1 | Tropes about being physically strong or demonstrating strength like with lifting or hitting. Not to be confused with MuscularIndex but there can be some overlap. |
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3 | Contrast WeaknessTropes. |
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7 | [[index]] |
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9 | * AfraidOfTheirOwnStrength: Being so strong that you are worried you might hurt someone. |
10 | * AllAmazonsWantHercules: Strong women tend to pair up with stronger men. |
11 | * AmazonChaser: A girl being physically strong is what this guy finds most attractive about her. |
12 | * BaldHeadOfToughness: Baldness (or a shaved head) is used as a visual short hand for physical and mental toughness. |
13 | * BallsOfSteel: A man's balls are strong enough to resist a GroinAttack. |
14 | * BarehandedBarBending: A character demonstrates their strength by bending a metal object, sometimes with ease. |
15 | * BaritoneOfStrength: A character has a deep voice to signal them being strong. |
16 | * TheBigGuy / TheBrute: A team member that specializes in tasks that require physical strength. |
17 | * BrainsEvilBrawnGood: Heroes use brute strength while villains use intellect. |
18 | * BrainsVersusBrawn: Strength and intellect are portrayed as opposites to one another for contrast. |
19 | * BrawnHilda: A woman who's physically strong and looks very mannish. |
20 | * CrushingHandshake: Shaking hands with someone stronger than you causes you pain. |
21 | * CuteBruiser: Looks cute and dainty but is actually capable of beating people up. |
22 | * DangledByAGiant |
23 | * DoesNotKnowHisOwnStrength: SuperStrength can cause problems if you can't control it. |
24 | * DumbMuscle: What one lacks in brains is made up for with their physical strength. |
25 | * EffortlessAmazonianLift: A woman can lift a person off the ground without breaking a sweat. |
26 | * GeniusBruiser: This person has both the brains and brawn. |
27 | * GirlyBruiser: Just because this lady is girly doesn't mean she still isn't capable of getting her hands dirty when the situation calls for it. |
28 | * GlacierWaif: She looks like a FragileSpeedster or a SquishyWizard but is actually a MightyGlacier. |
29 | * HoistHeroOverHead: You know the villain is strong if he lifts the defeated hero over his head. |
30 | * HulkMashUp: A character based on the Incredible Hulk, who can be expected to have immense strength. |
31 | * ImpossiblePickleJar: Opening a jar or bottle takes serious endurance, strength, and/or patience. |
32 | * LightningBruiser: Super Strong characters can still be really light on their feet. |
33 | * MadeOfIron: Has such strong endurance to survive lethal situations that a normal person would likely be killed by. |
34 | * MenAreStrongWomenArePretty: Strength is expected of men while women only need to be beautiful. |
35 | * MightyGlacier: With great physical strength comes loss in speed and mobility. |
36 | * MotherRussiaMakesYouStrong: You can get really strong if you live and train in Russia. |
37 | * MusclesAreMeaningful: Large muscles are a sign of strength. |
38 | * MusclesAreMeaningless: A character doesn't need bulky biceps and triceps to be strong. In fact, lack of muscle is much more effective. |
39 | * NeckLift: A character demonstrates his strength by grabbing his opponent by the throat and lifting him up with only one hand. |
40 | * NoGuyWantsAnAmazon: Men are intimidated by or turned off of women stronger than them. |
41 | * PintSizedPowerhouse: Small in size yet is deadly in strength. |
42 | * PowerfulButIncompetent: A character that has great power or ability, but is too dumb to actually accomplish anything with it. |
43 | * ThePrettyGuysAreStronger: Think pretty boys are pansies? Not these guys, they're tanks compared to the more monstrous looking fighters. |
44 | * SeekingUltimateStrength: Someone's goal is becoming the strongest. |
45 | * SmackOnTheBack: Strong character affectionately smacks someone on their body, causing them pain. |
46 | * StoutStrength: Fat men who are strong. |
47 | * StrengthEqualsWorthiness: You gotta show how strong you are if you want to gain the respect of someone important. |
48 | * TheStrengthOfTenMen: They're as strong as multiple men put together. |
49 | * StrongAnts: Ants are so strong they can lift 10 times their own weight. |
50 | * StrongAsTheyNeedToBe: Normally strong characters get weakened in certain situations, or characters are suddenly capable of feats when previously not. |
51 | * StrongerThanTheyLook: Despite looking weak, they're actually a tank of strength. |
52 | * TheStrongman: Circus performer whose physical might is practiced for the entertainment of others. |
53 | * SuperRugPull: When you have Super Strength, you can pull out a chunk of rock and whip it like a rug. |
54 | * SuperStrength: Strength that is beyond normal, if not any real-life human ability. |
55 | * SuperStrongChild: Not all children appear weak and helpless. |
56 | * SuperToughness: Often a RequiredSecondaryPower to be able to do anything with SuperStrength |
57 | * TakesTenToHold: "Strength in numbers" taken literally, usually against a OneManArmy. |
58 | * TelephonePolearm: A character is strong enough to lift a pillar-sized object and use it as a weapon. |
59 | * TestYourStrengthGame: A carnival game that tests the participant's strength, usually involving a high striker. |
60 | * ToughBeetles: Beetles portrayed as strong and heavily armored. |
61 | * UninhibitedMusclePower: SuperStrength that comes from natural causes rather than magical means. |
62 | * UnskilledButStrong: Even those who lack natural talent can be strong. |
63 | * WomenPreferStrongMen: Women are most attracted to very strong men. |
64 | * WorldsStrongestMan: A man who's stronger than all other people on the planet. |
65 | [[/index]] |
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