This . I would love to step in the ring with him .

Completely true. I dont know why anyone would recommend lifting super heavy to be big. It's a fact that hypertrophy (bodybuilding) training is what builds bigger muscle mass. Powerlifting is way more a neurological factor than muscular, which is why you sometimes see skinny guys lifting more than muscular guys. Not to mention fat *** guys or gals SHOULD be working the cardio to burn extra calories. Yes, muscle IS an active tissue and burns calories even at rest. HOWEVER, muscle takes long to build and is not done by lifting super heavy for small reps. Let's not forget Mike O'hearn incorporates hypertrophy training into his regimen.

Yeah, i agree cardio is important for leaness, etc. But Qassem?, honestly, mate. Have you ever trained a sprinter? or an MMA fighter? how do you think the inhabit such explosiveness?, doing cardio 3-4 times per week?, NO. they hill sprint, and speed squat there ***** off.

Everyone burns more calories for a longer duration of time through resistance training. The heavier the weight the higher the exersion of power; power is in a direct relation to calories. It is also a known fact that the human body continues to burn higher rates of calories for up to 48 hours after training.

End of the day every little thing you do is going to have impact on how your body looks. Yes powerlifting alone will make you look big and some what lean. But if your Diet isn't clean or your form isn't anywhere to being close to correct your body isn't going to see any changes. Cardio plays a big part in the weight room as well, without it your muscles definitely will not be enduring as many reps or given exercise in your workout.