Actually bodybuilders don't need to max out on their weights. In fact there is lots of evidence to suggest otherwise to build muscle fibres. Lower weights, higher reps.
Let's remember that a bodybuilders focus is not to lift the heaviest amount of weight. So the PL'er numbers that are tossed around are irrelevant.
Bodybuilding, is exactly that, building the body. Some can lift heavy, some can't. It's about building the muscle, creating symmetry in the body and aesthetically finding overall balance.
PL'ers or Strongmen don't typically give a shit about aesthetics, it's more of a competition of pure strenth and the heavier the weight, the better. Let's also not forget that PL'ers can be big fat guys, or skinny lean guys - strength has got nothing to do with size.
This is not so, for bodybuilders.
Remember the OP folks and just because you're a powerlifter, doesn't mean everybody is or is aiming to be one. Sure, people want to be strong, but strength isn't the main aim for a bodybuilder. The focus is different.
Here's a link to Fadi's Sticky, which I found fascinating when I first joined the forum Chad.
Lfs2shrt2besml is on the money and being a bb'er who has competed, he knows what he's talking about
http://ausbb.com/bodybuilding-training-discussions/9124-fadi-bodybuilding.html
Let's remember that a bodybuilders focus is not to lift the heaviest amount of weight. So the PL'er numbers that are tossed around are irrelevant.
Bodybuilding, is exactly that, building the body. Some can lift heavy, some can't. It's about building the muscle, creating symmetry in the body and aesthetically finding overall balance.
PL'ers or Strongmen don't typically give a shit about aesthetics, it's more of a competition of pure strenth and the heavier the weight, the better. Let's also not forget that PL'ers can be big fat guys, or skinny lean guys - strength has got nothing to do with size.
This is not so, for bodybuilders.
Remember the OP folks and just because you're a powerlifter, doesn't mean everybody is or is aiming to be one. Sure, people want to be strong, but strength isn't the main aim for a bodybuilder. The focus is different.
Here's a link to Fadi's Sticky, which I found fascinating when I first joined the forum Chad.
Lfs2shrt2besml is on the money and being a bb'er who has competed, he knows what he's talking about

http://ausbb.com/bodybuilding-training-discussions/9124-fadi-bodybuilding.html