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Is there a difference between bodybuilding and strength training? if so, what is it?
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Semantics: Usually one does exercises of body building to get bigger muscles and strength traing to get stronger without necessarily getting bigger.
Answered 11/25/2012
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Yes: The goal of bodybuilding is to build an aesthetically pleasing and (usually) bigger physique. The goal of strength training is brute strength, usually as defined by one rep maximum lifts. Building bulk a la bodybuilding usually requires higher reps (8-12 range) while strength training emphasizes lower reps (4-5) with occasional sets in the 3, 2, or even 1 rep range.
Answered 1/16/2014
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