Bodybuilder vs. Powerlifter

[EFcopperfish]

Variations of this question have been asked but "What's the current thinking on training as a bodybuilder (size and looks focused) versus training as a powerlifter (strength focused)? It seems like peoples thinking on this changes over time -- what's the latest and greatest thinking on this?

1. Specifically how do number of excercises, sets and reps differ?
2. What kind of split or routine should a bodybuilder ideally have?
3. When "ON" how much, if at all, do sets and reps increase?

Thanks.

 

[Trendsetter21]

Variations of this question have been asked but "What's the current thinking on training as a bodybuilder (size and looks focused) versus training as a powerlifter (strength focused)? It seems like peoples thinking on this changes over time -- what's the latest and greatest thinking on this?

1. Specifically how do number of excercises, sets and reps differ?
2. What kind of split or routine should a bodybuilder ideally have?
3. When "ON" how much, if at all, do sets and reps increase?

Thanks.

Body builder routines are very easy to find (any magazine or bodybuilding website) Power lifters train very differently. You might want to check out Louie Simmons and westside barbell training. My buddy actually got some of his power lifting videos and they were great to watch (I didn't actually do them since I mostly body build) Awesome training videos that show you how they use bands and chains for training, routines and much more.

 

[samoth]

1. Specifically how do number of excercises, sets and reps differ?
2. What kind of split or routine should a bodybuilder ideally have?
3. When "ON" how much, if at all, do sets and reps increase?

1) This varies so widely that 20 pages won't suffice to answer your question.
2) See above.
3) Depends on an individual's response and goals. See (1) above.

I'm sure that totally didn't help, lol.

 

[al420]

Variations of this question have been asked but "What's the current thinking on training as a bodybuilder (size and looks focused) versus training as a powerlifter (strength focused)? It seems like peoples thinking on this changes over time -- what's the latest and greatest thinking on this?

1. Specifically how do number of excercises, sets and reps differ?
2. What kind of split or routine should a bodybuilder ideally have?
3. When "ON" how much, if at all, do sets and reps increase?

Thanks.

I think it is crap - makes you weak, deprives your body of needed nutrients, and is genrally a waste of time unless you have the heart to compete. If you are doing this to 'look better for the bitches' then I would just pick up any FLEX magazine and do Ronnies killer gun routine.

1. Powerlifters train to get stronger, so we add weight tot he bar weekly until we can't, then we deload and reset our weight back a few weeks.

2. Probably get into Powerlifting, or even better Oly lifting. If not those then maybe strongman?

3. I have always loved this question, but still will not answer it. (drugs help recovery)

 

[EFcopperfish]

1) This varies so widely that 20 pages won't suffice to answer your question.
2) See above.
3) Depends on an individual's response and goals. See (1) above.

I'm sure that totally didn't help, lol.

Your answer to 1 and 2 is exactly the basis for my question. I've been doing 5 on 2 off hitting each body part once a week -- About 16 sets for large body parts and 10-12 for smaller body parts. Rep range of 6-10. I've also done a 4 on 2 off split hitting each part twice a week -- 12 sets large body parts and 8 sets small body parts -- sets of 6-12.

I'm always struggling in my head to find the right combo of # of times to train a body part a week and number of sets per body part -- although we're all different, what are the newest rules of thumb to go by?? And when "ON" do you leave it the same or bump it up?

All of our goal is to optimize our efforts -- I'm trying to figure out the general thinking of what's optimal for a bodybuilder. Such as how the heck is Omega training that kid (ignoring the supplements)????

 

[samoth]

Your answer to 1 and 2 is exactly the basis for my question. I've been doing 5 on 2 off hitting each body part once a week -- About 16 sets for large body parts and 10-12 for smaller body parts. Rep range of 6-10. I've also done a 4 on 2 off split hitting each part twice a week -- 12 sets large body parts and 8 sets small body parts -- sets of 6-12.

I'm always struggling in my head to find the right combo of # of times to train a body part a week and number of sets per body part -- although we're all different, what are the newest rules of thumb to go by?? And when "ON" do you leave it the same or bump it up?

All of our goal is to optimize our efforts -- I'm trying to figure out the general thinking of what's optimal for a bodybuilder. Such as how the heck is Omega training that kid (ignoring the supplements)????

Hell, I'll often do 50 sets of squats for a lower body day, but they sure aren't 15-rep sets, lol.

For an overview of some popular PLing styles, check out:

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/9week-training-program.htm

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/p...iodization-variational-techniques-567046.html

Really, I think it's all about the individual -- what works for his or her specific goals. And that usually involves many years of training and experimentation. I don't feel I can give a specific rule of thumb for working out in general.

 

[AAP]

1. Specifically how do number of excercises, sets and reps differ?
2. What kind of split or routine should a bodybuilder ideally have?
3. When "ON" how much, if at all, do sets and reps increase?

Thanks.

1 - Bodybuilder = more volume in terms of number of sets/reps each workout.
2 - usually working the whole body twice in a 10 day span (forgoing the usual calves and abs that get it more frequently)
3 - for me not at all. The weight increases and the amount I eat, but overall the number of sets and reps stay the same.

 

[ALIN]

Variations of this question have been asked but "What's the current thinking on training as a bodybuilder (size and looks focused) versus training as a powerlifter (strength focused)? It seems like peoples thinking on this changes over time -- what's the latest and greatest thinking on this?

1. Specifically how do number of excercises, sets and reps differ?
2. What kind of split or routine should a bodybuilder ideally have?
3. When "ON" how much, if at all, do sets and reps increase?

Thanks.

Beleive it or not,,,the end results become diet variances.

 

[OMEGA]

Treat your Body Like a Yellow Dump Truck .........OR a Ferrari

you decide what you want and train for it


BodyBuilders will last YEARS, have longevity, better cardio vascular system, and just look phucking pretty


so if thats for you GO for it, and ignore the hype of lifting heavy "cus its kewl and stuff"......

 

[samoth]

and ignore the hype of lifting heavy "cus its kewl and stuff"......

Ignore the hype of lifting for prettiness "cause it's cool and stuff".....

Load up the plate for some Zercher deads!