[MuscleMatXXX]

hi can anyone describe functional strength more precisely?Also are bodybuilders really strong or just pumped up ballons.That comment doesnt come from me but from some weightlifter guy who i used to play rugby with, so guys dont try to kill me lol
I just thought i could put some life in the forums cos its kinda looking dead. Also does everybody wana compare physiques not as competition but for fun perhaps and give each other advice on what could be improved?

[Nick500]

Hi MuscleMatXXX -

I'd say functional strength (as demonstrated in rugby) is the overall ability to apply strength to a real world sport/game/function. So for example being able to leg press is great, but youve gotta be able to apply that to when you get in the scrum...

Bodybuilders at competition state are at their weakest. However you just have to look at guys like markus ruhl, johnny jackson and ronnie coleman to see that they are really strong even close to competition. Compared of course to powerlifters, they generally aren't anywhere near. With the exception of a couple, there are few successful competing bodybuilders who can squat>800lbs, yet thats a pretty entry level heavyweight powerlifter lift.

The Post your pictures forum is exactly for what you said, for people to give constructive criticism etc. Post yours up ! I posted up new ones 3 days ago.,

Nick