Here’s an interesting comic I found via Jeremy Hall:
Click the comic to see it at full size.
I’ve transcribed the text of the comic:
Consider the body type you see on a “Mr. Universe” contestant: The competitions stress definition more than usefulness. In fact, when you see these guys in competition, they’re at their weakest. That Saran Wrap skin look comes from starving and dehydrating themselves. This look stresses upper body bulk and a trim waist. In short, this is body sculpture for the sake of show, not real power.
Versus the body type you see at a strongman competition: These guys are legitimately strong. They are all about actual function and do not care about sculptured fat-free bodies. In fact, if a person puts on a lot of muscle bulk without fat in a short time, it suggests steroid use. They have very thick waists because of all the core muscles right through the torso are developed to prevent spinal damage and herniating organs during heavy lifting. This is the body of a guy who fights bears on a mountain.
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Superman vs. Hulk?
somewhere else this was shown, and one of the commenters linked to the full comic
http://coelasquid.deviantart.com/art/Abdomination-How-to-draw-beef-132538271
(I have no idea if that's the original source or not)