New here and a question

obrnpwrlftr · 08-18-2006, 05:56 AM

I'm new here. I compete in powerlifting but want to add some mass. My question is has anyone ever modified DC to use for powerlifting? If not is there anyone who would be interested in discussing this to set up a training program? Someone who is knowledgeable about the Westside methods would be preferable.

**DarkFalcon** · 08-18-2006, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by obrnpwrlftr

I'm new here. I compete in powerlifting but want to add some mass. My question is has anyone ever modified DC to use for powerlifting? If not is there anyone who would be interested in discussing this to set up a training program? Someone who is knowledgeable about the Westside methods would be preferable.

If anyone has tried it Peaked18 will have. He's not around right now but I'll direct him here when I see him. Welcome to IronMass by the way.

obrnpwrlftr · 08-18-2006, 08:58 AM

Thanks, I'll watch for him

A_N_91 · 08-18-2006, 05:17 PM

I don't think anything can beat Westside in terms of powerlifting.

obrnpwrlftr · 08-19-2006, 01:31 AM

I agree. What i was thinking of doing was basically the WSB template but incorporating DC principles into it. It would mainly be used for assistance work. ME bench press stuff would replace chest and ME squat exercises would replace quads. With WSB you should rotate exercises often or when you fail to make progress...the same goes for DC. There are a lot of similarities.

**DJSTARER** · 08-19-2006, 02:12 AM

both use conjugate periodization. I think doing a rest-pause for your big three lifts might be usefull for your ME. The only real issue I see is keeping the rep ranges low enough to stay in a 3-5 rep max mode. Keep the dynamic work the same.

**Peaked_18** · 08-19-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by obrnpwrlftr

I'm new here. I compete in powerlifting but want to add some mass. My question is has anyone ever modified DC to use for powerlifting? If not is there anyone who would be interested in discussing this to set up a training program? Someone who is knowledgeable about the Westside methods would be preferable.

DC is alright for building muscle (which will make you stronger), but doesn't address the need powerlifters have for high intensity. DC really isn't true high intensity, it's just highly intensive (like HIT). High intensity is 90% or above ones one rep max. So Westside would be more specific to powerlifting, which would be most effective (especially if you're competing).

obrnpwrlftr · 08-25-2006, 05:59 AM

thanks for the reply guys. I think I will work with a more "traditional" WSB routine.

Maniac · 09-01-2006, 11:19 PM

Well DC training is "power building" meaning gaining muscle mass through constant progressive strength gains. You will get stronger doing the program, but you would best benefit if you choose to do DC for a while then switch to Westside or a powerlifting program. I think trying to modify to help the PW can take away from the progress, but I am no expert just my 2 cents

08-18-2006, 05:56 AM	#1
obrnpwrlftr New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	New here and a question I'm new here. I compete in powerlifting but want to add some mass. My question is has anyone ever modified DC to use for powerlifting? If not is there anyone who would be interested in discussing this to set up a training program? Someone who is knowledgeable about the Westside methods would be preferable.

08-19-2006, 02:12 AM	#6
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,995 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 113	both use conjugate periodization. I think doing a rest-pause for your big three lifts might be usefull for your ME. The only real issue I see is keeping the rep ranges low enough to stay in a 3-5 rep max mode. Keep the dynamic work the same. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

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08-18-2006, 08:58 AM	#3
obrnpwrlftr New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, I'll watch for him

08-18-2006, 05:17 PM	#4
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	I don't think anything can beat Westside in terms of powerlifting.

08-19-2006, 01:31 AM	#5
obrnpwrlftr New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	I agree. What i was thinking of doing was basically the WSB template but incorporating DC principles into it. It would mainly be used for assistance work. ME bench press stuff would replace chest and ME squat exercises would replace quads. With WSB you should rotate exercises often or when you fail to make progress...the same goes for DC. There are a lot of similarities.

08-25-2006, 05:59 AM	#8
obrnpwrlftr New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	thanks for the reply guys. I think I will work with a more "traditional" WSB routine.

09-01-2006, 11:19 PM	#9
Maniac New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 11 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Well DC training is "power building" meaning gaining muscle mass through constant progressive strength gains. You will get stronger doing the program, but you would best benefit if you choose to do DC for a while then switch to Westside or a powerlifting program. I think trying to modify to help the PW can take away from the progress, but I am no expert just my 2 cents