Do More Plates Equal More Dates?
Summary
TLDRThis video explores the relationship between muscularity and attractiveness, particularly in the context of dating. Through a survey of 50,000 people, the host discovers that greater strength and muscle mass correlate with increased romantic success, but also emphasizes that personality traits like kindness and confidence play a more significant role in long-term relationship satisfaction. The video debunks common misconceptions and highlights the importance of being a well-rounded individual, both physically and emotionally, for lasting romantic appeal.
Takeaways
- 💪 **Muscle and Attraction**: The script suggests that having more muscle can potentially make one more attractive and could lead to more romantic partners.
- 🏋️♂️ **Gym Time vs. Dates**: People often engage in weightlifting to attract a partner, and the script explores the correlation between gym efforts and dating success.
- 🔢 **Survey Insights**: The speaker conducted a survey of 50,000 people to understand the relationship between physical strength, as indicated by bench press ability, and dating success.
- 🚹🚺 **Gender Trends**: Both men and women showed similar trends, indicating that greater strength could lead to more dating partners, regardless of gender.
- 🏋️♀️ **Women's Strength**: The script also touches on the idea that stronger women might not necessarily have fewer partners, challenging some stereotypes.
- 🤔 **Beyond Physicality**: While physical strength and appearance play a role, personality traits like confidence and good craft are highlighted as potentially more important for dating success.
- 📊 **Data Analysis**: The script presents data suggesting that men who can bench press more than four plates tend to have more lifetime intimate partners.
- 💊 **Potential Steroid Use**: There's an implication that the increase in dating success for those with high bench press ability might be linked to steroid use, which can increase libido.
- 👫 **Relationship Satisfaction**: The script indicates that having more body fat may be linked to lower romantic satisfaction, with leaner individuals reporting higher satisfaction.
- 💑 **Long-Term Relationships**: Muscularity seems to increase the likelihood of being in a relationship, suggesting that physical fitness could be a factor in long-term romantic success.
- 🤝 **Kindness Overlooks**: The most important factor for a happy long-term relationship is kindness and being a good person, which is considered more attractive than physical traits.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video script?
-The main topic of the video script is the relationship between muscularity, physical strength, and attractiveness in the context of dating and relationships.
What was the purpose of the survey conducted in the script?
-The purpose of the survey was to find out if having more muscle and strength, such as bench press ability, correlates with being more attractive to potential romantic partners and having more dating success.
How many people participated in the survey mentioned in the script?
-50,000 people participated in the survey.
What was one of the surprising findings from the survey regarding bench press strength and the number of intimate partners?
-One of the surprising findings was that men who could bench press more than four plates had the most partners, with a lifetime average of 16, indicating a correlation between bench press strength and dating success.
What role does personality play in attractiveness according to the script?
-According to the script, personality plays a significant role in attractiveness, with being kind, confident, and having good grooming habits being more important than physical attributes alone.
What was the general consensus on the most attractive body type among women surveyed?
-The general consensus among women surveyed was that a moderate level of muscularity (level three on the scale provided) was the most attractive, rather than the most extreme levels of muscle mass.
What physical trait had the strongest correlation with dating success in the meta-analysis mentioned in the script?
-Strength and muscularity had the strongest correlation with dating success among the six stereotypic masculine traits analyzed in the meta-study.
What is the potential impact of anabolic steroid use on the findings related to muscularity and dating success?
-The potential impact of anabolic steroid use could be that it increases libido, which might contribute to the increased dating success observed in individuals with higher levels of muscularity. However, it also comes with side effects that were not part of the survey's analysis.
How did the script address the misconception that 'nice guys' are less attractive?
-The script addressed the misconception by citing a study that showed kindness was consistently rated as one of the most attractive qualities, and that the portrayal of 'nice guys' as unattractive is likely due to other unattractive behaviors such as neediness and clinginess, not the kindness itself.
What advice does the script give for improving long-term romantic success?
-The script advises focusing on being a kind person, taking care of one's health and fitness, and not taking oneself too seriously as the quickest way to becoming more attractive for long-term romantic success.
