I'd wager for every cop that is smartly bulking for advantage there is another fat guy who just claims that to be the case.
Unless you are instantly full body slamming them and then sitting on top, you still need some amount of dexterity and range of motion to remain capable in physical altercations. Especially in terms of maintaining your balance.
That's why boxing isn't dominated by obese guys just showing up either.
Cops eat for bulk, because weight gives an advantage in physical altercations. That's why there are weight categories in boxing.
That's the thing, though. Having the agility and dexterity to run into danger, or having enough bulk to overpower dangerous perps attacking you.
I'd wager for every cop that is smartly bulking for advantage there is another fat guy who just claims that to be the case.
Unless you are instantly full body slamming them and then sitting on top, you still need some amount of dexterity and range of motion to remain capable in physical altercations. Especially in terms of maintaining your balance.
That's why boxing isn't dominated by obese guys just showing up either.
Agreed.
Fair point. Cop #2 and #3 I still have my concerns about though. Especially #3. #1 looked like he was probably fine. #2 was somewhere in the middle.