Power lifters and BF%

I guess I'm out of the loop, but when did Chuck make the jump to the 308s? He was a 220 or low 242er last time I saw (Of course, in the realm of following powerlifting, you could say I've been living under a rock for while. So bear with me. :D )
 
bigcasino, 296lbs was my highest and it was very uncomfortable. walking was a chore, lower back was always tight, constantly out of breath and sweating, etc. and i didn't see any benefit from it. i'm stronger now and leaner, so fvck it.

guy, lol. true, but there was too much in common. same handle from the same state in the same sport........if he had said he was one and the same i would have jumped all over it :D
 
There's a lifter named Tim Harold that is just a disgusting human being, exactly what the thread starter was referring to, he has some videos on irongame and an interview on there
 
It's the motion in the ocean fellas, plus it's how pretty the boat is.

you don't need to be sloppy fat to be strong.. as many of the PLers that Guy posted pictures of at the beginning of the thread proves... first dude is a beast and is packing some lean muscle.

I'm not really in my realm talking about PLing, but I do agree with what the majority are saying.. I just clicked on the link because I saw BF in the title, and that guy that organized cuddle parties, Jayhawkk, started it.. so I thought it would be spicy.

Ubi
 
I find it interesting to see the level of cardiovascular ability by the guys doing strongman comps. Some of those guys are pretty fat, but I would consider that given their level of cardiovascular performance, they should be OK health-wise. They are humongously strong too. Them extra-fatties you only see in PL'ing. I'm not very educated on PL'ing but I would venture to say the strongmen are pretty close in strength to powerlifters in general terms. And of course that's an apples-to-oranges thing.
 
Jayhawkk said:
I'm trying to figure out if there's a benefit to having a very high BF % in power lifting or if it's just easier for the big guys to get into that area of lifting?

I notice some pretty obese people power lifting and so much time and effort is put into lifting technique and proper lifting gear and wrapping joints etc, to maximize safety and minimize injury. But heavy lifting while supplemented(seems most take some form of PH or equivalent),and with a BF% that already puts you at a super high risk for all kinds of complications from back to heart. Why isn't there more people saying lose the excess fat and then bulk up a bit cleaner so to stay healthy?

Is it because we don't like calling people out or is there an actual benefit where with the increased strength and muscle makes the increased fat a much lesser health risk?
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The optimum BF% for a powerlifter is between 18-22%
 
NickW said:
The optimum BF% for a powerlifter is between 18-22%
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For supers? Or everyone? Seems like the trend is towards being pretty lean from 220 on down at most meets I go to.
 
What about for the wpo winners guy posted cuz those guys look to be at single digit level.

Nick do you train with Westside because I think I've seen a profile for you on iron game before.
 
massmonster.. take that avy out.. Sushi makes me a ravenous foodmangler. I love the sh1t.

must...control...urge....to.... bite... .screen....nerrrrghhh
 
ktw said:
What about for the wpo winners guy posted cuz those guys look to be at single digit level.

Nick do you train with Westside because I think I've seen a profile for you on iron game before.
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Its the ideal range for all lifters, lifters below that are more prone to injury than lifters in that range.

Yes, I do train at Westside.
 
Ubiquitous said:
Nice, I just had some 10 minutes ago..

back to the thread....

Powerlifters are fat. ;)

nerdlinger out
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Bet I'm leaner than you ;)

The only parts of me that are fat are my head and my schlong.
 
exnihilo said:
Bet I'm leaner than you ;)

The only parts of me that are fat are my head and my schlong.
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way to make me feel fat... thanks ex... I have a form of nervosa as it is.. you just made it worse... (I remember your old avy) :D
 
Wish I could pop my new one up here... It's up at MMI though. You all will finally see that I'm not fat, I'm just big boned ;)
 
I'm feeling randy, I'll go check it out my man. :rofl:

actually I just saw it.. you did get a hell of a lot leaner bro.. good for you. I actually am leaner than you, but you have size on me.. what, being a PL'er and all. good job... your diet must be dialed in hard now.
 
Ubiquitous said:
I'm feeling randy, I'll go check it out my man. :rofl:

actually I just saw it.. you did get a hell of a lot leaner bro.. good for you. I actually am leaner than you, but you have size on me.. what, being a PL'er and all. good job... your diet must be dialed in hard now.
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Hehe. I have striations in my obliques and my lower abs are totally visible, but my arms and shoulders still look really smooth... oh well :( I'll get you yet nerdlinger!
 
exnihilo said:
Wish I could pop my new one up here... It's up at MMI though. You all will finally see that I'm not fat, I'm just big boned ;)
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Who called you fat?
 
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