Bro, do you even lift? If so answer me this!

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Originally Posted by Guttzs [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I dislike the gym scene, and it is a scene, because the obsession of getting better than this or that guy is thr wrong way to look at it. Everyone is different and excells in different areas, the same ideal is true with fitness, some people aren't going to look like the guy that "looks" the best. This is a big reason why i train for functionality of strength rather than the perception of strength.

To each his own if thats what keeps you healthy and pushing forward go nuts, just seems a bit odd to me personally.

I agree Guttzs, but from my experience it differs from gym to gym. Bally's and 24 Fitness gyms are generally filled with the "scene" you've described. However, you may find a much friendlier and even supportive community in other gyms. I've found the powerlifting communities and gyms to be much more supportive than competitive. Which, is actually fairly interesting, since it is a competitive sport. That being said, olympic lifting and power lifting are not sports that are won by looks. Thus, they probably produce less narcissistic individuals.

BTW - your sig makes me giggle every time.