Newbie Lifter

I'm all about the size.
But of a dilemma to be honest, I'm into BB.
But I also want to be competitive when I get going


How did you manage that if you dont mind my asking?
switching your routine to something like 2 reps?
(that's what a friend recommended for me.. sets of 2 until 2 rep max)

I assume you also use compounds like Tbol

Well, timeline wise going into my first cycle I was a fat 215lbs. Best natty lifts at that time were a 405lb squat in sleeves, 455lb squat in knee wraps, a 330lb paused bench, and a 555lb conventional deadlift. That cycle I bulked to an even fatter mid 230's and added 40-50lbs on each lift for a 500lb squat in wraps, 370lb bench, and 600lb sumo deadlift. Over that next year I cut down to low 190's and did a meet at 198lbs for almost the same total with just a few more pounds. After that I mostly went from mid 190's to mid 210's a few times gaining strength and then trying to maintain it while cutting. Over the years I got stronger and leaner in that weight range. Current best lifts at 220lbs or less 501lb squat in sleeves, 550lb squat in knee wraps, 407lb paused bench, and 700lb sumo deadlift. Not sure on bodyfat, but I doubt I ever get over 15% these days and was pretty lean at 196lbs a few months back.

Gear wise never done Tbol. Anavar is my favorite oral, it gets me strong with no sides. I include it with every blast. I also run HGH a lot of the time for the recovery and body composition benefits. Test year round at 150-200mg a week minimum.

Training wise kinda complicated to explain briefly, but strength train year round. In off season right after meets I'll stop doing the big three and strength train other variations like front squat or trap bar deadlift. Then switch back to comp lifts in higher rep ranges until more in season and then train with lower rep ranges. It's kind of evolved over time and I used to spend more time with comp lifts in lower rep ranges in the off season, but I've found it's better this way. Less injuries, better gains. Never really lose anything on the main lifts doing somewhat similar lifts.

Sets of two up to a 2RM or x2 @RPE 9 are good for in season. Kinda low volume and high intensity for off season. In my opinion anyway. I do better mostly staying away from those kinds of sets until it's necessary near comp time.
 
You will find your bodybuilding background will help you in powerlifting. Only 20% of my lifts are really Power lifts the rest are hypertrophy. Look into 531 or Westside. I myself am a NSCA strength coach with a few other certs and favor Conjugate or Westside system. Using bands and chains in varying ways helps build numbers. The gear use is much simpler HIGH test, maybee some Halo during last couple weeks and on meet day. Some also like NPP. No show prep starvation. A water and weight cut will be easy money for you. And the group we have in this forum are an awesome bunch that are really supportive of each other. If you need help setting up a Westside like program let me know its my specialty. You will need bands and a few differant bars to run it to its potential.
 
You will find your bodybuilding background will help you in powerlifting. Only 20% of my lifts are really Power lifts the rest are hypertrophy. Look into 531 or Westside. I myself am a NSCA strength coach with a few other certs and favor Conjugate or Westside system. Using bands and chains in varying ways helps build numbers. The gear use is much simpler HIGH test, maybee some Halo during last couple weeks and on meet day. Some also like NPP. No show prep starvation. A water and weight cut will be easy money for you. And the group we have in this forum are an awesome bunch that are really supportive of each other. If you need help setting up a Westside like program let me know its my specialty. You will need bands and a few differant bars to run it to its potential.
I have started with 531 I have been playing with the variations some to find one I like a.d currently its PL version. Quite the offer from from @Ohiopower. We are a supportive bunch some with years of knowledge and experience and other intermediate, and newbies as well
 
Subbed!!! Sweet to have you brother! I am new as well and came from a bodybuilding background! I am excited to follow your progress!!
 
You will find your bodybuilding background will help you in powerlifting. Only 20% of my lifts are really Power lifts the rest are hypertrophy. Look into 531 or Westside. I myself am a NSCA strength coach with a few other certs and favor Conjugate or Westside system. Using bands and chains in varying ways helps build numbers. The gear use is much simpler HIGH test, maybee some Halo during last couple weeks and on meet day. Some also like NPP. No show prep starvation. A water and weight cut will be easy money for you. And the group we have in this forum are an awesome bunch that are really supportive of each other. If you need help setting up a Westside like program let me know its my specialty. You will need bands and a few differant bars to run it to its potential.

I appreciate the offer.
I will 100% take you up on it....
Obviously once I've developed a plan through my own research, I would certainly appreciate you taking a look at it!
 
I have started with 531 I have been playing with the variations some to find one I like a.d currently its PL version. Quite the offer from from @Ohiopower. We are a supportive bunch some with years of knowledge and experience and other intermediate, and newbies as well

For sure brother,
This is such a great response I'm getting here.
Makes me excited to go and try to set some PRs

Huge fan of westside
Just the whole mentality is something that really gets me going!

Subbed!!! Sweet to have you brother! I am new as well and came from a bodybuilding background! I am excited to follow your progress!!

Thanks!
How are you finding the difference?

I know personally, I feel a lot better after my workouts.

It's quite gratifying to make that fucking bar bend and I really feel like I've accomplished something at the end!
 
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