a little bit of both i suppose. Getting stronger is a big part of the fun in lifting. But chasing a better physique is a goal too which can be fun to chase at the cost of strength. I don't wanna be a bodybuilder dobeit. Strong at 15-18% bf is my ideal.
The distinction is negligible since I'm not an athlete. I am strong enough for all purposes that I would reasonably want to be prepared for. I can >carry all my groceries >move furniture and heavy boxes >take out the trash easily with one hand >help old ladies put their suitcases into the overhead compartment >lift my girlfriend during sex >beat most children at arm wrestling >open a heavy door without visibly straining >thrash a low-level unarmed crackhead
>take out the trash easily with one hand >beat most children at arm wrestling >open a heavy door without visibly straining
You needed to lift heavy to accomplish that?
Fricking kek.
Were/Are you a manlet, a girl or just extremely weak?
People who don't lift can already do all of this.
I'm not even trying to be a dick, I'm trying to understand why one would write those things as if they were great feats of strength.
Form should follow function; the former is a reflection of the ladder. I look decent because I train for all around fitness, like a wannabe athlete. Powershitters and marathoners look like shit because they don't prioritize "function" i.e. practical strength / athleticism, they prioritize their spurgy little "sports." If you train well, you'll look good.
>Form should follow function; the former is a reflection of the ladder. I look decent because I train for all around fitness, like a wannabe athlete.
Wow that's so interesting, like every single other person except the two tiny fringe groups at the end of the spectrum that you mentioned for some reason.
>functional strength
Literally doesn't matter for anything. I did all sorts of manual labour at peak dyel and the only difference between me and the fitter guys was during demolition they would carry maybe 20% more rubble.
Aesthetics can at least have some effect on your life.
I'm guessing you were never very weak or very strong
>functional strength
Literally doesn't matter for anything. I did all sorts of manual labour at peak dyel and the only difference between me and the fitter guys was during demolition they would carry maybe 20% more rubble.
Aesthetics can at least have some effect on your life.
this anon is why you should always put a solid 80% into anything you do.
what if your lazy ass causes some kid to think that muscles are just for looks?
Yes. Years of training for functional strength results in half an hour less work per week of demolition work and doesn't convert to more pay as easily as just getting more qualifications.
The fact that he looked good because he was fit and the health benefits are much more important for real gains.
What strength is even functional? Novice deadlifting weight for picking stuff off the floor (just use a tool for anything heavier). Pull-ups/muscle ups for climbing fences and running from the police on Cops. Grip strength. Is there anything else?
NOOOOOOOOOOO YOU HAVE TO TRAIN YOUR KETTLEBELL SWINGS TO BE ABLE THROW THE GARBAGE INTO THE BIG ASS CAN BEHIND THE BUILDING AND DO BATTLE ROPES TO TRAIN YOUR HAND SHAKE STRENGTH.
Picrel would beat that clown twink
And then frick his wife as "Suga" cheers him on
Aesthetics only
I lift for aesthetics. That'll get me the vegana.
>so what do you do for a living, anon?
>I..., er, I'm actually on welfare
>why?
>uhh...
Why do people always post twink division fighters when talking about """functional strength"""?
Is pic related not a functional athlete?
Not post him when he went off cycle
you aren't overeem though
This guy looks like he was genetically engineered to frick your wife
Agreed my asian brother
a little bit of both i suppose. Getting stronger is a big part of the fun in lifting. But chasing a better physique is a goal too which can be fun to chase at the cost of strength. I don't wanna be a bodybuilder dobeit. Strong at 15-18% bf is my ideal.
Both but I don't prioritize being a n*tty
The distinction is negligible since I'm not an athlete. I am strong enough for all purposes that I would reasonably want to be prepared for. I can
>carry all my groceries
>move furniture and heavy boxes
>take out the trash easily with one hand
>help old ladies put their suitcases into the overhead compartment
>lift my girlfriend during sex
>beat most children at arm wrestling
>open a heavy door without visibly straining
>thrash a low-level unarmed crackhead
>take out the trash easily with one hand
>beat most children at arm wrestling
>open a heavy door without visibly straining
You needed to lift heavy to accomplish that?
Fricking kek.
Were/Are you a manlet, a girl or just extremely weak?
People who don't lift can already do all of this.
I'm not even trying to be a dick, I'm trying to understand why one would write those things as if they were great feats of strength.
I think you may be autistic, anon. It was a joke.
Strength is aesthetics, you just put aside the "eating like a lardass" part
I dunno who that gayet is, but judging by his elbow placement, I would flatten him.
>troon colours
Aesthetics
conor isn't aesthetic these days he just looks silly
Form should follow function; the former is a reflection of the ladder. I look decent because I train for all around fitness, like a wannabe athlete. Powershitters and marathoners look like shit because they don't prioritize "function" i.e. practical strength / athleticism, they prioritize their spurgy little "sports." If you train well, you'll look good.
>the former is a reflection of the ladder
>ladder
wtf did you just fricking say about me, you little b***h?
Dumbass couldn't just flip the ladder upside down?
>Form should follow function; the former is a reflection of the ladder. I look decent because I train for all around fitness, like a wannabe athlete.
Wow that's so interesting, like every single other person except the two tiny fringe groups at the end of the spectrum that you mentioned for some reason.
I'm guessing you were never very weak or very strong
>functional strength
Literally doesn't matter for anything. I did all sorts of manual labour at peak dyel and the only difference between me and the fitter guys was during demolition they would carry maybe 20% more rubble.
Aesthetics can at least have some effect on your life.
this anon is why you should always put a solid 80% into anything you do.
what if your lazy ass causes some kid to think that muscles are just for looks?
Frick that lil ass homie I ONLY care about numero uno
>carry maybe 20% more rubble
>doesn't matter for anything.
Yes. Years of training for functional strength results in half an hour less work per week of demolition work and doesn't convert to more pay as easily as just getting more qualifications.
The fact that he looked good because he was fit and the health benefits are much more important for real gains.
bro you have testicles, I just hit them and you lose
What strength is even functional? Novice deadlifting weight for picking stuff off the floor (just use a tool for anything heavier). Pull-ups/muscle ups for climbing fences and running from the police on Cops. Grip strength. Is there anything else?
>Do you prioritize functional strength or do you only care about aesthetics?
A bit of both if I can.
Neither. I care about doing grip exercises.
Functional strength is a LARP. Practical strength is keyed.
function leads to aesthethic, unless you're roiding in which case it leads to gay homosexualery
Aesthetics are practical.
"functional strength" is just a buzzword, there is no such thing, only training specificity
NOOOOOOOOOOO YOU HAVE TO TRAIN YOUR KETTLEBELL SWINGS TO BE ABLE THROW THE GARBAGE INTO THE BIG ASS CAN BEHIND THE BUILDING AND DO BATTLE ROPES TO TRAIN YOUR HAND SHAKE STRENGTH.
There is no aesthetics without being strong,so both of them are important.