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Body builders vs. Power lifters

ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/03/26, 10:23 PM Now before everyone goes getting all defensive I'm not comparing here just making a statement based on what I heard the other day at the gym. There were two guys, a powerlifter and a bodybuilder. Both pretty good at their sports. Not professionals but still very disciplined. The bodybuilder made a comment to the powerlifter something like this: "inside each powerlifter is a bodybuilder who never learned to diet"..........to which the powerlifter responded "inside each bodybuilder is a powerlifter who would rather do bicep curls than deadlift." I thought this was pretty funny, and the guys are actually friends just giving each other crap....but nonetheless it made me think about each sport and how truly similar they are in their goals and dedication...... Anyway enough ranting....just thought I'd share.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2007/03/28, 03:17 PM apples and oranges man. only thing to me thats similar is the dedication to what they do. After you get past that, the diet are different, excercises are different, reps are different. frequency is different. -------------- \\"The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, and repetition\\" You have to learn to follow, before you can lead.
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/03/28, 04:20 PM I think its funny, but i think main difference between the two is one looks in the mirror to check himself out, the other does it to check out his form. Mind you I take more of a powerlifting approach but then again i do have a bodybuilder that screams PREACHER CURLS at me on the occasion -------------- Jason Fox 6\\\'1\\\" 376 lbs-PR\\'s: 315-DL 135-Curl, 225-Bench, 215-Military, 285-Squat Problems are only opportunities in work clothes-Henry J. Kaiser The only person\\\'s opinion that matters is the person in the mirror.-Original
doggiecool Posts: 43 Joined: 2002/08/07	2007/04/16, 07:23 PM One huge difference is most big time body builders have to train power lifting at some point to make big gains. Power liftes in most cases won't have a need to concentrate on the "pretty muscles."
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2007/04/20, 05:38 PM no the steriods is what gives them big gains lol -------------- \\"The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, and repetition\\" You have to learn to follow, before you can lead.
doggiecool Posts: 43 Joined: 2002/08/07	2007/04/25, 05:25 PM That's a stereotypically negative attitude. There are natural power lifting competetions as well as natural body building competitions. Just because some people juice does not mean everyone does. However that attitude is very common and unfortunately gives the sport (and the people involved in it) a bad name.
Pemdas Posts: 973 Joined: 2004/07/22	2007/04/26, 09:31 AM There is a reason that that attitude exists in the first place...because its true!!
qualitymuscle Posts: 7 Joined: 2007/10/27	2007/10/27, 06:52 PM I could have been a bodybuilder if I had crossed the line. Decided to stay on this side. My height at 6'2" was a factor. Harder to pack muscle on a tall frame. Soo I stuck with Power lifting. Most weight gained was 225lbs. I have genetically a high metabolism. Without powerlifting gains. I would genetically be aprox. 175lbs. To compete, i would have to have gotten to 245 minimal with little to no body fat.
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bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2007/11/24, 02:27 AM "Proving that bodybuilders do not need Steroids to get big." thats right out of your profile? -------------- \\"The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, and repetition\\"
Davetheman26 Posts: 81 Joined: 2007/07/24	2007/11/28, 02:34 AM I got a question for you folks. Is it possible to be a power lifter and a bodybuilder at the same time if you are not a pro at either sport? If I'm not mistaken bodybuilders do squats and deadlifts also... Those legs and backs didn't get huge from toe curls... -------------- age:26 height:6ft. weight:174lbs. chest:43in. stomach at navel:33in... biceps:16.5in...cold... Every thing in my signature is true and I check my measurements and weight once a week... \\"Common Sense is not Common\\"
Pemdas Posts: 973 Joined: 2004/07/22	2007/11/28, 10:45 AM yes and no. There are two main differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting in my opinion. 1) Volume vs. Intensity. Powerlifters will do way less volume, but at a much higher intensity than bodybuilders. 1-5 Reps is far more optimal for strength and higher reps are better for building size. Now this doesn't mean that powerlifters only lift with low reps and bodybuilder only lift higher reps. However, most of the their training will skewed in one direction. 2) Training the Movement vs. Training Muscle Groups Bodybuilding is all about creating a balanced physique. Powerlifting is all about training specific movement patterns. Bodybuilder train weaknesses based on aesthetics. Powerlifters train weaknesses based on where they fail in their lifts. There are many more differences, but I believe that these two are the biggest. I have a buddy who sort of trains like powerlifter and bodybuilder, but he doesn't really ever do singles. He does, but they are not part of his regular training. He train trains each body part twice a week. One heavy session 4-6 reps and one med session 6-8 reps. He is pretty big and strong, which I believe is your main goal, but he could be a lot stronger if trained only for powerlifting.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/11/28, 08:20 PM Message deleted by moderator due to unsuitable content for this board.
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2007/11/29, 11:40 AM ============ Quoting from wrestler125: Message deleted by moderator due to unsuitable content for this board. ============= HA HA..... lol... :big_smile: -------------- Michael Strength & Conditioning is not everything; it just really sucks to be weak and slow.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/11/30, 12:56 AM Oh c'mon. What was unsuitable about that? -------------- SQUAT MORE ~Jesse Marunde Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2007/11/30, 01:17 AM Bustin' your chops, bro, especially with the PL remark... :laugh: -------------- Michael Strength & Conditioning is not everything; it just really sucks to be weak and slow.