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Power Lifting for women

IAmPhorm
IAmPhorm Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I seriously want to get into power lifting, but I don’t know where or how to start? I hate cardio running, stair climbers, bikes, etc so I usually stick to weight training. I’m at noob basic weights and reps so what is the best way to Up my weight, form, and build strength?

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  • johnslater461
    johnslater461 Posts: 449 Member
    Starting Strength is a solid beginner program-
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    I started with Stronglifts 5X5. Worked that program for about 14 months. When I hit 315 lbs on my deadlift, I found an actual powerlifting coach and started training with him.

    This is a good idea if you're planning to compete. Even getting a coach or someone yo teach you proper form right off the bat is a good idea.

    Those programs are both good suggestions for a beginner. They allow for a quick progression
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    johnslater461 wrote: »
    Starting Strength is a solid beginner program-

    Second this. It's a great base for powerlifting.

    You can run SS and be ready for post novice programming in less than 3-4 months.
  • gcpower
    gcpower Posts: 17 Member
    edited May 2018
    Hating cardio is a great place to start. You're a natural-born powerlifter!

    Adding in some more votes for Starting Strength and Stronglifts 5x5. They will do, while you build some initial gains and catch up on your powerlifting-related reading. :smile: If you prefer videos, powerliftingtowin.com has some good stuff.
  • LiftHeavyThings27105
    LiftHeavyThings27105 Posts: 2,086 Member
    edited May 2018
    Props to you for your desire to lift heavy!

    I will second a good potential program: from the guys at https://www.powerliftingtowin.com/. He offers a novice program, too (found at https://www.powerliftingtowin.com/powerlifting-novice-program/).

    I did about 10 weeks of Strong Lifts 5x5 and actually really enjoyed it. So, I am able to speak from experience regarding that program. There is an intermediate program from the same person: Mad Cow.

    Find something that speaks to you and stick with that one program for a bit. It is - generally speaking - a bad idea to jump around from one program to another.

    Here are some different kinds of "canned programs": https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

    I am also a member of USAPL. I would suggest joining a 'federation' for power lifting and becoming involved with that world. Just a suggestion.....

    Hey, enjoy and welcome to the dark side! :-)
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