Powerlifting: How much protein

 

The news is that it is probably less than you think. Know your goal and plan your diet based on calories. Look at the macros last. It is more important that you can stick to the diet than what is exactly in it. Portion control all the way. 

Topics: Powerlifting, Diet

Powerlifting: How many sets

 

Most of the times you will be operating between three to six sets per exercise. The occasional outlier will be to either phase into or phase out a program.

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting: How often to train

 

Beginners should try to get into the gym three days a week. Once this consistently happens to move to five days a week over a period of one to three years. 

Topics: Powerlifting

 

Rogue SM1 Squat Stand 

 

The Rogue SM1 squat stand comes in at $595 and is one of the low-range options for under $1000 from Rogue. Learn more in this review which was originally published in the Article "Which Rack to buy from Rogue for under $1000".

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, Garagegym, Home Gym

Where to learn powerlifting

 

Learning   powerlifting these days is probably done better online unless you have a dedicated   powerlifting gym around the corner. God channels to follow are   Juggernaut Training Systems,   Calgary barbell,   Kabuki Strength and  Supertrinaing06.

Topics: Powerlifting

 

What is the best squat rack for home?

 

The best squat rack for your home is probably a fold rack in most situations. You can get a good one either from   Rogue or   Titan fitness. 

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Rack, Garagegym, Home Gym

Crossfit for powerlifting

 

CrossFit is not a great match to support powerlifting performance. There are no extra points in powerlifting for completing the lift extra fast or multiple times over. The powerlifting techniques and mindset are better paired with concepts from bodybuilding.

Topics: Powerlifting, Crossfit

Powerlifting: How to get stronger

 

Think of your body as a unit. Use the concepts of volume and linear progression as overarching principles and take off your individual weak links. Stay consistent and committed and you will become stronger.

Topics: Powerlifting

PowerliftingTechniques

 

The most important techniques help you to get tight during the lifts. Secondary techniques help to develop speed in the range of motion where you tend to slow down. This article provides a selection of the easiest with the most impact from my point of view. 

Topics: Powerlifting

5x5 workout how long to see results?

 

Seeing results is highly subjective to your expectations. If you expect changes in your appearance like getting ripped it will take 30 to 90 days depending on the aggressiveness of your diet. Changes in strength will be almost immediately if you are a complete beginner with a barbell.

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Topics: Stronglifts 5x5, Powerlifting