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 2008-04-18 11:30 AM in reply to: #1347201 |
Extreme Veteran  503  Lapel |  Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathletelfrick - 2008-04-18 12:22 PM Aparently it is not 6 ft 190.  x2 just have to remember that lack of bulging muscles doesn't mean not strong or powerful. So I would say any size frame that is well conditioned and trained would be ideal for each individual. Edited by G-Moose 2008-04-18 11:32 AM |
| 2008-04-18 11:37 AM in reply to: #1347188 |
Master 3019  West Jordan, UT | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete running2far - 2008-04-18 10:20 AM Every muscles group is ripped except his pecs in that shot. I wish I looked that 'weak' Maybe we have different definitions of "ripped". I'm thinking of something like this body type when you call someone "ripped" or "built"
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| 2008-04-18 11:43 AM in reply to: #1347033 |
Elite 2443  Athens, Georgia | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete I think you need a little less muscle to weigh you down on the swim and drag around through the course. (sumo.jpg) Attachments ---------------- sumo.jpg (10KB - 26 downloads) |
| 2008-04-18 11:46 AM in reply to: #1347253 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete tkbslc - 2008-04-18 12:37 PM running2far - 2008-04-18 10:20 AM Every muscles group is ripped except his pecs in that shot. I wish I looked that 'weak' Maybe we have different definitions of "ripped". I'm thinking of something like this body type when you call someone "ripped" or "built"
And only running a 1/2 mile or less ............ |
| 2008-04-18 11:46 AM in reply to: #1347253 |
Champion 5850 Michigan | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete tkbslc - 2008-04-18 12:37 PM running2far - 2008-04-18 10:20 AM Every muscles group is ripped except his pecs in that shot. I wish I looked that 'weak' Maybe we have different definitions of "ripped". I'm thinking of something like this body type when you call someone "ripped" or "built"
I bet he can do more than three push ups....
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| 2008-04-18 11:53 AM in reply to: #1347282 |
Master 3019 West Jordan, UT | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete Daremo - 2008-04-18 10:46 AM tkbslc - 2008-04-18 12:37 PM running2far - 2008-04-18 10:20 AM Every muscles group is ripped except his pecs in that shot. I wish I looked that 'weak' Maybe we have different definitions of "ripped". I'm thinking of something like this body type when you call someone "ripped" or "built"
And only running a 1/2 mile or less ............ Agreed. But I am just trying to show you guys that good triathletes have no muscle. The OP was about which body type is ideal for a triathlete. Well you've got a pic of a pro triathlete and a pro track sprinter. See the difference? Freaking skinny for low power long distance, or muscle mass for short distance high power. Even a sprint tri is a distance/endurance race, so those guys wanna be toothpicks, too. |
| 2008-04-18 12:01 PM in reply to: #1347033 |
Expert 3974 MA | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete Usually, "ripped" is just a description of bodyfat levels. You can be ripped and have no mass - you can be ripped and 270lb. On the other hand, "built" is usually a descripion of mass. If you're built you are carrying muscle. You don't have to be ripped to be built. Triathlons and being built usually don't go together because of the nature of endurance sports. Endurance sports eat mass and the weight that comes with mass is counterproductive to speed over distance. That guy on the first page? Ripped to the damn bone. Not built at all. A great example of a successful endurance athlete. |
| 2008-04-18 12:13 PM in reply to: #1347253 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete tkbslc - 2008-04-18 11:37 AM running2far - 2008-04-18 10:20 AM Every muscles group is ripped except his pecs in that shot. I wish I looked that 'weak' Maybe we have different definitions of "ripped". I'm thinking of something like this body type when you call someone "ripped" or "built"
No, that's not what I meant. Clearly triathletes are lean, but I have seen very competetive AG athletes who have a decent upper body build. Potts, as mentioned, is a big unit as is Sindballe. Built is relative in this discussion. Heck, I have bigger biceps than other local guys I know! |
| 2008-04-18 12:28 PM in reply to: #1347105 |
Master 2115 Dothan, Al | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete KSH - 2008-04-18 11:01 AM Not having a fat roll on your belly when you go into areo. I really need to get rid of it. It's so annoying! X 2. Or + 1....what ever...I agree. |
| 2008-04-18 12:33 PM in reply to: #1347164 |
Veteran 300 Tacoma | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete scoobysdad - 2008-04-18 9:15 AM After extensive trial and error, I have determined that 5'10", 185-pounds, with a 46-inch chest and 32-inch waist is not the ideal build for a triathlete. So, you know, you can just check that one off the list. No Way!!! You can't crush my dreams like that. Then again, 43 probable isn't the ideal age either. Oh well, so much for the big Nike/Gaterade endorsement deal. I guess better get back to work. |
| 2008-04-18 12:33 PM in reply to: #1347304 |
Coach 10487 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete tkbslc - 2008-04-18 11:53 AM If by muscles you are referring to the buff bufferman types well of course not, it is not need it for endurance sports but to state athletes have no muscle is inaccurate. The good thing is that people have different perceptions of what a freaky body might look like; some might consider freaky someone thin and fit while for others might consider Stallone look-alikes in that category. In the end, no everyone is as shallow to be concern about how others perceive them and many can be perfectly happy with their body regardless of shape. Agreed. But I am just trying to show you guys that good triathletes have no muscle. The OP was about which body type is ideal for a triathlete. Well you've got a pic of a pro triathlete and a pro track sprinter. See the difference? Freaking skinny for low power long distance, or muscle mass for short distance high power. Even a sprint tri is a distance/endurance race, so those guys wanna be toothpicks, too. |
