All about strength

[geezuschrist]

So I've switched from bodybuilding to more powerlifting like I did in high school. I've been following the 5x5 program and had pretty good strength increases. What are your opinions on the best splits to build strength?

[MuscleScience]

So I've switched from bodybuilding to more powerlifting like I did in high school. I've been following the 5x5 program and had pretty good strength increases. What are your opinions on the best splits to build strength?

When I powerlifted my splits were based on my comp lifts. For example, one day was bench training, with board work and accessory lifts. Then squat then deadlift. I usually added in a plyo day were I did exercise to increase overall explosiveness and keep my cardio up.

[MuscleScience]

So Monday and Thursday was bench, Tuesday-Friday was deads and Wednesday Saturday was squat. I tried to get 3 days rest between different body parts.

[geezuschrist]

So Monday and Thursday was bench, Tuesday-Friday was deads and Wednesday Saturday was squat. I tried to get 3 days rest between different body parts.

Thanks for the reply, love the picture by the way

[YoungRoidBoy]

Try some 7x4 sets with your Olympic lifts while keeping with your 5x5 with ancillary movements.

What I found to be more helpful with a bi-week split.

Chest/Back
Shoulders/Bi/Tri
Legs/Core

This routine twice a week with a rest day.
Get in the gym, do your lifts, and get out.
Try to keep these workouts under 70 minutes.

Goodluck!

[BrockBadger]

So Monday and Thursday was bench, Tuesday-Friday was deads and Wednesday Saturday was squat. I tried to get 3 days rest between different body parts.

I think this is a good split. I agree with MuscleScience. Or you could do Monday and thursday bench, Tuesday and friday deadlift, and Wednesday and saturday squat. This gives you breaks in between.