Power lifting Training The big three at once.

the drifter

Ok

coming out of the BLABA thread which has turned into a 5/3/1 discussion.

Now i know im not strength training at the moment. But in my last 2-3 cycles i made good gains by training 2 of the lifts and maintaining one lift

So basically id focus on deadlift and squat and maintain in the bench etc.

What are peoples opinions on training this method over the train the big 3 all at once.


Discuss

P.S any reference to that Lyne Mc whatever character, spikes and crossfit will result in an instant ban...:p

dave80

the drifter wrote: »

Ok

coming out of the BLABA thread which has turned into a 5/3/1 discussion.

Now i know im not strength training at the moment. But in my last 2-3 cycles i made good gains by training 2 of the lifts and maintaining one lift

So basically id focus on deadlift and squat and maintain in the bench etc.

What are peoples opinions on training this method over the train the big 3 all at once.


Discuss

P.S any reference to that Lyne Mc whatever character, spikes and crossfit will result in an instant ban...:p

I can see the benefit but if I was to do it id focus on squat or deadlift and bench

d'Oracle

I dunno, but I am interested in people findings.

the drifter

From my own experiences

During Smolov i didnt deadlift..and i did bench on a linear progression style over the duration of smolov...result...2xPB's

During Gillingham Deadlift i squatted on a linear progression style and didnt bench
result 2xpb's

edit: stupid not paying attention

Hanley

the drifter wrote: »

During Smolov i didnt backsquat..and i did bench on a linear progression style over the duration of smolov...result...2xPB's

Does.Not.Compute

Hanley

And FWIW... I think you'll struggle to improve all 3 at once past the intermediate stage as a raw lifter. Or the rate of gain will be much slower with each if you do take that approach.

Different ball game for equipped lifters cos it's far more tech there for more scope for improvement.

I'm also going to say something radical in that strength training for 12 months of the year is pointless and you won't get anywhere doin that.

KeithReilly

Hanley wrote: »

And FWIW... I think you'll struggle to improve all 3 at once past the intermediate stage as a raw lifter. Or the rate of gain will be much slower with each if you do take that approach.

Different ball game for equipped lifters cos it's far more tech there for more scope for improvement.

I'm also going to say something radical in that strength training for 12 months of the year is pointless and you won't get anywhere doin that.

How would you structure training over 12 months? I'm presuming a phase of Hypertrophy training would replace strength training?

Hanley

KeithReilly wrote: »

How would you structure training over 12 months? I'm presuming a phase of Hypertrophy training would replace strength training?

Depends what your goals are, if you're competing in anything etc.

I'd certainly include phases focused on:
-strength
-hypertrophy
-conditioning
-having fun

EDIT: The durations and frequency are individual dependent tho.

flutered

one cannot jut do strength training all year, one has to have a few rest periods ie where one is only tipping away, if one aims for three peaks that is max, one goes stale fast, one has to stay fresh.

Brian?

the drifter wrote: »

What are peoples opinions on training this method over the train the big 3 all at once.

You specifically or in general?

I think it's fine for beginners, but not for intermediate onwards. Bill Starrs would disagree with me though so maybe I'm wrong. His intermediate programs all train the big 3 +press and rows.

the drifter

in general...i really dont care about me anymore :P