people who have a hard time to get lean, like to eat, afraid to lose size cause they would look small, afraid to get weaker in lifts etc starts to tell themselves that it's a good look to have...
theyre one step from accepting a dadbod.
And those who cannot or will not endure the pain to achieve such rarified strength performance levels and prioritize a feminine importance on aesthetic will opt for appearance over ability.
Dieting is a walk in the park compared to walking into each lifting session with apprehension, fear and nagging doubt because the workout is about absolute performance and not getting a good pump.
I’ve competed several times in both bodybuilding and powerlifting.
The latter is dramatically more tough, pyhisically and mentally.
Let’s see. Having to hit a triple with 630 that day or having to eat a chicken breast and multiple cans of tuna. Quite the equality of challenge.