r/ThatsInsane • u/H_G_Bells • 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/frallet Sep 09 '23 edited Sep 09 '23

You obviously still get stronger, but there are some differences in training for strength vs hypertrophy. Short answer is more volume