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Really want to get into it but curious what the training , preparation and sacrifices you must make to be successful at the sport
Also Is the training always done alone and or is it like a group thing where your trained by somebody using correct technique and what not .
Uhh, youtube "so you think you can bench" and "so you think you can squat" good videos on powerlifting form of the squat and bench, done by some of the strongest powerlifters in the business.
Also, I don't have much info, but there is a powerlifting subsection in the bodybuilding.com forums. Look for that and you'll get better answers.
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Also, I don't have much info, but there is a powerlifting subsection in the bodybuilding.com forums. Look for that and you'll get better answers.[/QUOTE]
Why didn't i post in that section xD ? Neverleaveteensection much ? cheers
OP you can get pretty far on your own (at least to intermediate level)
Just run Starting Strength and eat a lot, keep milking that until you can no longer progress every workout, then run MC 5x5 a few times
By that point you should be at 400/300/500 ish lifts and well on your way
PL is a lot cooler than BB'ing in that you dont have to dedicate your life to it. You can lift a few times a week, eat a lot, and get very strong while living your normal life (as opposed to say contest prep for a BBer where you have to obsess over diet, cardio, etc etc)
[QUOTE=WhiteKnight4U;777089423]Uhh, youtube "so you think you can bench" and "so you think you can squat" good videos on powerlifting form of the squat and bench, done by some of the strongest powerlifters in the business.
Also, I don't have much info, but there is a powerlifting subsection in the bodybuilding.com forums. Look for that and you'll get better answers.[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure if these videos are the best examples of form for a beginner raw lifter
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I'm not sure if these videos are the best examples of form for a beginner raw lifter[/QUOTE]
Do you have better ideas I could reccommend in the future? and why not
[QUOTE=WhiteKnight4U;777099913]Do you have better ideas I could reccommend in the future? and why not[/QUOTE]
Not specifically, I know the entire Squat-RX series is good
And lettuce be reality, no one raw squats like that, and several of the techniques discussed of the bench video are clearly aimed at geared lifters
Just start posting on TBB about how to put on mass. Should get you started.
oh gawd i hate the stupidity on this forum. dude just disreguard anyone on this forum and google it
I've also always wondered if I really need to get coaching. Im sure I could find one of I tried, but as a beginner in the sport I assume that just running a beginner program and making sure my for is good should be fine
Powerlifting, more than anything, is about the community and comraderie.
Best thing you can do is find a group of dedicated lifters and train with them as often as you can. Also begin competing as often as you can, non of this 'I'm not strong enough' bull****, just get on the platform, make your rookie mistakes early on, and get to know people.
There is no community in the world like it. It's the biggest difference between powerlifting and bodybuilding, one is a happy awesome community, the other is narcissistic half starved cranky asssholes rubbing tan.
[quote=babylover;777288033]powerlifting, more than anything, is about the community and comraderie.
Best thing you can do is find a group of dedicated lifters and train with them as often as you can. Also begin competing as often as you can, non of this 'i'm not strong enough' bull****, just get on the platform, make your rookie mistakes early on, and get to know people.
There is no community in the world like it. It's the biggest difference between powerlifting and bodybuilding, one is a happy awesome community, the other is [b]narcissistic half starved cranky asssholes rubbing tan.[/b][/quote]
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[QUOTE=babylover;777288033]Powerlifting, more than anything, is about the community and comraderie.
Best thing you can do is find a group of dedicated lifters and train with them as often as you can. Also begin competing as often as you can, non of this 'I'm not strong enough' bull****, just get on the platform, make your rookie mistakes early on, and get to know people.
There is no community in the world like it. It's the biggest difference between powerlifting and bodybuilding, one is a happy awesome community, the other is narcissistic half starved cranky asssholes rubbing tan.[/QUOTE]
I wish I could fine a people to PL with. The sport isn't really big here so it's hard to find anyone.
[QUOTE=Homanator;777293613]I wish I could fine a people to PL with. The sport isn't really big here so it's hard to find anyone.[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/south-africa[/url]
[QUOTE=babylover;777295833][url]http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/south-africa[/url][/QUOTE]
Lol, you just blew my mind. Why the hell doesn't google come up with this?
Edit: pretty gay the nearest PL gym is an hour and a half drive :-/
[QUOTE=Homanator;777296943]Lol, you just blew my mind. Why the hell doesn't google come up with this?
Edit: pretty gay the nearest PL gym is an hour and a half drive :-/[/QUOTE]\
Is it possible that you make the trip once a week?
Train at your regular gym, but just getting in an aroundd the community once a week is essential. Also give them a call about up coming meets. YOu will be lifting with the IPF which is a very high standard of lifting, strict judging etc so read up on the rule book.
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Is it possible that you make the trip once a week?
Train at your regular gym, but just getting in an aroundd the community once a week is essential. Also give them a call about up coming meets. YOu will be lifting with the IPF which is a very high standard of lifting, strict judging etc so read up on the rule book.[/QUOTE]
Yes definitely, we have a new high speed train between Johannesburg and Pretoria that gets you there in like 30 minutes. I'll definitely call them up and contact them.
Do you know what kind of weight is being pushed by guys in IPF? I'd like to know what to gauge myself against.
(sorry for thread jacking Op)