the pohhu experience

#016 – Power Program

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Slowly getting obsessed with powerlifting

Week 1 of powerlifting training complete. I feel thicker, stronger, all the while still cutting to 8-9% bodyfat. Slowly becoming obsessed with powerlifting. Still focusing on basics of form, on lower weights. Getting impatient striving for improvement.

This episode I go through my start in powerlifting, the weekly routine, losing 50kg(110lbs), IPF goals, being coached, initial home gym setup.

 

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Show notes

  • Powerlifting week 1 recap. [0:20]
  • Strong app. [1:12]
  • Losing 50kg(110lbs). [4:00]
  • Powerlifting IPF weight classes. [7:00]
  • Mental rollercoaster . [12:00]
  • Initial home setup. [13:45]
  • The program. [16:25]

#015 – Start Powerlift

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“This is f***in’ crazy! You pretty much changed religion.”

Went down a rabbit hole. Compound lifts, to 5/3/1, to powerlifting, to training for strength. From boxing & bodyweight training to powerlifting & bbj within the week. Seems fickle, but feels like an evolution. In the coach’s words, “You fkin changed religion!”

This episode I go through the transition from bodyweight training to power lifting, the mindset shift, same goals different route, the beginning of a new journey.

 

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Show notes

  • Changing religion. [0:28]
  • The rabbit hole. [0:55]
  • 5/3/1. [2:35]
  • Start bodyweight backstory [5:29]
  • Bodyweight training frustrations. [7:00]
  • Easy access to start power lifting. [9:00]
  • Clear vision to progress. [10:30]
  • Giving credit where it’s due. [18:00]

#014 – Bulk vs Box

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At the crossroads of going through a bulk/cut cycle, or devoting entirely to BJJ.

Coach Ice had me to leaning towards trying a bulk cycle, but digging deep I’ve realize that my goals don’t match that path. I didn’t think the paths to bodybuilding and combat sports were so different. At the end of the day my long term goal is still the number one priority, and I won’t be swaying too far from that path.

This episode I go through Coach Ice’s influence, comparing a bulk/cut cycling vs BJJ body needs, pros & cons of muscles, longevity of an art, and a health/fitness career.

 

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Show notes

  • Coach Ice . [0:23]
  • Different routes. [1:07]
  • Cut/bulk cycle. [1:25]
  • Trying a cycle? [3:00]
  • Conflict of muscle. [3:55]
  • Crossroad of bulk vs box. [6:14]
  • Boxing vs BJJ. [8:18]
  • Life long art. [11:28]
  • Health/fitness career. [15:17]