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DH’s latest fitness challenge..anyone else not fussed by a six pack?

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DogLover94 · 09/05/2025 19:08

DH usually sets himself a different fitness related challenge each year - normally based around running or an event.

This year is different…he wants to get abs/a six pack.

Now it’s nothing to do with me I know, and fair play to him.

But, slightly light heartedly, am I alone in saying I really don’t find this look attractive with men?

OP posts:
BIossomtoes · 09/05/2025 20:04

I find a six pack hideous. I like cuddling up to a dad bod - just as well really!

5128gap · 09/05/2025 20:02

I think it looks amazing. I also understand his desire to see what his body is capable of. It doesn't have to be vanity or aesthetics as much as a challenge to see if he can achieve it, as its very difficult and takes a lot of work. Not everything is about 'a look'.

Seadragonusgiganticusmaximus · 09/05/2025 19:50

Fortunately for me, Mrs Maximus is not worried about a six pack.

Now, where’s my beer?

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 09/05/2025 19:46

Agreed. It's very "men's health model". I always assume they are either on an extreme diet, roids, or vain.

I like shoulders and thighs... and men who look like they use their bodies, not just train.

MoominMai · 09/05/2025 19:38

@DogLover94 I mean I wouldn’t turn it down 😅. But dad bod all the way haha

Greenfields20 · 09/05/2025 19:32

I'd rather have a man with a six pack than a man with a cold wobbly hairy belly. It's also a sign of someone who can be disciplined and someome who can put in the effort 😊

NotMyRealAccount · 09/05/2025 19:32

Having a six pack tends to be more about having a very low body fat than about exercise, and I don't find fussiness about food the least bit attractive.

Hatty65 · 09/05/2025 19:29

I think the narcissism would bother me. I associate the desire for a 6 pack with vanity and shallowness, to be honest.

I'm not very interested in someone's looks. It is generally the least interesting thing about them, and I've generally found that 'good looking' men feel they are God's gift to women without needing to do anything else.

Boring.

claudiawinklemansfringetrimmer · 09/05/2025 19:28

Yeah I’m not overly keen. If I was going to choose a favourite body type, it would be strong and muscled but with enough of a layer of fat over the top that there’s no sharp corners on abs and pecs. Like “I’ve been out all day chopping wood and then come home and eaten a roast dinner” type vibe 😂

I think the incredibly ripped muscles are more to impress other men than to impress women to be honest. In the same way most women care more about what other women think about their outfits than what men think.

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 09/05/2025 19:27

Doesn't really do anything for me. Must have to have such a low fat diet for it!

WhoAreYouTalkingTo · 09/05/2025 19:27

WhereIsMyJumper · 09/05/2025 19:25

Nah not bothered about a six pack

Shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps and forearms however…

Same

Artrunner · 09/05/2025 19:26

WhereIsMyJumper · 09/05/2025 19:25

Nah not bothered about a six pack

Shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps and forearms however…

This

WhereIsMyJumper · 09/05/2025 19:25

Nah not bothered about a six pack

Shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps and forearms however…

LizzoBennett · 09/05/2025 19:23

I associate it with being vane and high maintenance but I enjoy the view...

Toddlerteaplease · 09/05/2025 19:21

I don’t like it either!