looking good and powerlifting

johncc · Girly Man Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 32 51 Pumps S. Bucks

I've heard people say you don't have to worry about being a powerlifter if you just want to look good... this true? or should I be concentrating on lifting a lot in order to look good?

Getfit · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 11:03 am Post subject:

I would say take a balanced approach. For the most part powerlifting isn't about simply looking good. However, people who are, or have had a background in power lifting, often have a nice "dense" looking muscle frame.
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solid34 · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:26 am Post subject:

get fit hit the nail on the head. powerlifting and bodybuilding go hand in hand. you can build a good deal of quality muscle with powerlifting. you can look pretty darn good too if you just eat clean. look at Kennely for instance. the man benches 903 and has a six pack. what more could you want?

Derek · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:46 pm Post subject:

I agree. Mix it up a little- do some lighter, high rep sets, and pyramid up to some heavier, low rep sets. This method is a few years old, but you get the benefits of both bodybuilding and powerlifting with this kind of work Wink

Almasy · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:56 am Post subject:

Arnold

said he had an advantage over other competitors because he had a powerlifting background. So its for looks too.
Wink

Getfit · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:29 am Post subject:

Almasy · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:32 pm Post subject:

Arnold knows everything... Mr. Green

and yes, if he told me to jump off a bridge I would. Wink

HurtzSoGood · Girly Man Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 45 10 Pumps S. Bucks

I like the pyramid...I don`t do it all the time...but I do have a routine or two based on it.
About every six to eight weeks I like to switch into straight power-lifting...usually for about three or four weeks.
It`s good to shake things up and let`s me really test my limits.
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Almasy · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 2:00 pm Post subject:

1 thing I find difficult about powerlifting is that I always feel like something is going to get injured during those intense sessions Crying or Very sad

I did hurt my shoulder once Crying or Very sad

Derek · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:56 pm Post subject:

It's so easy to hurt your shoulders. I hurt mine once, too-and now I have to control my lifts very carefully, especially with bench presses and flys.