why are men intimidated by women who lift heavy?

[hmotb555]

Originally Posted by Tainted

1200... wow amazing. Oh that's SOOOO heavy. OMFG!!!! *faints*
Okay maybe I should quit being an *******.
Is this another e-stat? There's lots and lots of women at my gym, never seen one do more than 3 plates on the leg press. 1200 would be over 10 plates on each side and I've never seen any guy do that either. I've seen some do 8 plates which is 5 plates more.
But a woman will never be as strong as a man if they both train and stuff. It's a fact. Unless of course, the man doesn't lift weights or he has some genetic problem or decease.

I refuse to argue with you...believe what you want to believe....just b/c YOU never seen any other woman in your gym leg press more than 3 plates on each side doesn't mean it's not possible....there is a world outside of your gym

[Tainted]

Originally Posted by hmotb555

I refuse to argue with you...believe what you want to believe....just b/c YOU never seen any other woman in your gym leg press more than 3 plates on each side doesn't mean it's not possible....there is a world outside of your gym

I never said it was not possible, I said I've never seen it. The same goes for men. I've never seen any bench 600 pounds.

You're 23 and you can't understand what you read...that's just amazing.

[Tainted]

Originally Posted by giuliagoolia

yeah, I'm guessing if the man has some decease he's prolly not lifting AT ALL

You can have a genetic decease and still lift weights. Your logic is... illogical. If a man is XXYY, he will be weaker than other men but it's still possible for him to lift weights. He won't make good gains though.

[giuliagoolia]

Originally Posted by Tainted

You can have a genetic decease and still lift weights. Your logic is... illogical. If a man is XXYY, he will be weaker than other men but it's still possible for him to lift weights. He won't make good gains though.

WOW...you a brilliant one!

[Tainted]

Originally Posted by giuliagoolia

WOW...you a brilliant one!

lol do I detect a hint of sarcasm ?

[adpayne]

Originally Posted by Al Shades

Sex is not an egalitarian activity. If it was, women wouldn't be so adverse to it. Conversely, if sex, for men, required taking it rather than giving it, they wouldn't be nearly as enthusiastic about it as they presently are. Nobody wants to be on the receing end, if they can avoid it. It's an issue of power, not sexual intercourse or gender, per se.

Uh, Al, you have to get out more. My female partners have never been adverse to sex. Too bad for you.

Art

[giuliagoolia]

Originally Posted by Tainted

lol do I detect a hint of sarcasm ?

so you do actually have some neurons firing......there just might be some hope for you afterall "Tainted" (btw, perfect username).........

FYI silly boy:

de?cease /dɪˈsis/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-sees] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -ceased, -ceas?ing.
?noun
1. the act of dying; departure from life; death.
?verb (used without object)
2. to depart from life; die.
[Origin: 1300?50; (n.) ME deces < OF < L d?cessus departure, death, equiv. to d?ced-, var. s. of d?c?dere to go away (d?- de- + c?dere to go; see cede) + -tus suffix of v. action, with dt > s; (v.) late ME decesen, deriv. of the n.]
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I believe what you meant to spell was:

dis?ease /dɪˈziz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-zeez] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -eased, -eas?ing.
?noun
1. a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.

[BulldogVTX]

Dangit! you beat me to it!

Tainted - Oh Omnipotent one. Learn how to spell Disease and then begin your arguement again. It's hard to sound like you're a child genius when you can't spell simple words.
And at 15, I promise you that you haven't seen much yet. I have trained with many girls that I assure you, are bigger and stronger than you will probably ever be. (and unlike you, they're not afraid to deadlift!) So keep training hard, but don't be surprised if you ever step out of your little gym and into another and find a girl your age training harder, smarter, and heavier than you!

[Al Shades]

Originally Posted by mike_in_TX

I liked your post, so I had to add my comment.

This actually happen to me yesterday @ the gym.

I was basically burned out. I basically did a full body work out. I saved my leg workouts last.

Anyways, I was on the Leg Extensions, give in take I already did 3 sets of 12; highest at the end was 190lbs or so.

