Originally Posted by
CommanderFun
I think terrible bodybuilder advice often gets let off the hook too much with that explanation, even though it is accurate. I don't think this shit is even good BODYBUILDING advice, much less good strength advice. I think the truth is optimal bodybuilding probably should include heavy strength work, and in fact someone wanting to do bodybuilding should begin by just training strength for a while and getting the numbers up. Get the muscles first before you worry about pump or sarcoplasmic hypertrophy or "muscle separations".The original bodybuilders were just strength guys trying to figure out how best to show off their muscles anyway. If you want big muscular shoulders and intend to get them from just doing lateral raises, I hope you have a good connection to a shady pharmaceutical supplier.