six pack abs vs. big size dude

[MuscleFr3ak101]

Both are impressive but i would have to go with 6 pack =)

 

[mikediesel04]

Being lean is not only more impressive because I believe it takes a lot more work but also it is more attractive than a huge piece of meat.

 

[machine316]

size over abs? why cant you have both-

Pudsianski easily weighs 300+.

exactly, I think guys that are all about size just have a hard time getting shredded abs, and vice versa. don't get mad.....if the shoe fits wear it.

 

[BMK792]

i personally would prefer to be big, im 225 atm but would like to get a lil more tone

 

[19psi]

i just think that if you're wearing a suit or regular clothes and nobody can tell that you train, you might look like an average person but you could have the best 6 or 8 pack inthe world but it wouldn't mean shit becuase you'd look like any other guy on teh street.
now if you're in that same suit and the sleeves are tight and the seam on the coat might split if youcough, then everyone immediately knows that you train hard, you're strong and they don't want to piss you off.

 

[ASC]

The question to take size or a six pack is unfair. Bođybuilding is well... building and sculpting your body and doing it '___proportionally___. Its not the same as powerlifting because thats for just being able to lift the most and really has nothing to do with sculpting. From a bodybuilding point of view, size should come from training intense all the bodyparts and eating CLEAN.

I consider myself a bodybuilder as I am always trying to improve my whole body which includes abs. If you eat clean and train hard, hitting 200 plus with a six pack is hard but it can be done.

You might as well rephrase the question to 'LOW or HIGH BODY FAT' . The abdominals are a group of muscle that are important and they should be trained. They just look good especially if you eat right have low bodyfat. Most fat accumulates on the abdominals and is hard to get rid off but that shouldn't be an excuse. FAT IS FAT. You can strong as hell but it will ruin your appearance not just for the abs but chest, arms, shoulders. Most of you are bodybuilders as you are lifting weights to get stronger, bigger(in respect to muscle) and therefore transforming your body. Strongman and Powerlifters are another story.



Also I must say I rather be 190 of muscle with little fat and keep making progress in muscle size than 190 of muscle and 10 more pounds of fat. Yes that 10 pounds of FAT will give me size and strength but as a 'bodybuilder' and not a 'powerlifter', its not what I want. I rather be all muscle and keep going up even if its harder. Just look at some of the avatars of people being big over 200 with a 6 pack. Its all about DEDICATION

 

[titeNtonedN08]

i'd go for a big dude!

 

[HaZaRDouZ]

well i suppose i can throw my .02 in. i recently started dieting 2months ago. went from 235lbs at 5'10, doing 315 for 10reps, squatting 405 for many reps, and deadlifting over 600, to a lean 197lbs, with an 8-pack visibile. in the summer time, i will get lean, i never dieting up until this point. but over the winter i will bulk, but in the future ill do more of a clean bulk, add alot more clean carbs, and maybe jump up to maybe 13% body fat like Biggt noted. before i was maybe 15% maybe more, i dont know, just no visible abs at all, no belly though, just a block. dont wanna get like that again. middle of the row is good, not too bulked to where tieing your shoes has you taking a deep breath.

 

[machine316]

i just think that if you're wearing a suit or regular clothes and nobody can tell that you train, you might look like an average person but you could have the best 6 or 8 pack inthe world but it wouldn't mean shit becuase you'd look like any other guy on teh street.
now if you're in that same suit and the sleeves are tight and the seam on the coat might split if youcough, then everyone immediately knows that you train hard, you're strong and they don't want to piss you off.

i see what your saying. but the answer to this all depends on what your goals are. what you want to accomplish. if you workout to prevent yourself from getting in fights, then obviously a six pack is not important to you.

I personally workout to look good first of all, 2nd to be healthy, and it has pretty much become a hobby or sport of mine. i like to put on mass in the winter lose fat in the spring, and show it off in the summer.

 

[sardonicone]

I'd rather just have a freakishly huge str/body weight ratio and look like I'm in shape.