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Hello everyone.. I'm looking for a simple 3 day routine (M/W/F), the idea is to eat well and get strong. I will worry about how I look (or how big I am) later on when I have a solid base. I'd rather build my base power lifting than "body building". Any routines you guys suggest? I work out alone, so the easier/simpler the better.

what kind of strength? if all you want is full body strength, get into olympic lifting or strongman training.

I guess hes talking about powerlifting big 3 strength?

Start reading. A LOT. Go to elitefts.com and read the periodization bible articles then read the eight keys articles. Start there. Read something every day. Powerlifting is about obtaining knowledge, applying that knowledge, then figuring out what methods work FOR YOU and tossing the methids that do not work. And if you're REALLY the lazy type, then just start with Joe Defranco's basic program (...

Quote: Originally Posted by Natetaco I guess hes talking about powerlifting big 3 strength? im sure he is, however im still going to recommend olympic/strongman training he said he wants to get strong, and there is no better way to get strong then to lift weight from the ground and throw it overhead to me strength isnt how much you can bench press.

Quote: Originally Posted by greathuskie he said he wants to get strong, and there is no better way to get strong then to lift weight from the ground and throw it overhead Amen.

[quote=greathuskie}to me strength isnt how much you can bench press.[/QUOTE] exactly. I wish i could convince the 100's of people at the ymca and my school that..

I had an injury many years to my left shoulder, I had to rotator cuff surgery. I never did therapy, currently I work as a system admin. I am a naturally strong person, but it's not enough for me. Currently I am dieting, I weigh 225lbs at 5'11 and I'd guess about 25-28%bf (I was at 300 before, then down from 250 recently). Not sure what my exact goals are.. I want to be as strong as I can ...

I agree with this 1000%! Quote: Originally Posted by greathuskie to me strength isnt how much you can bench press. I don't want to just bench 300-400lbs, I want to be able to toss it.

Just focus on the big compound exercises: squats, deadlifts, military press, bent-over rows, bench press, dips, and pull-ups. If you get strong in all of those, you'll definitely be on your way.