I dont understand people that do powerlifting with mediocre lifts

[Munichbayern]

Dont even try compare it to playing basketball/soccer because doing those are fun, everyonen is game to play them and its not srs

But people that do powerlifting and risk injury and lift for no reason (not even financial gain) blow my mind. If you are an elite lifter and you are close to breaking state/national records, i get it. But if you are someone that has been powerlifting for 5 years and cant even deadlift 600lbs its time to give it up srs

[Raylan]

They do it to justify bloatmaxxing

[JUGGERNAUT1333]

Some people enjoy the sport and the structure. All 900lbs deadlifters were once 600lb pullers.

[badbl00d]

There are people that use power lifting techniques to supplement their sport. They don't care about being world champs, they just want to be more explosive.

[shesprints]

They do it to justify bloatmaxxing

A lot of people do. Or people do it to just see how strong they can get? I feel like that's a fun thing to work on. I sometimes train for max strength just to see what happens, like pursuing a bodyweight bench or something. And, as others have said, to increase maximal force output for sports.

[Munichbayern]

Some people enjoy the sport and the structure. All 900lbs deadlifters were once 600lb pullers.

But the rate of progression is still important. I see people on here powerlifting for 10 years and still only pulling 500, its ultimately a waste of time. Lifting for strength gains is fun, i like focusing on progressive overload as well as aesthetics, but solely lifting ONLY for strength whilst being a mediocre lifter aint it mane

[JUGGERNAUT1333]

But the rate of progression is still important. I see people on here powerlifting for 10 years and still only pulling 500, its ultimately a waste of time.

Some people just aren't genetically cut out for it, or aren't training/dieting correctly but just enjoy the process.

Will agree that many use it as an excuse to be out of shape and eat whatever they want.

[Munichbayern]

They do it to justify bloatmaxxing

lol true, and the skinny twinks do it to try rid themselves of that beta feeling they have inside

[Muzzlrpress]

Because if you have an ounce of test in your body, competition will always be fun.

[Silencespeaks]

Aware

Yeah PL is not worth the injury risk and the wear and tear on your joints and tendons. ESPECIALLY as you get older. It’s not worth it.

You’re way better off lifting moderate weight for sets of 10 and putting less stress on your body for longevity and health.

[DrewDarden]

It’s fun.

[Munichbayern]

Because if you have an ounce of test in your body, competition will always be fun.

Competing at a high level to WIN yes. Like i said, breaking records or even being close.

[Munichbayern]

Some people just aren't genetically cut out for it, or aren't training/dieting correctly but just enjoy the process.

Will agree that many use it as an excuse to be out of shape and eat whatever they want.

Thats sad lol srs. Id rather just look better and feel better, bloatmaxing aint it

[Munichbayern]

There are people that use power lifting techniques to supplement their sport. They don't care about being world champs, they just want to be more explosive.

Yeah thats incorporating a little strength training, which is normal. But powerlifters solely lift for the big 3. I always cringe at the skinny deadlifters deadlifting 600lbs with 13 inch arms

[Munichbayern]

Aware

Yeah PL is not worth the injury risk and the wear and tear on your joints and tendons. ESPECIALLY as you get older. It’s not worth it.

You’re way better off lifting moderate weight for sets of 10 and putting less stress on your body for longevity and health.

Exactly, like i said there is no reward at such a low level. You dont have financial gain, sponsorship etc. You are just doing it tonfill some beta ego

[Munichbayern]

It’s fun.

just stick to lifting and incorporating strength training. Actually being a powerlifter is gay af

[bfdehewdbyywhn]

lol at the “bodybuilders” who hate on lifting heavy. that’s you all look like $hit and have to take roids just to come close

just lol

[Born2Roam]

Srry they are rustling ur jimmies so hard op, get over it *******

[Muzzlrpress]

Competing at a high level to WIN yes. Like i said, breaking records or even being close.

