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Old 12-26-2015, 06:15 AM
paulh paulh is offline
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Default Bodybuilders vs. Powerlifters

Bodybuilding and weightlifting have similarities and differences and this will explain why bodybuilders appear to have much more muscle mass compared to a weightlifter who is much stronger.
The first similarity is of course, the lifting of heavy amounts of weights, however the difference is that in bodybuilding you might be in the gym 3-5 times a week lifting for up to an hour and a half using weights that are slightly lower than you could lift, so that you can rep more ideally 12-14 times. this builds up more mass while really not putting on as much strength. Whereas powerlifters lift more weight but do less reps (between 2-4 reps) and they have longer rest periods.
Both sports incorporate the idea of proper diets and nutrition. It is important to know that if you aren't eating the foods that your body demands after intense workouts, you won't gain the desired amount of muscle mass or strength.
Proper diet either makes or breaks a bodybuilder's appearance, and that is why it is imperative for bodybuilders make smart food choices. This is why a bodybuilder will appear to be a toned, muscular and athletic looking whereas the powerlifter may look muscular, but out of shape and "fat."
The truth is, a completely dedicated powerlifter will not care about his looks and will focus solely on the weight that he is determined to move. The lack of good body appearance may make him appear fat, but in his sport he is more concerned about how much he can lift.
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