Sample Powerlifting Routine

[Seattleite]

Not that I am a big believer in canned routines, but can one of you PL vets tell me if the routine shown at the bottom of the page is typical of a powerlifting routine?

Sample Powerlifting Routine

Like I mentioned in an earlier post, I have no choice but to train with the 6-7 basic compound exercises that you can do in a power rack, and if the routine outlined is fairly legit, then I'm up for giving it a try. My only objective when I lift is increasing my strength, but I don't want to waste my time with a flawed plan. The 5x5 is cutting it for me any longer.

Thanks for any input!

 

[Scotsman]

First off it looks like a tapering program for the last 5-6 weeks before a competitiong. Secondly I don't think it's a very good program and if followed on a regular basis will cause severe overtraining of the CNS.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[fortunatesun]

Here's a description of the Westside Barbell Template:

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/template.htm

It may not be exactly what you want but it discusses basic concepts that have worked their way into many programs. While you're at the elitefts.com site you can scroll through their article and Q&A sections.

Also:

Deepsquatter.com - STRENGTH LIST ARCHIVES

from the Training Info sticky has plenty of stuff.