why are there so many bulky weightlifters?

That_car_is_full_of_balloons

people will say they dont do cardio because weightlifting is good for fat loss but i see a lot of guys who have a lot of muscle AND body fat. no muscle striations (sp?) at all
who wants to look bulky? i dont understand why the guy built like a monster truck doesnt want to do cardio to burn that excess fat
but he will lift weights day in day out

6spdeg

everyone lifts for different purposes.. like body builders vs powerlifters.. most are completely different build.

JulesAlloggio

I do very little cardio 2-3 times a week. I'm not bulky. I lift 6 days a week...

Bodybuilding is such an art that its often misunderstood. There are certain competitions out there that allow Steroids and this is probably why you are thinking of "bulky"

This is a NATURAL body building site in which they will drug test you. These competitors are not bulky

http://www.thenaturalmusclenetwork.com/

JTick

Could be they are at the end of a bulk and getting ready to cut? Mind. Blown.

jojoboxing

Some people actually want to look that way.
Some people actually hate cardio or not interested in it and prefer lifting weights.

Azdak

As much as I just want to sit back and watch the heads explode..........

It's pretty well established that exercise alone is not going to make you lose fat. There are a lot of overweight people on the treadmill every day as well.

89nunu

Maybe they just wannna be strong and seriously don't care what some people think cause they could easily flatten them simply by stepping on them...

likitisplit

You mean that belly they have to balance the bar on? They need that belly.

ironanimal

You're aware that muscle striations and definition has absolutely nothing to do with physical strength or fitness, right?

freebirdjones

is this a joke thread? because I cant fathom why a girl would want to diet and do cardio, their bums show it for sure.. I want a nice bum from squatting. so just because you cant understand that they may have a different perception of beauty, or not be "there" yet, maybe their bulking and will cut soon. I hope no one at the gym looks at me and says why doesn't she do cardio for her belly when really Im only 2 months in... You don't look amazing in one day..

and why not just worry about you, not where others are in their journey... :noway:

likitisplit

This is a body builder not a weight lifter.

BEERRUNNER

This is a body builder not a weight lifter.

That dude was BOTH a weightlifter and Bodybuilder.................................just sayin

DragonSquatter

This is a body builder not a weight lifter.

Yes, clearly Arnold never lifted anything... ever.

mmddwechanged

I know right! It's as if all these weightlifting people want to build muscles or something!! Sheesh.

ggxx100

DON'T DO IT.

Weight lifting made me so bulky I can't even leave the house.

Avoid at all costs, it'll make you look fat.

Edit : I'm not talking pleasantly plump kind've fat..I'm talking the great escape of Shamu fat. Thank god for my handy shake weights and mini trampoline

everesttrek

Who cares why people choose to do what they do. To each their own.

meeper123

DON'T DO IT.

Weight lifting made me so bulky I can't even leave the house.

Avoid at all costs, it'll make you look fat.

O.o

PlayerHatinDogooder

Maybe if you read this thread you might get some answers . . .

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1000145-any-other-girls-find-skinny-guys-super-hot?hl=skinny+guys

likitisplit

Sorry. I did double check on Wikipedia re: Arnold, which focused on his body building career.

My understanding is that body builders do cut a lot more than weight lifters do. They care more about the look than just lifting massive amounts of weight. For example, this guy wouldn't make it at a body building competition: http://www.manassasbarbellclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yevgeny-chigishev.jpg

neandermagnon

people will say they dont do cardio because weightlifting is good for fat loss but i see a lot of guys who have a lot of muscle AND body fat. no muscle striations (sp?) at all
who wants to look bulky? i dont understand why the guy built like a monster truck doesnt want to do cardio to burn that excess fat
but he will lift weights day in day out

can you post pics of what you mean?

because personally the whole "monster truck" look, aka "bearmode" or "builtfat" look, aka built like a brick s#!t house is really hot.

Do you find it hard to believe that some people train for what they can do, as opposed to what they look like?

cwolfman13

people will say they dont do resistance training because weightlifting isn't good for fat loss but i see a lot of guys and gals who have a lot of fat AND no muscle striations (sp?) at all
who do nothing but cardio day in day out

Fixed it for ya OP...

Also, many reasons someone might want to be "bulky" like that...a lot of power lifters have that kind of body style 'cuz takes a lot of energy to push and pull the kind of weight they are doing. Could also be body builder in a bulk phase getting ready to cut.

Personally, I do cardio for my heart health...I don't do anything intense as it interferes with my lifting progression if I do. Basically jog a couple miles a few times per week and do a lot of walking. Doesn't matter though, I use my diet for weight control and I exercise for fitness.

TravisBikes

DON'T DO IT.

Weight lifting made me so bulky I can't even leave the house.

Avoid at all costs, it'll make you look fat.

Edit : I'm not talking pleasantly plump kind've fat..I'm talking the great escape of Shamu fat. Thank god for my handy shake weights and mini trampoline

We need evidence of this. To make sure it never happens to us.

THE HORROR!

BeachGingerOnTheRocks

Sorry. I did double check on Wikipedia re: Arnold, which focused on his body building career.

My understanding is that body builders do cut a lot more than weight lifters do. They care more about the look than just lifting massive amounts of weight. For example, this guy wouldn't make it at a body building competition: http://www.manassasbarbellclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yevgeny-chigishev.jpg

Minor clarification or you: bodybuilding is a subset of weightlifting. Power lifting is also a subset of weightlifting.

You are saying weightlifters. You mean power lifters. I hope that clears up any confusion.

freebirdjones

if you lift you will get bulky because muscle weighs more than fat! :glasses:

also maybe they are eating past 5pm.. that can make you bulky too :laugh:

HeidiMightyRawr

Weight-lifting is good for fat loss as part of a calorie deficit. If you're lifting but not in a deficit, it's unlikely you'll lose fat.

There are many people out there that couldn't care less about how much fat they have, whether they look bulky or what other people think of them. They lift because they enjoy it, and/or are good at it. Plain and simple. Not all exercise is about looking "good" (in this case, lean)

BEERRUNNER

if you lift you will get bulky because muscle weighs more than fat! :glasses:

also maybe they are eating past 5pm.. that can make you bulky too :laugh:

AWWWW man so if I eat after 5pm Im not gonna get lean!!! wtf!!!!! No one tells me these things :bigsmile:

DragonSquatter

if you lift you will get bulky because muscle weighs more than fat! :glasses:

also maybe they are eating past 5pm.. that can make you bulky too :laugh:

No more dinner! OH you are mean!

freebirdjones

if you lift you will get bulky because muscle weighs more than fat! :glasses:

also maybe they are eating past 5pm.. that can make you bulky too :laugh:

AWWWW man so if I eat after 5pm Im not gonna get lean!!! wtf!!!!! No one tells me these things :bigsmile:

well it may be a combination, eating after 5pm and beer! you can NEVER drink while working on your fitness :ohwell:

freebirdjones

if you lift you will get bulky because muscle weighs more than fat! :glasses:

also maybe they are eating past 5pm.. that can make you bulky too :laugh:

No more dinner! OH you are mean!

Just PLAN ahead okay... if you cant get home by 5pm take your dinner with you to work in our purse :laugh:

Snow3y

jennifershoo

I don't think you meant bodybuilders, did you? The way I understand it, you might be talking exactly about my FIL. He is 300 lbs and really strong. He can lift heavier than everyone at his gym. However, he keeps making bad food choices, so he doesn't understand why he's not losing weight. He's been doing the same thing for over 2 years, so at what point do you not undertand that what you're doing is not working and you need to change something?