posted Thu, 03/05/2020 - 08:25
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Hello all... Continue powerlifting or go to the dark side and bodybuild for a comp?
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Hello all,
I've been following along here for a while and have learned some good stuff. I've ran some "mild" and some "wild" cycles and when I've ran bloods in the past they were ok , a little high here and there. I have been powerlifting for about 4 and half years and have a comp in a few months. After the comp I am considering giving bodybuilding a whirl before I turn 45... I turn 44 in a couple weeks. Since I've always been on a permanent bulk I eat what I want but stay somewhat lean year round. Last time I checked I was at 12-14% but carry it around my belly for the most part. I sit comfortable at 210-215. What you guys think?
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Are you talking about just BB training or actually going into a BB show?
Big difference. And nice job on the medals/wins at PL.
I'd like to actually compete once and get out,lol.
Going to have to hang up the singlet for posing panties. Just make sure you dont practice your posing routine in the power rack or dead lift platform..,lol
Well wish you good luck and continued health in whatever you decide.
I’ve noticed more injuries in powerlifting, but that is just my experience.... seeing others i never did powerlifting
Bud I know exactly where you are coming from. The problem in powerlifting is the longer time goes on the less PR's that come along and the less adrenaline rushes and euphoric highs you end up getting from them :-( I found all my best lifts came at the 3yr mark of using gear and from then on have been extremely hard to surpass, and with that too comes the injuries and tears. I tried converting to more of a bodybuilding workout just lifting in the 6 to 8 rep range and it lasted all of 2 weeks!! I decided that for me I'd still rather be as physically strong as I can be when I'm walking out of my front door - Yes its all ego and in your head stuff but then so's what you look like and weigh such as in bodybuilding. Personally I think one you become extremely obsessive about numbers and what you can lift I don't think that thought process ever really leaves you.
You nailed it... Tore a bicep few years back and it looks like shit now, but i rehabilitated it and came back with a vengeance!!! Just can't get the number game go.
Go for it! Honestly, I’m getting older (I feel it) and I am more scared of injuries. Therefore, I stick to lifting heavy but not breaking PR’s.
I’m not one of those guys that try to show off at the gym and load all the weights on! I leave that to the younger kids or the guys that don’t give a crap and will be using a walker at age 55.
That was just me rambling- but ya go for it bro!
I feel you, I'm constantly squatting 400-500lbs, benching 300 and pulling 500-550 deads every week and I feel it in my joints but don't want to let it go... Lol
There's a 85yr old at the comps that walks up all slow bends over and pulls 300, sets it down and walks off all calm as can be. If I make it past 60 I want to be like that old man!!!
You ever fuck with the cube method that Brandon Lilly developed?
Could be a happy medium.
Personally, since I started powerlifting I can’t see myself stopping. Not unless I absolutely have to. I feel like I have more of a purpose when I’m training.
Oh hell ya I do. I run it 8 weeks only then jump to a 531 for 4 weeks. I've done just cube and just 531 and I think that combo does wonders.
My buddies been doing the same thing.. going back and forth between the 2. I’ve been stuck on cube but they’re both great.
I agree with you on that. Only thing is the 365 strong (2nd version) of the Cube Method is better.
The program has you running the big 3 lifts differently each week.
So one week deads would be heavy, bench would be speed/dynamic, and squat for volume. Then changes the next week.
Also includes some BB type accessory work. But its solid exercises usually with a bb, db, or cable machine.
Def. good to jacked and stronger from the program.
He suggests to finish up with a strongman type exercise. Such as heavy db carries, pushing the sled, etc.
That’s the program I run. The updated version from 365 strong. It’s been called cube 365, cube boss, cube kingpin... it’s still cube method at the end of the day
Again I agree with you. Just the 1st version.,the original Cube Method.., program has skipping the main lifts.
Floor press instead of bench and block pulls instead of reg. dead, etc.
That is why I mentioned the 365 strong. Luckily sometime ago a friend of mine was nice enough to send me both eBooks. :}
Are you trying for PR's at the end of the program or just up the % for the next training cycle?
I do both. I pretty much rotate every other cycle.
At your height you’re gonna be doing classic unless you put on 70 pounds. I do classic (same height) and I offseason 240-250 to come down to a shredded 212. As long as you’re good with your PL suffering (unless you’re a genetic freak you can’t train for both at the same time) I’d say go for it. Competing is a great experience and pushes you in ways you’ll never appreciate till you do it.
That's the hard part... Letting my ego go long enough to do it. In between meets I tried the higher reps and bb stuff and when my numbers started to drop I jumped back. I've been trying a power builder routine lately and its a bit easier due to the heavier weights.
In my late teens and early 20’s I trained PL. Injuries prompted the switch to BB. It’s something you can have more longevity in because of the lighter weights. I train almost all parts of my body on 20 rep sets now. Some 30’s. I imagine I’ve lost a lot of strength BUT I’m bigger than I ever was. The pump sets, supersets, tri sets, all seem to be best for growth and detail once you have your base (which you clearly do).
Coming from PL you’re gonna have a hard time leaving the numbers at the door. But if you can you’ll get better growth.
It won't hurt to give it a go, might be fun to switch up training style and goal for a bit.
I don't know man... The high reps and cardio hurt, lol