Meso Powerlifting Corner

[Masters Power]

Nice. That should put you well into 2x bodyweight on a paused single. You could probably take some records in the master's 198.

Thanks brother. Meet PR is above 2x bodyweight in the 198 class. Top 20 nationally in the masters 198 but that ranking gets much higher if I can duplicate or exceed it next year in the over 50 category.

 

[ROB581211]

Doing some high rep training (for me at least) while letting a number of injuries heal between meets.

today's benching 10x215, 245, 275, 305 rep PR.
incline bench 12x205, 10x 245, 9x275
Weight was 190 this morning.

Here is 305x10 touch n go.

I did some 305 work today myself. Unfortunately it wasn't touch and go. It was 5 sets of 3 with 1-2 second pauses. Mainly just 1 lol good clean lift

 

[Whoremoans]

Good luck. Once you start, you wont stop. You running a log?

Not doing a log currently considering I'm off cycle and starting the program "natty". But once I hop back on gear I'm gonna do a sick cycle/training log. Strictly brute strength and mass. 1G test, NPP, tren A, dbol kickstart, switching to anadrol once I add the tren, then wrapping up the end of it with a test/tren base and winny mix.

 

[Docd187123]

Here is a great tip I just learned about powerlifting; out of the 3 major lifts the deadlift is the one you don't want to hit failure on. The deadlift completely drains you and is the hardest on your nervous system/recovery. It's not the same as failing on a bench press or a squat. Therefore even in training, you only want to deadlift to maybe 90-95% of your 1RM about once every 6 wks.

As a bodybuilder who has recently wandered over into powerlifting I have found a lot of the information extremely interesting. I no longer look at powerlifting the same way as I used to, it's pretty fun

The schools of thought are actually mixed in the topic. Many very talented coaches notice no extra CNS fatigue from tears when compared to squats. Recovery for them is about the same. Others are on the opposite side of the spectrum. It boils down to individual differences, lifestyle factors, how you plan your training etc.

 

[jaymaximus]

Not doing a log currently considering I'm off cycle and starting the program "natty". But once I hop back on gear I'm gonna do a sick cycle/training log. Strictly brute strength and mass. 1G test, NPP, tren A, dbol kickstart, switching to anadrol once I add the tren, then wrapping up the end of it with a test/tren base and winny mix.

Keep us updated here on how the training is going brother

 

[Whoremoans]

Keep us updated here on how the training is going brother

Will do brother Maximus.

 

[Melly Mel from hell]

I have many years of weight training under my belt but NO experience in powerlifting. What would be the program to use to start my journey on the dark side.
All opinions are welcome.

 

[RodgerThat]

I have many years of weight training under my belt but NO experience in powerlifting. What would be the program to use to start my journey on the dark side.
All opinions are welcome.

I think starting strength would be a good place to start or a template in beyond 5/3/1. But also gotta look at if you have a particularlar lift that's lagging to the other two?

 

[NotNattyNate]

I heard PLing is addicting. Once you try you don't go back. I have a addictive personality as it is. The next thing you know I'm going to ask @Docd187123 where the PL gym is. I Have a feeling I'm that that far away.

I used to power lift, it is a different type of lifting. I always used rep ranges 6 and under, i prefered 4x3x2 and 3x3. 5,3,1 is a good program. I hit 405 pause bench, 600 on squat, and 650 on dead lift. I lifted this way for 6-7 years. I am taller, 6'2" ish. It is not ideal for building an aesthetically pleasing physique. I found that the heavier weight increased overall thickness in my body. When i decided to start bodybuilding, i would split my week up and do one half heavy with low rep, and the other half higher reps. Now i train almost all higher rep, the heavy weight puts unwanted stress on my joints and inhibits further training. Depends on what you enjoy, smashing huge weight is fun Tho. I used to ego lift and train reckless, which is probably the main cause of my joint issues. Keep your form tight, lift heavy, eat heavy and you'll be wearing xxl hoodies and flipping over small trucks in no time. Being thay strong is addictive.

