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EricT · 01-21-2010, 11:12 AM

No I just like to say what sometimes to see if anybody will answer

Plateau · 01-28-2010, 06:36 PM

A "powerlifter" is a person who competes against other "powerlifters". You are not a "powerlifter" unless you compete and you are not a "bodybuilder" unless you compete.

Powerlifting is a name under misdirection. The sport of "powerlifting" is determined by the amount of weight you can move in your squat, deadlift, and bench press. You are tested on muscular strength, not power.

Power refers to the amount of time it takes to move an object, explosive lifting. Olympic lifting should be considered "powerlifting".

Swampassjr · 02-01-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Plateau

A "powerlifter" is a person who competes against other "powerlifters". You are not a "powerlifter" unless you compete and you are not a "bodybuilder" unless you compete.

i disagree, i dont think you need to compete to be able to tell someone that you body build. i believe it's a sport wether it's for pro's or amatures.

EricT · 02-01-2010, 01:32 PM

I guess it's really dependent on how you feel about labels. It's one thing to say you bodybuild and another to say you are a bodybuilder.

It's like saying "I play tennis" versus "I'm a tennis player."

Personally, I don't see the use in getting hung up on the labels either way.

Swampassjr · 02-01-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EricT

I guess it's really dependent on how you feel about labels. It's one thing to say you bodybuild and another to say you are a bodybuilder.

It's like saying "I play tennis" versus "I'm a tennis player."

Personally, I don't see the use in getting hung up on the labels either way.

haha agreed on this

i just tell people i body build.

iron_worker · 02-02-2010, 07:43 AM

I prefer to tell them "I sculpt my guns."

lol

iW

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EricT Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,269 Country: Gender:	I guess it's really dependent on how you feel about labels. It's one thing to say you bodybuild and another to say you are a bodybuilder. It's like saying "I play tennis" versus "I'm a tennis player." Personally, I don't see the use in getting hung up on the labels either way.
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01-21-2010, 11:12 AM	#11
EricT Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,269 Country: Gender:	No I just like to say what sometimes to see if anybody will answer

01-28-2010, 06:36 PM	#12
Plateau Rank: New Member Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 30 Country: Gender:	A "powerlifter" is a person who competes against other "powerlifters". You are not a "powerlifter" unless you compete and you are not a "bodybuilder" unless you compete. Powerlifting is a name under misdirection. The sport of "powerlifting" is determined by the amount of weight you can move in your squat, deadlift, and bench press. You are tested on muscular strength, not power. Power refers to the amount of time it takes to move an object, explosive lifting. Olympic lifting should be considered "powerlifting".

02-02-2010, 07:43 AM	#16
iron_worker Rank: Middleweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Sk, Canada Posts: 2,031 Country: Gender:	I prefer to tell them "I sculpt my guns." lol iW

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