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| Rico |  | hi hey hello | 01-06-2010 @ 20:52 |
 Sugdens very own David Dimbleby Member 1403, 3716 posts SQ 220, BP 115, DL 260595.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | Hello men of sugden, been reading the articles and forum for a few days and thought i'd join up as it looks like a great site full of cracking info. Having now realised all my lifts are poo compared to the general majority, i'm currently training for a GBPF meet in the winter. I used to follow all the crap from mens health etc but more recently (about 3 months ago) started a 5x5 programme and have seen some good gains. Is this the best sort of programme to follow for a powerlifting meet? Cheers | ||
| Rico | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:00 |
Sugdens very own David Dimbleby Member 1403, 3716 posts SQ 220, BP 115, DL 260595.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | Also I realise this may be more suited to the training forum, my bad. | ||
| MrSmall | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:04 |
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq | There is no real answer to "what is best". Depends entirely on your goals! 5x5 should do you fine for a while. Best of luck! | ||
| Rico | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:07 |
Sugdens very own David Dimbleby Member 1403, 3716 posts SQ 220, BP 115, DL 260595.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | Cheers mate, will perservere with 5x5 until the gains stop, then look into other programmes. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:08 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22400 posts | Welcome! Rico said: I used to follow all the crap from mens health etc but more recently (about 3 months ago) started a 5x5 programme and have seen some good gains. Is this the best sort of programme to follow for a powerlifting meet? As the comp isn't until winter, yes I'd say 5x5 will give you a good foundation. Nearer the time you'll probably need to think about lowering your reps. I'll let the powerlifters give you a better reply. I'm glad you've realised that Men's Health is utter s**te. That's the 1st step! | ||
| wellcome2 | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:10 |
Member 945, 34 posts SQ 230, BP 205.5, DL 280715.5 kgs @ 103kgs Eq | depends on your goals m8 eat big lift big thats my motto | ||
| Rico | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:33 |
Sugdens very own David Dimbleby Member 1403, 3716 posts SQ 220, BP 115, DL 260595.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | I'm amazed how people still believe their s**te! They make so many ridiculous claims. I've also taken the second step and got a rack and oly weights as the gyms near me are crap. Full of mens health retards that dont know a deadlift from a squat. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:39 |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22400 posts | Rico said: I've also taken the second step and got a rack and oly weights as the gyms near me are crap. Good man! The 3rd step is to decide that you'd rather do strongman than powerlifting!  | ||
| wellcome2 | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:44 |
Member 945, 34 posts SQ 230, BP 205.5, DL 280715.5 kgs @ 103kgs Eq | s**te works for me | ||
| Rico | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:45 |
Sugdens very own David Dimbleby Member 1403, 3716 posts SQ 220, BP 115, DL 260595.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | Haha perhaps mate, I f**king hate bench so maybe strongman is the way to go! Need to find somewhere that has equipment. More than willing to give it a go! | ||
| wellcome2 | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:50 |
Member 945, 34 posts SQ 230, BP 205.5, DL 280715.5 kgs @ 103kgs Eq | just stick at it m8 iv been training 4 well over 4 years now and had a few nasty injuries so you will have to decide between strongman or powerlifter | ||
| Rico | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 21:57 |
Sugdens very own David Dimbleby Member 1403, 3716 posts SQ 220, BP 115, DL 260595.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | jesus, thats where im going wrong then i've only been training 4 months ish! | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 22:09 |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22400 posts | Rico said: I f**king hate bench You're settling into Sugden very quickly! | ||
| Joseph_Walton | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 22:22 |
Mighty young Joe Member 675, 2271 posts SQ 272.5, BP 180, DL 275727.5 kgs @ 114.8kgs UnEq | Wayne's poisoning your mind. Bench is wonderful, especially if you use a really tight t-shirt. | ||
| Rico | | ... | 01-06-2010 @ 22:27 |
Sugdens very own David Dimbleby Member 1403, 3716 posts SQ 220, BP 115, DL 260595.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | I've tried my best to love bench, but it screws my shoulder as a result of many dislocated shoulders from rugby. dont want to compromise my overhead work! | ||