Powerlifting While Cutting, Possible?

[Mademan118]

Hey,
Im takin a week of a lifting (i really need it and its a week before track and i want to give my body a rest) and basically im dropping my old program and am in search for a new program. Ive always followed bodybuilding programs, but now i want to go for pure strength. I know you guys are like, well if your going for pure strength then why are you cutting. I plan to bulk back up after this, jus ive never really been skinny and im curious how i would look. ALso track is coming up and losin some weight owuldnt hurt either when it comes to running. But what do you guys htink i should do? Stick to bodybuilding routines or change over to powerlifting? If i were to change over to power lifting i would be Doing track while powerlifting so i dont know how that would work, if that would even be a problem. I have a journal where im loggin my workouts and meals and what not so go ahead and let me know what you think. But thanks for reading!

[Adam]

When you say track do you mean endurance runs or sprints? If its sprints then powerlifting will help alot because the stronger your muscles are the more force you can put into each step running therefor making you faster. If your into endurance events then powerlifting couldn't hurt(too much) but I'm not sure on the type of weight training that would make you better at running a long race.

[Mademan118]

http://bodybuilding.com/fun/james1.htm

Thats the workout i use to follow. I took otu some lifts like decline due to lack of equipment.

also i would be doin sprints....
Also how would you come up with a routine. I have no clue how to start and my knowledge on powerlifting is pretty low. thanks

[Mademan118]

bump

[Anthony]

How long have you been lifting? What were your stats (squat/bench/deadlift) when you started and what are they now?

[Mademan118]

ive been lifting for about 2 years. 1 year worth horrible training, this year with everything i try to do perfect. Squat: 355 (havent been able to do it as of late because of injury but am back into them) Deads: 225x6 Bench: 95 pound dumbbells x 5 and 225 BB x 2. Thats the most ive ever done with those lifts. When i first started my squat was 225, deads, 155, and bench 115. Hope this helps some

[Mademan118]

bump!

[Budiak]

Its very possible. When a powerlifter cuts weight for a meet to get into a lower weight class he doesnt stop powerlifting. Its diet, mostly. I'd also think that it would include greater frequency of GPP and extra workouts (if you're into that ****.) Sprints as well. Sled pulling more often...**** like that.

[Mademan118]

where would i find a program at?

[Anthony]

I'd say the sprinting will work out nicely with the PL routine, but it really depends on how much you do, how well you eat, and how much rest you get. As for a routine, read the westside article on this site and then do a search in google for westside. You'll find tons of info.