Hey guys! This is Episode 7 of my Powerlifting Basics series: 5 biggest mistakes I made when started lifting, aka 5 things I wish I knew before starting lifting. In this video, I'll be talking about deloading, newbie gains, bench frequency, workout splits, and risks. On top are some of my lifts from last week!

Check out my other videos in my Powerlifting Basics series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXQtjhwy_C_Myr3S9GgymHGU6unWBluLL

00:00 intro
00:52 importance of deloading
03:59 taking advantage of newbie gains
05:21 bench frequency
07:08 full body workouts are better than upper/ lower splits
09:53 risk vs. reward: lifting is a lifelong journey
12:10 outro

Clarification: Full body workouts are (in my opinion) better than upper/ lower, push pull, or muscle group targeted workout splits FOR INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED POWERLIFTERS. Splits are great for body builders, beginners, or people who just work out, because it's much easier to plan (why I did it). Also, if you plan on doing full body workouts, I recommend strictly following a program so your workouts are balanced.

Deload graph from "The Science of Lifting" by Greg Nuckols & Omar Isuf


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