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Date Posted: 04:48:43 08/18/05 Thu
Author: Adriana
Subject: Re: Functional Strength vs. Gym Strength
In reply to: Matthew Villani 's message, "Functional Strength vs. Gym Strength" on 07:01:33 08/10/05 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.

O_O wow! You must be damn fucking strong if you call those person 2 lifts "average". And yes i agree about functional strength being more important. I know a few girls that can lift a little bit more than me in the gym, but i surprised the shit out of them when i lifted an 80 lb bag of cement mix up and carried it a little bit. Of course i'm not strong like a man and couldn't lift that on my shoulder and carry it effortlessly, but still, damn good for a girl i'd say.

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