Along with the New Year, there are many newcomers to the gym. It is common for people to make a new year’s resolution to get in better shape. Some people result to dieting, fasting, and cleansing in order to achieve their goals. However, going to the gym is the best way to go about making this change, and in the gym one can see many different workout routines. While there are many different hybrids, the most commonly used routines are bodybuilding and powerlifting. These two have multiple similarities outside of the gym, but in the gym the two differ in many ways. They vary in things such as goal, weight, set and repetition range, targeted muscle, and form.
While not in the gym the two are very similar. They both require one to eat more than normal. For example, while not training I stick to the recommended 2000 calorie total, but when training that jumps up to at least 3000 calories a day in order to cut weight. They both require more …show more content…
This is because the overall goal for each routine is different. Bodybuilders are more interested in gaining as much muscle possible while trimming fat, and want to have the best muscle tone. A Powerlifter is trying to lift as much weight as he can, and is not interested in his figure. Simply put, a powerlifter works on strength and lifting as much weight as he can, and the bodybuilder works on getting the most toned he can. In order for each athlete to achieve their goal their diets must be different. A bodybuilder is going to aim for a high protein, low carbohydrate, and low fat diet. This means that bodybuilders will stay away from red meats, fried foods, and sugars. On the other hand, a powerlifter will work to have a high protein, medium carbohydrate, and medium fat diet. Their diet is less strict because they need the extra energy to lift the higher weight. Also the higher calories will help the powerlifter’s body
While not in the gym the two are very similar. They both require one to eat more than normal. For example, while not training I stick to the recommended 2000 calorie total, but when training that jumps up to at least 3000 calories a day in order to cut weight. They both require more …show more content…
This is because the overall goal for each routine is different. Bodybuilders are more interested in gaining as much muscle possible while trimming fat, and want to have the best muscle tone. A Powerlifter is trying to lift as much weight as he can, and is not interested in his figure. Simply put, a powerlifter works on strength and lifting as much weight as he can, and the bodybuilder works on getting the most toned he can. In order for each athlete to achieve their goal their diets must be different. A bodybuilder is going to aim for a high protein, low carbohydrate, and low fat diet. This means that bodybuilders will stay away from red meats, fried foods, and sugars. On the other hand, a powerlifter will work to have a high protein, medium carbohydrate, and medium fat diet. Their diet is less strict because they need the extra energy to lift the higher weight. Also the higher calories will help the powerlifter’s body