It is important to develop a solid base of athleticism from which sport-specific training can build from. Young athletes need to develop the secondary fitness parameters - agility, dynamic balance, quickness, lateral movement, rotary power, reaction skills, coordination - while utilizing proper body mechanics.
Are body builders athletic?
Absolutely not. There's nothing athletic about bodybuilding. Athletic ability involves speed, coordination, endurance, and moving the body through space. Most bodybuilders would not put their body through much cardiocascular exercise for fear of breaking down muscle.
Is training like a bodybuilder bad for athletes?
The main issue with athletes training like bodybuilders is that the workouts don't prepare them for the physical demands of their sport. ... If muscle mass limits your ability to meet the demands of your sport due to issues such as a lack of mobility or faulty movement patterns, that's a problem.1 mar 2018
Should I train like an athlete?
Training like an athlete provides many benefits: (generally speaking) improved muscle mass, strength, body composition, bone health, CNS inter/intra coordination, better balance, and an overall sense of athleticism.