Getbig Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Forums

Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: equipoise on May 26, 2015, 01:41:56 PM

Title: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: equipoise on May 26, 2015, 01:41:56 PM
Does lifting for strength result in a better physique? Most of the time I lift bodybuilding style, and just let the strength come when it wants to. But I'm wondering if I should try more targeted strength training. Does it help build a better physique? I see all the strength trainers with broken bodies and I get scared lol
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: thegamechanger on May 26, 2015, 01:46:57 PM
no
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: Meaningless on May 26, 2015, 02:48:59 PM
Once I started training for strength my back came on alot.
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: Mr Anabolic on May 26, 2015, 02:56:15 PM
Not if the diet is crap.

More muscle is always a good thing.
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 26, 2015, 03:41:21 PM
Does lifting for strength result in a better physique? Most of the time I lift bodybuilding style, and just let the strength come when it wants to. But I'm wondering if I should try more targeted strength training. Does it help build a better physique? I see all the strength trainers with broken bodies and I get scared lol

Of course it is. Yes.
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: Royalty on May 26, 2015, 05:35:21 PM
Does lifting for strength result in a better physique? Most of the time I lift bodybuilding style, and just let the strength come when it wants to. But I'm wondering if I should try more targeted strength training. Does it help build a better physique? I see all the strength trainers with broken bodies and I get scared lol


I think that guys that train solely for strength tend to have smallish arms
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: Hulkotron on May 26, 2015, 05:36:16 PM
6 reps for strength 8 reps for mass 12 reps for cuts
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: wes on May 26, 2015, 05:57:39 PM
Heavy weight low reps = Strength/mass

Lighter weight,higher reps = cuts/shape

::)
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: Hulkotron on May 26, 2015, 06:05:37 PM
Heavy weight low reps = Strength/mass

Lighter weight,higher reps = cuts/shape

::)

How many reps should I do for "power"?
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: njflex on May 26, 2015, 06:09:35 PM
How many reps should I do for "power"?
here we go...
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: wes on May 26, 2015, 06:11:53 PM
How many reps should I do for "power"?
Do between 1 and 2 always n o matter who says otherwise.   ;)
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: flinstones1 on May 26, 2015, 06:32:18 PM
In some ways yes. Ever seen the trap  development on some elite powerlifters?
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: _aj_ on May 26, 2015, 06:37:26 PM
6 reps for strength 8 reps for mass 12 reps for cuts

X2
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: flinstones1 on May 26, 2015, 06:41:51 PM
You can do both. Work up to a 6 rep max in any given exercise once a week for your chest days for example and alternate the excercise  every 3 weeks to avoid CNS fatigue. Incline benches 3 weeks..dumbell benches 3 weeks... close grip benches 3 weeks and back to inclines. You wont get as strong as training in the 1-3 rep range but at least nobody will laugh at you when your big as fuck and weak as fuck.... 6 reps is definitely enough time under tension to build muscle and build maximal strength.
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: _aj_ on May 26, 2015, 06:46:39 PM
I love it when Getbiggers give serious responses to troll questions.
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: kh300 on May 26, 2015, 07:22:47 PM
All my reps after warm up are 4,10,15.. I add 5 pounds to each set every workout. The few isolation movements I do are 8,10,12. Of course I have to keep track of my weights to know when to increase weight.
Title: Re: Lifting for strength: better physique?
Post by: latiuss on May 26, 2015, 11:03:24 PM
Strength = tren base and halo pre workout