Powerlifting Specificity
When you have a goal in mind, you will choose activities that will enhance your abilities to get better. For example, when you study for an exam, you study exactly what your notes are and any other external sources may not have the same benefit for your exam. It could be useful information but might not translate to a higher mark.
The same relationship can be applied to powerlifting. The number 1 most important aspect to become a better powerlifter is to perform the powerlifts, with proper form. You must select a program that specializes in performing the big 3 lifts, squat, bench and deadlift, and have proper progressions so that the lifter can get stronger and be one step closer to achieving a desired total.
There is so much information online, it is difficult to distinguish what is right or wrong. Personally, here are some recommendations for some beginner powerlifting programs I believe will help set an excellent foundation for a beginner powerlifter. I will share one program I believe should be ran by anyone who wants to get stronger.
- Starting Strength
This program has one of the most basic layouts of all programming. You go to the gym 3 times a week and there are only 2 different workouts. There will be a workout A and B.
Week 1 will look something like: Workout A,B,A,
Followed by Week 2 looking like: Workout B,A,B.
This particular format simplifies workouts so that the lifter does not need to think about anything extra. Just perform what is scheduled and you should get stronger.