September 3, 2008
What should I Expect the first few weeks of powerlifting?
Pgimmy asked:
im 6'3 289 and im just beginning powerlifting what Strength gains should i expect (60,100,200) the first couple of months of powerlifting. For all lifts overall
im 6'3 289 and im just beginning powerlifting what Strength gains should i expect (60,100,200) the first couple of months of powerlifting. For all lifts overall
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September 6, 2008
ManWarBear @ 9:44 am:
Don't expect too much in the beginning, otherwise you will get discouraged when you don't see the results that you expected. I can tell you that you will most certainly be more sore than you are used to feeling with your regular workouts. To help combat this try a caffeinated drink 20-30 minutes before you work-out. Everyone is different and will progress at different levels. Work hard, safe and you should get as much as you put into it.
September 9, 2008
pinu @ 3:40 am:
A Sore back
September 11, 2008
Pat S @ 9:12 am:
Initial gains are really specific to the person. Some people make massive gains(putting on 80-100 lbs on each lift within 3 months). Then there are those who just put on 25-50 per lift. When i started powerlifting 3 years ago I put on 110 lbs on my deadlift, 100 lbs on my squat, and 50 lbs on my bench in about 4 months. So, you will make some decent progress starting out. Newbie gains are nice, but after they are over with you have to bust your a$$ just to gain 10-25 lbs on a lift. It sucks but it is very rewarding when you do PR, powerlifting is a great sport, it is very addicting, if you are a meathead you will love it.