Switching from BB to Powerlifting

[Bronzzi]

Hello, I've decided to start training mainly for strength now since I've been training bodybuilding style for 1 year now, and my main compound lifts are pretty much stalling. So could you guys help me, how to train for strength? How should work my DB Chest Press from 4 x 12 with 22.5 kg to 4 x 12 with 25kg?

Thank you!

[arian11]

There are free programs here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=386505

And make sure to eat a lot.

[71Avido]

And make sure to eat a lot.

Especially if you really are sitting at 6'1" @ 145lbs.
Cripes, people told me I was looking unhealthy at 200lbs...

[MichaelCJ]

Basically start again. The strength and muscle mass you've managed to gain so far will help you out, though I can't help thinking that there might not be much of either.

So... start from scratch, really. Nail your form down hard, especially for barbell squat, flat barbell bench, and barbell deadlift. And follow a solid beginner's program for at least 6 months; probably more. Until you've milked n00b gains for all they're worth.

And naturally, as stated above (twice now), EAT LOTS OF FOOD. Protein in abundance, yes, but also just a farkload of food. Every single day.

[dlt76028]

6' 1" 145lbs... I dont even

[Bronzzi]

Thank you for info guys! And yes I'm currently bulking, so don't you guys worry about that!
I was just wondering should I go low reps / high weight and should I move the weight explosively fast or controlled and slow

[BringtheNoise]

Guys, he's 17. He's still growing into his body lol.

[arian11]

Guys, he's 17. He's still growing into his body lol.

This. When I was 17, I was probably like 5'8" 135 lbs. Even at 21, I was like 5'10" 155 lbs.

[Bronzzi]

I was just wondering should I go low reps / high weight and should I move the weight explosively fast or controlled and slow

Any opinions on this?
I was considering starting my every compound movement day for example chest day, with heavy bench 4 sets of 4 reps and then continue with normal bb stuff.
Let's say I bench 4 sets of 4 reps with 70kg, how should I progress from that to the next time I train chest / bench again?

[71Avido]

Any opinions on this?
I was considering starting my every compound movement day for example chest day, with heavy bench 4 sets of 4 reps and then continue with normal bb stuff.
Let's say I bench 4 sets of 4 reps with 70kg, how should I progress from that to the next time I train chest / bench again?

Did you even look at the first response Arian posted?
It has plenty of proven pre-programmed routines that will get you stronger.
Get on one, follow it, eat right, lift big and get strong.

[Trah275]

This. When I was 17, I was probably like 5'8" 135 lbs. Even at 21, I was like 5'10" 155 lbs.

When I was 17 I was already pushing 250ish...age is no excuse for laziness...

[71Avido]

When I was 17 I was already pushing 250ish...age is no excuse for laziness...

When I was 17 I weighed over 300. Lightweights...

Not exactly proud of that though :/

[musclehead09]

Starting Strength/Stronglifts 5x5 OP

[scullin]

Starting Strength/Stronglifts 5x5 OP

Definitely start with this and eat sides of beef.

[BringtheNoise]

When I was 17 I was already pushing 250ish...age is no excuse for laziness...

You're also 5'8 and didn't have any notable growth spurts to grow into. Not everybody is the same man. He's a kid asking for help.

[BigJon55]

Congratulations on making the swap from bodybuilding to powerlifting. Your balls just doubled in size.