What is the real reason you lift? (be honest)

[Turbobroccoli]

Right now I'm just lifting to maintain muscle as I lose fat. All my lifts are stagnant... my squat and DL are a joke.. the only semi-decent lift I have is my bench, but 225 x 9 isn't impressive for my weight...

But I'm down 29 lbs since April, so if I can keep losing weight while maintaining lifts the % will improve

Probz because a ****ty diet/lifestyle

[BaconEggs]

They told me I couldn't go to the gym.

I showed those motherfukers, I showed them...

[EndoToMeso]

Just lol at anyone who lifts for health. U ain't honest 4 ****

[onaed]

Used to lift for women.

Now it's about staying healthy, and living a well balanced life. I like to hit the gym 3-4 times a week to lift. I feel better overall when I lift. Even though I feel tired immediately after working out when the PWO wears off, I find my overall aggression/drive in life is higher when I'm regular with the gym. Plus I feel better mentally. And looking decent doesn't hurt. Prior to lifting I looked goofy as I'm tall but lacked shoulders, back and arms.

I won't ever quit. Also gives me an excuse to reflect on the day while I'm there, and check out new music on the mp3 player.

[GenocideAttack]

At first I just wanted to see abs for the sloots but I realized there's more to this chit than just abs. Still could barely make it under 11% lol

[JUSTFKMYCHTUP]

To compensate for my height

[Thekittenking]

Lift for vanity and strength. The vanity is for women and myself. I much prefer looking in the mirror and liking what I see than feeling disgusted. If I like girls with a hot body then I should have one myself imo.

[mferrandi]

I would also like to add the confidence factor, when you have the body of he-man, you have that confidence that 1, you can most likely kick most people's ass, and 2, you look better than most guys therefore females may appreciate your body, and 3, the feeling that you do it for yourself, because you enjoy it, it's a self-empowering feeling

[wolfLarson]

presence/social domination. The benefit of lifting is a biological advantage that helps on every front.

[shoelaces]

Probably out of habit now. Been lifting for so long now. It is just a routine at this point.

[mferrandi]

[AyMayne]

Aesthetics. That applies not just to girls, but to people in general. People simply perceive you more favorably if you're larger and leaner and in good shape.

[mferrandi]

[Buckyx]

stearted cause my friends did too but I am only one still training seriously after years lol. I just like certain lifts and weighted calis and moving a lot of weight. too bad I didnt get into back squats and deadlifts before I fked my lower body

[pogioli4]

-I enjoy lifting
-it keeps me mentally stable
-I want to reach my maximum potential in life
-also, I think that somewhere along the line I developed pretty bad body dysmorphia...so that

but can 100% say it's not for girls cuz all the girls keep telling me I'm perfect where I'm at and if I get too much bigger I'll be unnatractive and my "count" will go down. honestly tho, idgaf. I'm never content with where I'm at or what I've done, so I'm gonna keep going until I reach that point

[boredFA]

[DanceShay]

You're often perceived as a hard-worker and dedicated by employers, as well as healthy.
I am more motivated to work towards my goals; not just physical goals, but life in general.
I feel more confident, like I can accomplish anything.
It's also been a part of my life for so long, idk what it would be like to not lift.

[randomguy232]

self improvement. to feel better/look better. girls. to be more powerful and stronger. having another thing that puts me above the next guy. feeling superior. more capable. healthier, etc.

[MuzzieChik786]

Because my life is tough and lifting helps with the anger/sadness/bitterness etc.

It's the only thing I wake up for lately.

[deft0nes]

1. impress sloots
2. look good in the mirror and feel better (srs confidence booster overall)
3. impress other guys (srs, feels good when other men compliment my gains)

[Rugger7]

I started lifting for sports when I was 14, fell in love with lifting. It is a great hobby and I'm pretty cerebral it is one of the only times my brain is quiet. Lifting heavy and setting new personal records is pretty exciting. The more muscle you have the more you can eat without getting fat.

It's also an excellent release of aggression. I honestly almost never get mad and if I do get mad I'm over it quick.. probably because I don't have it all pent up, lifting is a release from whatever might bug you.

Last thing - serotonin. The feel good chemical you get from sex, drugs, sugar or fatty food.. you get it from lifting in big doses.

[miscbrah007]

For the sloots dead srs. Probally that's why phisique is chit

[heynah]

I started for rugby, I kept doing it because I like to be strong and fit. It's just that simple.

To reach real Slav level and beat the chit out of people (combine weightlifting with judo belts, wrestling and muay thai)


Also to get sloots wet, but that's a minor

fkn lmao @ all this. underrated post ITT

[LieutenantGains]

[MissHolly]

Girls

[PeteJonesHTX]

Aesthetics. That applies not just to girls, but to people in general. People simply perceive you more favorably if you're larger and leaner and in good shape.

Add this to my reasons.

EDIT: ^Das it mane.

[BrahPlease]

Because im naturally really skinny and small, but tall. And also for girls.

[momo5]

couldn't lift a TV or certain things on my own always been ripped with abs but wanted to be stronger. Now just for health maintain my muscle/testosterone as best as I can as it's only down hill from here. Also feels good to work out, throw on some music and just 30-45 minutes of lifting weights, sometimes go for an hour.

[AnxietyManlet]

my reasons:

1. i wanted to gain weight (i was too skinny)

2. i wanted to see how strong i could get

3. i was bored, and wanted something to do

4. i enjoy it

[RayBoccini]

I started lifting because I had been diagnosed with Crohn's and wanted a way to help gain healthy weight ie muscle.