What does "BODYBUILDING" mean to YOU?

**-=FLEX=-** · 09-19-2013, 04:38 AM

I've seen some 'interesting' definitions of the term lately.

To me it still means, first and foremost, building muscle, with particular attention to proportion and symmetry.

What does it mean to you?

**ljimd** · 09-19-2013, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

first and foremost, building muscle, with particular attention to proportion and symmetry.

That sums it up nicely for me also.

**x-trainer ben** · 09-19-2013, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

I've seen some 'interesting' definitions of the term lately.

To me it still means, first and foremost, building muscle, with particular attention to proportion and symmetry.

What does it mean to you?

Well it has meant growing each section of the body(minus abs) with more roundness and definition so that i am impressed in the mirror before jumping into the shower.

**mtpockets** · 09-19-2013, 04:51 AM

To me it's using progressive resistance to build muscle and functional strength to meet my personal goals, I am a very active outdoors person, hiking, hunting, fishing, trapping, mountain biking, skiing and the list goes on.

With this said, I don't want a stick figure physique nor that of a huge power lifter, if these were at the far ranges of the spectrum, i'd be in the middle somewhere. 5.6 between 190 to 200 lbs.

And you can keep the abs, I prefer my 6 pack, chilled in the fridge for after a hard day on the trails.

Good thread!

**djflex** · 09-19-2013, 05:02 AM

Having abs and loosing weight..

**drudixon** · 09-19-2013, 05:02 AM

I think a lot of people say bodybuilding when they mean body sculpting, which can include body building, but also includes trying to look like Justin Bieber.

**cowboybiker** · 09-19-2013, 05:13 AM

Getting toned

**Guinea-pig** · 09-19-2013, 05:16 AM

Keeping fit and looking trim in clothes.

**cowboybiker** · 09-19-2013, 05:22 AM

Chicken and broccoli

**Jtbny** · 09-19-2013, 05:23 AM

I'm not sure. I always assumed it meant to build your body with respect to your own personal goals. I think professional body builder has a whole different meaning to me.

My favorite body builder, John Candy, once said "Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya.". Really hit home for me.

**Simpy** · 09-19-2013, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by Jtbny

I'm not sure. I always assumed it meant to build your body with respect to your own personal goals. I think professional body builder has a whole different meaning to me.

My favorite body builder, John Candy, once said "Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya.". Really hit home for me.

Yep. Building the body you want. That doesn't necessarily mean getting more muscle.

**broad.stance** · 09-19-2013, 05:43 AM

The topic is more of a main O35 forum discussion. (Or at least it should develop into one.)

Why was the thread moved to the misc?

**GuyJin** · 09-19-2013, 05:47 AM

And so the argument rages. FLEX's definition is as good as any I've read, but realistically, you're going to get so many opinions that it can mean whatever you want it to mean. To me, it means building as much muscle as you can without losing your basic proportions or enhancing deficient proportions. "As much muscle as you can" will vary widely as will everyone's sense of what proportion and symmetry and size are. For me, it means trying to enhance the size I have now (admittedly, not very impressive) whilst trying to lose (not "loose") weight.

**mslman71** · 09-19-2013, 05:49 AM

You know, tone up, not get bulky or anything. Get a six pack and some biceps. I don't want to be huge.

**-=FLEX=-** · 09-19-2013, 05:56 AM

Strong thread move.

This is a misc. topic?

But threads on dress pants are OK in the main section?

LOL.

**-=FLEX=-** · 09-19-2013, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by Simpy

Yep. Building the body you want. That doesn't necessarily mean getting more muscle.

So if I want to be a 350 couch potato I'm a bodybuilder?

And I'm not being facetious. There are web sites out there for people that are intentionally getting fat.

And there are people out there trying to break the world's record for fattest woman, fattest man, fattest mother, etc.

They're building the body they want. So they're bodybuilders?

**drudixon** · 09-19-2013, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

Strong thread move.

This is a misc. topic?

But threads on dress pants are OK in the main section?

LOL.

Something along the lines of irony or poetic justice....

**cowboybiker** · 09-19-2013, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

Strong thread move.

This is a misc. topic?

But threads on dress pants are OK in the main section?

LOL.

5 star thread.

Would read again.

