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Recommended powerlifting workout

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So looking for a good powerlifting routine. Looking to do like a 6 week routine to increase my bench,squats,and deadlifts. There will not be a meet at the end ,so peaking is not necessary. Looking for a novice routine.
Current lifts
Bench 290lbsx1
Squat 375x5
Deadlift 405x5
6'0, 290 30 years old
I've recently started working out again after a 4 year hiatus. This is now the 2nd month back in the gym.
A member here had recommended I try the STRONGLIFTS routine 5x5. I looked it over and did alittle research and felt that it was missing some things. Now I haven't been a big powerlifter before, but I know when training for powerlifting it's all in the basics squat,bench,and deads. But in stronglifts that's really all there is and rows. Now I'm sure when training powerlifting style if there's any ab or arm workouts but I figure it wouldn't hurt to add in right?? So I found a website http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/powerlifting-programs/
This site has a lot of routines by different coaches and powerlifters them self. So guy who runs powerliftingtowin made a good point about the STRONGLIFTS program he said the author of this routine isn't a powerlifter or coach, hell apparently his numbers aren't far from mine. So my question is if you where to go on to powerliftingtowin.com what routine would you pick or do you have a routine that would be a good starting point?
And please don't mention AAS and my bf being to highI'm not planning on running any cycles soon thank you.

stevey7's picture

For bench I would do triples and have a day set aside for speed benching and some band work,same for deads and squats, your numbers look good for being away so long.

IrishMack's picture

4 year break, 2nd month back in the gym, and you can do those numbers? let me tell you, you dont need any help from any of us powerlifters, Muscle memory is not the same as muscle strength.
If you tell the truth about your numbers I will gladly help you, otherwise I am sorry, I have to call bullshit.

LiftingPlumber's picture

I'm alittle confused with your post " muscle memory is not the same as muscle strength".. what are you trying to say? Explain please?? To me this isn't a dick swinging contest I'm looking for legitimate advice..I'm sorry I was able to gain my strength back quicker then I thought was but those are my numbers..I'm not reppin them smooth like butter but I can do it.

IrishMack's picture

Whatever you are doing right now is the best you can get, 5x5 cannot compete considering how far you got in 2 months.

Do 95% of your 1RM as many times you can 4 sets
Take 2 minutes between sets. Burst your forwards and make sure the negatives are slow.
Do that for each muscle group you train. After 2 weeks up your weight by 10 pounds, rinse repeat.
That seems to work for me although im a midget and 18% BF. No dick swinging, this is the internet and people tend to exaggarate stats a tad bit.

LiftingPlumber's picture

10-4 I know people bs on here all the time but I'm actually not. Would you recommend adding any arm workouts or abs or changing anything with the workout??
This is the split I'm doing
Week1
Mon
Squat 5x5
Bench 5x5
Barbell row 5x5
Wed
Squat 5x5
Overhead press reports 5x5
Deadlift 1x5
Fri
Squat 5x5
Bench 5x5
Rows 5x5
Week 2
Mom
Squat 5x5
Overhead press 5x5
Deadlift 1x5
Wed
Squat 5x5
Bench 5x5
Row 5x5
Fri
Squat 5x5
Overhead press 5x5
Deadlifts 1x5

IrishMack's picture

Depends on your goals, if powerlifting is your goal, research what muscle groups are involved in each exercise and build on that. Biceps are mostly for show so concentrate on triceps, delts, traps, back, chest, and most important core muscles

LiftingPlumber's picture

Ok thanks that helps

LiftingPlumber's picture

Not sure on how I can prove it..aside from pics. Message me an email I'll send you a video I guess...I'm a plumber and i constantly lifting water heaters, bath tubs, concrete so I'm no slouch...I can post a pic of myself now and the shape I'm in.

Gymjunkie01's picture

Hmmmmmmm lol

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IrishMack's picture

Maybe quarter reps count now?

Gymjunkie01's picture

Lmao

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