Howdy fellow Meatheads.
There is a separate thread about lifting weights called "The Lifter's Lounge"... but I haven't seen anything explicitly for Powerlifting. I think this would be a good place to discuss methods/programming/ equipment/ brands/ and general discussion about the sport as well as any progress people make and the way they accomplished PR's.
I rediscovered powerlifting after getting out of the Marines and having had several injuries post service. After getting out I had done a lot of cardio and basic barbell exercises but never put any focus in powerlifting. I also had several herniated discs and back pain so bad I had a hard time bending over and tying my shoes, but would try and find a way to get through whatever workouts I could. I had a gym membership along with some Iron Master adjustable dumbbells' (up to 75 lbs), a power rack and bar and 275 lbs in bumper plates in the garage. After watching Westside vs the World and having wasted a shitload of money on chiropractor I bit the bullet and got a reverse hyper extension machine. That thing changed my life. I now have almost no back pain.
Then Covid hysteria gym closing happened and I was glad I had the rack and reverse hyper machine in my garage. Now I have a full power rack, Spud pully system, a power bar, safety squat bar (elite fts SSB Yoke bar is the best thing I have spent my money on for keeping shoulders healthy) a American Gridiron Cambered bar (great for chest and triceps specialization, also Seal Rows) a front squat harness, a sled, and assorted weights in bands/chains. Pretty much exclusively buy from Elite FTS since they dont do any BLM bullshit and their owner shares more knowledge than anyone in the business for FREE.
I am currently running the Conjugate Method, and after rehabbing my back and starting back over at an empty bar, I have gotten my deadlift back up to 495, Squats back to 475, and Bench back up to 315. (I am 5'6'' 220 lbs) This is by no means an elite total, but well ahead of a lot of the gym rats but I am pretty happy considering a year ago I was in a lot of pain and now pain free.
There is a separate thread about lifting weights called "The Lifter's Lounge"... but I haven't seen anything explicitly for Powerlifting. I think this would be a good place to discuss methods/programming/ equipment/ brands/ and general discussion about the sport as well as any progress people make and the way they accomplished PR's.
I rediscovered powerlifting after getting out of the Marines and having had several injuries post service. After getting out I had done a lot of cardio and basic barbell exercises but never put any focus in powerlifting. I also had several herniated discs and back pain so bad I had a hard time bending over and tying my shoes, but would try and find a way to get through whatever workouts I could. I had a gym membership along with some Iron Master adjustable dumbbells' (up to 75 lbs), a power rack and bar and 275 lbs in bumper plates in the garage. After watching Westside vs the World and having wasted a shitload of money on chiropractor I bit the bullet and got a reverse hyper extension machine. That thing changed my life. I now have almost no back pain.
Then Covid hysteria gym closing happened and I was glad I had the rack and reverse hyper machine in my garage. Now I have a full power rack, Spud pully system, a power bar, safety squat bar (elite fts SSB Yoke bar is the best thing I have spent my money on for keeping shoulders healthy) a American Gridiron Cambered bar (great for chest and triceps specialization, also Seal Rows) a front squat harness, a sled, and assorted weights in bands/chains. Pretty much exclusively buy from Elite FTS since they dont do any BLM bullshit and their owner shares more knowledge than anyone in the business for FREE.
I am currently running the Conjugate Method, and after rehabbing my back and starting back over at an empty bar, I have gotten my deadlift back up to 495, Squats back to 475, and Bench back up to 315. (I am 5'6'' 220 lbs) This is by no means an elite total, but well ahead of a lot of the gym rats but I am pretty happy considering a year ago I was in a lot of pain and now pain free.