Human Strength

[Pckts]

"Unlike bodybuilders, the average strength trainee does NOT have a perfectly sculpted physique. They will usually have a higher body fat percentage, and their shape often tends to be blocky and solid rather than sleek and svelte. But when it comes time to use those muscles, they have much more functional strength and endurance than a bodybuilder."

Notice the term I highlighted, that is generally the knock on a Bodybuilder when an amateur Power lifter/Strongman compares their strength to them. But again, what is "functional strength?"
There is no lift that a strong Bodybuilder cannot compete against a power lifter or strongman. Lifting is about technique, strength is about persistence. Strongman can lift a lot, power lifters can lift a lot and Bodybuilders can lift a lot. If one cross over to another, they will need to adjust how they train and there will be areas they are weaker and areas they are stronger, they'll need to work hard to make their weakness's their strengths. 

In the end, Bodybuilders deserve their place right next to any other weightlifting athlete, even more so than most IMO, to compete at bodybuilding takes extra effort because of the Diet and Posing aspect as well. But all are great sports and get the utmost respect from me.  Reply