TLDR;
The speaker discusses the ideal male physique that attracts women, contrasting it with the physiques often pursued by men for bodybuilding. They argue that women generally prefer a leaner, more natural look (around 10-12% body fat) over extreme muscularity. The speaker also touches on the motivations behind men's pursuit of muscular physiques, suggesting that it's often driven by a desire for female attention rather than purely for personal health. They also address the use of steroids, emphasizing that it's an unhealthy practice primarily motivated by the desire to achieve an idealized appearance.
- Women generally prefer a leaner, more natural male physique (10-12% body fat).
- Men often pursue muscular physiques for female attention, not just for personal health.
- Steroid use is an unhealthy practice driven by the desire to achieve an idealized appearance.
Women's Preference for Body Types [0:00]
The speaker starts by referencing TikTok videos where women are shown images of men with varying body fat percentages and asked which they find most attractive. The speaker notes that women rarely choose the extremely muscular, "shredded" physique. He then shares a personal anecdote from a show where women stated they preferred "dad bods" over bodybuilders, even when the speaker, a professional bodybuilder, was present. He argues that women often don't know what they truly want, citing examples like unrealistic income expectations for men.
Ideal Body Fat Percentage [1:43]
The speaker claims that most women are attracted to men with 10-12% body fat, which is a relatively lean but attainable physique. He clarifies that while some women in the fitness industry might prefer more muscular builds, the average woman doesn't desire a man with extremely low body fat like 5%. He uses Chris Bumstead as an example, suggesting women prefer his off-season "dad bod" look to his shredded competition physique.
Compliments on Physique [2:37]
The speaker shares his experience of receiving compliments on his physique, noting that the vast majority come from men. He suggests that men developing a body to attract women may be misguided, as they are more likely to gain attention from other men. He suggests that a leaner, more natural physique, similar to Brad Pitt in Fight Club, is more appealing to women. He also mentions David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo as examples of physiques that are highly sought after, but difficult to achieve naturally.
Steroid Use and Body Image [5:11]
The speaker discusses steroid use, stating that many people believe that taking steroids will automatically result in an impressive physique like Sam Sulek, but most users remain underdeveloped. Drawing on his experience selling steroids, he notes that many users were dissatisfied with their results. He argues that most people who train and use steroids are primarily motivated by the desire to be more attractive, even if they claim to do it for themselves. He equates steroid use to other unhealthy behaviors like smoking or being morbidly obese, emphasizing that it's detrimental to health. He concludes that pursuing an idealized appearance through unhealthy means like steroid use prioritizes attraction over well-being.