January 13, 2016
How to be a Fast and Swole power-lifter!
Hey man, I was inspired to write this article. A client of mine sent this video, about how to be powerlifter. It’s basically teasing a power lifter. It is one of those “bro gym tip” videos
Check it out, it hilarious
But, what it made me think of is how most dudes literally stay in one part of what I call man fitness. You usually either like or consider yourself a:
-bodybuilder
-cross-fitter
-powerlifter
-runner
-functional training guy
-sprints or interval guy
-MMA guy
So, we tend to stay in our area your most comfortable in. We might even shit on the other area we don’t do or like with jokes and what not.
I do it from time to time and you know you probably do it as well.
But, for me guys I eventually got older and it started to resonate more with multiple areas. As I explored, I saw that each one can be, a really awesome tool.
For me I wanted to be bigger, stronger, more athletic & faster but at the same time not feel like I was falling apart. As I truly like to compete, I’m drawn to martial arts.
So in light of all these tools, I have discovered..
Here is how to be a Faster, Swoler Powerlifter.
That really just means putting on size that actually produces massive strength and performance, so you can do all the shit you truly want do or even feel.
Take these 5 tips, dabble in what makes you uncomfortable and get bigger, faster and stronger.
You might just find that in the process you get leaner, you feel like a stronger person, your more confident and happier.
- Eat like arsenal man. Powerlifter and even bodybuilder have justified eating shit food or eating way too much of it, because they are a powerlifter or they’re bulking up. You want it all, but eat reasonably.
Like: Eating protein, veggies, and carbs before and after training, in a reasonable amount. It might also help to think about eating, in way that adds energy instead of making you feel tired and run down.
Example: eating steak, sweet potatoes and asparagus vs. a cheeseburger and fries. They both have protein, fats & carbs, but one will probably make you feel better.
- Don’t train like a dumbass: Power-lifters have a tendency to destroy their bodies by the time they’re 40-50 years old. Inherently this is why lifts, squats, bench and deadlifts get a bad rep. When you do stuff with bad form or do exercises that are painful (I’m not talking about exercise pain) such as elbow killing when you bench or your lower back is on fire when you deadlift. These exercises are great and if you learn how to do them correctly and don’t let lifting turn into a pissing contest, they are great for you. Do this:
-Learn how to do each exercise properly, so you feel it, in the right muscle.
-Master the form before you really push the weight.
-When you start pushing the weight, never train into pain. It will eventually catch up with you.
-If the exercise causes pain, just do a different exercise.
If you do this you’re going to get bigger, strong as hell without feeling like a 90 year old man after you deadlift.
- Get your swole on– Doing exercises with the right tempo and/or picking exercises that are better suited for high reps are gold to build size, cuts and muscular development. Body builders have this down. Here are a few ideas on how to do this right, for better gains:
– Always lower the weight for 2-3 sec and explode up. This completely changes an exercise.
-There are some exercises that are better suited for this type of training. Things like deadlifts are not. Think of doing pushups, rows, chin ups, lunges etc.
-Stick to 8-20 reps, although this style of training is more about pump and squeezing your muscles. Push the weight and try to lift a little heavier each week.
-The strength you have makes this style, a ton more effective. That is why strength is the foundation for ability. If you’re really strong; when you do more bodybuilding style lifting, you have the ability to train the muscle harder.
-Here is how we combine both at OMR: Do a power lift at the beginning of the workout and then after that do 3-5 exercises, that are high in reps or more about tempo and squeezing your muscle.
Bonus – Add an isometric, which is pausing and holding that position. They are a killer. Example: do as many lat pull downs, then hold the last rep at the bottom as long as you can. Do rows and hold for 2sec at your chest for each rep.
- Do legs like an Athlete – If you play any pick up games with friend or in some type of league or whatever it is; if its softball, football or basketball, is there anything better than talking shit to your buddy you just smoked? Then get off the leg presses, leg extension and leg curl machine and do this
3 simple lifts
Squat/deadlift heavy 3-6 reps
Single leg exercise, split squats, lunge 8-12 reps for 3-4 sets
Do hip exercises like hip thrusters, RDL, back extensions etc. 10-15 reps for 3-4 sets
Do that for 90 days and you’ll be a completely different athlete.
- Sprint– Learn how to do this and do 1-2 times a week. You can sprint
Up hill
At a gym
Shuttle sprints 10-15 yards
Use a sled or prowler.
Simple reasons you’ll burn fat, be faster and smoke your friends in everything you do together.
- Remember you’re the asset– Just remember you’re the asset. How you take care of yourself is directly affecting your ability to be there for others and provide; whatever that may be for you as a husband, father, son, brother or as friend. Think about how strong you are mentally, physically and emotionally. It can either be an asset or a liability. So, take care of yourself and great things will happen. Then you can be a better person to everyone who is important to you.
If what you read today resonated with you,
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Simply you’ll:
Build muscle
Getting super strong
Have a ton of energy
Become a better athlete
You’ll start feeling empowered to everything you truly desire
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