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Hi I would like to get involved and maybe compete someday in Powerlifting. I'm in the UK and although I'm a member of a great gym (spit and sawdust, mostly free weights, massive scary blokes lifting big weights, 2 cardio machines ;-P ) but there are no local people doing powerlifting (that I can find anyways). I am starting out on 5/3/1 which I love because it's simple and quick but I wondered what other resources others would recommend? I'm interested in the anatomy and physiology of lifting, technique and form, training protocols, anything really, I'm a sponge. Any books that are recommended, blogs, websites, podcasts I'm particularly interested in as I have long boring commutes.Many thanks in advance.Reachy
Good on you for getting started with this style of training. I'll try to keep this somewhat brief since I could spend all day listing things but here are some books and sites, in no particular order, that I think anyone new to the game (and old for that matter) can get a lot out ofWEBSITES lift-run-bang.com (Paul Carter's blog. He's BFF's with Wendler so it shares a lot of similarities with his stuff. Great resource)bretcontreras.comelitefts.commyosynthesis.com ditillo2.blogspot.comdanjohn.netBOOKS The Science and Practice of Strength Training - V. Zatsiorsky Supertraining - Mel SiffMaximum Strength - Eric Cressey Power to the People, Easy Strength, etc. (really anything by Pavel. They all share a lot of similar information)Westside Barbell Book of Methods - Louie SimmonsThat should be a pretty good start. If you want more, let me know....I have loads.
The mother of all threads in terms of powerlifting info:http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=386505In terms of books I recommend Starting Strength and Practical Programming by Mark Rippetoe for some foundation knowledge. Supertraining is fantastic if you can find it. Also Mike Tuchscherer Reactive Training Manual is a good read once you become more advanced.
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