Powrlifting for fat loss

[BassGawd]

First of all I am aware fat loss is mostly diet, however, I want to know more about powerlifting(deadlifts, squats, bench press, etc.). I read that powerlifts are great for muscle gains and fat loss because multiple muscles groups are worked out. Would any of you agree?

[RS6759]

It's common knowledge that all powerlifters are very lean. It's why we're so picky about our diets and self conscious about our body image.

[SumPersonGuy]

[BassGawd]

It's common knowledge that all powerlifters are very lean. It's why we're so picky about our diets and self conscious about our body image.

So you're saying along with a good diet, powerlifts are good for fat loss and muscle gains.

[Paneetius]

not all powerlifters r fat. usually in a comp, most of them are lean to fit in their weight classes n dominate.

powerlifting is great for cut. but also very taxing on the body.

[showmestate08]

yes.

[Filmbuff81]

If you need some form of evidence that squats, deads, etc. Will aid you in physique goals just take a look at Arnie.

For all the trash talking that goes around sometimes he was still a PL champ before getting into bodybuilding and still lifted heavy ass weight as a bodybuilder.

Heavy compound movements are always effective, provided you don't eat like a fat ****.

[deadliftdang]

Just make sure to center your weekly carbs on the days you squat and deadlift or else you won't have that much energy for them during a cut otherwise it is fine

[DLandCheese]

Can powerlifting movements be a great tool for fat loss? Definitely.

But if you bust your ass at any sport, you'll have low bodyfat. Just look at high level athletes across the spectrum. It comes down to what you enjoy enough to motivate you to work hard.

If your main goal is fat loss, there are better alternatives, but you can definitely make powerlifting work to that end if you want to.

[eltigar]

i have lost nearly 40 kilos while training powerlifting style.
ive had days where i had to drop weight though......deficit makes you weak sometimes.
but your body stays hard......try it out if it works for you.
its a balancing game, gaining strength and losing fat,.....not easy, but i can say first hand its possible. look at my photos.