Rice
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- Mar 9, 2022
I apologize if this seems like a weird post but most my friends IRL are either tall or don't bother with getting laid. But I've noticed a trend where the only guys I know my height range (5'2-5'6) who do well with women are dense powerlifter type dudes with a BMI of 26-28. The celebrity fitness models like Jeff Nippard are also in this category.
Its often been repeated that the athletic "brad pitt fight club body" is the ideal, but this concept often comes from tall men (including Andy and GLL). My theory is that you need a certain amount of mass to be "jacked" and if ur shorter this means a higher FFMI. Furthermore, as a short dude its less likely to appear too intimidating anyway, which is what I think is the main reason too much muscle is often counterproductive.
Regardless of how I look now, I have began using Online Dating, working on getting better pictures, and chatting with girls. I don't want to fall into the same trap I had in the past where I would wait until I achieve X goal before starting (certain salary, bodyfat percentage, bench press, other excuses). However, I do want to achieve an "Elite body" for my height and I am wondering if that entails being leaner or being bigger than I am currently.
I am 5'4 and around 135 lbs. I usually get called skinny or fit by most people, but I've really only been out in the world for the past few months. I am also the only guy I know right now with my stats (thanks to my limited social circle) so maybe my issues with women is due to poor sense of fashion or game. If you are in the 5'2-5'6 range or know somebody who is, and their body type, how has life been at various physiques? Would it make a big difference if I gained 20 lbs?
Its often been repeated that the athletic "brad pitt fight club body" is the ideal, but this concept often comes from tall men (including Andy and GLL). My theory is that you need a certain amount of mass to be "jacked" and if ur shorter this means a higher FFMI. Furthermore, as a short dude its less likely to appear too intimidating anyway, which is what I think is the main reason too much muscle is often counterproductive.
Regardless of how I look now, I have began using Online Dating, working on getting better pictures, and chatting with girls. I don't want to fall into the same trap I had in the past where I would wait until I achieve X goal before starting (certain salary, bodyfat percentage, bench press, other excuses). However, I do want to achieve an "Elite body" for my height and I am wondering if that entails being leaner or being bigger than I am currently.
I am 5'4 and around 135 lbs. I usually get called skinny or fit by most people, but I've really only been out in the world for the past few months. I am also the only guy I know right now with my stats (thanks to my limited social circle) so maybe my issues with women is due to poor sense of fashion or game. If you are in the 5'2-5'6 range or know somebody who is, and their body type, how has life been at various physiques? Would it make a big difference if I gained 20 lbs?