Powerlifting vs BodyBuilding

[al420]

I really want to screw BigT in the mouth, again.

 

[SirDingo]

Call me a newb but what is the difference between Power Lighting and Body Building aren't they the same thing, I mean both lifting weights to get a better body ??

Which one goes more with the 5x5 program ?? I assume that Power Lifting is the 5x5 for lifting ball busting heavy weights on your 5th sets, and Body Building is doing like 15reps of lighter weight to get ripped ??

 

[Powerbuilder333]

Powerlifting is a sport where you try to lift the most weight for a single rep in the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Bodybuilding is a sport where you are judged on muscular development.
I call myself a powerbuilder because I combine the training principles of both for the ultimate in size and strength - hopefully.
I compete in powerlifting only, as my leg development is lagging and always will be. Plus I'd rather be a 310 lb monster than a 250lb anatomy chart.
I don't use any of Bill Starrs routine's (5x5), but I suggest you give them a try.
Getting ripped is more a function of dieting and cardio then training style, but you'll burn more calories with high rep, short rest period type of training.
I feel you build more muscle size with low reps and heavy weights with ample rest between sets - i.e. power training.
Bottom line: There is no one right way for everyone to train. It's as individualistic as people are.

 

[Big_BK]

Bill Starr says bodybuilding is a waste of time and that working out each muscle group once per week is not based on science.

Omega says that powerlifting is ignorant and destructive. I hate to throw Omega into this because I don't know him and don't know his full position on this.

Bill Starr's full position has been published fully so it is what it is.

The WL forum does seem to be dominated with PL-ers and the AAS forum with BB-ers.

If it is possible, it would be great to read the pro's and con's of each. With at least a little intelligent thought.

Assuming that we all are looking for:

Increased strength
Better performance/health etc
Bigger muscles/better looking body.

For this discussion lets assume that most powerlifters aren't fat and the most bodybuilders don't do pinky extended reverse curls with 5 pounds for 3000 reps.

I may lift like a powerlifter and "be a powerlifer" per se. However, i still lift to look good. I am not 100% about moving more weight and upping my lifts. I am more interested in being good at strongman (which is different all together) and i still wanna look good, not be a fat blocky blob who happens to be able to lift alot. I just started out with a powerlifting type routine and saw huge gains off it so i never changed to BB style stuff unless i am deloading or taking time off from heavy training.

 

[fortunatesun]

I may lift like a powerlifter and "be a powerlifer" per se. However, i still lift to look good. I am not 100% about moving more weight and upping my lifts. I am more interested in being good at strongman (which is different all together) and i still wanna look good, not be a fat blocky blob who happens to be able to lift alot. I just started out with a powerlifting type routine and saw huge gains off it so i never changed to BB style stuff unless i am deloading or taking time off from heavy training.

I think this outlook applies to many of us here. This includes myself who doesn't have the goal to compete.

Whatever your reasons are it takes a lot of hard work to be successful. This is just as true of adding 40 lbs. to your squat as it is of trying to lose 5% off your body fat.

The real debate is sparked by people who fall into a 'style' of training without understanding what they are doing. They need to understand, whatever their objectives are, that it's necessary to start with an adequate base of strength. As the saying goes, you can't build a house without a foundation. This is equally true for a bodybuilder, powerlifter, baller, strongman, what3ver

Rant over.

 

[Hellawulf]

In the words of my father, "Son, why the Hell are you trying to Body Build, you need to be Power Lifting so you can pick up my damn lawnmower and put it in the truck!"
(Its a riding lawnmower - prob over 1000 pounds)
...now I'm a powerlifter

 

[threenorns]

haven't read all umpty-ump pages of dialogue, but here's my 2c: i was doing bodybuilding for a few years a while back and while i did enjoy it a lot, i *vastly* prefer powerlifting for one simple reason:

with bodybuilding, you train and train and train and in a few weeks or a couple months, you check to see if it's working.

with powerlifting, it goes up - it worked, on to the next goal. it didn't go up - need to work harder.

me, i'm all about instant gratification, lol.

 

[satanismymotor]

powerlifting is my motor.

 

[Sportbike Bob]

I'm a fan of the sleeper concept. Look small but lift big. There is no better feeling then when you are next to some guy that out weighs you by 50lbs and you out lift him by 100lbs! Being big is a joke if you don't have the strength to go with the look.

 

[RickRock13]

I'm a fan of the sleeper concept. Look small but lift big. There is no better feeling then when you are next to some guy that out weighs you by 50lbs and you out lift him by 100lbs! Being big is a joke if you don't have the strength to go with the look.

I couldn't agree more brother. I do this daily in my gym. I weigh just under 170 but can bench almost twice my weight. Its an awesome feeling to throw around big boy weight....and most people think I'm much heavier too