Does anyone know how strong the top swimmers are? Guys like M. Phelps or B. Hansen, how much can they lift with their legs, bench, lat pull, curl, tri ex, etc. I am making weight training a big part of my workouts, but I understand, at a certain point, adding more muscle or strength is not going to be of much benefit.
It's very possible to become stronger, even gain muscle mass, and still retain flexibility. Many professional bodybuilders can do the splits (boys and girls). Also, getting stronger does not necessarily mean that you "bulk up" or loose flexibility. Many Olympic weightlifters have to be flexible in order to perform their lifts accurately.
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It's very possible to become stronger, even gain muscle mass, and still retain flexibility. Many professional bodybuilders can do the splits (boys and girls). Also, getting stronger does not necessarily mean that you "bulk up" or loose flexibility. Many Olympic weightlifters have to be flexible in order to perform their lifts accurately.
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