I am close to finishing a Norwegian powerlifting program. After I am finished I am going to do a sheiko routine, or multiple sheiko routines.
I have some very good previous experiences with sheiko. I’ve trained beginners 1 program 3 times. Due to still being a beginner in this sport I was able to put on a lot of weight on mye totals doing the sheiko routine. The first time I got 60 kgs more on my total (from 325 to 385), the second time I added 35 kg, and the last time I was able to add 25 kg. The method I used was simply doing sheiko beginners 1 (#30, or #31), have a deload and test new maxes after the deload.
Because of these previous experiences I’m not sure if I want to change anything up just yet. Even if I can only put 15 kgs on my raw total the next time i do beginners 1, it still is decent in only 6 weeks (including a deloadweek and a week for testing the maxes). But it seems that the way the program is meant to be trained is to do a conditioning phase of minimum 8 weeks then a peaking phase of 4-5 weeks.
I’m currently considering to train #30, have a deload, then #31 and after that do #32. #32 is a peaking phase used before a comp. Does this sound like a sensible plan, or have I misunderstood the poorly translated sheiko book completely?
Answers are highly appreciated 
I don’t know anything about these routines. As many on the site know, I follow a modified Wade Hooper’s version. I stick with it and don’t change. I think its a good idea to just stick with one and up the weight.
People see to make this stuff too complicated. Find the routine, work with it. I think it would be bad to change the routine drastically. If 30,31 and 32 are very different, why? If they are the same? Why not have one? I think sticking with one, modifying it, and figure out what works is the best way to go.
I would do a 4 week cycle over and over, just up the weight each time in any way you feel is appropriate.
What do you think?
You shouldn’t need a deload between 30, 31 and 32. I might suggest you do 30, 31 and the 5 week peaking plan (3 days a week training). Also, you could email Dave at veggaman@verizon.net He has worked with at least 50 guys to setup their training plans and has had excellent success.
What did your previous program look like, if you don’t mind me asking (the Norwegian one)?
Thanks for the quick replies guys! I do appreciate it if somebody has more thoughts on this topic 
@psychoshonen:
It’s called dietmar. Almost all of the athletes in Norway uses it. There are different dietmar programs, but the one I’m doing is a peaking program. It’s definitively a good program for long term gains.
@Seattle lifter:
Thanks for the advice! I think I will need the deload though, because last time I did sheiko it felt like a necessity. I won’t stop training in the deload week, but I will drop back on the volume a lot and never go over 70%, perhaps even 60%. I will definitively send mr. veggaman a mail. How much does he charge for his advice?
@Synthetickiller:
Interesting take. I do think Mr. Hooper uses a peaking type of program after his conditioning phase though. At least I think I remember him saying something along those lines in a powerlifting podcast.
30 and 31 are very similar, but 31 has a bit more volume I think, no big difference though. 32, like I mentioned is a peaking program. So the reason for changing things up drastically is just to have that peaking phase that is designed to be done just before your comp or testing new maxes. In my case it will just be for getting stronger, and testing new maxes at the end of the program. It might not be necessary do to so, but I’m intrigued and I want to test it out.
[quote]molnes wrote:
@Seattle lifter:
Thanks for the advice! I think I will need the deload though, because last time I did sheiko it felt like a necessity. I won’t stop training in the deload week, but I will drop back on the volume a lot and never go over 70%, perhaps even 60%. I will definitively send mr. veggaman a mail. How much does he charge for his advice?
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[quote]matso1236 wrote:
His advice is free and he answers all questions quickly, really nice guy.
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