It’s been reported that two-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler bench pressed 315 pounds on his first attempt, and that he once picked up a picnic table over his head on a wager. True or not, there are always going to be freakishly strong people. Due to genetics, limb length, or tendon structure, these folks are just naturally strong. It’s a curse that most of us will never know. For the rest of us, classified as mortals, it’s imperative that we understand the relationship between weight gain and strength, in order to make the best possible gains. First, let’s deliver a disclaimer. The goal of bodybuilding is to develop the best possible physique. The goal of powerlifting is to move the most possible weight. While many of the exercises used in powerlifting are fundamental core exercises ...

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