| 2008-04-18 1:07 PM in reply to: #1347304 |
| Regular 357 | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete tkbslc - 2008-04-18 12:53 PM Daremo - 2008-04-18 10:46 AM tkbslc - 2008-04-18 12:37 PM running2far - 2008-04-18 10:20 AM Every muscles group is ripped except his pecs in that shot. I wish I looked that 'weak' Maybe we have different definitions of "ripped". I'm thinking of something like this body type when you call someone "ripped" or "built"
And only running a 1/2 mile or less ............ Agreed. But I am just trying to show you guys that good triathletes have no muscle. The OP was about which body type is ideal for a triathlete. Well you've got a pic of a pro triathlete and a pro track sprinter. See the difference? Freaking skinny for low power long distance, or muscle mass for short distance high power. Even a sprint tri is a distance/endurance race, so those guys wanna be toothpicks, too. Bjorn Andersson is pretty good and definitely isn't a tiny guy. |
| 2008-04-18 1:08 PM in reply to: #1347439 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete Then again, sometimes you get the extremes that go well together ....... buff and skelotor .....  (Extremes.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Extremes.jpg (43KB - 33 downloads) |
| 2008-04-18 1:11 PM in reply to: #1347121 |
| Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete running2far - 2008-04-18 12:04 PM tkbslc - 2008-04-18 11:02 AM That looks ripped to me. kproudfoot - 2008-04-18 10:00 AM bryancd - 2008-04-18 10:56 AM to well built like Macca. Macca is well built? I saw him at the WC on NBC and he looked like he had no chest muscles. Granted he would destroy me even if I only had to swim/bike he would still beat me in an IM.um, yeah, that is what I was thinking:
He actually looks a bit emaciated on top - you can see his entire rib cage. I mean, I know it's good to be small and not weigh a lot, but dang, that's actually kinda gross. |
| 2008-04-18 1:16 PM in reply to: #1347033 |
| Regular 357 | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete |
| 2008-04-18 1:18 PM in reply to: #1347439 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete amiine - 2008-04-18 12:33 PM tkbslc - 2008-04-18 11:53 AM If by muscles you are referring to the buff bufferman types well of course not, it is not need it for endurance sports but to state athletes have no muscle is inaccurate. The good thing is that people have different perceptions of what a freaky body might look like; some might consider freaky someone thin and fit while for others might consider Stallone look-alikes in that category. In the end, no everyone is as shallow to be concern about how others perceive them and many can be perfectly happy with their body regardless of shape. Agreed. But I am just trying to show you guys that good triathletes have no muscle. The OP was about which body type is ideal for a triathlete. Well you've got a pic of a pro triathlete and a pro track sprinter. See the difference? Freaking skinny for low power long distance, or muscle mass for short distance high power. Even a sprint tri is a distance/endurance race, so those guys wanna be toothpicks, too. Right, that's what I meant. |
| 2008-04-18 1:21 PM in reply to: #1347033 |
Expert 892 | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete |
| 2008-04-18 1:46 PM in reply to: #1347033 |
| Regular 90 Dalton, GA | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete so is this trixie:  good lord.....thats hot! Edited by j.burnette 2008-04-18 2:06 PM |
| 2008-04-18 1:47 PM in reply to: #1347608 |
| Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete LJR - 2008-04-18 2:21 PM This is a ripped triathlete.  I'd have to agree. Dang, I'd kill to look like that - she looks like she could break you in half with her thighs. |
| 2008-04-18 2:03 PM in reply to: #1347033 |
| Regular 90 Dalton, GA | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete When I think of a male I think of this photo. Its acualy what is hanging on my bathroom mirror for motivation every morning. Not even sure who this guy is.  for a female build its hard to top Jessie Stensland:  Then you have D. Flicker:  and good old Fernanda:  Edited by j.burnette 2008-04-18 2:07 PM |
| 2008-04-18 2:07 PM in reply to: #1347033 |
| Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete After seeing all those women, I feel fat and lazy. Note to self: force self to stop adoring french fries... Edited by wurkit_gurl 2008-04-18 2:09 PM |
| 2008-04-18 2:33 PM in reply to: #1347675 |
Champion 5850 Michigan | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete j.burnette - 2008-04-18 2:46 PM so is this trixie:  good lord.....thats hot!
Yep, it is me. And I would say that I'm a ripped triathlete but I'm more of a ripped DUathlete |
| 2008-04-18 2:39 PM in reply to: #1347033 |
| Regular 90 Dalton, GA | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete trixie.......thats just hot. Thats a mid-section that 99.9% of women would die for! Its better than Jessie's or any of the others posted above!! |
| 2008-04-18 2:50 PM in reply to: #1347822 |
| Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete j.burnette - 2008-04-18 3:39 PM trixie.......thats just hot. Thats a mid-section that 99.9% of women would die for! Its better than Jessie's or any of the others posted above!! I dunno - I'd take the abs of any of those girls. It's much harder for women to get a 6-pack - some of that is probably genetic. Seems as though "ripped abs" on women come in more varieties than do men (most men get the generic 6-pack). I'd be happy with any of the above options Edited by wurkit_gurl 2008-04-18 2:52 PM |
| 2008-04-18 2:55 PM in reply to: #1347033 |
Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: The "ideal" physique for a triathlete Man I opend a can of worms saying that Macca is not ripped. |
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