An older lady, she looked about 50 or so, asked if she could join in. Anyways, she pulls the pin out and goes the max, which if I remember right was 270lbs. She does it about 8 times, gets off the machine and I get on.

I said ok, not feeling intimidated, just lazy, I keep it there. I did 12 curls. I get off and I waited for her to do it again. She looks at me and said, oh thats it for me. I then did another 12 and she still sits there watching. I get off and I told her that I was impressed that you did it for your AGE. She smiles and we go our ways. Reguardless, I think she wanted to maybe let me know that she can handle it. I just never really understood that concept... no, I don't think she was trying to hit on me

So female or males, I can less to be intimidate by sex. If you can do, then do it.

The scenario you just described, never actually occurred...
There may be a grand total of 15, 50-year-old women in the ENTIRE WORLD who can move 270 lbs. on ANY exercise, nevermind an isolation movement. And you can't do it, either.

Originally Posted by adpayne

Uh, Al, you have to get out more. My female partners have never been adverse to sex. Too bad for you.

Art

K, then get them to discuss their sexual preferences on a public forum, or have sex with a random stranger. Or consent to group sex with you. A male would have no objection to doing any of these things. No aversion, right?

You're full of it.

[Tainted]

Originally Posted by giuliagoolia

so you do actually have some neurons firing......there just might be some hope for you afterall "Tainted" (btw, perfect username).........

FYI silly boy:

de?cease /dɪˈsis/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-sees] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -ceased, -ceas?ing.
?noun
1. the act of dying; departure from life; death.
?verb (used without object)
2. to depart from life; die.
[Origin: 1300?50; (n.) ME deces < OF < L d?cessus departure, death, equiv. to d?ced-, var. s. of d?c?dere to go away (d?- de- + c?dere to go; see cede) + -tus suffix of v. action, with dt > s; (v.) late ME decesen, deriv. of the n.]
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, ? Random House, Inc. 2006.


I believe what you meant to spell was:

dis?ease /dɪˈziz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-zeez] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -eased, -eas?ing.
?noun
1. a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.

Quite pathetic ad hominem attack. Instead of debating, you attack a type I made. I did not know you needed proper spelling on here.

Try again; I have seen better.

[Tainted]

Originally Posted by cmueller0485

Dangit! you beat me to it!

Tainted - Oh Omnipotent one. Learn how to spell Disease and then begin your arguement again. It's hard to sound like you're a child genius when you can't spell simple words.
And at 15, I promise you that you haven't seen much yet. I have trained with many girls that I assure you, are bigger and stronger than you will probably ever be. (and unlike you, they're not afraid to deadlift!) So keep training hard, but don't be surprised if you ever step out of your little gym and into another and find a girl your age training harder, smarter, and heavier than you!

I am no genius. I am educated about biology and the human body. Since a normal healthy male produces over 20 times as much testosterone as the normal healthy female, I doubt I will. Genetic variations only account for a mere 1% of the total world population.
Train harder? Possibly, I would guess I am sometimes lazy, sort of like Paul Dillet.
Train smarter? Possible again but my routine and diet is top notch.
Train heavier at my age? Impossible unless she is on ASS, HGH, or others.

Do not worry about me. I can worry about myself.

[Tainted]

Originally Posted by cmueller0485

Dangit! you beat me to it!

Tainted - Oh Omnipotent one. Learn how to spell Disease and then begin your arguement again. It's hard to sound like you're a child genius when you can't spell simple words.
And at 15, I promise you that you haven't seen much yet. I have trained with many girls that I assure you, are bigger and stronger than you will probably ever be. (and unlike you, they're not afraid to deadlift!) So keep training hard, but don't be surprised if you ever step out of your little gym and into another and find a girl your age training harder, smarter, and heavier than you!

I do not wish to argue about punctuation and spelling. Who said I was good at English?

'deadlift' is supposed to be spelled 'dead-lift'.
'arguement' is supposed to be spelled 'argument'.
''(and unlike you [...]!)'' the first letter of 'and' should be capitalized.

Can we please drop spelling, syntax and grammatical errors now?

