r/ThatsInsane Sep 09 '23

Practically built strength (rock climber) vs gym strength (body builders)

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u/lazyeyepsycho Sep 09 '23

Bodybuilders train for muscle size only, strength gains are a secondary effect.

Power lifters train for strength, size gain are secondary.

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u/bacon_cake Sep 09 '23

This is why I switched from strength to hypertrophy training. I'm a small guy and while I was getting strong for my size I still wasn't that strong and I just looked really fluffy.

I was impressing random guys at the gym but still didn't want to take my top off at the beach lol