Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with powerlifter turned bodybuilder, Ben Pollack about the differences between the two sports. Why did he switch from powerlifting to the sport of bodybuilding? (2:47) What was the attraction to bodybuilding? (5:37) Bodybuilding is objective, right? (6:24) The mental challenge of switching focus in training. (8:42) The differences in the physique between the two lifters. (16:36) Did he feel he had a head start switching sports? (22:32) Do the stereotypes hold for bodybuilders? (24:32) Why MOST bodybuilders should be deadlifting. (27:06) What exercises, from bodybuilding, will he continue to incorporate into his training? (29:46) The contrast in nutrition transitioning from powerlifting to bodybuilding. (33:27) What did his PRs look like at his lowest and highest weight? (40:44) Why he loves the Smith Machine for chest work. (42:00) What can powerlifters learn from bodybuilders and vice versa? (44:21) The differences in drug use between the two sports. (46:20) Does