S There a Difference Between Bodybuilding and Powerlifting?
Artur Ovsepyan
Barry Arnst
Pre-Degree ILAC
June 28th, 2013
Is there a difference between bodybuilding and powerlifting?
"Power lifters spend time looking in the mirror. Not in the sense that body-builders do, but more to observe the total structure. More to observe the tremendous power that resides within" (Fred Hatfield). Bodybuilding and power lifting is not just a sport, for some people it is also a way of life. The choice to make a bodybuilding career or power lifting depends on whether an athlete wants to achieve physical highs or to have a shaped body. Both types of sport require patient, diet, dedication, motivation, self – belief and discipline and there are three main topics that can explain the differences and similarities between these two sports: main focus of the sport, specific diets, discipline and self – belief Power lifter does not focus on building a muscular body. His main goal is strength and power that helps him to lift an enormous weight. Power lifters are not training for chiseled look. However, always can be an exception. It not necessary to be an expert to distinguish a power lifter form a bodybuilder. It is obvious form the first sight. In a power lifting competition an athlete results based on squat, dead lift, and bench press. Bodybuilding is a sport where muscles symmetry and definition plays the main role. If a power lifter judged by how much he lifts, bodybuilder is judged by the way he looks. In a Bodybuilding competitions an athlete does not show how he/she lifts weight. They show their hard work throughout a presentation that is usually accompanied by music. Diet is an essential factor in both sports. Bodybuilders chose a diet that is meant to burn more fats while maintaining and gaining lean muscles. Bodybuilders try to decrease the intake of calories. The basis of this diet in bodybuilding are: lean meat, eggs, fish, low fat milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, cereals, vegetables and fruits. The diet requires a
Barry Arnst
Pre-Degree ILAC
June 28th, 2013
Is there a difference between bodybuilding and powerlifting?
"Power lifters spend time looking in the mirror. Not in the sense that body-builders do, but more to observe the total structure. More to observe the tremendous power that resides within" (Fred Hatfield). Bodybuilding and power lifting is not just a sport, for some people it is also a way of life. The choice to make a bodybuilding career or power lifting depends on whether an athlete wants to achieve physical highs or to have a shaped body. Both types of sport require patient, diet, dedication, motivation, self – belief and discipline and there are three main topics that can explain the differences and similarities between these two sports: main focus of the sport, specific diets, discipline and self – belief Power lifter does not focus on building a muscular body. His main goal is strength and power that helps him to lift an enormous weight. Power lifters are not training for chiseled look. However, always can be an exception. It not necessary to be an expert to distinguish a power lifter form a bodybuilder. It is obvious form the first sight. In a power lifting competition an athlete results based on squat, dead lift, and bench press. Bodybuilding is a sport where muscles symmetry and definition plays the main role. If a power lifter judged by how much he lifts, bodybuilder is judged by the way he looks. In a Bodybuilding competitions an athlete does not show how he/she lifts weight. They show their hard work throughout a presentation that is usually accompanied by music. Diet is an essential factor in both sports. Bodybuilders chose a diet that is meant to burn more fats while maintaining and gaining lean muscles. Bodybuilders try to decrease the intake of calories. The basis of this diet in bodybuilding are: lean meat, eggs, fish, low fat milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, cereals, vegetables and fruits. The diet requires a