My Powerlifting Journey: From Starting Strength to High Volume Madness

💪I started with the Starting Strength program and quickly progressed to heavy weights.

📈I plateaued after following Starting Strength for several months and realized I needed more volume to continue progressing.

🏋️‍♂️I experimented with the Bulgarian method and saw some success, but it was not sustainable for me in the long term.

🔥I developed my own high volume program, incorporating various variations like deficits, pauses, and snatch grips.

⏰I spent several hours in the gym each day, performing an insane amount of volume on squats, bench, and deadlifts.

What program did you start with as a beginner?

—I started with the Starting Strength program, which helped me build a solid foundation.

Why did you switch to high volume training?

—I realized that I needed more volume to continue progressing and break through plateaus.

Did you see immediate results from high volume training?

—Yes, incorporating more volume into my training helped me make significant progress in a short period of time.

How did you manage your training while in high school?

—High school was not very demanding for me academically, so I had ample time to focus on my training.

Did you ever compete in powerlifting?

—Yes, I competed in my first powerlifting meet and achieved decent results.

00:14Introduction to my powerlifting journey and the various training programs I have followed.

02:36Explanation of the Starting Strength program and its initial impact on my strength gains.

04:59Discussion of the need for more volume and the transition to high volume training.

06:53Experience with the Bulgarian method and its limitations for natural lifters.

08:08Creation of my own high volume program with various variations.

10:52Explanation of the incredible amount of volume I performed during my training sessions.