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It is basic human psychology, mixed with some social
impressions and anthropological conclusions that clearly dictate a fact—bigger,
stronger physiques will never lose out to the athletic, more toned body types
as far as men are concerned. The way we perceive the sense of security, the
feeling of being protected, that extra edge that you need to believe that this
can help you flourish…this is the aura of bigness. It makes people believe that
things are sheltered, taken care of, or protected against possible mishaps. It cannot
be described in words. It cannot be recreated in an assembly-line production
setting. Ask a gym regular who seems to have gone crazy with the bench presses
or a grizzly middle aged man trying to find that last straw of energy to eke
out another deadlift – their reasons can be very similar! I have personally experienced more self-confidence when I have been squatting hard or when deadlifts begin to yield results. That feeling of filling out your old Tee with more muscle mass across your chest or the back and legs is more than narcissism...it gives you a definite high!
