FAO: Spatts (or any powerlifter)

[British Bulldog]

As I have mentioned in my earlier post, I am switching to 3 week steroid cycles & am looking for a training routine that will allow me maximum strength gains in this short period.

I have looked into 5x5, HST, and west side training. Although HST is not specifically for powerlifting I was wondering if anyone knows or has used it for powerlifting.

All help appreciated.

 

[casualbb]

I wouldn't recommend HST for powerlifting. However if you're trying to change weight classes, either by bulking up or cutting down, then it'd be a good choice.

A more strength-oriented program would be much more appropriate if and when you're at your desired body composition.

 

[sk*]

On steroids you can probably do a LOT and not overtrain. Hell, I can even do squats ME twice a week while off and not overtrain.

Since you are only gonna be on for 3weeks, I would suggest something like this:

Hit squats, deads, bench 3X a week but one of the times should be DE and the other 2times ME.

Overall I would stick just to the following exercises and forget that isolation crap:

deads
squats
bench
dips
barbell rows
pull ups
close grip bench
skull crushers or JM press
barbell curls

A lot of people will probably say that you will overtrain with this workout, but depending on what you take you should do good.

Anyway, that's just my suggestion. You might wanna do things like board press or floor press instead of the bench ...

-sk

 

[casualbb]

Hah, I missed the part about steroids. Shit dude, just do HST, your growth will be ridiculous. You'll probably gain a ton of strength too. Just be careful about pushing strength so you don't injure connective tissue.

 

[British Bulldog]

sk

Those are exactly the exercises I had in mind. For the Deads, Squats & Bench Press I will perform 2 sets only, between 4-8 reps. For the rest only 1 set each between 4-8 reps. Each exercise will include a proper warm up.