Just wait a few years for the next generation of weight loss and muscle gain drugs to hit the market. The myostatin inhibitor type drugs are not androgenic so there should be much fewer side effects.
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Social media has really damaged human brains. He looks great. Also, working out for a year isn't really that long.
I dunno, I think he looks good. He has noticeably more muscle than the average guy on the street, and I'd imagine that if he didn't work out he'd look worse with general flabbiness.
I had a similar build in my late 20's. At one point, I had just started dating someone new, and I said something self deprecating or playful about my own body, and she outright scoffed at me, and blurted out "what the fuck are you talking about, you've got an amazing body" and it was just the little jolt of self esteem boost I didn't know I was looking for.
Understanding the difference between bodies one would have working out for a year versus not working out that year is important. It's still a significant difference that people notice, even if there's another significant difference between the one-year guy and the professional fitness model in the magazines.
Its great to look like a normal guy. Most buff dudes you see in TV/movies have had plastic surgery, steroids, employ intense personal trainers, or all of the above. You look great, keep up the gym routine!
And are dehydrated
Also I've heard they're usually lit from above when on camera, emphasizing muscle definition.
Dim top lit gym shower reflections are the biggest confidence booster, I swear
I will keep this in mind for my next remodel.
I think this is why I can see my abs when I look down but they don't exist in pictures from the front. Either way I'm down like 70lbs and it's not like I'm ripping my shirt off in public on the regular. My wife is like the only one who ever sees me shirtless and she appreciates my weightloss so that's what matters most to me.
Good for you, man! Congratulations on your progress.
and started younger
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Pretty good definition in the forearm which is a very looked-out for part of the body
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It takes a very long time to get a better physique. In terms of an adult working out 1 year makes you a noob basically.
He definitely has bigger arms than most guys.
Also, how much time did he spend lifting?
A year
I also need to look like a normal fit guy
Nah. The roid monster build appeals to men, not women, and even if you're out for the fellas you don't need that body type either.
Guys are notoriously not picky regardless of sexuality. That's why everything from twinks to bears to chubs are popular in the gay community.
Or people are picky, they just have different preferences.
Yes, although there appears to be more diversity (in preferences) in the (US) gay community.
Uh, have you seen how many categories the straights have on porn websites? 🤣
How do u know he's lifting for other peoples gaze? Maybe he's lifting for himself? Is this the male equivalent of ur just wearing make up for the male gaze?
How do u know he's lifting for other peoples gaze?
He's posting on social media.
Ahh so all those instead girls who post their makeup are just doing it for the gaze of other people got it
Here's me just lifting to be strong, it's handy, and pleasantly surprising much of the time. :}
I just love the generally healthier feeling when I'm working out regularly. Seeing actual change and improvement in my own body is nice a bonus too
If he dropped like 10lb he would look a lot bigger since his muscles would be more defined.