I WANT TO START POWERLIFTING AND SAY F**K bodybuilding...HELP ME START

[shainesboostin]

Ok, So ive been lifting for about 2+ years basically doing either fullbody routines, or splits, currently just got done doing....

Monday=Chest and Tris
Wednesday=Legs and Shoulders
Friday = Back and Bis

I did about 3-4 excersises per group. But now I wanna get a POWERLIFTING routine, but am getting mixed opinions, I have done alot of research but still feel lost. I understand to stick to Compound movement, ie. BENCH,SQUAT,DEADS but I dont know how many sets and how often! I would like it if someone could help me with those questions....Basically how it will differ in reps and sets as well as how often I will perform what lifts throughout the week.

Thanks,

[shainesboostin]

anyone?

[ak_11]

I was in a similar situation, I bodybuilt for a year and got big, but not strong.

I got super lost too, but I just started with something simple; rippetoes. So far my squat as shot up, but everything else is progressing slowly cause I did them so much (bench, press)

[SoaringSwine]

check the stickies! I recmmend madcows 5x5.

[isaku900]

one thing you'll learn is this forum is mostly dead at night.

another thing you should learn is how to read the stickies...

there's an entire list of cookie cutter programs.

i suggest madcows 5x5.

[Arlecchino]

i suggest madcows 5x5.

And eat and sleep a lot.

[isaku900]

And eat and sleep a lot.

i need to be doing the 2nd part right now....considering the volume i did this weekend.

[Juic3]

check the stickies! I recmmend madcows 5x5.

This is what I recommend too

[holbee]

**Sniff, Sniff*** (wipes away a tear)
you make me so proud!

lol

Ok, glad to help!

steps:
1) check the stickies mentioned above. Read them while eating red meat.
2) Pick one of the stickies and start it.
3) Check out powerliftingwatch to find local federations and/or meets that are in your area.
2.b) Contact the contact for the meet and ask them if there are any teams in your area to train with.
2.c) find 'em and train with 'em.
3) ???????
4) Win.

You could do away with 2.b and 2.c, but it might be good for you to seek some other pl's out and get some form advice.

Good luck! Welcome to the Dark Side

[crupiea]

Read this for starters.

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi..._Strength_Wiki

[lifterg]

2.b) Contact the contact for the meet and ask them if there are any teams in your area to train with.
2.c) find 'em and train with 'em.

This times 100.

You ain't in Kansas anymore. You will find that for PL 90% of what you did was wrong.

[cjdelaney]

read ALL of the stickies in this section. then read lots of other stuff. You need a basic level of knowledge. then do intermediate 5x5.


Also, I despise you for using all caps.