how is bodybuilding for yourself?

[spatts]

Some people like a 4 day split, 3 moves per muscle, 3 sets, X reps....some people just enjoy that type of workout. Not necessarily for the pump, they just like the workout, the way it feels, etc.

 

[jeremys]

Originally posted by jeremys
i figured it was mostly (all?) in vain. not sure i wanna take this road or not


Just playing devils advocate here............is there some greater "cause" to powerlifting that makes it less egotistical in your mind then bodybuilding? I mean both involve an effort to improve oneself in one way or another, right? Why is it worse to be concerned with lets say......aesthetics then how much weight one can push/pull?

true. though powerlifting is more of an actual sport in my mind.

 

[SeanHolmz]

I bodybuild for both reasons. What other people think of my looks and what I think of myself. I like looking in the mirror and seeing my progress. It makes me feel better about myself. Also, when other people compliment me on my gains it makes me feel better about myself. It also helps in picking up better looking women. Sorry folks but I'd rather be fit and pick up a hot looking chic than being fat and not getting any. All in all, it just makes my life better knowing I and other people are proud of my accomplishments.

 

[spatts]

revex, I just like to lift heavy weight. Specifically, I like to find out how much weight I can move today. So, yes. It's possible.

VG, I am not the least concerned with hypertrophy beyond how it benefits my lifts. I just happen to grow from training for strength. I don't have a single teammate interested in it either. In fact, we'd all be a lot more noteworthy if we could lift the weight we do at a lighter bodyweight.

You want my .02? This is getting out of hand. There are a disproportionate number of threads lately that compare one sport to the other in a negative light. If we spent more time talking about how our training styles compliment eachother, or could benefit eachother, we might all come out ahead.

 

[jeremys]

You want my .02? This is getting out of hand. There are a disproportionate number of threads lately that compare one sport to the other in a negative light. If we spent more time talking about how our training styles compliment eachother, or could benefit eachother, we might all come out ahead.

i started the two threads, as you can see. i'm not starting any crap and i stated that in the other thread. i dont see the reason in saying it again. i thought it would go without saying on this board.

i'm not trying to compare anything to anything in a negative light. just trying to find the differences, similarities, and seeing which i'd like to personally pursue.

 

[louden_swain]

I train like an athlete, but I still look like a bodyuilder.

I love it because

- its challenging
- promotes better health
- stimulates the appetite

I don't care what anyone says, bodybuilding or powerlifting is no where near as hard as professional cycling or NCAA collegiate wrestling.

 

[spatts]

I know you don't mean to, but the threads are made up of other people besides you, and that seems to be the way they're all going.

That said, if I were a bodybuilder, I would find this a bit offensive:

"...other people's opinions are what drives your motivation. that doesn't seem like a worthwile thing to pursue. all i can see is that the person wants attention."

A strong bodybuilding base will be excellent for powerlifting; likewise, a strong powerlifting base is good for body building. Better yet, be a powerlifter that doesn't neglect hypertrophy or a good diet, OR be a body builder that doesn't negelct strength. You are pretty gifted, if you ask me. You could do just about anything you want. You may even have plenty of decades of time to do everything you want.

 

[jeremys]

I know you don't mean to, but the threads are made up of other people besides you, and that seems to be the way they're all going.

That said, if I were a bodybuilder, I would find this a bit offensive:

"...other people's opinions are what drives your motivation. that doesn't seem like a worthwile thing to pursue. all i can see is that the person wants attention."

A strong bodybuilding base will be excellent for powerlifting; likewise, a strong powerlifting base is good for body building. Better yet, be a powerlifter that doesn't neglect hypertrophy or a good diet, OR be a body builder that doesn't negelct strength. You are pretty gifted, if you ask me. You could do just about anything you want. You may even have plenty of decades of time to do everything you want.

you're right, again

oh and about that quote from my first post..i re-read it and it does sound terrible. i apologize to any BB bros/broettes

 

[sk*]

Whatever you do, in the end you do it for yourself. Even if you give money to the homeless, you do it for yourself. Think about it guys ...

-sk

 

[vinylgroover]

VG, I am not the least concerned with hypertrophy beyond how it benefits my lifts. I just happen to grow from training for strength. I don't have a single teammate interested in it either. In fact, we'd all be a lot more noteworthy if we could lift the weight we do at a lighter bodyweight.

That's the point i was making. Whether you pursue size/muscle for size's sake as a bodybuilder does, or whether you pursue strength as a powerlifter does, both will still lead to the same result........your mscles will get bigger. Although i take the point that you guys always strive to maximise your strength gains while minimising 'weight' gain.