Gay guys big and ripped, straight guys small and fat? Why????

[MarshallPenniford]

That's the way it is at my gym. What gives?

Nothing against gay men, but at my gym, which is practically a disco, but with serious gym equipment (it's huge) - the gay guys are seriously ripped, and some of them are pretty damn big (although most have legs like pencils), and they aren't very strong. Some don't even look like they're busting a sweat while they work out. Hey, to each there own, but it seems to work!

The straight guys stand out like a sore thumb, they're much fatter and much less developed - I'm guilty of this as well. Granted, some of these guys lift with some really bad form, but many of us don't and we don't seem to be enjoying the same results. EXCEPT, I tend to be much stronger than many of these guys using same tempo, form, etc. So I guess that's good, but I'd rather look better to tell you the truth.

So, what's the story? Is all this lift heavy stuff a bunch of crap? rock climbers that can do one-arm pull ups for reps are pretty damn strong, but they sure aren't that big.

I know there is some evidence that perhaps muscle hyperplasia occurs in humans with lighter-weight / higher rep lifting. (Take cyclists for example). If this is true, it seems that it might be superior to the old addage of lift heavy to get big - juice free, that is.

By the way - I tend to go 6-10 reps super-intense, 3 days a week split. Just curious as to your thoughts, so please no flames - I'm not trying to offend anyone.

 

[the People's Champ]

from what I have heard, gay guys started lifting weights because they got tired of getting beat up from gay bashers. now it is just a lifestyle for most, since most gay males are so in to fashion.

 

[endpoint]

they have better protein shakes

 

[MarshallPenniford]

lol endpoint!

 

[supersizeme]

i think it's fairly simple. males are visual creatures. for the most part, women don't care that much about looks or whether or not you're ripped. so in the gay male community, it's all about physical attraction. they have to be in excellent shape if they want to attract other gay dudes. you can bet your ass that steroids are highly prevalent in most of those guys you see not doing much but still big and ripped(genetics, too and they may or may not have the dieting part down pat). and most of the straight guys you see plugging away at lifting heavy and working their asses off are most likely not on any physique enhancing drugs.

 

[wyst]

Interesting. I've read that steroids are rampant in gay porn, far more than in straight porn. Those guys are seriously buff.

 

[SSAlexSS]

I know there is some evidence that perhaps muscle hyperplasia occurs in humans with lighter-weight / higher rep lifting. (Take cyclists for example). If this is true, it seems that it might be superior to the old addage of lift heavy to get big - juice free, that is.

By the way - I tend to go 6-10 reps super-intense, 3 days a week split. Just curious as to your thoughts, so please no flames - I'm not trying to offend anyone. [/B][/QUOTE]

Ok few corrections. YOU MUST lift big to be big. Muscle grow only from heavy weight (for you) lifted PERIOD. Bigger muscle is stronger muscle. Yes you can increase muscle size by using light weight, but in most cases you need progressively heavy weight.

True some people do have irrational hypertrophy where you grow lots of size with minimum strength increase. BUT, if these people trained for strength as well, they would be much larger.


Reason why rock climbers are small yet they are strong is simple = GENETICS. Not everyone can get huge muscles, live with what you got. Plus rock climbers dont deadlift! Deadlift sometimes is much harder than 1 arm pullups so, bodybuilders DO have stronger parts...

 

[gymtime]

they have better protein shakes

LOL!! Dude, that was bad.

Completely agree with SSME. I think gay men tend to be more fit because they have more motivation to be, due to the reasons ssme pointed out.

 

[Glootz]

No doubt that gay/bisexual men have a greater motivation to be in the best condition possible. Ever been to a gay bar on a Saturday nite? All shirts come off, so competition is high. There is tremendous pressure on both straight and gay men; just pick up any fitness/bodybuilding magazine. Everyone is waxed, shaved, and toned. To be sure, gay men tend to wear more body concious clothing, and fat doesn't cut it in those fashions. This might all sound rather surface, and of course relationships go much deeper, but first impressions are often lasting impressions

 

[Jabs]

I think they care for the apperance more than most hetro's ever would. Hell they pluck their eyebrows for pete's sake....I wish they wouldn't wear tight spandex in my gym though or anybody for that matter.