BarBend's video: Powerlifting vs Weightlifting: The COMPLETE Guide For Training Both Sports

What Is Weightlifting? Weightlifting is a weight-classed strength sport. In competitive weightlifting, there needs to be a focus on balance of strength in the snatch and clean & jerk. An athlete’s platform success is comprised of the two competition lifts and these lifts include the, Snatch Clean & Jerk Out of every strength sport, weightlifting tends to be regarded as the most technical and tough to pick up. What Is Powerlifting? Powerlifting is a weight-classed strength sport. In competitive powerlifting, only one thing matters and that’s having the highest total possible. An athlete’s total is comprised of the three competition lifts and these lifts include the, Squat Bench Press Deadlift As a whole, the sport of powerlifting is growing at both a competitive and recreational level. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see many recreational lifters “train like a powerlifter”, even though they have no aspirations to compete. In this video, strength coach Alec Pagan breaks down the pros and cons of training both sports simultaneously, top athletes who have crossed over and keys to success. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Advantages 00:50 Disadvantages 01:30 Keys to Success 04:30 Successful crossover athletes 05:25 Outro Thanks for checking out BarBend, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcemTWTy4BGn0C9G0--vtBA Also, check out some of our most popular videos: Best Cross Training Shoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao0IfPmStLA Best Pre Workout Supplements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sePvCQUkXk Best Meal Replacements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii303DHLuBQ Pull-Ups vs Chin-Ups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqDpaZkfV0o