How strong is the correlation between strength and muscle definition?

Question

For example, a 170 lb (70 kg) person with defined muscles versus a less muscular person.

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Answer 1

On a pure physical level, going to high definition costs some strength because it’s very hard to lose just pure fat. Your body is quite content to reduce excess muscle if you are “starving.”

Also maximum size vs. maximum strength training is a little different.

Much bigger factor – technique. It’s common to see older or smaller experienced lifters handling weight more easily than bigger gym bros.