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Western Philosophy Citizen Couture | exploring fashion & style inspirations Comics, Quizzes, and Stories - The Oatmeal eat.sleep.wear. New Lifter By Chris Manrodt Are you just getting started in Powerlifting? Have you heard about lifting but aren't sure what it really is? Are you interested in playing a sport, but need to get bigger, stronger, or both to crack the starting line-up? The advertising slogan: “Champions are made in the off-season,” probably holds true in Powerlifting more than just about any other sport. If you have spent any time reading or talking to lifters about training, you will realize that there are more powerlifting routines than there are lifters, because nearly every lifter will design his or her routine, then modify it, and then scrap it for something else. Before I list out some of my favorite workouts, let me cover a couple of basic tactics: Always keep a training log. The Bill Starr Power Routine When I was a freshman in college, Bill Starr gave me this routine to follow. Key Features: On Monday, the weight for each lift is increased on each set of 5, from a light warm-up to an all out set of 5.

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