Powerlifts...which day!?

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Powerlifts...which day!? - Wednesday, February 04, 2009 7:12 PM ( #1 )
Hey,
 
Im working on organizing my workout schedule / routines,
But what muscle group should I incorperate lifts such as
powercleans or deadlifts into.
 
Generally I do...
Monday- Chest, Abs
Tuesday- Legs, Calves
Wednsday- Arms,
Thursday- Shoulders, Back,
Friday- Chest, Abs
 
Any information on where I should put the Power Cleans and Deadlifts would be great.
Also if you dont think the schedule I have set up is a good isea please let me know!
 
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Re:Powerlifts...which day!? - Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:47 PM ( #2 )
what are your goals?  wanting to increase bench, deads and squat? 

designate a day for deadlifts.  you could do deads and cleans on same day with just a couple more assistance lifts for your deadlift such as sldl, pullups or rows.

personally i think 5 days a week is too much for a powerlifting routine.  maybe try something like....
mon-bench day with 4 assistance lifts
tues-deadlift day with 4 assitance lifts
wed-off
thurs-squat day with 4 assistance lifts
fri-bicep,tricep and forearms

weekend off
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Re:Powerlifts...which day!? - Thursday, February 05, 2009 1:20 AM ( #3 )
http://www.fitnessforoneandall.com/powerlifting/article/routines/powerlifting.htm

here's kind of an example of what i'm talking about Kleverbuilder.  now you wont see power cleans in this routine because its not a powerlift in most comps.  what you will mostly see, 99% of the time, is bench/squat/deadlift.  hope this is something else to help you with deciding where to put deadlifts.

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Re:Powerlifts...which day!? - Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:17 PM ( #4 )
Thanks for the information and link KublaKhan!
As far as goals go i guess i havent set any in stone yet...
I would like to get to 130 bench....
other than that i would just like to increase my size and strength

does that help?
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Re:Powerlifts...which day!? - Friday, February 06, 2009 2:19 AM ( #5 )
yes, that does help.  the best way to increase your bench is to bench.  you can do other tricep and chest workouts, but your going to get stronger in those other lifts.  dont get me wrong they can help for sure, but bench more to increase bench.   does that make sense?

it sounds more to me that you want to bodybuild.  powerlifting takes a tole on the body believe me.  check out my journal and look at what kind of working sets i'm doin on my bench/squat/deadlift days.  bodybuilders and powerlifters train quite differently.
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Re:Powerlifts...which day!? - Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:36 PM ( #6 )
ya i agree, after doing some reading my routine schedule is quite similar to kubla's. my only question at this point is deadlifts. i'll do a standard deadlift on back day, but should i add sumo deadlifts to legs day after squats...keep in mind my legs are my weak point and i'm trying to add mass and strength to them.
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Re:Powerlifts...which day!? - Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:23 PM ( #7 )
Squats should be sufficient enough.
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Re:Powerlifts...which day!? - Thursday, February 19, 2009 6:44 AM ( #8 )
i wouldnt do the deadlifts twice in one week.  just stick with one or the  other.
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Re:Powerlifts...which day!? - Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:34 PM ( #9 )
Here is what I do for powerlifting workouts.

Monday
Max Effort Bench (Rotating between chains, bands, towel press, floor press, boards)
Chest supported rows
Lat pulldowns or pullups
Tricep Extensions or 4 boards
Pushdowns (W/bands or weight)

Tuesday
Deadlift (chains, bands, deficit or just straight dead) (I use sumo)
Shrugs (high rep/high weight)
Back extensions
Leg curls/Pull throughs
Chin-ups

Wednesday
Usually a day off, but can do cardio and some augs (upper back/tris)

Thursday
Repetition (80% of max)/Speed work
(See above) - Rep work, each week progress 6x3, 6x4, 6x5, 6x6 - up the weight - repeat
Boards (if on monday, not on thursday) (4 board)
Triceps
Lat Pulldowns/Face Pulls

Friday
Squat (Volume or Heavy)
Leg press optional
Back extensions
Step Ups
GHRs/Pull throughs

Keep abs to 2 days a week as a supplement to your leg days.  With deadlifting and squatting will come a pretty strong core.  If you want to move big weight, you may have to sacrifice the 6-pack for awhile.  Following these workouts has made my strength increase considerably over the last few months.  PRs can be set every week as long as you are dedicated.  If you need any clarification of what I've said, or just general comments, please let me know.  I am more than willing to help!  Good luck!



Squat - 350     
Bench - 325 
Dead - 500

BW 196

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