MBS
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Post by MBS on Jul 30, 2019 4:54:17 GMT
The guys who train for strength tend to do more exercises on their feet, and more compound movements, while the guys with the bodybuilder mindset generally do more seated and isolation work, trying to hit muscles from all angles.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 7:02:34 GMT
I'd go for physique. Would rather have all the female attention that goes along with it.
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Post by stuke on Jul 30, 2019 21:13:35 GMT
Although I have already answered with strength, I would like to add a little more thought. I do not want to look like a bodybuilder, I once di but that is long gone. I DO want to keep my strength where I can, but I don't particularly want to train superheavy for it. What I do want is to be surprisingly strong, strong at awkward stuff, think a much lesser version of Steve Justa for the strength. I want to be able to continue to knock out 15-29 great form chin ups into my 60s, but also to be able to pick not too far off my bodyweight off the floor and put it above my head. To be able to one leg squat and so on. More this kond of strength than heavy deadlifts, squats and so on.
I do want to look good, but want to be fairly light, lean and have a shapely wiry look.
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Post by gruntbrain on Jul 30, 2019 23:13:47 GMT
Since in the real world superb health is not guaranteed, what style of training would increase your health odds? I choose a strength endurance combo ; physique enhancement has largely escaped me.
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Post by Michael on Jul 31, 2019 0:01:22 GMT
Honestly, thinking about some of the stuff Bruce wrote, either way I trained I really don't see much difference in strength. I guess it all depends on what You consider strong and how You would measure it. Everyone would have a different opinion. Besides, Whiffet makes a Good point,  . When I first started training I trained for a good physique to attract females. , not that I ever had the greatest physique but I was hoping it made up for my ugly mug. This is a pretty thought provoking thread. |
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Jul 31, 2019 0:02:24 GMT
Since in the real world superb health is not guaranteed, what style of training would increase your health odds? I choose a strength endurance combo ; physique enhancement has largely escaped me. So you say. You can't help but enhance your physique through exercise, no matter what form of exercise you do. Health, endurance, strength, physique - they're all integral parts of the whole. |
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Post by Michael on Jul 31, 2019 0:05:18 GMT
Makes sense to me Bruce.
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Post by mr potatohead on Jul 31, 2019 3:52:33 GMT
.... So you say. You can't help but enhance your physique through exercise, no matter what form of exercise you do. Health, endurance, strength, physique - they're all integral parts of the whole. Exactly. Exercise for strength, eat real food. You'll look good. Chicks will dig your body initially, but your character and personality will determine how far she wants to go .... |
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Post by gruntbrain on Jul 31, 2019 11:50:47 GMT
Of course, my physique enhancement experience is unique to me so I can't make any general claims . I got my first weight set(barbell and dumbbells) as a pre-teen; I've consistently strength trained for well over 60 years .My only significant physique enhancement occurred in my teen years .
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Post by billfish on Jul 31, 2019 15:51:44 GMT
Turned 69 yesterday.....my wife and I went out for lunch, came home and had coffee and then I went out to the garage and had a nice workout Then I sat outside in the shade and enjoyed several cold beers  I'm really enjoying my workouts and that's what's important to me Started recently working on doing a floor kip-up again.....have worked on that unsuccessfully several times in the past Watching the guys in the videos do them.....they make it look so easy, damn them ! I may never get the kip-up but it's a good workout just trying |
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Post by MBS on Jul 31, 2019 16:38:12 GMT
Turned 69 yesterday.....my wife and I went out for lunch, came home and had coffee and then I went out to the garage and had a nice workout Then I sat outside in the shade and enjoyed several cold beers I'm really enjoying my workouts and that's what's important to me Started recently working on doing a floor kip-up again.....have worked on that unsuccessfully several times in the past Watching the guys in the videos do them.....they make it look so easy, damn them ! I may never get the kip-up but it's a good workout just trying Happy belated birthday! |
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Post by billfish on Jul 31, 2019 17:38:38 GMT
Thanks MBS ! |
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Jul 31, 2019 20:49:02 GMT
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Post by billfish on Jul 31, 2019 20:53:18 GMT
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Jul 31, 2019 21:43:02 GMT
HEY!!!! You can now say, "I have embarked upon my 70th year."!!!! I know someone who would be sooooooo jealous! |
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. When I first started training I trained for a good physique to attract females. 
