What is more important to you - being strong or looking strong?

[brad34]

At this point i would be happy to just look strong!

I am 37, started lifting for the first time about one year ago and the last 6 months very consistent using starrs 5x5.

In six months I made the following progress...

Dead... 135 to 315lbs.
Squat...115 to 255
Bench...155 to 225
Military...88 to 173

If you saw me walking down the street you would think I never touched a weight...yes I am bigger but not as big as I expected to be.


Anyways maybe because I am a Eco 6'-4" @ 220lbs...





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[moya]

^it takes TIME brother... you are doing just fine, though you could always try increasing food intake... dont be scared to put on just a tiny bit of fat in the process, you will be better off in the long run...

 

[Lancer55]

I have nothing to prove I just wanna look good... girls rarely hit on me when i'm lifting weights compared to when i'm stretching or doing cardio and about 90% want a ripped lean guy over a gorilla juice head with no abs and honestly unless you do physical labour or play certain sports what good is being strong gonna do for you?

this ^^^^^
for chicks - look strong
for work/competition - be strong

 

[rihaan]

for me the most important is being strong.

 

[Aaronv92]

Personally, i'd like both but if i had to choose?
Looking strong, i don't like my current look's at the moment and this is what im aiming for, altough to be strong you could get a great chance of looking strong.

 

[Chopzilla]

For me Id say being strong leads to looking strong

 

[Ethanael]

For me being strong is much important than looking strong.
I am working in gym for last 4 months and I told my gym coach that I want to get strong.
How will you feel if skinny but strong person beat muscular person!!
I have experienced such moments while watching wrestling.