i can't understand why guys talk about bodybuilders as "fake" just because they work out heavily in the gym. muscles are muscles - they are REAL body parts, so they ain't fake. these guys aren't putting on a muscle suit, that's THEM.

and luke - why would a guy who plays rugby be more innocent than a guy who lifts weights????

i admire a well-developed physique that shows hours spend in the gym. i am not as thrilled with guys who spend hours bench pressing and working their abs and shoulders who don't work their legs - and there are a lot of guys like that. i've never understood why a guy who is willing to dedicate that much time doesn't go for balance.

a body that has had hours of sweat put into the shaping and strengthening of it is beautiful - male or female, i think a perfected muscular physique rocks!