sfhole2stretch wrote:Agree it's a very nuanced thing. Some are striving to be giant body builders. Others (like myself) are after lean, lithe, flexible and strong. Think yoga/pilates jock.
It speaks to the great variety of possibilities. So far most files have been focused solely on the giant muscle thing.
I'm inclined to think more generic files focusing on motivation and the establishment of addictive regular training are probably going to be more globally popular.
I agree that general files are a good way to go. A file that encourages consistency, motivation, and an addiction to training is far more useful to more people, because those are traits that all jocks can benefit from.
One thing about the muscle files, though, is that if someone wants to be specific, they should do their research. In addition to lifting weights, bodybuilders ALSO have to get enough rest and good food. Nothing ruins a good file for me than a suggestion like (I'm making this one up) "You will do bench presses every day", because that suggestion would lead to overtraining and injury, not to a big chest.
For anyone looking to make a file, you need to find a good balance between the specific and the general, I think, unless you're just making a file for yourself or one person.