Here we have a showdown of epic porportions — who will win? The bodybuilder? The powerlifter? The strongman? How about the Olympic lifter? I won’t spoil the fun for you but it is quite a showdown. What did you think? Did you see what happened to the bodybuilder? That’s why we have power racks!
I would have liked to have seen the powerlifter lock out his squats at the hip. Seems like he’s doing a bodybuilding squat, instead. And the Olympic lifter is doing textbook perfect squats! Good job!
Looking at the result makes me think of how much strength relative to body weight needs to be taken into account. Having a high ratio of strength at a leaner weight is an advantage.
So how about a new fitness challenge/test? Here it is: squats with your bodyweight on the barbell, AMRAP for 5:00. Test yourself every now and again, count your reps, and try to beat your score next time.
Spoiler alert!! Notice how well the two guys that squat for 1RM did in the challenge! Getting your 1RM up can increase what you can squat for reps if you do it right! Just think — 1-3RM work for strength and bodyweight x5:00 for muscle growth and fat loss…..hmm……..:)