 

[ErikR]

I used to power lift, it is a different type of lifting. I always used rep ranges 6 and under, i prefered 4x3x2 and 3x3. 5,3,1 is a good program. I hit 405 pause bench, 600 on squat, and 650 on dead lift. I lifted this way for 6-7 years. I am taller, 6'2" ish. It is not ideal for building an aesthetically pleasing physique. I found that the heavier weight increased overall thickness in my body. When i decided to start bodybuilding, i would split my week up and do one half heavy with low rep, and the other half higher reps. Now i train almost all higher rep, the heavy weight puts unwanted stress on my joints and inhibits further training. Depends on what you enjoy, smashing huge weight is fun Tho. I used to ego lift and train reckless, which is probably the main cause of my joint issues. Keep your form tight, lift heavy, eat heavy and you'll be wearing xxl hoodies and flipping over small trucks in no time. Being thay strong is addictive.

I started the 531 and bodybuilding template. So far I like it. I don't see any reason why a routine can't give you the best of both worlds.

 

[insertnamehere]

The schools of thought are actually mixed in the topic. Many very talented coaches notice no extra CNS fatigue from tears when compared to squats. Recovery for them is about the same. Others are on the opposite side of the spectrum. It boils down to individual differences, lifestyle factors, how you plan your training etc.

I recover from heavy (95%) squats way better than heavy (95%) deads. Even during the actual session I have more energy doing heavy singles on squats than deads.

 

[Docd187123]

I recover from heavy (95%) squats way better than heavy (95%) deads. Even during the actual session I have more energy doing heavy singles on squats than deads.

I'm the same way. Not sure if it's bc I've squTted up to 4x a week whereas I've never pulled more than twice a week until just recently or other factors like anthropometry making pulling less efficient for me.

 

[insertnamehere]

Not doing a log currently considering I'm off cycle and starting the program "natty". But once I hop back on gear I'm gonna do a sick cycle/training log. Strictly brute strength and mass. 1G test, NPP, tren A, dbol kickstart, switching to anadrol once I add the tren, then wrapping up the end of it with a test/tren base and winny mix.

Damn, can't wait to see how that cycle goes.

 

[RodgerThat]

I recover from heavy (95%) squats way better than heavy (95%) deads. Even during the actual session I have more energy doing heavy singles on squats than deads.

I'm am the exact same way but I think that's due to a significantly heavier deadlift 1rm to my squat 1rm

 

[insertnamehere]

I'm the same way. Not sure if it's bc I've squTted up to 4x a week whereas I've never pulled more than twice a week until just recently or other factors like anthropometry making pulling less efficient for me.

Sorry the delay in response, I had to look up anthropometry,

Do you have short arms or whats the case? My wing span is almost 2 inches more than my height.

 

[Docd187123]

Sorry the delay in response, I had to look up anthropometry,

Do you have short arms or whats the case? My wing span is almost 2 inches more than my height.

I've never measured but it seems like I have to either bend more at the waist or sink my hips more than most at my height to get the bar.

 

[Whoremoans]

Damn, can't wait to see how that cycle goes.

Me and you both

 

[insertnamehere]

I've never measured but it seems like I have to either bend more at the waist or sink my hips more than most at my height to get the bar.

Could be normal wing span, long legs combo too. You should measure your wing span sometime just to see where it is in relation to your height.

 

[Docd187123]

Could be normal wing span, long legs combo too. You should measure your wing span sometime just to see where it is in relation to your height.

I'll try that out

 

[Masters Power]

I recover from heavy (95%) squats way better than heavy (95%) deads. Even during the actual session I have more energy doing heavy singles on squats than deads.

100% agree with this. Heavy deads can be torture during a session. Never had the same experience with heavy squats.

This has gotten worse as I've gotten older. The only time I pull anywhere near 600 now is on meet day. Using pulling variations more these days particularly during non meet training. Lots of no touch, paused and double paused sets.