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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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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.
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