Which Will Make You Stronger, Powerlifting Or Bodybuilding?

[JUICESEEKER]

I want to get stronger so i am thinking of experimenting with powerlifting. Is this more beneficial for strenght and can it enhance my bodybuilding goals? I know Arnold was a champion bodybuilder. I want to have a good bodybuilder's phsique, but i also want to be very strong as well. Can powerlifting be usefull?

 

[OKIE]

Powerlifting is all about strength while bodybuilding is about appearance.

 

[bigp3]

ummmm,,, not flaming but think about the question... If you are training for strength that would obviously make you stronger.

I like to take the approach of power bodybuilding... getting stronger while trying to maintain some kind of proportions

 

[SuperSnake]

I've done both. Powerlifting is a totally differnent game.

Low reps, highest weight possible and you'll need a full time good training partner for all those forced reps.

 

[crmdogg]

powerlifting obviously makes you stronger, it is hard to maintain great strength once you get into the single digits of bf in my opinion

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

"Powerlifting is all about strength while bodybuilding is about appearance."

ditto.

Power-bodybuilding focused around the squat, bench and deadlift is the best of both worlds.

 

[The_Eviscerator]

powerlifting obviously makes you stronger, it is hard to maintain great strength once you get into the single digits of bf in my opinion

So true... I always hover around 10-12%... but when I dip down I feel like absolute shit and everyone tells me I look great. I would rather feel good and look like shit most of the time...lol

 

[Zoomster]

Aerobics will make you stronger!

 

[slobberknocker]

Lift heavy on basic exercises and maintain a reasonable bodyfat, and you should accomplish your goals.