Transitioning from powerlifting to bodybuilding. What program should I start with?
04-20-2016, 12:43 PM
For bodybuilding purposes I swap Bench Press for Incline Bench Press.
Up the rep ranges to 8 to 12, maybe even try 12 to 15 if 8 to 12 isn't doing it for you.
Squats and Deadlifts are still great for muscle growth!
For a brutal fiber stimulating workout, try 15-20 rep ranges.
Also - Trap Bars/Hex Bars are my favorite for high rep work.
Squats and Deadlifts always eventually aggravate my Sciatic nerve and Sciatica is no joke. The pain can linger for 6 to 7 days.
Trap Bars/Hex Bars (whatever you call them) allow me to work similar muscle groups as Squats/Deadlifts but with no sciatica issues.
If you are a natural bodybuilder you will have to understand that there is only so much muscle your body can genetically hold on to at low bodyfat %
Don't be surprised that when you hit 6% to 8% bodyfat you are at or near the same weight every single year, regardless of how much muscle you gained on your bulk.
If you are on anabolics then this is not an issue.
Up the rep ranges to 8 to 12, maybe even try 12 to 15 if 8 to 12 isn't doing it for you.
Squats and Deadlifts are still great for muscle growth!
For a brutal fiber stimulating workout, try 15-20 rep ranges.
Also - Trap Bars/Hex Bars are my favorite for high rep work.
Squats and Deadlifts always eventually aggravate my Sciatic nerve and Sciatica is no joke. The pain can linger for 6 to 7 days.
Trap Bars/Hex Bars (whatever you call them) allow me to work similar muscle groups as Squats/Deadlifts but with no sciatica issues.
If you are a natural bodybuilder you will have to understand that there is only so much muscle your body can genetically hold on to at low bodyfat %
Don't be surprised that when you hit 6% to 8% bodyfat you are at or near the same weight every single year, regardless of how much muscle you gained on your bulk.
If you are on anabolics then this is not an issue.