Swizzbeat Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Why is everyone saying they bodybuild and posting their maxes.. If you were properly bodybuilding you wouldn't be training for strength. Because without pics that's the only way of communicating how you currently look. I did Gymnastics for 6yrs when i was younger, now i'm an avid climber I've never really 'worked out' but I suppose i'm pretty strong and have a good core (I had all 6 when i was 10, lel). Skinny boy with abs is like a fat girl with tits. I have massive respect for gymnasts though, they really do have one of the best overall body physiques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Because without pics that's the only way of communicating how you currently look. Lolwut I guess. But it's horrible logic. Lots of skinnyish guys are strong, and some big bodybuilders aren't that strong, etc. ya heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzbeat Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Lolwut I guess. But it's horrible logic. Lots of skinnyish guys are strong, and some big bodybuilders aren't that strong, etc. ya heard What, have you ever lifted a weight in your life? Find me a big body builder that isn't "strong". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 What, have you ever lifted a weight in your life? Find me a big body builder that isn't "strong". Ofc they're strong. I'm saying that in most cases a powerlifter or someone who trains for strength rather than hypertrophy would be stronger than a bodybuilder of the same weight. Couldn't you fill that in. It's common sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzbeat Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Ofc they're strong. I'm saying that in most cases a powerlifter or someone who trains for strength rather than hypertrophy would be stronger than a bodybuilder of the same weight. Couldn't you fill that in. It's common sense Umm someone who trains for strength HAS to have their muscles undergo hypertrophy to grow, as does everyone, so "someone who trains for strength rather than hypertrophy" is a completely invalid statement that makes no sense. You're take on the word "strong" could mean thousands of different things anyway. You could argue that someone who can do 50 pull ups is stronger than someone who can do 10 even if the individual doing 10 can power clean 315 while the 50 pull ups person maxes out at 225. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Umm someone who trains for strength HAS to have their muscles undergo hypertrophy to grow, as does everyone, so "someone who trains for strength rather than hypertrophy" is a completely invalid statement that makes no sense. You're take on the word "strong" could mean thousands of different things anyway. You could argue that someone who can do 50 pull ups is stronger than someone who can do 10 even if the individual doing 10 can power clean 315 while the 50 pull ups person maxes out at 225. Yes, but I mean somebody who trains for hypertrophy has a training program that is revolved around doing high repetitions with low weight. And someone who trains for strength does low repetitions and high weight. The strength training individual would naturally have developed muscles as a result of some hypertrophy (isn't that obvious?), but a bodybuilder's routine should focus on this and as a result their muscle gains will be more evident. I initially commented on max lifts being an aspect of strength, and I'm pretty sure that is how most people compete, not for stamina.. You're over-complicating this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzbeat Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yes, but I mean somebody who trains for hypertrophy has a training program that is revolved around doing high repetitions with low weight. And someone who trains for strength does low repetitions and high weight. The strength training individual would naturally have developed muscles as a result of some hypertrophy (isn't that obvious?), but a bodybuilder's routine should focus on this and as a result their muscle gains will be more evident. I initially commented on max lifts being an aspect of strength, and I'm pretty sure that is how most people compete, not for stamina.. You're over-complicating this. I don't think you know what hypertrophy means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I don't think you know what hypertrophy means. Well I've never heard of anyone referring to hypertrophy other than sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, the type that produces the "pump" in the muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzbeat Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Well I've never heard of anyone referring to hypertrophy other than sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, the type that produces the "pump" in the muscle. The how does high weight less repetitions not induce sarcoplasmic hypertrophy O_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I've been bodybulding for 2 years. Max : Squat : 200 KG Deadlift :185 KG Bench : 185 KG So are you just e-statting or is there a reason your deadlift is so low? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The how does high weight less repetitions not induce sarcoplasmic hypertrophy O_o I didn't say that wtf are you talking aboutt loll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzbeat Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 So are you just e-statting or is there a reason your deadlift is so low? I'm more concerned with why his squat is just about equal with his bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbra Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ugh,., these posts are hurting my head. I weigh anywhere from 142-154 as I flux in between there a lot. I'm mainly at 150 though. Bench wise, my max is one 225, four 205 and six 185. Squat (I have a bad lower back) and I squat around 255 or something. I'm getting better which I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seks Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) funny to see, how people think that bodybuilding is all about diet. Edited September 22, 2014 by Seks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzbeat Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 funny to see, how people think that bodybuilding is all about diet.It plays a huge role and you're a complete moron if you think otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...