What is the best powerlifting book?

[mentalmorph]

I need a powerlifting book to get my max lifts up.

Books on westside or other styles will be useful.

It needs to be a specialist book on powerlifting, not a book on bodybuilding, or 'strength training', or 'explosive training for sports', or 'conditioning'.

Please tell me what is good about your book.

Thanks.

[endpoint]

Unfortunately barbells will work better than books for getting your max lifts up

Books dont make you strong

I would read the stickies and follow one of the methods in there...with a barbell not a book

[mentalmorph]

That's not what I asked.

[endpoint]

That's not what I asked.

Knowledge is power...however, everything you need to know is on this forum.
The best training information is in articles on the internet.

A book is not going to tell you anything more.


How about you ask a specific question

[endpoint]

Predicting your answer:

http://www.westside-barbell.com/books/

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...lt.asp?cid=207

[razegfx]

as per "other styles"...

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...?m=PD&pid=2976

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CCgQ8wIwAg#(don't own it, but it may contain texas method and other variants...anyone to confirm?)

there are plenty of resources online though that you could just print out and bind. some great programs i know of i discovered online and not in a book. in fact the following are programs i haven't found a book for: smolov, sheiko, ed coan bench, ortmayer/magnusson deadlift, any number of russian squat programs, etc.
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edit:
link 1: 5/3/1 book. versatile program. everything is laid out for you; its simple.
link 2: SS book. form is covered very in depth (which alone can bring numbers up). simple.

neither of these books are explicitly powerlifting books. but they both contain useful information for putting together an effective routine, and 5/3/1 also has a section on form and lift mechanics. though you asked for exclusively powerlfiting templates, it was hard to find any other than these, or what were mentioned above. to reiterate, a lot of great information is floating around online, and merely has to be consolidated to create an effective program.

[Donkeyno9]

The book "Practical Programing" was a real good read. It contains alot of info on periodization espically the Texas Method and the 2 different Madcows/Bill Starr programs. The Westside book of Methods and Wendlers 5/3/1 are supposed to be great also (did not read yet). IMO a full understanding and proper application of the program you select is way more important than which one you choose.

[mentalmorph]

Thanks for the helpful suggestions.

Might get the Westside Methods.

Anyone know anything about this book?

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0926888048/zenbulogy-20

[swolegantor]

The phonebook is a good replacement for boards in dire need. I am confused.

[mentalmorph]

I don't have a coach/a club, internet access, and I like collecting/reading books (on all subjects that interest me).

I could own a bookshop for all you lot know.

[razegfx]

I don't have a coach/a club, internet access, and I like collecting/reading books (on all subjects that interest me).

I could own a bookshop for all you lot know.

i'm the same way. there are bunch of cool articles here (rather extensive ones, too) under "a more in-depth study of training." in some of the readings are actual training protocols - some are olympic weightlifting, some are PL. even some of the non-PL studies you can use to examine PL. also the website/club itself has their own program listed. i'm going to make a summer project out of printing some of these out and reading them. hopefully you can find something of use here.
http://www.phoenixbarbell.com/home.html

[clorox_me]

Thanks for the helpful suggestions.

Might get the Westside Methods.

Anyone know anything about this book?

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0926888048/zenbulogy-20

i don't have the book, but i can tell you that you should go to westside's website, as well as elite and read every article you can that Simmon's wrote, and early Tate articles. They will give you a really really good understanding of the training philosophy.

This, and read as many training logs of successful lifters as you can.

[endpoint]

Thanks for the helpful suggestions.

Might get the Westside Methods.

Anyone know anything about this book?

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0926888048/zenbulogy-20

I have it.

Its freaking stupid.

its done in a story style stupid storys. As far as how to train....I wouldn't buy it.

The westside book is a bit better...even if it was edited by grandpa Simpson

But I would buy the ed coan book;
http://www.amazon.com/Ed-Coan-man-my...4579466&sr=1-1

[Nikonguy]

But I would buy the ed coan book;
http://www.amazon.com/Ed-Coan-man-my...4579466&sr=1-1

LOL, it must be fuukin amazing @ $300 a pop used.






Or were you just........

[endpoint]

LOL, it must be fuukin amazing @ $300 a pop used.






Or were you just........

I have not read it...but its supposed to be good. Plus its written by Marty Gallagher.

