Comments on: Powerlifting V.S. Bodybuilding – What’s The Difference?

By: Marc

Marc — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:09:26 +0000

Wow! I had no idea… I never had and any aspirations to being a bodybuilder, nor will I. All of my interests for weight training were for being lean and strong, but I thought training every muscle group was important to have symmetry. I'm 41 and my goal is to melt the excess fat, while getting strong and healthy. I recently started a program mimicking the 5X5 Workout except I do 3X10 Total Body Workout involving: squats; military presses; bent-over rows; reverse curls; calf raises; roman chair side raises and EZ bar pullover – I'm exhausted afterward. I have noticed some results. Can you recommend something?

By: Caleb_Lee

Caleb_Lee — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:42:44 +0000

Yup Yup

By: Dela Vega

Dela Vega — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:58:40 +0000

I am a powerlifter but in a low weight class, (currently 148lb class) but to keep my weight down i do gotta diet and eat right like a bodybuilder. but ALL my workouts are based on increasing my 3 mainlifts, which where i live,(wichita ks) we powerclean instead of deadlift. But my best frend and workout buddy is a bodybuilder, he looks twice the size of me, and weighs alot more, but i bench more, squat way more, and clean more. And people always wonder why, its just the cycle. we have different goals so we workout for different results.

By: Kole

Kole — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:46:57 +0000

Would bee nice to see something more about risks/benefits on general health regarding these two sports. A lot of sport science articles are saying higher reps are better (safer) for blood pressure in a long run. Stating that heavy lifting causes arterial stiffness because of massive blood pressure spikes. Not to mention higher potential for injury. For building up performance one should train for strength, but most people just want to be fit and healthy.

By: moonoo

moonoo — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:24:52 +0000

Strength always look fascinating. from inside. I would say, be strong then you don’t need to try to look so.

By: Caleb_Lee

Caleb_Lee — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:21:07 +0000

I dunno, someone on here might though.

By: Caleb_Lee

Caleb_Lee — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:20:57 +0000

"Superior" in absolute strength in the higher weight classes.
Sometimes "superior" in relative strength in the lightest weight classes (Lamar Gant anyone?)
But "athletes" is a broad term — and "healthy" is another — it's hard to make generalizations.

But good comment!

By: Caleb_Lee

Caleb_Lee — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:19:33 +0000

Hey "Bro"

Yes, good way to go for bodybuilders, look at Johnny Jackson.

By: Caleb_Lee

Caleb_Lee — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:19:00 +0000

Read the archives, whatever goal you're chasing you'll find the plan in there.

By: frank

frank — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:30:32 +0000

whats the powerlifters name in the picture? the bearded guy…