So you've never been in a footrace in your life?

[Munichbayern]

So you've never been in a footrace in your life?

i already addressed this in my 1st post.. Sports are actually fun. Powerlifting has a high risk of injury and is nowhere near as fun as sports like basketball, football etc

[adamsz]

goal setting and attainment is a big one

objective, measurable progress

those were big motivators for me when I PLed for 5 years

[CeBKa]

Everything is relative brah, pulling 500lb @ 165lb BW =/= Pulling 500lb @ 225lb BW

being strong asf + low body fat is where it's at.

[Drew23]

OP, post lifting stats or BB progress pics or gtfo.

[MyBaddBrah]

Nothing worse than that 20-something asshat in the squat rack for 30 minutes, with chalk, an inzer belt, and chucks getting ready to sumo deadlift 335.

[PenorBrahNoHomo]

They just enjoy looking like dwarves from LOTR, bringing a holdall full of bands, chains and chalk in tupperware boxes to the gym and wearing Romaleos to deadlift 3 plates. Leave them alone.

[bsmit107]

-Setting goals to work towards achieving them.....gives the feeling of achievement and control in an otherwise mediocre and/or boring life.
-It's fun and gives the person a sense of community/belonging to something bigger than them
-Gives people something that they feel may differentiate them from the masses
-It's a hobby that requires planning, attention, commitment and dedication that when done correctly pays off with satisfaction.
-There literally is not end or state that you can get to where you will be "done" or have "completed" the project...which is yourself.

-Obviously everyone cant and wont/don't even want to be elite level.....most do it for the fun/sport/competition of it.

With your attitude....why even do anything if you're not top 1%....just LDAR

[Silencespeaks]

goal setting and attainment is a big one

objective, measurable progress

those were big motivators for me when I PLed for 5 years

You have to evaluate if the goal is worth anything though. Brb setting goal to count all the cracks in the pavement for feeling of accomplishment. What does that actually get you.

And PL has a BIG cost in risk of injury and wear and tear on joints and tendons.

So with that huge cost I don’t see how PL can pass any reasonable cost/benefit analysis. It might be fun but surely you can get fun from other activities too like lifting moderate weight or other active stuff like conditioning work etc.

[78novacaine]

-Setting goals to work towards achieving them.....gives the feeling of achievement and control in an otherwise mediocre and/or boring life.
-It's fun and gives the person a sense of community/belonging to something bigger than them
-Gives people something that they feel may differentiate them from the masses
-It's a hobby that requires planning, attention, commitment and dedication that when done correctly pays off with satisfaction.
-There literally is not end or state that you can get to where you will be "done" or have "completed" the project...which is yourself.

-Obviously everyone cant and wont/don't even want to be elite level.....most do it for the fun/sport/competition of it.

With your attitude....why even do anything if you're not top 1%....just LDAR

This. 100%. I just wasn't going to bother typing it all out because OP is a *******.

[DrewDarden]

You have to evaluate if the goal is worth anything though.

We get it. It's not worth it to you. So don't do it.

OP, it's like a men's softball/baseball league. Some men do that chit. It's a hobby. They go out, get some physical activity, talk chit, and then go out for beers after.

To me, that sucks ass and I would hate it, but I get it. It's a hobby.

You really can't wrap your brain around that it's fun for people and it gives them physical and mental goals to work toward?

[Muzzlrpress]

i already addressed this in my 1st post.. Sports are actually fun. Powerlifting has a high risk of injury and is nowhere near as fun as sports like basketball, football etc

Powerlifting is fun for those who find it fun regardless of how you personally feel about it. Some people think soccer is fun. Some think chess is fun. Some think counterstrike is fun. My point is, people compete because it's fun to test your skills against people no matter what you're into. Powerlifting is once such thing. Most people don't do the things they find fun to make money or break records, they do it because they enjoy it.

Your statements about injury or record setting is completely irrelevant.