What is the role of the nutrition app 'Macrofaunal Alerts' mentioned in the script?
-The role of the nutrition app 'Macrofaunal Alerts' is to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals by providing custom-tailored diet recommendations based on the most up-to-date scientific literature.
Outlines
💪 The Impact of Muscle on Attractiveness and Dating Success
This paragraph explores the relationship between muscularity and attractiveness, specifically in the context of dating. The speaker conducted a survey of 50,000 people to determine if lifting more weight at the gym translates to more dates. The findings suggest that while physical strength can boost confidence and may be perceived as attractive by some, personality traits are generally more important. Interestingly, the survey revealed that having more muscle could potentially lead to more romantic partners, but other factors like confidence and personality play a significant role in long-term relationship success.
🏋️♂️ Bench Press and Partner Count: A Correlation Study
The speaker discusses the correlation between bench press strength and the number of intimate partners a man has had in his lifetime. The survey data indicates that men who can bench press more than four plates tend to have the most partners, with an average of 16. This finding was unexpected, as it was initially assumed that those heavily focused on the gym might have less time for dating. The speaker speculates that the increased attractiveness of stronger men to heterosexual women and the potential use of steroids among the strongest lifters could explain this trend. The paragraph also touches on the importance of other factors beyond physical strength in determining dating success.
🤔 The Role of Body Fat and Muscle in Attraction and Relationship Satisfaction
This paragraph delves into the impact of body fat and muscularity on attractiveness and relationship satisfaction. Contrary to expectations, the survey results showed no significant correlation between body fat percentage and the number of lifetime partners. However, body fat did predict romantic satisfaction, with those who were more overweight reporting lower satisfaction. The speaker also discusses the desire for a balance between muscularity and body fat, with most respondents preferring a moderate level of muscularity that is achievable through regular exercise and a healthy diet. The paragraph highlights the importance of both physical and non-physical attributes in overall attractiveness and relationship success.
🏅 The Pursuit of Physical Perfection vs. Holistic Attractiveness
The final paragraph emphasizes the importance of personality and non-physical traits in attractiveness and romantic success. The speaker points out a significant gap between what men desire in terms of muscularity and what women find attractive, suggesting that men may be setting unrealistic goals that could potentially impact their health. The paragraph also references a meta-analysis that identified strength and muscularity as the most linked to reproductive success among several masculine traits. However, it is noted that these physical traits account for only a small percentage of mating outcomes, indicating that kindness, intelligence, and other personal qualities are far more influential in determining attractiveness and the potential for a successful relationship.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Muscle
💡Attraction
💡Bench Press
💡Steroids
💡Body Fat
💡Romance
💡Survey
💡Libido
💡Personality
💡Physical Attractiveness
💡Long-Term Relationship
Highlights
The main reason people get into lifting is to attract a partner, but personality traits are more important than lifting weight.
A survey of 50,000 people found that women care more about personality than the amount of weight a man can lift.
Strength, such as the ability to bench press, can increase attractiveness and confidence, potentially leading to more dates.
Men who can bench press more than four plates have had the most lifetime intimate partners, suggesting strength's impact on attractiveness.
Strength, not a specific lift, is what seems to count for attracting partners, as shown by the correlation with squat and deadlift.
Women also showed a similar trend to men, with more strength correlating to having more partners.
Body fat percentage does not seem to impact the total number of lifetime partners one has.
Higher body fat is associated with lower romantic satisfaction, especially for women.
Musularity is positively associated with the number of intimate partners and the likelihood of being in a relationship.
Most women find a moderate level of muscularity (level three) most attractive, not the most extreme levels.
There is a significant gap between what men desire in muscularity and what women find attractive.
Being kind and having a good personality is consistently rated as more attractive than physical attributes alone.
Intelligence and kindness are more important than physical attractiveness for long-term romantic success.
A meta-analysis of 170,000 subjects found that physical traits account for only about 5% of the variance in mating outcomes.
Grooming, hygiene, and dressing well are important aspects of physical attractiveness.
