Just registered, started lifting a couple months ago. I am a baseball player and met someone over the summer who introduced me to powerlifting. The main reason I wanted to start was to get stronger for baseball and possibly compete in powerlifting competitions when I am older.
The main question I had was eating. I know this sport is not about how good you look, but I am trying to put on 10-15 lbs before the baseball season (tryouts January 28th) starts. I lift right after school on Tues, Wed, and Fri, and I usually eat a peanut butter sandwich and take some fish oil before lifting. Is there anything I should be taking during the workouts? I drink a lot of water throughout the day and when I workout, so I’m always hydrated. I take a protein shake right after lifting and eat about an hour later.
Any suggestions?
Sounds like you’re on the right track. Peanut butter sandwiches are a great source of proteins/fats and a good way to add some lbs (and they are also delicious). I’d also start drinking a whole lot of WHOLE milk (a gallon a day even if you can manage it).
If you’re interested in lifting both to improve your athletic skill set for baseball and to also eventually compete in powerlifting I’d take a look at Joe DeFranco’s articles and website. He’s had great success with a lot of professional, collegiate and high school athletes in the weight room, including baseball players. Has a lengthy “Ask Joe” section on his website he’s written over the past 5+ years, and if you skim through that I’m sure he talks about PLing and strength training specifically for baseball players on some occasions.
You definitely don’t need to take anything while you train, especially as a new guy. Listen to what one of the greatest 220lb lifters/a national caliber bodybuilder/sponsored athlete has to say on supplements in general
I think you’re on the right track as is. Sometimes I like to munch on something while I train, and some of the other guys do this too, but, for me at least, it has more to do with the fact that training goes better when my stomach is full. I know other guys who train better on an empty stomach. Don’t think it really matters too much. As long as you’re eating your way toward your goals the rest of the time, do whatever works the best for you.
