Gay musle

Poor technique can lead to injury and limit your progress. Backstage, we help each other—sharing rice cakes, water, and support. One type of bear is a muscle bear, which refers to a bear whose size comes from muscle rather than fat. In 2008, I moved to NYC to be part of the ballroom scene and model. The bear community valorizes larger, hirsute male bodies and authentic, "down-to-earth" masculinity that emphasizes camaraderie over competition between gay men.

Muscle bears are typically gay or bisexual men with a muscular build, body hair, and visible muscles.

But the femme side is just me, whether I’m offstage or even in the gym. “In 1989, bodybuilder Bob Paris became the world’s first male professional athlete to come out while still an active competitor in his sport. Paris was denied Mr. Olympia because he was openly gay.”

To learn more about the state of bodybuilding for gay men, we chatted with Miyake Mugler to learn what it’s like to be openly gay in the bodybuilding world today—and how he’s inspiring a new generation of bodybuilders to embrace their true selves.

This body type is often described as having wider shoulders and hips, with an even waistline. If there’s something I want to do, I’ll do it—especially if I see no one else doing it—to make it easier for those who come after me.

I know I can wear heels one day, make a voguing video, and post it. They may engage in specific exercises like weightlifting, squats, and cardio targeting the back, shoulders, and core muscles to achieve their desired physique.

His social media offers a look into his personal life with two boyfriends, Michael Coleman (@profersional) and Matthew Turkot (@mattturkot). A couple of years later, my manager suggested I come to the gym with him. They were small enough to discreetly fit into a jacket pocket.”

Still, that doesn’t mean that the bodybuilding world was a “safe” place to be out as a gay man.

The hair is usually present on the chest, with some muscle bears also sporting facial hair such as goatees or full beards.

To achieve the muscle bear look, individuals focus on building muscle mass and overall size. With over 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, Forte talks honestly about his relationship with two partners, adding to the conversation about different types of love in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Three Bodybuilders, One Love

Forte’s online presence extends beyond fitness content and attractive photos.

A muscle bear is a bear whose size comes from muscle and not from fat.

Celebrity examples of muscle bears include John Travolta, James Gandolfini, and Robin Williams.

Other subtypes of bears include cubs, otters, chasers, chubs, polar bears, sugar bears, jocks, twinks, wolves, and chasers.