Help New To Powerlifting

**Deciever** · 12-17-2001, 02:52 PM

ok you guys, i've just been lifting to keep in shape, never really powerlifting, not quite full all out bodybuilding... just a consistent lifting schedule...

currently my stats are......

weight: 123
Bench- 185
Squat 155
Deadlift - 200

first let me explain why my dealift and squat suck as much as they do....

about 2 months ago, i was able to squat 255, and dealdift 285....then i completely, and i mean completely, ****ed up my hamstring tendon, which put my out of leg work for 2 months, and i am slowy easing my way back into lifting.. and i decided i wanna go for strength, and powerlifting.

Now what im looking for is a good strength routine to follow, so i can get stronger(full body, not just the 3 lifts that west side is upsessed with)... anyhelp would be good... either post some of your routines that have been really successful, or e-mail me with them....

thanks,
jay

**Dawg** · 12-18-2001, 02:29 PM

If you're looking for something to 'ease' into....how about this.

Do this once or twice a week....lift hard, lift heavy, eat like a horse and rest. It'll give you a good base to start from until you're ready to get into a more specific routine.

Clean and press (or standing militaries) 2-3 sets 3-8 reps...usually I'll do 1-3 singles after the working sets

Barbell rows - 3 sets 6-8 reps.

Dips (weighted) - 2 sets of 8-12 reps

Squats - 5x5s

Deadlifts or Good Mornings - I usualy tend to work up to heavy singles.

It may not seem like much but if you're lifting hard, it'll wipe you out! It's all the big lifts which will help your size and strength.

Last thing...a word on westside....you're right, the westside method tends to emphasize improving your squat, deadlift and bench press but keep in mind, it's geared towards competitive powerlifting which is benching, squatting and deadlifting. Also, while it does emphasize those lifts, don't think that you won't gain size or strength from it. I've used it before and my arms got bigger (not to mention my legs, back and shoulders)....don't knock it...it works!

Later and good luck!

**p0w3rlift3r** · 07-21-2002, 04:50 AM

this is probably in the graveyard look at little decievers lifts here, you know bro you've came a long ass way

good work

**Deejay_Spike** · 07-21-2002, 05:05 AM

rofl you're sick man

**p0w3rlift3r** · 07-21-2002, 05:18 AM

my god spike i think his total has raised 300 lbs. or a little more since then, hats off to the kid

**Deciever** · 07-21-2002, 09:30 AM

lol too bad an old crippled woman could still beat my bench

**lilmuscleman** · 07-21-2002, 12:51 PM

ahh im very glad i found a thread like this, i was just about to make another. i have been lifting for going on 7 months. i've put on around 25 pounds. i just recently decided that all i was really focusing on was my max lifts, really. is there a big difference between a PL workout schedule and a BB workout schedule? if so, could someone please give me an example of a PL one. thanks

**SHWStrongarm** · 07-21-2002, 07:50 PM

wow, that's a funny question. You'll hear something about that

There's more to PLing then fat bodybuilders.

**p0w3rlift3r** · 07-21-2002, 08:03 PM

powerlifters don't even come close to bodybuilders

1. powerlifters are much stronger
2. most powerlifters wiegh less then bodybuilders (proffesional level)
3. powerlifters don't abuse roids (as bad) as bodybuilders
4. powerlifters don't eat as much as bb's

**Deejay_Spike** · 07-21-2002, 11:41 PM

"Now what im looking for is a good strength routine to follow, so i can get stronger(full body, not just the 3 lifts that west side is upsessed with)... "

HAHAHAHHAHAHA

what made you change your mind D ?

**Deciever** · 07-21-2002, 11:59 PM

oh god.... i have no clue... lets let this thread die down again, and never speak of it again... EVER

lol

**Powerlifter16** · 07-22-2002, 12:25 AM

LOL

lifter

**p0w3rlift3r** · 07-22-2002, 02:11 AM

you should be proud of yourself, actually i will tell everyone my first 1rm maxes there much more insulting

bench- 95
squat- 145
DL- 155

happy now make fun of me

**Deciever** · 07-22-2002, 10:57 AM

lol those were my maxes after a year of lifting, and 4 months of being injured,, when i started..
bench- 95
deadlift- 135
1/2 squat- 135

**Deejay_Spike** · 07-22-2002, 12:15 PM

my first maxes (first time i tried let's say)

were :

bench : 230
squat : 290
deadlift : 265

**p0w3rlift3r** · 07-22-2002, 11:52 PM

anyone besides me think spike has good genetics and is gay

**humongousteen** · 05-08-2011, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by Deciever

ok you guys, i've just been lifting to keep in shape, never really powerlifting, not quite full all out bodybuilding... just a consistent lifting schedule...

currently my stats are......

weight: 123
Bench- 185
Squat 155
Deadlift - 200

first let me explain why my dealift and squat suck as much as they do....

about 2 months ago, i was able to squat 255, and dealdift 285....then i completely, and i mean completely, ****ed up my hamstring tendon, which put my out of leg work for 2 months, and i am slowy easing my way back into lifting.. and i decided i wanna go for strength, and powerlifting.

Now what im looking for is a good strength routine to follow, so i can get stronger(full body, not just the 3 lifts that west side is upsessed with)... anyhelp would be good... either post some of your routines that have been really successful, or e-mail me with them....

thanks,
jay

try starting strength

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