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Date Posted: 07:01:33 08/10/05 Wed
Author: Matthew Villani
Subject: Functional Strength vs. Gym Strength
In reply to: Matthew Villani 's message, "Weightlifting" on 11:13:31 07/27/05 Wed

Many people view strength acquired in a gym as strength itself, rather than a foundation to build strength upon. Arguably, someone who can bench 365, overhead press 315, deadlift 600, and squat 600 has more potential for functional strength than some average joe who can bench 250, overhead press 200, deadlift 400, and squat 315. But if the second guy actually applies his acquired gym strength to lifting odd objects such as barrels, rocks, logs, and sandbags, or even more everyday objects like furniture, air conditioners, pianos, and 80 and 96 lb bags of cement mix (which may seem feather-light if you're just carrying two, but become quite heavy after carrying the seventh or eighth one up a flight of 14 steps), and the first guy doesn't, there's a good chance the second guy is actually stronger than the first guy. Many bodybuilders find that in certain movements they may have an advantage over someone such as a farmer, but as a whole, the man of the soil would be able to wipe the floors with them, especially when it comes to functional strength. Now, don't get me wrong, I appreciate a good bench, squat, military press, or deadlift just as much as anyone, but if that's all someone is good at, then they're wasting their potential to apply their strength to everyday life.

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