powerlifting routine

**juggernaut** · 05-27-2007, 09:52 AM

I've been toying with changing my 6 day a week routine (I'm in a cut cycle) to a purely powerlifting routine to thicken the muscle tissue. My diet will stay the same, since I want to continue to stay lean, just cutting cardio in half. The reason for this is because I cant do my contest on the scheduled date because I have to go to (goddamn) wedding. So, would this be a wise idea?

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**Witchblade** · 05-27-2007, 10:38 AM

I dunno about a powerlifting routine before a contest if you're cutting... you're more prone to losing muscle mass I think.

And can you even really thicken muscle tissue?

**DbLPLatinum89** · 05-27-2007, 05:23 PM

powerlifting is more for offseason imo. i especially wouldnt do it during a precontest "cutting" cycle for the fact that ur losing weight and ur lifts are going to go down in weight... n u might actually lose muscle mass. just my 2 cents

**Double D** · 05-27-2007, 10:56 PM

I will tell you the effects of powerlifting while in a caloric deficit is pretty taxing on you. I have tried it and didnt do so hot. But then I decided to cut the volume in half and it worked ok for me. However if you are a bodybuilder, then I just dont see the sense in it. Let me say this:

You powerlift to get stronger and lift bigger weights. Whenever your calories are not in excess then its hard and almost impossible to increase weight....so then whats the point of powerlifting?

**juggernaut** · 05-28-2007, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by Double D

You powerlift to get stronger and lift bigger weights. Whenever your calories are not in excess then its hard and almost impossible to increase weight....so then whats the point of powerlifting?

My rationale behind going this route was to give my workouts a change, to get stronger and lift heavier weights and to take a break from the 6 day a week routine.
I dont believe I said anything about being in a calorie deficit. I usually (in my offseason) carb cycle sans Twin peak style, and usually dont do cardio. In this cycle, I'd continue doing the cardio-just not as much, and continue to carb cycle.

**Witchblade** · 05-28-2007, 05:40 AM

You said you're in a cut cycle(?).

**Double D** · 05-28-2007, 05:55 AM

You said you were cutting....

**juggernaut** · 05-28-2007, 05:58 AM

I am still in a cut-but because of my plans being screwed, I have no contests until September/October. So, I just dont want to continue dieting as hard.

**Double D** · 05-28-2007, 06:01 AM

So when you are trying for strength increases you will be at or above maitnence level?

**juggernaut** · 05-28-2007, 06:04 AM

I'm really sorry for com ing off as confusing-I'll be at maintenance levels.

**Double D** · 05-28-2007, 06:06 AM

Well then I see no problem with it. I always think a combination is better than just focusing on one thing. Especially if you are a bodybuilder. Take Archangel for example. He wanted to try powerlifting so he put his own spin on it. He competes in bodybuilding, but has made his routine into a powerlifting/bodybuilder routine. He does HIT however, but you can find it in the journal area.

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