Powerlifters should train like bodybuilders

huntingground said:
I didn't read the article but, when I got some coaching from Dave Bulldog Beattie, he stated that PLs should train harder than BBs. He stated that PLs should do their PL training first and then train like a BBer afterwards (BB/assistance work).
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ye sort of similar to what its getting at mate
 
A lot of these articles are floating about, and I for one totally agree. I think bodybuilders or atleast those that are starting out need to build some kind of foundation of strength along with the additional volume.

Also swings the other way as well. Powerlifter should train like a bodybuilder as well as eat like one. Dont need to be a fat fucker.

Whats the saying....train like a strongman, eat like a bodybuilder, mobilise like a weightlifter and have the mentality of the powerlifter and the fuck like a pornstar.
 
I'm not either but I imagine the reason pl train the way they do is to prevent injuries that they might get doing excercises they wouldn't normally do (if that makes sense)
 
It's a good approach if you're not interested in staying in the same weight class.

The russian plans (Shieko and smolov) are in rep ranges to not promote adaption into a higher weight class from added muscle. The neurological connections and fibre types are adapted instead.

Whereas the Westside mantras promote a "repetition" method pushing muscle size as a means to and end where "strong is strong"

Interesting read though
 
Good article

Westside does a lot of 'bodybuilding'...

Three methods

Maximal effort
Dynamic effort
repetition method

People hate on Westside and say it is only good for multiply elite lifters, but I know for a fact that a lot of the top GBPF/IPF guys train in a heavily WS influenced eay
 
Levstar said:
Good article

Westside does a lot of 'bodybuilding'...

Three methods

Maximal effort
Dynamic effort
repetition method

People hate on Westside and say it is only good for multiply elite lifters, but I know for a fact that a lot of the top GBPF/IPF guys train in a heavily WS influenced eay
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You cant argue with a gym that has A LOT of world record holders/top lifters in the world. There method works. Would be amazing to have a year out to just go and train there. The amount of knowledge that you would pick up would be priceless imo.
 
Westside kick started some life back into deadlift,which as as raw as they come... I'll be putting some of it back into my next training cycle.

Agree time out in ohio at westide and Elite fts would be epic
 
AaronHudson said:
Some power lifters are disgustingly out of shape... Muscle lifts weight, not fat. And they don't need to be in THAT much of a caloric surplus to lift heavier weights. Just fucking lazy.
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While I agree on the whole Aaron, power lifters will often simply add weight, fat, going into a comp if they are equipped. The additional volume in a suit or shirt as well as intramusculally can and does aid in lifts. If you transfers that to strongman, additional weight, be it muscle or fat can help in a multitude of events also.

That said, I'd rather look like I lift
 
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