neither of us is completely right about what we say

http://www.mesomorphosis.com/articles/allen/doctors.htm

also i do have to say from reading what i have there is far to much speculation over steroids and it should really be more clear but the fact remains that the side affects seem to be exagerated and something of non existant with the od one or 2 un fully documented cases which would support these claims of side affect so on this note i will admit i have been wrongly informed (please remember this is what i have been brought up to believe that steroids are wrong) and i will swallow my pride and apologise

Sorry

Neo

Posted by: gr81

hey its cool man, thats what is so frustrating for us who are in the know b/c it is profoundly misunderstood and misrepresented and stereotyped. There are so many negative and wildly exaggerrated stigmas attached to it that the facts are logic and the side of science are rarely even mentioned. Its quite ridiculous and quite madenning, especially in the wake of all the baseball steroid accusations. its all good maYn. peace

Posted by: sgtneo

just a general question ive heard that once you stop using steroids your muscles turn to liquid in a sense is that one true or not?

cheers

Neo

Posted by: Newt

I was getting ready for football a long time ago, before 7th grade, and I was also a fat shit! I wanted to get stronger and in shape.

Posted by: Flex

Originally Posted by sgtneo

just a general question ive heard that once you stop using steroids your muscles turn to liquid in a sense is that one true or not?

cheers

Neo

yes, Neo.

once you go off steroids, your muscles melt like the Wicked Witch of the West. That's why once you go on, you can NEVER come off.

And another scary thing about roids, is that some roids actually make your balls grow with all the testosterone they produce. A buddy of mine actually had balls the size of cantelopes! No wonder why he got all the chicks!

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

Originally Posted by Flex

ehhh....okej

Posted by: Emmz

I started training because I wanted to be a paramedic, and I had to boost up my cardio. Then I went to the gym with my bro-in-law who'd been training for about 2 years at the time, and had lost a lot of weight, and looks better then he did in highschool. So I decided that while I'm in highschool, I may as well start improving my body, so that I'll be happy with it as I get older. So far, it's been working well, my self-esteem has been boosting a lot lately, and I'm just a general happier person overall. I'd gotten stuck in the rut that where I decided that because this is how I was, this was how I'd be for the rest of my life. Finally, I decided that the only person who could make it any better...was me.

-Emmz

Posted by: Flex

Originally Posted by GIZmo_Timme

ehhh....okej

i was mocking his ridiculous statement

Posted by: Flex

Originally Posted by Emmz

So far, it's been working well, my self-esteem has been boosting a lot lately, and I'm just a general happier person overall. Finally, I decided that the only person who could make it any better...was me.

-Emmz

Good for you, Em

Posted by: sgtneo

flex i had allread aplogised for what i was saying about steroids ty very much i was just generally asking a question not something for u to mock

Neo

Posted by: 448448

try to keep busy to stay off , the drugs, just ended up staying

Posted by: MaxMirkin

My feet.

Posted by: WATTS

started a little before age 14, about 150 pounds trying to get into shape and put on muscle mass, now 17 and 217 pounds and want to start to compete in bodybuilding...just love the feeling of being in the gym! its FREAKING adictive.

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