[nate_robo]

"Incredibly healthy" is a stretch when it comes to power-lifting. In fact, while power-lifting helps to rapidly gain and develop muscle, it's extremely unhealthy to your joints and poses a high risk of injury. For those looking to get similar exercise and results to powerlifting, check out body-building. Emphasis on slow and controlled form and muscle gain (aesthetics).

Some good sources: http://scoobysworkshop.com/ http://www.bodybuildingrevealed.com/

disclaimer - I've used SS with great results, however this is not a program for everyone, keeping in mind we are on a science/tech forum

[kelvin0]

I've dabbled in both constantly (3 times a week) for the past 15 years. Although body building can sculpt a body, I never felt really as fit and as strong as I do with power lifting, with an equivalent physique. Something about isolating muscles seems to 'erode' athleticism power/strength. YMMV.

[lanius]

>it's extremely unhealthy to your joints and poses a high risk of injury

Do you have any sources for this?

[WalterSear]

I'd wager it's unhealthy as a sport, but that health maintenance involves much more reasonable weight goals.