yeah....just wondering but why are powerlifters so big and massive and fat? i understand the big and massive partbut why so fat? are they on a constant bulk?
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04-24-2005, 08:50 PM #1Champion of the World
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why are powerlifters so bulky and...fat?
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04-24-2005, 08:54 PM #2Eternal Lurker
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Unless they're trying to make a weight class, which is never for some, the answer is yes.Originally Posted by corple"There is no room for failure now. The innocent must die."
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04-24-2005, 09:08 PM #3i hate finals
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YOu lose some of your strength when you cut, that is why the powerlifters don't- they want all strength, and some rarely care about weither or not they appear to be fat. Some just have uncut really strong abs. kind of like some boxersOriginally Posted by corpleyeah....just wondering but why are powerlifters so big and massive and fat? i understand the big and massive part but why so fat? are they on a constant bulk?Remember when you called me a nerd, now i'm the nerd nailing your girl.
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04-24-2005, 09:11 PM #4Bosnian Hulk™
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only the heavyweights are fat, look at the 170pound class for example, they're not fat buddy...Originally Posted by corpleyeah....just wondering but why are powerlifters so big and massive and fat? i understand the big and massive part but why so fat? are they on a constant bulk?
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04-24-2005, 10:05 PM #5Stronger by da week!
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because powerlifters are powerlifters and not bodybuilders.
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04-25-2005, 12:58 AM #6Registered User
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Powerlifters don't care if they're fat. When BBers cut they loose strength. We do everything possible to retain our strenght.
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04-25-2005, 05:10 AM #7Old School
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Powerlifters train to move as much weight as they can, it doesn't matter whether they have a gut or abs. Abs won't win a meet or make you bench/squat/deadlift more, strength does.
Most of the larger PLers you're thinking about are the SWH class who don't need to make weight for any given class.
Hope this helps.
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04-25-2005, 07:04 AM #8VET
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Not all powerlifters are fat. As somebody else said, look at the lower weight classes, they aren't fat at all.
If you are talking about the super heavy weights, then it is simply because they dont care whether they are fat or not. It has nothing to do with their goals. I am sure if they wanted to, they could eat healthier and lose some weight, like Garry Frank did, but most of them have no interest in that.
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04-25-2005, 07:12 AM #9E-Stalker
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I'm pretty sure an IFBB pro is a powerlifter (forgot his name but i'll look him up) and also the worlds strongest man (mariusz pudzianowski) is ripped as hell. Pretty much with a really strict diet and enough cardio to keep fat levels in check you can stay cut.
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You can be pretty damn lean as powerlifter or strongman but it's just another factor you have to worry about and most of them...well don't.
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04-25-2005, 07:23 AM #10vascularing defination
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We really dont care about fat, i myself do but many competetive powerlifters dont, powerlifting is nothing like bodybuilding.Originally Posted by corpleyeah....just wondering but why are powerlifters so big and massive and fat? i understand the big and massive part but why so fat? are they on a constant bulk?
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04-25-2005, 09:04 AM #11Registered User
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Anybody can be lean and strong with drugs. We're talking about normal folks here.Originally Posted by AftershockI'm pretty sure an IFBB pro is a powerlifter (forgot his name but i'll look him up) and also the worlds strongest man (mariusz pudzianowski) is ripped as hell. Pretty much with a really strict diet and enough cardio to keep fat levels in check you can stay cut.
SUMMARY
You can be pretty damn lean as powerlifter or strongman but it's just another factor you have to worry about and most of them...well don't.
-Aftershock6' 260lbs
Squat: 270 Kg(595 lbs)
Bench: 165 Kg(364 lbs)
Dead: 245 Kg(540 lbs)
Total: 680 Kg(1499 lbs)
'06 Goals:
300, 200, 300 for an 800kg total
Get back to 242lb class
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04-25-2005, 09:34 AM #12my shoes hurt
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Many great points have been made, but in addition, a number of powerlifters deliberately add that fat on to themselves because without the proper cushioning on their joints they can severely injure themselves with all of those 80% of max + lifts.
They see indoctrination and they call it "morality", "professionalism", or "maturity" depending on the context.
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04-25-2005, 09:40 AM #13Must. Slap. Dumb. Asses.
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Also, a fat gut makes it easier to bounce out of the hole while squatting.
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04-25-2005, 09:59 AM #14Eternal Lurker
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Being a strongman requires quickness and mobility, so him being lean helps him there. If he was strictly a powerlifter he wouldn't likely have the completely cut build.Originally Posted by AftershockI'm pretty sure an IFBB pro is a powerlifter (forgot his name but i'll look him up) and also the worlds strongest man (mariusz pudzianowski) is ripped as hell. Pretty much with a really strict diet and enough cardio to keep fat levels in check you can stay cut.
SUMMARY
You can be pretty damn lean as powerlifter or strongman but it's just another factor you have to worry about and most of them...well don't.
-Aftershock"There is no room for failure now. The innocent must die."
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04-25-2005, 10:59 AM #15Champion of the World
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lol i guess all that just about answers my question. i knew they were in it for the strength, but just wondered why they wouldnt cut ( cause they doesnt make them stronger of course ).
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04-25-2005, 12:07 PM #16
Ryan kennelly is not fat he looks pretty damn good what bout andy feidler. There are in great condition. **** mendelson has abs and hes huge.
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04-25-2005, 12:50 PM #17Registered User
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Some people actually try to stay in certain weight classes. It's easier to get there with weight in fat than weight in muslce. You also have it the other way around. I just went a weight class lower making me pretty lean.
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04-25-2005, 05:30 PM #18Porkchop Express
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Get in my belly! You'd probably be enough calories to get me through my next workoutOriginally Posted by corpleyeah....just wondering but why are powerlifters so big and massive and fat? i understand the big and massive part but why so fat? are they on a constant bulk?
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04-25-2005, 05:36 PM #19Registered User
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another theory is that since in powerlifting style benching a huge factor is the ability to cut down on the distance you need to move the bar, the huge amt of body fat lowers that range of motion to like 4 inches
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04-25-2005, 05:38 PM #20Registered User
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also cutting increases your chances of injury
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04-25-2005, 06:03 PM #21Registered User
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Yeah i've cut myself hundreds of times.Originally Posted by V5RED
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04-25-2005, 07:19 PM #22Registered User
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Normally in a constant bulk here but sutting right now for some things and I have lost so much strength
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04-25-2005, 07:29 PM #23Registered User
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ahaha.Originally Posted by HatGet in my belly! You'd probably be enough calories to get me through my next workout
He should have rephrased the question to "why am I so waifish and thin?"
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04-25-2005, 07:46 PM #24I don't work out, I train
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just like thatOriginally Posted by HatGet in my belly! You'd probably be enough calories to get me through my next workout
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It's because they are constantly trying to gain muscle mass so you must increase your caloric intake and they will probably usually overdo it and never want to cut and possibly lose muscle
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06-23-2012, 07:14 PM #27Powerlifting Mod
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psst, this thread is over 7 years old....Originally Posted by Getpumped97
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06-23-2012, 08:03 PM #28Beast Mode: Engaged
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Oh look this thread again. I'd rather be strong with a gut than a skinny pussy.
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06-23-2012, 08:11 PM #29not actually a goose
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same... inb4 I'm under 150.
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but why so fat? are they on a constant bulk?
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