You know a certain Mod is fukin with you.

Wait till the thread title change.

And they cal me a troll

**AAOBob** · 09-19-2013, 06:12 AM

Outside of a few outliers I think building muscle is a universal here.

The difference is the endpoint goal method to get there.

Doesn't really matter, today is deadlift day, and that makes me happy.

**frozensparky** · 09-19-2013, 06:12 AM

Bulking and cutting trying to get bigger and more symmetrical every year to step on stage

**cgc** · 09-19-2013, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

Strong thread move.

This is a misc. topic?

But threads on dress pants are OK in the main section?

LOL.

Give me a minute, I'll move the pants thread too (I apologize, I missed it)

Yes, this is a pure discussion post. You've reported MANY post like this requesting them to be moved to the O35 Misc, I don't see the issue.

**-=FLEX=-** · 09-19-2013, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by cgc

Give me a minute, I'll move the pants thread too (I apologize, I missed it)

Yes, this is a pure discussion post. You've reported MANY post like this requesting them to be moved to the O35 Misc, I don't see the issue.

It's on topic.

I've only reported off-topic threads in the main O35; particularly ones started by non-O35ers.

I <3 you too man....

**icetrauma** · 09-19-2013, 06:31 AM

Balanced mass and healthy lifestyle. I'm sure once I get a little more up in age it will be maintaining strength and mass.

**jgreystoke** · 09-19-2013, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

I've seen some 'interesting' definitions of the term lately.

To me it still means, first and foremost, building muscle, with particular attention to proportion and symmetry.

What does it mean to you?

Definitely this.

Originally Posted by drudixon

I think a lot of people say bodybuilding when they mean body sculpting, which can include body building, but also includes trying to look like Justin Bieber.

Lots of guys have been "training" for years, and still look like they don't even lift.

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

So if I want to be a 350 couch potato I'm a bodybuilder?

And I'm not being facetious. There are web sites out there for people that are intentionally getting fat.

And there are people out there trying to break the world's record for fattest woman, fattest man, fattest mother, etc.

They're building the body they want. So they're bodybuilders?

Yikes!

**cgc** · 09-19-2013, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

It's on topic.

I've only reported off-topic threads in the main O35; particularly ones started by non-O35ers.

I <3 you too man....

I know your feeling about non-O35ers posting in here since we've discussed that in the past....but I've seen reports from you on both demographics.

Just because the post has the word BBing in it, doesn't mean it shouldn't be in the Misc section.

And I love you too, buddy...but I'm not going to lie when I say you take the organization of this site a bit too personal/serious sometimes.

Anyways...not looking to derail your thread any more than it is...you can PM me if you want to chat any more.

Take care.

**cactusflower** · 09-19-2013, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

I've seen some 'interesting' definitions of the term lately.

To me it still means, first and foremost, building muscle, with particular attention to proportion and symmetry.

What does it mean to you?

I agree with this 100%. At the same time though I automatically think of BB shows/competitors which I know you don't have to do to be considered a bodybuilder.

**lolakitten** · 09-19-2013, 06:44 AM

Building muscle.

**doughnutgut** · 09-19-2013, 06:52 AM

Shapping springs to mind.. Loosing as much fat as possible through toning and eating loads of food that has been sterilised.

On a personal note though. When I first started here I did not know my arse from my elbow and lucky for me I started a thread and mentioned squatting and my weight loss. (thread will be bumped in due cause

)

I got good advice and offers of assistance. This started the foundations of my journey in BODYBUILDING.

Building a body that is stronger and bigger through determination and perseverance.

Tis all.

**Old-Time-Lifter** · 09-19-2013, 07:02 AM

You are a bodybuilder if you actually go through all the training and conditioning and get your butt on stage. The rest of us are just gym rats or gym lifters. IMHO it's an insult to those who've put in the work and endured the pain to actually compete when you call any old gym rat a bodybuilder.

I'm not a bodybuilder just a gym rat who is trying to obtain my own personal goals for my body. If you call that bodybuilding you are truly cutting short the work that it takes to really be a bodybuilder.

**Korr** · 09-19-2013, 07:06 AM

To me Body Building means:

Building the biggest muscular body possible, then cutting down to step on stage and compete.

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