Quote Originally Posted by musclestack View Post
I don't understand why some people think getting big, shredded, and freaky looking is a more enviable position than gaining strength? People have different goals. I, personally, like to compete in powerlifting but, even if I didn't, I would still train for strength. Why? Because I want to be strong. Just like you want to be big. Some of us don't care what others think or turning their heads as we walk down the street. Some of us just like the feeling of being able to pull a train. Not everyone goes to the gym to impress others with an aesthetically pleasing physique. Some of us do what we do for ourselves.
I've never understood why people think you have to pick one or the other, I prefer training to be both big AND strong.