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1688111 No.1688111 [Reply] [Original]

Why arnt 6 packs symetrical?

>> No.1688116

Because humans aren't symmetrical.

>> No.1688364
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1688364

and what does asymmetry indicate? why it's considered unattractive?

btw, what about the face on that pic?

>> No.1688372

lets see YOU try to work your core muscles symmetrically every time you move.

>> No.1688396

Dunno lol.

Some people get lucky. Zyzz's abs are symmetrical.

I don't think it's that important. My abs are starting to show, and they're a little uneven.

>> No.1688399

>>1688396

Wasn't Zyzz proven to be a hack? He the guy from Facepunch right?

>> No.1688400

>>1688399
Hack? He took steroids, what do you mean 'hack'

>> No.1688405

Genetic. You're either born with symmetrical abs or you're not.

>> No.1688411

>>1688400

I don't know, I never entered the thread, just heard a few rumours here and there and then someone pulling an Internet Detective (IBDH certified) and someone discovering it was all a lie and he used someone else's pictures.

... Steroids huh? That's for lazy faggots. No pain no gain.

>> No.1688420

>>1688405
>You're either born with symmetrical abs or you're not.
what's the genetic difference and why do we care?

>> No.1688427

>>1688420
It's probably like how most people's ears aren't level

>> No.1688433

>>1688396

FRED FRED FRED FRED FRED

>> No.1688444 [DELETED] 

Montgomery county MD police scanner feed: http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?feedId=2457

Not much chatter atm, but they'll be talking about it.

>> No.1688452

>>1688405
>Genetic. You're either born with symmetrical abs or you're not.
Just because you are born with a trait it doesn't mean it's genetic. It can be congenit like fingerprints, is there actually some research on this? Do twins have identical ab configuration?

>> No.1688455

>>1688420
Or you get surgery to align your abs.

>> No.1688460

>>1688411
Most people usually work harder when they are on steroids actually, because they usually try and eat even cleaner and work harder in the gym

>> No.1688487

>>1688452

I don't know of any research. I'm not a biologist and I said it was genetic. For all I know it could be epigenetic. I guess switch that to natural.

To the guy who asked why we should care. You shouldn't. It would only matter in sexual selection and since nowadays most civilized individuals keep their shirts on in private no one is going to know about your hideously assymetrical abs until they're suckered into marrying you.

>> No.1688513

It's just muscle insertion points, some people have symmetrical abs, most don't.

Pretty much random chance / genetics

>> No.1688514

just a suggestion, but i think it is because of the things you do. it may be coincidence but i am left handed and legged and mine are mirrored to the ones of my righthanded brother. just hypothetical.

>> No.1688587

Here's a question: Any studies on why people find six pack abs so attractive. Like does a defined six pack actually have some sexual purpose like big hips and boobs. Or is it some cultural thing?

>> No.1688598

>>1688587

I imagine cultural. Then again, I have no hard evidence for that.

>> No.1689155

bumping for interest

>> No.1689416

>>1688598

A oiled 6 pack gives me all the hard evidence I need.

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>>1689416

>> No.1689565

>>1688587
Like all male musculature, it's a display of physical strength and fitness, implying to females that a) this guy has good genes and b) he'll be able to protect her and their offspring. I'd have thought that much was obvious?

>> No.1689566

>>1688587
Cultural thing. 6 pack abs are comparatively unhealthy since you need to lower your body fat to such a low degree. Technically you're healthier with a little more fat on you, as odd as that sounds.

>> No.1689570

>>1689565

Eh, but fat dudes were in when it meant you had enough food to share.

Muscles will always be attractive though.

>> No.1689574

>>1688587
Like most of what you see around you, it's a bizarre cultural thing with no real precedence in human history or evolutionary significance.

>> No.1689575

>>1688587
a women would want to mate with men who are stronger and more likely to have better genes

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1689581

http://www.scribd.com/doc/36768346/Untitled?secret_password=274vro0pvykwun8b8zl6#full

Atheism, the religion of peace.

>> No.1690033

>>1689575
not in my experience

>> No.1690060

is it true that symmetry is considered to be a criterion for proper gene expression ?

>> No.1690087

Am I the only one who thinks abs look disgusting?

I mean, holy shit, bulging pieces of muscle sticking out from your stomach.

Shit looks disgusting, bro.

I'l naturally skinny, so my abs aren't that noticeable, but they're there if I haven't eaten.

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1690095

Because we touch ourselves at night.

>> No.1690108

>>1688587
youre a dumbass. do long legs have a "sexual purpose"?

does having a skinny or fat stomach have a sexual purpose?

we are attracted to these things because your brain is programmed to be attracted to a the female form and features. that is why you are also attracted to drawings and traps.

>> No.1690118

>>1688587

strong cores indicate powerful physiques. not this bodybuilding ab bullshit though. the kind of core that slightly ugly to look at.

try squatting big weights without your abs contracting forcefully or ab wheel roll outs without your lower back shaking.

>> No.1690678

bumping for genetics answers

>> No.1690686

>>1690108
Not true. What we're attracted to is mostly culturally conditioned. Look at what your ancestors found attractive 1000 or 2000 years ago. Genetics doesn't change that quickly.

>> No.1692316

>>1690686
>Look at what your ancestors found attractive 1000 or 2000 years ago

I think there are many misconceptions there. Our ancestors were attracted to human women, just like us ...