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What is the difference between weight training and bodybuilding?

Weight Training

While weight training and bodybuilding both use weights, they have different goals:

  • Weight Training: Focuses on improving overall strength, endurance, and performance. It can involve lifting weights for functional fitness or general health without the goal of significant muscle hypertrophy.
  • Bodybuilding: Aims to increase muscle size and definition. It involves high-volume training, a strict diet, and a focus on aesthetics, with muscle symmetry and definition being the primary goal. Both methods can be beneficial depending on your fitness goals.