Switching from a bodybuilder to powerlifter

[KAden]

Someone at the gym told me if you want to switch from being a bodybuilder and have a small physique to a larger one and be a powerlifter who is strong you have to change the way you train
this obviously makes a lot of sense to me. But I was wondering if you thought that it boiled down to how many reps you did. For example a bodybuilder would do 10 or 12 reps and a powerlifter would do 3 to 4 reps. Is this about right

 

[SteveSmi]

to get stronger you need to push yourself at higher weights to train your body

but you don't go in there with 1 or 2 rep maxes. you need to build consistency at a lower weight and then gradually increase things. of course steroids help

 

[RealQuadzilla40]

to go into powerlifting you need to do a lot of max training like 1-3 rep max

you also need to lower volume and increase weight

 

[CEO]

bros with powerlifting its low reps and high weights

 

[JasonPriest]

i have no clue, i only train for the mirror. could not care less about strength

 

[ROIDDERS]

powerlifting is harder requires more time and weights

 

[QuadSweep]

why? thats real
if you make the switch expect a lot of injuries from heavy lifting

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro for strength need to lift heavy ass weight. stop lifting pink dumbbells

 

[Ulter]

go low reps
high weight
and long workouts

 

[e2]

why make the switch? powerlifting too many injuries

 

[2Thick]

go low rep
high weight
slow and steadY

 

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[RickRock]

The training is different and it has a lot more differences than reps

 

[Mobster]

Someone at the gym told me if you want to switch from being a bodybuilder and have a small physique to a larger one and be a powerlifter who is strong you have to change the way you train
this obviously makes a lot of sense to me. But I was wondering if you thought that it boiled down to how many reps you did. For example a bodybuilder would do 10 or 12 reps and a powerlifter would do 3 to 4 reps. Is this about right

Over simplified but yes

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

You are correct in your assumption

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

it will need a lot consistency.....all the best......

 

[RoySimpson]

Keep doing what youre doing in time you will see results!!

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

I would just lift for what your goals are and what you enjoy.

 

[ballin2504]

Mobster has you covered here.

 

[Tazz]

Steve covered you