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.

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

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".

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

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.

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.

  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.

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.

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

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?

The how does high weight less repetitions not induce sarcoplasmic hypertrophy O_o

I didn't say that wtf are you talking aboutt loll

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.

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.

funny to see, how people think that bodybuilding is all about diet.

Edited September 22, 201411 yr by Seks

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.