[adpayne]

Originally Posted by Al Shades

K, then get them to discuss their sexual preferences on a public forum, or have sex with a random stranger. Or consent to group sex with you. A male would have no objection to doing any of these things. No aversion, right?

You're full of it.

You made a blanket statement that all women have an aversion to sex. After my rebuttal, you append to your argument. <sigh>

BTW, I must not be a "male" in your eyes, because I have no desire for group sex. I'm no good at multi-tasking.

Art

[Wyomann]

Originally Posted by adpayne

You made a blanket statement that all women have an aversion to sex. After my rebuttal, you append to your argument. <sigh>

BTW, I must not be a "male" in your eyes, because I have no desire for group sex. I'm no good at multi-tasking.

Art

Tip of the day: Never argue with a man holding a giant mallet.

[force_]

Originally Posted by ctgblue

MEN are not intimidated by strong women
Insecure LITTLE BOYS are intimidated by strong women

Exactly what I was thinking!

I trained for a few months with a women who was stronger than me on a few exercises, I loved every minute of it and we had some of the most intense workouts I have ever experienced. Damn I miss that girl lol.

The funny thing is many of the guys in the gym used to ask me if I felt stupid because she was stronger than me on certain lifts, these type of guys will just never understand.

F.

[bizzlewood]

I'm not intimidated at all I just think its a major turn off not just that but female bb's in general.

No offence

[force_]

Originally Posted by bizzlewood

I'm not intimidated at all I just think its a major turn off not just that but female bb's in general.

No offence

I think many guys are turned off by female BB's,most guys at the gym I talk to aren't attracted to them at all and these are guys who work out!? I dont get that to be honest. I have always thought female BB's are very sexy, hard to find but sexy! theres nothing hotter than a lean, hard physique

To each there own I guess though...

F.

[Better Unborn]

Originally Posted by force_

I think many guys are turned off by female BB's,most guys at the gym I talk to aren't attracted to them at all and these are guys who work out!? I dont get that to be honest. I have always thought female BB's are very sexy, hard to find but sexy! theres nothing hotter than a lean, hard physique

To each there own I guess though...

F.

I agree... half-way.

However, I believe you simply have to draw a line somewhere as to what you find attractive.

The use of anabolic steroids would be that line for me. I simply don't see how anyone can find hirsutism, atrophied breasts, clitoromegaly and a deep voice sexually attractive in a female. *shrugs*

[Deft_Soul]

Originally Posted by Camogirlie

Some guys can be cool with chicks lifting heavy. But it is really lame when they think that just cause your a girl it must mean youre a princess and you stick to the 5lb dumbells!

its right though, its just a bad stereotype that needs to be fixed. I personally think its great when women are lifting heavy and pushing themselves. You have every right to and should be proud of it. Keep up the awesome work girls

[wide lats]

Can't say i am scared of strong women, probably the other way round ... im not exactly Mr. Polite ... I got no problem with women stronger than me i never had bad dealings with women in gyms either in fitness or extreme strength.

[knightdane]

i'd love to date a female BB'er... unfortunately i do not have anything to offer that probably turns her on bodywise yet... *grins* (working on it)

why do most guys in my oppinion become intimidated... insecurities... penile envy..
the only type that constantly have to outdo a woman, is in reality an insecure person. He might be strong or somewhat strong physically, but psychologically, he's a 10 pound weakling. And in that area, most woman has him beat 5 million percent..

so if you ever feel the need to outdo a woman constantly, and to always talk down to them, start looking inwards towards your own insecurities.

[tehk]

First time posting in the female bodybuilding section. Anywhoo, I think its awesome if a girl can lift more then I can - which isn't very hard I think. My lifts aren't that impressive.

If a 120lbs girl was benching 225lbs I wouldn't be starring in aw, but rather, I'd volunteer to spot her and provide encouragement in admiration. In other words, I think its awesome .

[Al Shades]

Originally Posted by force_

I trained for a few months with a women who was stronger than me on a few exercises, I loved every minute of it and we had some of the most intense workouts I have ever experienced. Damn I miss that girl lol.

