Hi guys, i figured i'd put this question here since the lifts pertain more towards powerlifting. I just started a powerbuilding routine i found on intensemuscle (l.h.'s powerbuilding), and i really enjoy it, but i have a few questions about exercise selection. On the squat day, it has you do deads too, would you guys recommend alternating deads with power cleans from week to week? Also, on OH press day, would you do strict OH presses or seated military press? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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02-12-2011, 10:25 AM #1
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New powerbuilding routine, couple of questions
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02-12-2011, 10:28 AM #2
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What`s the programme details? If it is anywhere near legitimate why would you try to mess with it. There are a number of programmes that call for deadlifts and squats on the same day although not maxing on both I wouldn`t have thought.
As for the OH pressing. Someone once said, OH pressing is like peeing, you can do it standing or sitting"The hardest part in lifting, is NOT to lift..." - Me
First meet results:
Squat 140kg (+15kg PR)
Bench 130kg (+10kg PR)
Deadlift 185kg (+25kg PR)
Second meet results:
Squat 175kg (+5kg PR)
Bench 140kg (= PR)
Deadlift 210kg (+5kg PR)
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02-12-2011, 10:55 AM #3
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02-12-2011, 11:13 AM #4
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The layout is this:
Monday
Bench Press 3 working sets of 5-7, alternate with 3-5
Incline Bench 2-3 working sets of 6-8
Flat DB bench or flyes 2-3 sets of 10
Then 2-3 back exercises such as pull-ups/chins, rows, etc...to 8-10 reps
Wednesday
Squats 3-4 working sets of 5-7 or 3-5
Deadlifts 3 sets of 3-5 (or alternate with power cleans possibly)
Hamstring exercise (leg curls, sldl, sumo press, etc...3 sets of 10-12)
2-3 bicep exercises (just to get them in somewhere)
Friday
Military Press 3 sets of 3-5 or 5-7(should i do OH press instead, or clean and press possibly)
Close grip bench 3 sets of 5-7
Dips 2-3 sets to 8-10
Lateral Raises, pushdows, face pulls, etc.... couple sets of 10
I really like the layout, and i enjoy lifting heavier and in the lower tier of rep ranges regardless on what people say about hypertrophy, I respond better to lower reps.
Do you guys think alternating with power cleans in for deads every now and then is fine, and it seems that i should do the OH press rather than the seated press. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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02-12-2011, 11:23 AM #5
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It`s a powerlifting/body building hybrid routine. What are your goals? If it`s strength just do Starting Strength.
"The hardest part in lifting, is NOT to lift..." - Me
First meet results:
Squat 140kg (+15kg PR)
Bench 130kg (+10kg PR)
Deadlift 185kg (+25kg PR)
Second meet results:
Squat 175kg (+5kg PR)
Bench 140kg (= PR)
Deadlift 210kg (+5kg PR)
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02-12-2011, 11:23 AM #6
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02-12-2011, 11:27 AM #7
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02-12-2011, 11:33 AM #8
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It does seem to be upper body push dominant. What if i did a few back exercises on friday instead of lateral raises, pushdowns, face pulls? Like throw in a few more sets of pullups/chins. Ive read that wendler sometimes will do a few sets of pullups before each workout. What do you guys think? Thanks.
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02-12-2011, 11:47 AM #9
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02-12-2011, 01:04 PM #14
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