[Blitzk]

Coan said you can get the book through Quads Gym (where he trains).
Might be a bit cheaper.
708-862-9779

[gunzandwheelz]

I know you are going to think I am being a smartass but I assure you I am not. The Bible is the best book you can read when it comes to gaining strength. This is coming from an agnostic, a guy that doesn't quite believe. Being agnostic it is hard to admit this book is awesome, but it is. It gives you all the answers to getting a bigger bench, squat, deadlift. Some dude carrying a heavy ass cross up a hill. Another fella needing some carbs for a workout went as far as to eat some forbidden fruit. The book is about ultimate sacrifice and what you need to do to get powerful. If you read carefully you will find all of the Weider principles in this wonderful work of literature. It is invaluable for people serious about getting stronger.

[WowWeakForum]

I know you are going to think I am being a smartass but I assure you I am not.

Another fella needing some carbs for a workout went as far as to eat some forbidden fruit..

[Fluster]

The westside book is a bit better...even if it was edited by grandpa Simpson

lmao, so true. It's like reading poorly phrased treacle.

[Nikonguy]

I know you are going to think I am being a smartass but I assure you I am not.........

cliffs: don't cut your hair

[TrettinR]

I know you are going to think I am being a smartass but I assure you I am not. The Bible is the best book you can read when it comes to gaining strength. This is coming from an agnostic, a guy that doesn't quite believe. Being agnostic it is hard to admit this book is awesome, but it is. It gives you all the answers to getting a bigger bench, squat, deadlift. Some dude carrying a heavy ass cross up a hill. Another fella needing some carbs for a workout went as far as to eat some forbidden fruit. The book is about ultimate sacrifice and what you need to do to get powerful. If you read carefully you will find all of the Weider principles in this wonderful work of literature. It is invaluable for people serious about getting stronger.

So untrue, I have been married 4 times, everyone of them beautiful, sexy, smart, great careers, and kind. They all could have gotten by on their looks, married a doctor, lawyer, Indian Chief. Set back and enjoyed the maids, pedicures, manicures, expensive vacations. Instead they chose me, a loveable, easy going goof with a decent body and a great sense of humor. It was my dumbass arrogance, and inability to keep my big dick in my pants that turned them into flaming lunatics. If I was a good guy they would have never been turned into "bitches." I have a great one now. I hope I don't screw this one up, but if I do I am sure number 5 is out there.

This guy is either crazy or trollin'

[TrettinR]

lmao, so true. It's like reading poorly phrased treacle.

Hey, back off. It's an easy read for us math majors who don't do words so good!

[Fluster]

Hey, back off. It's an easy read for us math majors who don't do words so good!

I'd contend that it's an easy read for anyone!

[TKD]

Thanks for the helpful suggestions.

Might get the Westside Methods.

Anyone know anything about this book?

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0926888048/zenbulogy-20

I agree with endpoint. Probably one of the worst books I have ever read regarding training.

This is a damn good read:
http://www.amazon.com/Purposeful-Pri...pd_sim_sbs_b_5

As was this:
https://www.dragondoor.com/b31.html

[scott_donald]

supertraining by mel siff...

[endpoint]

supertraining by mel siff...

Read the question...it has to be specifically on powerlifting...I have been in trouble once already

[scott_donald]

Read the question...it has to be specifically on powerlifting...I have been in trouble once already

ya but supertraining gives you best over all back ground to lifting...

[endpoint]

ya but supertraining gives you best over all back ground to lifting...

But apparently he doesnt need that. I dont know if he knows it all already.

[PeonLover]

I have it.

Its freaking stupid.

its done in a story style stupid storys. As far as how to train....I wouldn't buy it.

The westside book is a bit better...even if it was edited by grandpa Simpson

But I would buy the ed coan book;
http://www.amazon.com/Ed-Coan-man-my...4579466&sr=1-1

the year was nineteen dickety three ,we had to say dickety because the kaizer had stolen our word for twenty

[endpoint]

the year was nineteen dickety three ,we had to say dickety because the kaizer had stolen our word for twenty

hahaha

He has a very unique writing style
“Dollar Bill,” a 308, and Phil Harrington, a 181, have done 600 lbs plus 375 lbs of band tension to squat 900 and 905, respectively, at a meet. Phil’s 905 was a world record at 181. These results are very reliable. The math reveals that your contest squat is about one-third higher than your box squat max with the suit straps down and no knee wraps. The results will vary about 3% either way. Greg Panora made a box squat with 645 plus 440 lbs of bands to squat 1000 at 238 and total 2485, a world record at 242. The larger the squat, the greater the band tension must be. The band tension must be great on the box as well.