Why did you love it? Would you love it equally if you trained with a male who was stronger than you? If not, why not? What's the difference? What underlying assumption are you making about males and females? Or do you think you aren't making one?

[force_]

Originally Posted by Al Shades

Why did you love it? Would you love it equally if you trained with a male who was stronger than you? If not, why not? What's the difference? What underlying assumption are you making about males and females? Or do you think you aren't making one?

Ive trained with buddies that are stronger than me as well (ALOT stronger) , whether or not its a male or female training with someone more powerful than you tends to make you work all the harder. But seeing her bang out 275lb free squats @ a body weight of 130lbs blew my mind, it totally pushed me to explore my upper limits. Theres also no denying that there is a certain chemistry/connection between two people of the opposite sex who have equal admiration and attraction for one another that simply doesnt exist with a member of the same sex, I have no doubt that entered into the equation as well.
Hadn't occured to me whether or not I was making an assumption, and I dont really care either way to be honest.

F.

[amberlynn72]

Originally Posted by Better Unborn

I agree... half-way.

However, I believe you simply have to draw a line somewhere as to what you find attractive.

The use of anabolic steroids would be that line for me. I simply don't see how anyone can find hirsutism, atrophied breasts, clitoromegaly and a deep voice sexually attractive in a female. *shrugs*

well maybe she isnt wanting you perhaps maybe she is a lesbian ..hehehe

[Better Unborn]

Originally Posted by amberlynn72

well maybe she isnt wanting you perhaps

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[Karsk]

I don't find it that intimidating... I've seen quite a few women in the gym I attend lift pretty heavy (hey, in my book, if you're 140, and you're deadlifting 150 for reps, that's pretty heavy), it's awesome to see. It's also kind of sad... but they have better technique than most guys that lift there, and sometimes me, unless I'm really paying attention. Though it does motivate you alot more. Especially to work on your technique.

As for offloading the 45lbers... I'll do that for anyone, though to be altruistic... odds are, if I'm helping you offload, and I have 2 45lbers in my hands... you won't see them again. Not for this workout. They're gone, mine now. It's just easier pinching them off you than it is the kid doing deep knee kricks with every available weight and his 2 friends balancing off the legpress sled.

I find myself preferring female spotters for bench more and more nowdays... they actually understand what, 'just put your thumbs under the bar and nudge it up if I get stuck' means... y'know... that it doesn't mean 'perform a rack deadlift from where I'm stuck'... on the bright side, at least it's getting someone to deadlift...

Also, and this is a stupid question... but what's 'deloading' on a deadlift?

[do1more]

Originally Posted by Karsk

Also, and this is a stupid question... but what's 'deloading' on a deadlift?

Deloading is setting the weight to rest completely before picking it up again. You get no "bounce" effect to cheat with


Glad your liking the female spotters - is that the BB equivalent of an umbrella girl? LOL

sorry- not funny, i like a male spotter, and i mean that in a sexist way!

[thenewchamp]

Since I started training I've been getting a lot of attitude from the guys in my gym. Half of the guys are too busy watching me; the other half are too busy trying to get me back in the girlie portion of the gym.

I had asked a guy to spot me on the bench the other day and he didn't want to do it...He told me that if I need a spot I should go on the other side of the gym and use the machines ... its safer. If you don't want to spot me then thats fine, I didn't mean to interrupt your shamming; but I'm pretty sure you would get more out of your workout and be able to press this much too if you would shut up and train!

[Karsk]

Originally Posted by do1more

Deloading is setting the weight to rest completely before picking it up again. You get no "bounce" effect to cheat with


Glad your liking the female spotters - is that the BB equivalent of an umbrella girl? LOL

sorry- not funny, i like a male spotter, and i mean that in a sexist way!

Oh damn... Now someone tells me there's another way of doing it than letting the thing stop completely.

Hm... not really... I've just noticed guys have a tendancy to haul away at a weight themselves, while 'spotting' you... I swear I've had spotters who were in it just so they could walk away and go, 'hey man! I deadlifted 280lb!'... 'oh really, where?'... 'Off that guys chest! It was awesome!'