The speaker recommends a nutrition app called 'Macrofaun' for those interested in improving their health and fitness.
Transcripts
does having more muscle make you more
attractive it's a good question one of
the main reasons that people get into
lifting is to attract a partner but are
all those hours in the gym actually
worth it I wanted to find out so I asked
50,000 people do you think more plates
equals more dates girls care more about
your personality not so much like how
much weight you're lifting if you're
really strong I think that's very
attractive it can definitely help your
odds get more dates by becoming more
confident and getting really good at any
craft and just being and you man
no I like the more you live the less
days you go on I told them to select
their body type on this chart and then
choose the body that they found the most
attractive probably 57 are you serious I
was so surprised by what people said
that I had to ask some more questions
would you be more likely to go on a date
with a guy if he can bench press at
least two plates I don't care and would
you be more likely to go on a date with
a guy if he has more muscle yes do you
think that people who are leaner are
more happy in
relationships well I think it depends
how lean I think your sex drive is
better when you're not leaning okay at
the end of the survey what I found out
was that having more muscle could
actually help you score more romantic
partners and having a bigger bench press
might help with romantic success but
there are a few things that really hurt
your attractiveness and there's one
thing in particular that tanks your
chances of being in a long-term
relationship in this video I'm going to
tell you what level of muscularity women
find the most attractive whether or not
people with a six-pack actually score
more romantic partners and explain the
single most important factor for scaring
a happy long-term relationship so let's
start with everyone's favorite exercise
the bench press do more plates really
equal more
dates all right this is how bench press
strength looks for the men that I
surveyed most guys could bench press
around two plates per side as a one rep
max which I'd consider intermediate
level strength only 5% could bench press
three plates and only a tiny sliver of
you animals have ever put up four plates
my all-time best bench press is 380 lb
by the way so just under four plates all
right now let's see if the bigger
venturers are actually scoring more
Partners again here on the x-axis is how
much you can bench so one plate per side
all the way up to four plates per side
and on the y- AIS is how many lifetime
intimate Parkers you've had as you can
see more plates does in fact equal more
dates men who benched more than four
plates had by far the most partners with
lifetime average of 16 I found this
shocking honestly I don't know why I
just really didn't expect there to be a
trend like this if anything I figured
the really big bench pressers would be
so focused on the gym that they wouldn't
have as much time or energy for getting
around I was wrong but now that I see it
this way I think it can be explained by
the fact that stronger men are perceived
as more attractive by heterosexual women
other research has shown this and the
reason it really shoots up for the four
plate benchers is probably because
they're more likely to be on steroids
and steroids increase libido by a lot of
course not without other side effects I
was also thinking that maybe the bigger
benchers have just been training longer
and are therefore older and more likely
to have had at least a few relationships
maybe but my audience Falls very
strongly within the 18 to 34 age bracket
with most of my followers being 25 to 34
so while age probably plays some role in
this relationship I don't think it's
enough to fully explain the trend it
really does seem like the bigger
benchers are getting more intimate
Partners but if your bench press is your
weakest lift don't worry because when
you look at every single a respondent
you can see that clearly there are
people with a low bench press who've had
loads of parners and clearly there are
people with a big bench press without as
many oh and the same Trend held for the
squat and deadlift more strengths meant
more Partners the specific lift doesn't
seem to matter much it's the fact that
you're strong that seems to count but
what about women do you think stronger
women had more Partners too or did being
stronger actually lower the partner
count for women nope women showed the
same Trend as men more strength meant
more Partners so yes your strength does
predict your partner account but it's
not the most important thing and it's
definitely not the worst thing we'll get
to that all right so what body type does
the best this part was actually the most
surprising to
me I want you to point to the body that
you think is most attractive so as you
go down here there's more muscle and as
you go across here there's more body fat
I prefer a little bit of a like not too
much muscle okay I think somewhere in
this area over here this 43 43 okay
we're getting somewhere one of these so
I want you to pick one I want you to
pick she just points to him let's start
with body fat does having a six-pack
actually help or do guys with more of a
dad bod get more attention for this
