Difference Between Strength Training and Bodybuilding
When most people start working out, they don't really know what exatly they are doing. Are they doing Strength Training or Bodybuilding?
I have come to understand that both these methods differ from each other in many ways. Most ppl make the mistake of thinking that doing 2 reps with heavy weights for flyes or curling 300lbs is called "Strength Training". Well, they're horribly wrong. Strength Training revolves around the following exercises: Chest Incline / Flat / Decline Barbell / Dumbbell Bench Press Parallel Bar Dips Shoulders Military Press Clean and Press Upright Rows Back Hyperextensions Good Mornings Barbell / Dumbbell Rows Lat Pull Down Chin-Ups Legs Squats Deadlifts Stiff Leg Deadlifts Lying Leg Curls Hack Squats Now, if one tries to lift heavy weights for any of the following exercises, yes: one is Strength Training. But, lets say you start doing flyes, leg extensions, barbell curls, triceps pressdowns, etc... you are bodybuilding. now, i know i have not included any directarm work in the above exercise selection. thats because most of the above exercises are compound movements. Like Chad Waterbury, I too have come to believe that there is no need to do any direct arm work in any program... doing more compound movements increases arm size automatically. i am not saying you can't do a mixture of the two... In fact - it does exist: its called "Power Building". Here is a useful link: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbin...=PowerBuilding I have developed some great training routines for stength. Unfortunately, i do not have time to post them here, but, i will do so soon. till then: chao |
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What is with you and Chad?! |
No direct arm work would be acceptable for a cycle where you want to maintain your existing muscle. Despite what anyone says, I don't see how its possible to get massive arms without direct arm work.
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I've gotten the greatest hypertrophy gains while focusing on the big, multi-joint, compound movements (and at the dinner table of course). Strength goes up as well but make no mistake, I am more focused on the esthetic aspect of gaining muscle and size for the look. |
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hmmm..........? looks like someone's confused:confused: ;) |
Why the hostility?? I was simply agreeing with the statement that I quoted and in no way did I assert that I was disagreeing with you...
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sorry about that.... i'm trying to juggle quite a few posts... :( |
No worries, bro. As you'll find, I don't think that criticism is beneficial and thus always try to be positive with people.
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yes, i see your point: negativity = more negativiy, positivity = improvement = perfection :) |
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