Will powerlifting build mass
What is your why
Before we go into the details of whether
powerlifting will build mass, let me ask you a couple of questions:
These questions will make all the difference between success and failure. Research shows that people who sit down to reflect and write down the reasons for their actions are more likely to be successful. Many people go about their lives like this:
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What do I want
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How do I get it
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Why do I want it
Almost anyone knows what they want. Fewer make a plan on how to achieve it. Almost no one writes down why they want something. If what you want is the linchpin of your life you are setting yourself up for failure. What you want cha he’s hundreds of times a day. If that is the focus you will spread your resources and time thin. You will run in a hundred directions and arrive nowhere. Something interesting happens when you flip the order of these questions.
Powerlifting
The sport of
powerlifting has the goal to establish the highest possible total. Your total is the combination of your three lifts. These three lifts are the
bench press,
squat, and
deadlift. For each lift, you get three attempts. Your best attempt for each lift goes into the calculation.
For each attempt, you will be judged by three referees. These referees make sure that the lifts are performed according to the rules of the federation you compete in.
The
bench press is the most commonly known and practiced of the three. The
squat is usually the lift that people are most intimidated by. The
deadlift is one for which beginners lift the most weight. With experience the
deadlift and
squat move closer in weight lifted.
Powerlifting programs to consider
How to build mass
Will powerlifting build mass
No
powerlifting itself will not build mass. The main drivers of getting bigger are food, genes, and hormones. Your body is the machine that drives the growth,
powerlifting is just one of many options to stimulate growth.
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