Growing up I was always a natural athlete. Could dunk a basketball in 8th grade, could run a 5:02 mile as a freshman, ect... But I never lifted weights. I was always very lanky ( 6'3" and 155 out of high school) until a few years ago. Finally decided I needed to put on some weight.

For me it's a stress relief. I also work in metal fabrication/machining 8-12 hours a day, sometimes have to move parts that weigh as much or even more than I weigh, so being fit/strong helps. I'm also still very active, play basketball several times a week, lifting helps keep me in shape. And lastly, for aesthetic reasons lol. Everyone wants to look good in swim wear or in the bedroom.