Is Big Better When It Comes To Building Muscle

There seems to be a long-held belief that when it comes to building muscle, bigger is better. Now, there’s no doubt that this precept is true in many situations. For instance, I doubt anyone could argue that at times having a bigger army, a bigger truck, a bigger bank account, or a bigger circle of influence can be a good thing. However, when it comes to building muscle, I contend that bigger is better in muscle building only if your goal is to compete in bodybuilding competitions, and only care that you look good for other bodybuilders and judges. For me, the underlying reason we workout is to become more attractive to the opposite sex, and increase our social dominance and influence. That may be a new idea to some so let me look into it a bit more.

I believe that building a perfectly proportioned physique is key to many areas of our lives. Seeking only to build a huge set of arms and monstrous chest not only makes it harder to shop for clothing, but also displays some of our deepest and most profound insecurities. You get big to get respect that is based on physical size rather than something more substantial. You use chemicals and endless hours in the gym in a misplaced attempt to make up for a lack of confidence and social power. I think that using weights and other workouts with the goal of developing a perfectly proportioned body based on your height should be the goal.

Studies have clearly shown that crafting a physique based on what is known as the Golden Ratio will lead to untold benefits when it comes to attracting women, developing and keeping a wide circle of friends and followers, as well as certainly having a positive effect on your work life. Who has not witnessed how the person, whether male or female, who is fit, classically proportioned and brimming with confidence that they are the best man for the job actually get it, whether they were the most qualified or not. I've seen this play out countless times. Perception is everything.

By using a combination of training and sensible diet management, you can create the kind of body that will move these mountains. The Golden Ratio we're talking about here is as old as the hills, and artists and scientists have long known about and used this in their art and work. Da Vinci and Michelangelo are two examples of this. Euclid first wrote about this truism in his book “Elements” back a few years ago, sometime between 255-265 BC. This Golden Ratio is 1:1.618, as it relates to the classic measurements of your shoulders and waist. Achieving this type of proportion is key to having a classic physique. Michelangelo’s “David” is a prime example of a classic physique using this ratio.

This type of workout and philosophy is explained in detail in the book The Adonis Effect, which lays out an entire plan for helping you attain the kind of physique and social dominance you seek.

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