Powerlifting

We get asked all the time what the difference between an accessory lift and a supplemental lift. After doing some research, I came up with the following ideas. I got these from “A System of Multi-Year Training in Weightlifting” by A.S. Medvedyev. To make things easier here are some basic definitions;

Matt is one of the least physically gifted lifters that I have ever seen.

I was watching our new bench video with Bill Crawford this weekend and I asked him what he thought. He said, “The video is great but your benching technique is horrible.”

We have happened upon a new age of strength and conditioning. I have seen this coming for sometime now but tried to dismiss it as a fad.

Dave and I wanted to do an interview with Chuck Vogelpohl for awhile and for several reasons.

I want to acknowledge the guys from PES for welcoming me into their group.

I don't care what gym you train at there's always that one question that, essentially, is used as a measuring stick of your masculinity; “How much do you bench?”

As an intermediate level powerlifter I realize that I cannot train like the Elite Level powerlifters.

Dave trains at the mecca of powerlifting, Westside Barbell Club. What could I possibly add to the knowledge that pours out of that holy place?

I began to seriously power lift in October of 1999. I had weight trained off and on since I was 15...

This visit would be different than those previous because I was actually going to train on Saturday and Sunday as a bench and squat seminar attendee opposed to just watching the action.

There are two variations to this structure. For the sake of time and space, I will only discuss one at this time. The second variation is a bit more complicated and is recommended for an experienced lifter only.