question I ask men to select their level
of body fat from a lineup of physiques
ranging from sixpack shredded to
overweight and then I ask them how many
lifetime Partners they've had obviously
they could skip this question if they'd
rather not say then I made this graph
which compared their lifetime Partners
to their body fat with one being the
most shredded and eight being the most
overweight I honestly expected it to
look something like this where the most
shredded guys would do a bit worse
because I don't know maybe they're a
little too gy obsessed or narcissistic
but I figured there'd be a leanness
Sweet Spot somewhere around level three
which is about 10 to 15% body fat I was
totally wrong this is what it actually
looked like your amount of body fat had
zero impact on your total number of
Partners it was a flat line all the way
from six-pack shredded to most
overweight leaner guys weren't doing any
better than heavier guys but just
because you have the same number of
Lifetime Partners doesn't necessarily
mean that you're more happy with your
romantic life and I think it's romantic
satisfaction that matters more so to fix
this I ask people to rate the Romantic
satisfaction on a scale of one to seven
with one being the worst and seven being
the best then I made this graph this
time your level of body fat did predict
your romantic satisfaction I separated
out all the people who ranked the
Romantic satisfaction of one so the
worst possible rating and I wanted to
see if the people most frustrated with
the Romantic life were leaner or not as
you can see the people with the most
body fat also had the most people who
rated the Romantic satisfaction a one
the same was true for women the most
romantic dissatisfaction was found in
the men and the women with the most body
fat next I'm going to reveal if being
more jacked can help you land a happy
long-term relationship but I want to
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so what about
muscle does being more jacked mean
you'll have a better love life well
let's see first this is a graph of your
muscularity in your number of intimate
Partners the most jacked guys had the
highest number of partners with an
average of 11 why is that well again
other research does show that
muscularity is positively associated
with quote meeting SL reproductive
success and I suspect the fact that it
shot up again for the superjack guys has
something to do with steroids because to
get to a level eight on my scale most
people would probably need anabolics but
what about women did the more jacked
women also have more intimate Partners
or did it flip the other way
well let's see there you go same Trend
here the more muscle that women had the
more Partners they had but let's be
honest who really cares about your total
number of intimate Partners what people
really want is a loving and healthy
relationship so the real question is
does being more mused increase your
chances of being in a relationship let's
bring the data here as you can see the
people with less muscle were also less
likely to be in a relationship and the
people with more muscle were more likely
to be in a relationship and I think it's
it's pretty incredible that simply
gaining some muscle could increase your
chances of being in a relationship by
about 20% I mean even getting to a level
five or a level six seems to help and
that level of muscular development is
well within the natural range of course
all these graphs are just correlations
they can't tell us what causes what
could be that people who are more
muscled are more confident and therefore
more likely to actually approach women
it might not be the muscle per se so to
figure out exactly which body type women
like the most I figured I'd just ask
them straight up which body do you find
most attractive just point to what level
of muscularity you think is most
attractive this one okay as you can see
one is the least muscular and five is
the most muscular with four being around
the upper limit of what's achievable
naturally these results were pretty wild
the most attractive physique was level
three over 41% of women said they found
level three the most attractive only 10%
of women found level five most
attractive in fact more women prefer the
second level of muscularity than the
fifth level of muscularity and that's
coming from my audience women presumably
already more into the gym and possibly
biased toward a more muscular look I
think men should be encouraged by this
because level two is easily attainable
with a relatively healthy diet and just
one or two full body workouts per week
while to get to level five you not only
need to spend a lot more time in the gym
you'd also probably need to supplement
anabolics and deal with her less than
desirable side effect effect but here's
the incredible part next I asked men
which level of muscularity they wanted
for themselves what was their goal level
of muscle I want you to notice how
different it is from what women said
they found the most attractive most men
said they wanted a level four
muscularity a level five wasn't far
behind at 33% onethird of men said they
want in the highest level of muscularity
I think this is worth highlighting only
10% of women said they found level five
most attractive while 33% of men are
chasing this physique that's a big gap
