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Post by lift4him on Jan 23, 2016 22:11:12 GMT -5
Hello I'm looking for some help picking a powerlifting program. I'm doing 531 three days a week now but want to switch to a more powerlifting specific template. 5 years ago my numbers were at 500/365/500. I've recently gotten back into powerlifting and my numbers are 425/335/460. Before I was doing regular linear periodization over 12 week cycles. Any input is much appreciated. I stopped getting progress and then got into martial arts. Anyway I'm back to serious powerlifting and want to compete someday.
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Post by osu122975 on Jan 24, 2016 7:14:07 GMT -5
I see a need for consistency. 531 works, just make it powerlifting specific. I have the Beyond 531 book and there is years of training in it.
Eventually, you're gonna have to pay attention to what works and what doesn't so you can customize your workouts based on daily needs and requirements.
Don't be afraid to experiment.
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Post by lift4him on Jan 25, 2016 4:09:48 GMT -5
I'm committed to powerlifting now and just want some ideas. I know 531 works but even Jim says it's not a powerlifting program. Also for me I set rep pr's but my maxes don't seem to be climbing.
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Post by dbunch on Jan 25, 2016 9:51:52 GMT -5
one of the problems I ran into with 531 was the lack of volume especially with the bench.
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Post by lift4him on Jan 25, 2016 11:45:27 GMT -5
dbunch that's what I'm finding out too. Do you have any suggestions for me?
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Post by osu122975 on Jan 25, 2016 13:38:13 GMT -5
You're not getting what I'm telling you about 531. Make it work for powerlifting, which means ditching the press day for a second bench day. Instead of going for max reps, do 3-5 sets of the required reps on the last set of the working weight. Just make it work. Customize it to your needs for powerlifting because the principles in 531 are spot on for powerlifting.
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Post by lift4him on Jan 25, 2016 13:45:07 GMT -5
Ok thanks for clearing that up.
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Post by George on Jan 27, 2016 0:02:14 GMT -5
"Before I was doing regular linear periodization over 12 week cycles"
Looking at your before numbers and current, you haven't lost much. I was wondering how long you did the linear periodization in the first place? How long did it take you to get back within so close of the new numbers...which are not far off from the old.
Aside from those, ther eis evidence you were stronger before, so even without knowing how long you cycled the periodization, the gains, etc...its suffice to say you were stronger. So why change? I've found linear peridiozation to be the least taxing on me, and I've done just about every crazy routine there was. I did not start talking big leaps into breaking barriers until I learned that less is more, following an interview with Ed Coan, a big proponent of linear periodization, and someone who has a voice. If you are gaining, no matter how slow, it is working, and as mentioned above...consistency might be all that is needed.
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Post by George on Jan 27, 2016 0:10:06 GMT -5
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Post by lift4him on Jan 27, 2016 11:48:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the input George. It took me a year doing the linear periodization in the first place. It took me about 6 months doing workouts from www.strongmanwod.com to get back to my current numbers. Then I thought going back to a powerlifting specific program would be best since that is what I want to focus on from now on. I will go back to what worked before, the linear periodization. I remember that once I got to 500/365/500 I started to hit a wall on my progress but hopefully this time around through good accessory exercise selection I can break through it. Thanks for all the feedback guys! I'm glad I came here.
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