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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 10:05:22 GMT -5
I have just started power lifting within the last month of my training. Before I had been training for about a year, but just doing body building routines, made some progress but powerlifting is now what I'm interested it. My diet is very good, only a student so my time is spent in the gym and studying. Lots of tjme to recover.
I have been doing madcows 5x5 routine now for the last month but I have been seeing very little gains. I think I may have overestimated my bench max when I made my spreadsheet and now I am stalling around 215lbs. Same for squat but this time up around 235lbs. I have only realized now I can't be maxing out every workout, it's more of a marathon than a sprint.
My lifts are:
Bench:215x3
Squat:235x3
Deadlift:400x1
My bench form isn't the best. I have been looking at lots of videos on YouTube but I can't seem to figure out what works best for me. I have trouble keeping my shoulders back when I lock out. My squat form is getting better, thanks to watch videos rip has posted on YouTube. My deadlift form is probably my best.
I'm just wondering what program would be best for me.
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Post by nachtegaal45 on Mar 2, 2013 16:53:18 GMT -5
A couple pointers I could offer:
1.) A spotter able to give a liftoff helps you avoid moving the shoulders up out of the scapular retraction position.
2.) You should feel some contraction in the lats in the bottom position of the bench.I believe I read about how Konstantin Konstantinovs switched to a close-grip not only due to shoulder girdle injuries,but because he felt the contractile position of his lats were much better with this form,just food for thought.
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Post by George on Mar 5, 2013 10:26:45 GMT -5
Here's something about nfld709: He's posted the same question three times in various places, with a lot of people taking the time to give feedback...yet he responds to no one with a thanks, go to Hades...anything.
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Post by bblackstone on Mar 5, 2013 17:55:38 GMT -5
I have just started power lifting within the last month of my training. Before I had been training for about a year, but just doing body building routines, made some progress but powerlifting is now what I'm interested it. My diet is very good, only a student so my time is spent in the gym and studying. Lots of tjme to recover. I have been doing madcows 5x5 routine now for the last month but I have been seeing very little gains. I think I may have overestimated my bench max when I made my spreadsheet and now I am stalling around 215lbs. Same for squat but this time up around 235lbs. I have only realized now I can't be maxing out every workout, it's more of a marathon than a sprint. My lifts are: Bench:215x3 Squat:235x3 Deadlift:400x1 My bench form isn't the best. I have been looking at lots of videos on YouTube but I can't seem to figure out what works best for me. I have trouble keeping my shoulders back when I lock out. My squat form is getting better, thanks to watch videos rip has posted on YouTube. My deadlift form is probably my best. I'm just wondering what program would be best for me. Blast your bench. Best product out there for the money. I swear by it. If you know me you will agree. Form is key. It will teach you form. The how too's and the do not's. Plus. Money back guarantee. |
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Post by bblackstone on Mar 5, 2013 17:58:13 GMT -5
Here's something about nfld709: He's posted the same question three times in various places, with a lot of people taking the time to give feedback...yet he responds to no one with a thanks, go to Hades...anything. He is young, new and a student. Lets give him a break. He maybe in a situation we do not know of. Benefit of the doubt I say. Remember we are all Gods children. Some just are not as courteous as others. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2013 18:38:17 GMT -5
thanks for the tips guy, sorry there georgey
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Post by George on Mar 6, 2013 0:32:59 GMT -5
No problem, I modified my other post, asking it be directed toward the general powerlifting spot to keep it condensed. Even though your the OP, I like to follow what others are throwing out...someone might have the golden program!
I dont usually come off as bold as that, and see why it could be taken the wrong way. I just thought something was up because after getting some decent posts, it was reposted without a response from the OP. It felt troll like. Now I kinda look like a jerk, and the threads busted with awkwardness...lol. Sorry man.
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