So a big difference in relation to commitment I guess.
Power lifters say a lot of dumb things
Really that long??? Does not leave much time for other stuff after work sleep etc.
My sessions can last anywhere from 2-4hrs and I train up to around 20hrs a week. If you ask around a few competitive powerlifters I'm sure you'll find 15-20hrs of training per week is not uncommon, and a lot of these peeps have families and full time jobs. Dedication is what gets you to the top of your sport though.
I must concede I am not a power lifter, don't do this professionally, and I do have a life outside the gym and training.
If you are a competitive lifter I guess you will probably have a greater commitment, than some guy who just trains for fun and general well being.
Serious question, why would powerlifting training take longer than 90 minutes? Are you getting at volume, rest required, or something else here? I thought that the prevailing wisdom was about using your time effectively rather than using more of it.
Also why do you powerlifters get your jimmies so rustled - I've seen worse like the whole "low bar squats are bad and wrong" crap, people saying you should never do mix grip deadlift, sumo DL fucks your hips, squatting full stop is bad for non powerlifters, don't deadlift if you're not a PL as it's too dangerous and will wreck your back etc etc.
The problem is not looking at the finger the problem is missing the point all together, he does not say it SHOULD or NEEDS to go for that long he just suggests that it might and depending on the program it will be going for longer than a body building workout due to the rest periods.
My sessions can last anywhere from 2-4hrs and I train up to around 20hrs a week. If you ask around a few competitive powerlifters I'm sure you'll find 15-20hrs of training per week is not uncommon, and a lot of these peeps have families and full time jobs. Dedication is what gets you to the top of your sport though.
Most of my novices will be about 6hrs a week.
Intermediate up to 10hrs.
Advanced 15-20hrs.
5/3/1 is like 5 hours a week or something? Seems weird. His gym buddies are surprised he can progress on so little at his level.
What records do you hold?There is a common misconception that volume is king. Its not. It can work if thats what you need. As the 5/3/1 book says, you can get strong just doing the set reps and nothing else. You will get stronger by doing the full program, but progress will happen.
For a beginner, my personal opinion is that you need to keep training super simple and progressive. I see too many young guys come to the gym for a few months then jump into Sheiko. I think thats retarded. Sheiko is a great program for intermediate to advanced lifters. Same with Westside. Someone who has been at the gym for 6 months can train Westside but personally I think its hitting the nail on the head with a boulder. A little hammer will do the same job without fear of bending the nail.
I've been on 5/3/1 for 4 years. Still progressing. I hold a number of records, all on 5/3/1. It still works for me. When it stops working I will switch.
Bottom line. Differences in good programs are minimal. They all work if you put in the effort.
There is a common misconception that volume is king. Its not. It can work if thats what you need. As the 5/3/1 book says, you can get strong just doing the set reps and nothing else. You will get stronger by doing the full program, but progress will happen.
What records do you hold?
There is a similar issue in bodybuilding. Instead of getting into the gym and putting in the hard yards, pushing your body to the limit every time, they fuq around with pre-peri-post workout nutrition, buy heaps of supps, fret about which protein powder to use and convince themselves that they must do a roid cycle.
Eat right, train hard, get 8 hours sleep. Simple.
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