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 .
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Thread: How to start powerlifting
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11-05-2011, 04:42 PM #1
How to start powerlifting
Ka0s :In my experience, doing heavy barbell squats, bench presses, deadlifts, military presses, rows, etc. builds no significant muscle mass.
What you need to really get big is a solid routine which focuses on light weights and cable movements to really force blood into those muscles and get that deep burn & powerful contraction
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11-05-2011, 04:45 PM #2
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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."If death is victory; how afraid of life can we be?"
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11-05-2011, 04:53 PM #3Ka0s :In my experience, doing heavy barbell squats, bench presses, deadlifts, military presses, rows, etc. builds no significant muscle mass.
What you need to really get big is a solid routine which focuses on light weights and cable movements to really force blood into those muscles and get that deep burn & powerful contraction
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11-05-2011, 04:57 PM #4
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)
I'm not sure if these videos are the best examples of form for a beginner raw lifter
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11-05-2011, 05:08 PM #5
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11-05-2011, 05:11 PM #6
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11-06-2011, 12:28 AM #7
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11-06-2011, 01:19 AM #8
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11-06-2011, 01:56 AM #9
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
Best lifts to date/goals by July 2013 (ALL RAW)
Squat: 200kgx1 /200kgx1 (goal achieved)
Bench: 120kgx1 / 130kgx1, 102.5kgx15
Deadlift: 235kg x 1/ 240kgx1
OHP: 80kg x1/ 90kgx1
Over All Goal - Elite wilks total in the open age group
**Registered volume addict**
**SCARED OF IPF JUDGES CREW**
TWITTER: @The_Lifting_Doc
YOUTUBE: TheNumber2Jersey (videos of my lifts can all be found here)
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11-06-2011, 01:03 AM #10
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.
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11-06-2011, 01:38 AM #11
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11-06-2011, 01:39 AM #12Best lifts to date/goals by July 2013 (ALL RAW)
Squat: 200kgx1 /200kgx1 (goal achieved)
Bench: 120kgx1 / 130kgx1, 102.5kgx15
Deadlift: 235kg x 1/ 240kgx1
OHP: 80kg x1/ 90kgx1
Over All Goal - Elite wilks total in the open age group
**Registered volume addict**
**SCARED OF IPF JUDGES CREW**
TWITTER: @The_Lifting_Doc
YOUTUBE: TheNumber2Jersey (videos of my lifts can all be found here)
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11-06-2011, 01:52 AM #13
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11-06-2011, 01:58 AM #14Best lifts to date/goals by July 2013 (ALL RAW)
Squat: 200kgx1 /200kgx1 (goal achieved)
Bench: 120kgx1 / 130kgx1, 102.5kgx15
Deadlift: 235kg x 1/ 240kgx1
OHP: 80kg x1/ 90kgx1
Over All Goal - Elite wilks total in the open age group
**Registered volume addict**
**SCARED OF IPF JUDGES CREW**
TWITTER: @The_Lifting_Doc
YOUTUBE: TheNumber2Jersey (videos of my lifts can all be found here)
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11-06-2011, 02:08 AM #15
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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.
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11-06-2011, 02:22 AM #16
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)Best lifts to date/goals by July 2013 (ALL RAW)
Squat: 200kgx1 /200kgx1 (goal achieved)
Bench: 120kgx1 / 130kgx1, 102.5kgx15
Deadlift: 235kg x 1/ 240kgx1
OHP: 80kg x1/ 90kgx1
Over All Goal - Elite wilks total in the open age group
**Registered volume addict**
**SCARED OF IPF JUDGES CREW**
TWITTER: @The_Lifting_Doc
YOUTUBE: TheNumber2Jersey (videos of my lifts can all be found here)
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