almost no nobody selected down so what's
the point of me getting there then
that's what that's what I'm trying to
tell you um honestly I had uh two
sandwiches today I I started here and
now I'm here I would love to
be honestly 28's pretty great yeah 28 do
you want to know what she thought was
the most attractive she definitely
picked eight she picked eight no I'm
obviously not saying that men should
only train to impress women but since
many men do train at least partly with
the goal of attract in women and on
average women don't prefer level five as
much and since getting to level five
would potentially impose health risks
for some it might be worth reconsidering
your goal but out of all of this I still
haven't told you what helps the most and
I still haven't told you what hurts the
most out of everything I analyzed in my
survey the strongest correlation with
dating parameters was oddly enough bench
press string do you think you'd be even
more likely still to go out with a guy
if he could bench press three
plates yeah that's pretty impressive men
who could bench more seem to go on more
dates be more likely to be in a
relationship and just do better
romantically overall but then I started
thinking maybe there's something even
more important that I missed after all I
didn't ask any questions about height or
facial masculinity so I did some digging
and discovered that there's basically an
entire field of science dedicated to
answering this exact
question biggest study I could find was
this meta analysis which looked at more
than
170,000 subjects it took six stereotypic
masculine traits and figured out which
one was most closely linked to meeting
and reproductive success the six traits
were height voice pitch facial
masculinity testosterone levels index
finger to ring finger ratio and strength
and muscularity out of these six
physical traits which do you think was
most strongly linked to meeting success
maybe it was height or voice pitch it
was actually strength and muscularity
but if you dig into the data all six of
these traits combined only accounted for
about 5% of the variance in mating
outcomes in other words these six things
that everyone fixates on don't account
for 95% of what goes into romantic
success so the non-physical stuff is
more important to you yeah 100% you
can't have a great body if he's
like stupid or just like doesn't have
values it's like you're out of course
physical attributes do matter and I
think some of the best things you can do
in this regard are making sure that
you're well groomed you smell good you
practice good hygiene take care of your
teeth you find a hairstyle that works
for your face and you dress with a style
that fits your body shape but even more
important believe it or not is being a
good person being kind to others is
consistently rated as one of the most
attractive qualities for people of all
genders and sexual orientations the real
reason that women seem to dislike nice
guys is that when women picture a nice
guy they're thinking of someone who is
needy clingy and desperate but it's the
neediness and the clinginess that's
unattractive not the niess if you're
someone who has their together meaning
you take care of yourself you set goals
you have other cool stuff going on in
your life and you're kind to others
you're going to come off as much more
attractive than someone who's just a
jerk or an in my searching I
uncovered this classic study researchers
compar jerks to so-called nice guys only
7% of women picked the jerk and the
Kinder the man was portrayed the more
desirable he was and even when the
researchers made the jerk more handsome
he still lost 85% of of the time and to
really put the nail in the coffin for
this myth this study surveyed
heterosexual bisexual and homosexual men
and women in all cases intelligence and
kindness were ranked as being more
important than physical attractiveness
except for heterosexual men who ranked
physical attractiveness in between
kindness and intelligence still for
women of all sexual orientations
kindness and intelligence matter the
most and being mean or a bully to other
people seems to be one of the least
attractive things you can do I'm not
going to hate for this but I think that
when like when there's when you see a
guy that's like so lean so muscular like
I've had like instances where like
they're just so like I'm sorry like full
of ego you know and it's that's like for
me that's for sure a turn off like I
rather like having like a nice guy you
know talk to me like yeah but then
rather like yo yo I'm like you I'm
strong guy yeah obviously I'm not saying
that the physical stuff doesn't matter
it does but the physical stuff that
matters the most is probably more within
your control than you realize like just
working out seems to help and there's
plenty of stuff outside of your looks
that might matter even more it's what's
on the inside that will make me stick
around physical is like what you're
going to be initially attracted to but
that's not going to last forever so
definitely personality is what I'm going
to look at the most as far as I can tell
being a kind person and not taking
yourself too seriously is probably your
quickest way to becoming a more
attractive person especially if you're
looking for long-term romantic success
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